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Horsington, All Saints

Horsington, All Saints (photo supplied by church)

 

All Saints’ Church, Horsington, rebuilt in 1860, is a striking Victorian church at the heart of the village. Inside, discover a vivid stained-glass East window and memorials that tell real stories – including Colonel Bonar Millet Deare, who died at the Battle of Laing’s Nek in 1881, leading one of the last actions in which the British regimental colours were carried into battle. The church will be open for visitors to explore, with displays highlighting its history, craftsmanship and the lives connected to it. Step inside and uncover the stories behind the names.

Opening Times: 5-6th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode LN10 5EX

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West Keal, St Helen

West Keal, St Helen*

Built of local greenstone, mainly 14th century, a place of worship has stood on this site for 900 years. Inside are exquisite carved stone pillar capitals. Standing on a rise above the village, with wonderful views of the Fens.

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

Postcode: PE23 4BJ

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Stickford, St Helen

Stickford, St Helen*

A grade II* listed church dedicated to St Helen. On show are medieval graffiti, unique medieval poppyheads and a medieval bell. Part of the church dates from 13th century. Major restoration was undertaken by James Fowler in 1853. The chancel, rebuilt in 1880s, was designed by the
celebrated London-based architect, Samuel Tuelon. A servery and toilet were installed recently. The church is used for services twice a month, coffee mornings, village markets and craft fairs. Open daily with a well-stocked second-hand bookshop, toilet and facilities to make a drink. Craft fair 10-2 Saturday, 5th September.

Opening times 5-6th September
Saturday 10am-3pm  
Sunday 10am-3pm  (unmanned)

Postcode: PE22 8EP

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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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Skendleby, St Peter & St Paul

Skendleby, St Peter & St Paul*

Lovely view over the Wolds landscape. The church has fine stained glass windows, in particular the west Ascension window. In the chancel, original Medieval aumbry and piscina. War memorial in nave.

Opening times 5-6th September
Saturday 11am-5pm 
Sunday 11am-5pm 

Postcode: PE23 4NR

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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

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Bell ropes

Medieval graffiti on the font

Tower at Old Bolingbroke.

Stained glass at Old Bolingbroke

The churchyard at Old Bolingbroke
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Mavis Enderby, St Michael

Mavis Enderby, St Michael

Set in a tranquil churchyard, surrounded by lovely views, the church which is Grade II* listed is mainly of 14th and 15th century origin (and was largely rebuilt in the 19th Century). The church has many fascinating monuments, including medieval carved wooden angels originally from St. James in Louth. The church also contains beautiful stained glass windows and the remains of a 14th century churchyard cross which stands in the graveyard.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 11am–4pm
Sunday 11am–4pm
Postcode: PE23 4EF

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Little Steeping, St Andrew

St Andrews, Little Steeping by Julian P Guffogg 

BROCHURE UPDATE: Little Steeping church has been omitted from the brochure in error. It is taking part in the festival on both weekends. 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 5BL

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

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Hundleby, St Mary

Hundleby, St Mary*

A small friendly church. This is the third church on this site. The first was listed in the Domesday Book. This was replaced in the 15th century. It was rebuilt in the 1850s after falling into disrepair, using some of the original Spilsby sandstone. This is very soft and much loved by masonry bees! Come and see the stained-glass windows (including a little medieval stained glass above the altar) and single manual organ. Harvest flowers. Harvest service at 3pm on Sunday 6th. All welcome.

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10.30am–4pm
Sunday 11am–4pm
Postcode: PE23 5NA

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Halton Holegate, St Andrew


A warm welcome awaits you as you visit the Historic Church of St Andrew, not only to view the wonderful 14th century building and the amazing views out over the surrounding countryside, but we also continue to display the many interpretive displays, guide booklets, children’s guides, and so much more, which have been produced as part of our recent National Lottery Heritage Funded project. One example being the ‘names’ on the Halton Holegate War Memorial tablet that have been researched. The lives and families of these men, who gave the ultimate sacrifice, are now recorded on display boards in church.


One example being the ‘names’ on the Halton Holegate War Memorial tablet that have been researched. The lives and families of these men, who made the ultimate sacrifice, are now recorded on display boards in church. Postcode PE23 5PA

Visit the church's own website: https://haltonholegatestandrew.co.uk/

Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 1pm–4pm

Postcode: 
PE23 5PA

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Hagworthingham, Holy Trinity

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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East Keal, St Helen


Grade II* listed church with 13th and 14th-century arcades. West tower and other areas rebuilt in the Early English style by Steven Lewin in the 1850s. Charming medieval stone carvings on the South doorway include draped figures, a dog, and a cat’s head. 16th-century font features grotesque heads, and a rare and unusual bare backside – known as the “Parson’s bottom”! Light ploughman’s lunches and delicious homemade puddings and cakes available. Holy Communion service on Sunday at 11.15am - all welcome.

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


Postcode: PE23 4AT

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Revesby, St Lawrence

Revesby St Lawrence by Ashley Taylor*

Photo by Ashley Taylor*

This elegant Grade II listed Anglican church, which seats 200 parishioners, was built in the decorated style during the late 19th century on the site of a previous church built during the early 18th century. That church was built on the site of an even earlier church, dating back to the Norman era. The church has close connections with Sir Joseph Banks. Along with the original Joseph Banks Banner is a specially commissioned framed embroidery, which will be on display alongside a display kindly loaned by the Sir Joseph Banks Centre, Horncastle. 

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

Postcode: PE22 7NA

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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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Horncastle, St Mary

Horncastle St Mary's (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

St Mary’s is a large town centre church with a well-documented history, historical scythes possibly from the Lincolnshire Rising, Civil War History, connections with the local Dymoke Family who serve as the King’s Champion. There are beautiful stained glass windows, carved angels and 100 embroidered kneelers. There is a thriving bookstall and light refreshments will be available. On Saturday, there is a town market and local shops open.
Parking is available at local supermarkets and The Wong.

The Lady Chapel (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

The guilded angels in the nave roof (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

Families welcome (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)


Opening Times: 5-6th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 12noon–4pm

Postcode: LN9 5HW

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