Thornton, St Wilfrid

Thornton, St Wilfrid*

ADDITIONAL TO THE BROCHURE: FIRST WEEKEND

This church has been omitted from the brochure, but is taking part in the festival on the first weekend. Please support them with a visit. 

St Wilfrid’s Church in Thornton, near Horncastle, is a small, 15th-century Grade II listed church, Constructed from greenstone, the church underwent significant restoration in 1890 by architect Ewan Christian, who added a north aisle, vestry, and raised the tower. 

The church houses a unique, historically significant organ, believed to be one of the oldest in Britain, possibly dating from the 1680’s and once in Magdalen College, Oxford, and features a hand-pumped lever, mahogany casing, and rare pipework.

Hot dogs with cold and hot drinks provided 12 – 2pm on Saturday; donations welcome.

Opening times 5th-6th September

Saturday 10am – 4pm

Sunday 10am – 4pm

Postcode: LN9 5JX

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Hameringham, All Saints

Dating from 1200, although, after the nave collapsed in 1893, heavily restored by Hodgson Fowler, a local Victorian architect. Walls are of sandstone; pews and altar are Victorian. 

15th century octagonal font is of particular interest, having cusped panels containing shields and a pedestal with traceried panels and figures. Pulpit features original hour glass in its stand. To the east of the doorway is a pointed piscina believed to be 12th century. 

Various marks on the walls are attributed to sword sharpening and musket fire dating from the Battle of Winceby; the site of the battlefield is close by. West window features a stained-glass tribute to 2nd Lieutenant John Kenneth Brice Smith, who died on September 11th 1915 of wounds received at the Bluff.

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

Postcode: LN9 6PE

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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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Mablethorpe, St Mary

Mablethorpe, St Mary*

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. 

Ancient church in extensive churchyard, dating from 1300 when Sir Roger de Montalt, a baron during reign of Henry VIII, gifted the land. Effigy of Robert de Mablethorpe can be seen. The head of the figure rests on a pillow upheld by angels, and beneath the feet are two dragons engaged in fierce combat. 

Opening times 12th-13th September

Saturday 10-2

Sunday 10-12 (including communion service at 11.00am) 2-4

Postcode: LN12 2EW

*Photo Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Louth Methodist Church

Louth Methodist Church (image provided by church)

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. Please also note this church is open on unusual dates: Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September. 

The premises located at the junction of Eastgate and Nichol Hill are ‘Listed Grade II’ Buildings. Originally dating from 1808, numerous extensions and enlargements have taken place over the years.

A very large set of buildings in active use for worship and community activities.

An interesting Wall Sculpture by Noel Black.

An Art Exhibition entitled ‘Our Story, Our Song’ will be staged during the weekend.

Opening Times 4th-5th September

Friday September 4th 10am – 3.30 pm

Saturday September 5th 10am – 3.30 pm

Postcode: LN11 9NQ

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