Lincolnshire Wolds & Coast Churches Festival: exhibition

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Raithby, Wesley's Chapel

Raithby Wesley's Chapel*

This oldest Methodist place of worship in Lincolnshire, dedicated by John Wesley, was constructed by his close friend Robert Carr Brackenbury. Accessed via a double-curving stone staircase, the wonderfully atmospheric building will host a display ‘The Brackenburys and the World-wide Parish’ describing the ministry in the British Isles and Channel Isles of Brackenbury, the landowner who provided this little building and became a missionary for the movement. His widow, Sarah, continued his work, funding missionaries to South Africa and Fiji. On Saturday morning c11.00 am Revd Alan Robson will talk about Wesley Hymns, the subject of an additional exhibition.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode: PE23 4DW

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Raithby, Holy Trinity

Raithby, Holy Trinity*

Our bell tower is medieval with medieval traces in the nave including graffiti on the font. George Gilbert Scott worked on the nave, Temple Moore worked on the chancel (creating its beautiful ceiling). There are lovely stained glass windows including a Kempe. The village war memorial is in the nave, whilst the founder of our first free school is remembered by a ledger stone in the tower. Our bier was made in Lincoln. We have copies of a photo by Temple Moore (of our chancel), Nattes’ 1792 drawing of our church and Scott’s plan of our church.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode: PE23 4DS

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Partney, St Nicholas

Partney, St Nicholas*

Matthew Flinders married Ann in 1801. Ancient cross stands in the churchyard. Ancient oak trees. Beautiful stained glass window in memory of Rev Field Flowers. Refreshments – tea, coffee, cakes. Bric-a-Brac. History of St Nicholas Church and recipe books available to purchase.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

Postcode: PE23 4PQ

Photo: Dave Hitchborne CC BY-SA 2.0.

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Old Bolingbroke, St Peter & St Paul

Old Bolingbroke St Peter & St Paul.
Drone image by Ashley Taylor for the National Churches Trust

The National Churches Trust winner in two categories (England & Overall UK) for community-led volunteer initiatives. Heritage Lottery fabric restorations. Lying directly opposite Bolingbroke Castle, birthplace of Henry IV. Medieval graffiti, relics of original paintwork, working belltower, grave of Susannah Flinders, Henry lV & Civil War exhibitions.

See & hear our now fully restored 1910 historic pipe organ, complete with hand pump mechanisms.

Visit the restored former Gas House, now a heritage exhibition centre, telling Old Bolingbroke’s stories and watch the video around the rescue of our historic church. Short guided tours available.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am-4.30pm

Sunday 10am-4.30pm

Postcode: PE23 4HH

Drone photo by Ashley Taylor for the National Churches Trust.

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE

HARPIST EIRA LYNN JONES with
ORGANIST STEVE JONES
performs 2pm-3:30pm
on both festival days (5-6th September)
A fantastic opportunity to hear Eria play for free

"Eira Lynn Jones is a renowned Welsh harpist, teacher, and composer based in the UK.

She has gained critical acclaim for her work as a performer, teacher, and composer, showcasing her imaginative programming on both pedal and lever harp.

Eira is a founding member of The Juniper Project and has released two solo albums that have received positive reviews.

She has performed at various prestigious venues, including the Edinburgh International Harp Festival and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Eira is also recognized as one of the UK's leading harp teachers and has been a guest performer with numerous orchestras and choirs."

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Drone photo by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the National Churches Trust.

All other photos provided by the church.

Bell ropes

Medieval graffiti on the font

Tower at Old Bolingbroke.

Stained glass at Old Bolingbroke

The churchyard at Old Bolingbroke

Little Steeping, St Andrew

St Andrews, Little Steeping by Julian P Guffogg*

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: FIRST WEEKEND

This church is one of our late additions. It does not appear in the printed brochure, but is taking part in the festival on the first weekend. Please support them with a visit.

The recumbent figure of Revd Thomas de-Redyng. Details about the Rev Edward Steere – missionary to Zanzibar and instrumental in abolishing the slave trade. Mary Steere headstone in churchyard (white cross).

Prayer cross opposite South Door in churchyard.

Very detailed and interesting graffiti report. Archive material exhibition. Various and interesting stained glass windows.

Opening Times: 5-6th and 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode: PE23 5B

*Photo Credit Julian P Guffogg (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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Hagworthingham, Holy Trinity

Most of the church has stained glass windows donated by The Cheales family. Brass, silver and other furniture donated by the family are also well worth seeing. Also, a 15th century font.

The tower fell down in 1972; the base still remains. There are gravestones peculiar to the Wolds area & a War grave. The church is full of beauty & wonder.

The creation of a community space where you can enjoy refreshments. Various registers will be on display, plus, an exhibition of the history of the Church & village.

Opening Times: 5th September

Saturday 10.30-5pm

Postcode:
PE23 4LP

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Great Steeping, All Saints

Great Steeping, All Saints*

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: FIRST WEEKEND

This church is one of our late additions. It does not appear in the printed brochure, but is taking part in the festival on the first weekend. Please support them with a visit.

A Village with two churches, one down Old Church Lane and the present Parish Church built of red brick next to the Village School. This is the Church built to replace the old and distant building. New and accessible but many people feel it did not quite hit the spot.

Come along and visit both and see what you do think?

All Saints, however, holds the memorials to those who served at RAF Spilsby in WWII. Over the festival weekend there will be a focus on the change War brought and how we remember not only those who were in military service but the changes locally and in our own lives.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday10am-5pm

Postcode:
PE23 5PU

*Photo Copyright Dave Hitchborne CC BY-SA 2.0

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Firsby, St Andrew

Firsby, St Andrew*

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: FIRST WEEKEND

This church is one of our late additions. It does not appear in the printed brochure, but is taking part in the festival on the first weekend. Please support them with a visit.

