Spilsby, St James

Spilsby, St James*

St James Church has been a place of worship for over 600 years. Established in the 14th Century, by Sir John Willoughby. Featuring a beautiful chapel, memorialising the Willoughby family, including Catherine Willoughby, of whom a book was recently published.

With a wonderful organ, having been renovated in the last few years, the church boasts ideal acoustics for live music performances.

Other features include a memorial to explorer Sir John Franklin, discoverer of the North West Sea Passage around Canada.

With stained-glass windows throughout, illustrating the Gospel story, a beautiful font, high altar, we hope you enjoy visiting us.

Opening times 5-6th September

Saturday from 8am 

Sunday from 8am

Postcode: PE23 5DU

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*Photo by J Holmes

Trusthorpe, St Peter

Trusthorpe, St Peter

The original Saxon church was destroyed by encroaching sea. This re-built church, constructed of red brick, has a Medieval font. The porch has an inverted stone, carved with shield, cross and Gothic inscription. The Tower dates back to 1606 with re-built Nave in 1842. It has beautiful stained-glass windows and holds 2+ regular services every week. A well-maintained churchyard, gardens, paddock and car-park. St Peters gained a silver award for Eco-church in 2026 plus East Midlands ’In Bloom’ and ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards in 2025. Active campanologists ring on Sundays and for national ringing events.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm 

Postcode: LN12 2PH

Photo: D Povey

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Orby, All Saints

Orby, All Saints*

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: SECOND 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 second weekend. Please support them with a visit. 

All Saints Church, Orby is nestled close to the Lincolnshire wolds. It is a medieval structure built in the local greenstone. The present Nave was built in the Early English style around the year 1150. The south aisle was added around 1450 and the west tower 50yrs later, then the porch in 1600. 

We plan to hold our usual beautiful flower festival with refreshments, teas and coffee. 

We welcome all visitors to our beautiful Church.

Opening Times 12-13th September

Saturday 10.30am – 3.30pm

Sunday 10.30am – 3.30pm

Postcode: PE24 5HT

*Photo: Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Belleau, St John the Baptist

Belleau, St John the Baptist*

The Church and Belleau are a beautiful spot to visit and rich in history. Sir Henry Vane and his wife Frances preferring to live here than at their properties at both Barnard and Raby Castle. Frances cried when forced to leave Belleau for the part played by Sir Henry during the Civil War. The Church is much loved by visitors who sit quietly inside and enjoy the peace and bird song. Perhaps Henry Vane thought of this as he knelt to be beheaded at Tower Hill, asking his executioner wryly “to take care not to burst the blister on his neck” before the axe fell!

Opening times 12-13th September

Saturday 7am-7pm
Sunday 7am-7pm 

Postcode: LN13 0BW

Photo: R Croft

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