Over 85 historic churches and chapels to visit in 2025 on 6th & 7th and 13th & 14th September.
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| Spilsby, St James* |
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Hagworthingham, Holy Trinity
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| Wragby, All Saints* |
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| Wragby, All Saints* |
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| Wragby, All Saints* |
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| Mareham le Fen, St Helen (church's own photo) |
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| Horncastle St Mary's (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches) |
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| The Lady Chapel (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches) |
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| The guilded angels in the nave roof (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches) |
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| Families welcome (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches) |
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| Burgh on Bain, St Helen (church's own photograph) |
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| Trusthorpe, St Peter |
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| Sutton on Sea, St Clement |
Sunday: Morning Worship 10.30am; Songs of Praise 4pm
“The Church with the Leaning Tower”
Plaque marking height of flood waters in 1953.
Grave of local infantryman, Martin Robinson, killed while serving in Northern Ireland in 1972, aged just 21.
Peaceful church gardens with wildflower area.
Off-road parking alongside churchyard and outside church hall, Church Lane. Easy 5-minute stroll up Church Lane to the beach and prom, with wheelchair access up steep slope (“the pull-over”).
Walk/cycle north to Trusthorpe and Mablethorpe, South to Huttoft car terrace, passing National Trust development of old golf course.
Opening Times 6-7th September
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| Orby, All Saints |
St Peter & St Paul is an early Norman Grade 1 listed church. The first service was held in 1205, but there are indications of a much older church. The tower contains a fine peal of eight bells.
During WWII Butlins holiday camp in the parish became a naval base, HMS Royal Arthur, where thousands of servicemen were trained.
We have a chapel dedicated to HMS Royal Arthur, where the memorials include a stained-glass window. The Norwegian Navy were stationed nearby and have strong links with the church; we have a photographic display about their time in the parish.
Opening Times 6-7th September
Saturday 10am-3pm
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| Hogsthorpe, St Mary |
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| Hannah cum Hagnaby, St Andrew |
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| Beesby, St Andrew |
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| Anderby, St Andrew* |
Parish church. 1759 and 1887. Red brick, with ashlar dressings, squared greenstone rubble, slate and lead roofs. This Georgian brick-built structure has an attractive chancel with five stained glass windows, including two in memory of Archdeacon Bond and his wife. The church was damaged by a bomb which fell in the churchyard in 1940. There is a 14th cross in the churchyard. But a must see is nearby Anderby Creek, a small hamlet built in the side of the creek that leads out to the sea. This is a quiet church but will have a lacemaker present with a 'have a go' pillow.
Opening times 6-7th September
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| Utterby, St Andrew |
St Andrew’s Church is a Grade II* listed building, originally founded on this site in 1220. The current structure dates from the early 14th century, with additions made in the 15th century.
The surrounding churchyard features a number of interesting monuments, A historic stone causeway connects the churchyard’s west gate to a 14th century packhorse bridge, which is a scheduled monument.
Inside the church, visitors can also view an exhibition of hand-embroidered kneelers. These were lovingly crafted by ladies from the village over a 12-year period, more than 20 years ago, as a celebration of community and heritage.
Opening times: 6-7th September
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| Stewton, St Andrew |
A little gem with a big heart, captured by Hornby, with massive outreach. Discover the toilets twinned with the church (and the story behind it).
Visit our 45-seater building that punches above its weight. The little church in the Hornby layouts is modelled on our building which was first erected 1000 years ago. It still is a vibrant reminder that communities, however small, are just as important today as they ever were.
Find out about the ongoing connection with a remote area in Kenya. Discover gravestones from 1700, and marvel at the contributions made by families in the first World War.
Opening times 6-7th September
Saturday 10am-4pm
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| South Thoresby, St Andrew |
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| North Thoresby, St Helen |
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| Ludborough, St Mary by Josh Holmes |
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| Legbourne, All Saints by J.Hannan-Briggs |