Unlike many of the local church buildings, St Andrew’s is not built of Spilsby Green Sand Stone but a local honey-coloured Lime Stone. Mainly because the Medieval sandstone was “crumbling”, as reported in 1834, the Church was rebuilt in the mid-1800s (the architect was George Edward Street) and restored fully by 1886.

The rounded east wall is unusual and gives a taste of early Christian worship, as the Altar nestles into the curved shape. Above, the fine stain glass window teaches the faith when viewed with the light flooding through from inside by day and outside by night. Interesting fetchers and monuments.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Postcode:
PE23 5QW

*Photo Copyright Dave Hitchborne CC BY-SA 2.0

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Wickenby, St Peter & St Lawrence

Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence
(photo David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

Contains wonderful medieval artefacts: rare 14th century stained glass, a scratch sundial, an imposing 14th century church door with ancient ironwork, fascinating carved stone heads. Themed exhibition on local history information.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Postcode: LN3 5AB

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Minting, St Andrew

Minting appears in the Domesday book and is the site of a priory linked to the French Abbey of St Benedict on Loire. The church was rebuilt in 1863, although the chancel is mainly original. It contains the remains of two naively carved stone slabs found in the churchyard and are believed to date to the 13th century. Minting is a ‘thankful village’ and we have commemorative plaques remembering all those who safely returned from WW1. St Andrew’s continues to be a place of worship with one service per month, as well as annual Harvest and Christmas services. Displays of local history and live music played during the festival. Postcode LN9 5RS

Opening Times: 7-8th September
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

Postcode: LN9 5RS

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Langton by Wragby, St Giles

Langton by Wragby*

Langton by Wragby is famous as the birthplace of Stephen Langton, who was Archbishop of Canterbury and the principle architect of Magna Carta. Stained glass window dedicated to him in the church. Displays on Stephen Langton, Magna Carta and local history.

Langton by Wragby*

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am–5pm

Sunday 11am–5pm

Postcode:
LN8 5PX

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*photo by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity, for the West Lindsey Churches Festival

High Toynton, St John the Baptist

High Toynton, St John the Baptist (early June 2025)

We are a Doubly Thankful Village: one of 15 churches in England and Wales where all soldiers returned home in both wars. An I POINT has been recently installed. Use the QR Code or tablet device in church to gain access to a wealth of fascinating facts. Learn about our social history, about the soldiers who fought, about wildlife in the graveyard and what happened after the tower collapsed 6 years ago, as well as related games and quizzes.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 9.30am–4pm
Sunday 9.40am–4pm

Postcode: LN9 6NN

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Fulletby - St Andrew

Fulletby St Andrew*

Nestled in the centre of the village, St Andrew’s dates back to at least the 14th Century, was rebuilt in 1705 and restored c.1857 by Maughan and Fowler and is now Grade II listed.

The church is constructed of local Spilsby sandstone, with roofs of natural slate and contains a 12th century stone sedilia. Fulletby’s famous son Henry Winn, Victorian poet and historian, is celebrated with an information board in the church.

Fulletby St Andrew*

Opening times 5-6th September

Saturday dawn–dusk
Sunday dawn–dusk

Postcode:

LN9 6JY

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*photo by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the National Churches Trust.

Burgh on Bain, St Helen

Burgh on Bain, St Helen (church's own photograph)

11th century with Norman tower and arch. Major restoration 1871 by the Fox family of Girsby Manor, including stained glass in memory of the family. Church clock presented to village by the family in appreciation of the WWI efforts. 17th century wooden lectern, greatly admired by Pevsner, and two substantial marble monuments, commemorating the 18th century lords of the manor. Teas, coffee and home-made cakes. Display of local historical information.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10.30am - 4pm
Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

Postcode: LN8 6JY

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Bucknall, St Margaret

Bucknall, St Margaret (church's own photograph)

St. Margaret’s Church, Bucknall, dates in part to the Norman period and was restored by local architect James Fowler in 1875. Though small, it is full of character. This year’s theme, Life’s Big Moments, explores the milestones that shape us — beginnings, commitments, celebrations and farewells. Through displays of weddings, baptisms, funerals and the seasons of the Christian year, discover how the Church has marked life for generations. Refreshments and a tombola will be available, with proceeds supporting our roof replacement fund.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: LN10 5DT

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Belchford - St Peter & St Paul

Belchford, St Peter & St Paul*

Although most of the present church only dates from the 19th century, there is positive evidence of a church in the village since the 12th century. When entering the church through the 18th century semi-circular headed west doorway, the colour of the east window casts a pale blue hue across the chancel and nave. Of particular note are: - the ornate 19th century altar and reredos with painted panels depicting the virgin and child and apostles - The pulpit with panelled sides, one containing a relief of Magi, with virgin and child - Decorated organ - Painted chancel roof.

Belchford, St Peter & St Paul*

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 9am–5pm

Postcode: LN9 6LQ

Photo: Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the National Churches Trust.

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Welton le Marsh, St Martin

Welton le Marsh, St Martin*

Church destroyed in English Civil War and rebuilt in 1797. Retains medieval chalk base. 14th century font recovered from a field and reinstated in 1912 (evidence of musket ball damage). Organ from Anglican Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Display by Alex Peters of historical artefacts and facts relating to the ‘Battle of Welton le Marsh’ according to Oliver Cromwell’s letters 1643. Art exhibition by local artists.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

Post code: PE23 5TJ

Photo: Josh Holmes

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