Churches & Lincoln Cathedral

"Lincolnshire churches cannot be bettered” 

Said journalist Simon Jenkins in his book on England’s Thousand Best Churches.

From the majestic, imposing, world-class beauty of the Cathedral that towers over Lincoln, to churches spanning centuries of history, there are plenty, large and small, to discover.

You’ll find superb examples of Saxon, Norman, Gothic, medieval and modern church buildings, and a warm welcome from those inside. Reflect on ages gone by and take time out from 21st century pressures to find peace and tranquility.

Churches in Lincolnshire

Below is a selection of the finest and most significant churches within the county. We have also included smaller churches nearby which may be of additional interest to your visit.

St Mary, Stow and St Edith, Coates by Stow

St Botolph, Boston and St Mary and St Nicholas, Spalding

St Wulfram, Grantham and St Helen, Brant Broughton

St James, Louth and St Margaret, Somersby

St Denys, Sleaford and St Andrew, Heckington

St Andrew, Epworth

Crowland Abbey, Crowland

The Chruches Conservation Trust does considerable work across the county to protect and conserve 14 listed churches across Lincolnshire through the ArChWay project, which involves free events and bus tours.

Stamford Churches

Not far from Crowland just off the A1 is a town that combines medieval imagination with Georgian refinement. It is the estate town of nearby Burghley House; it has played a role in films such as Pride and Prejudice, and it is beautiful.

Stamford is perhaps the finest stone town in England and its churches are simply stunning. So stunning, in fact, that J.M.W. Turner chose to depict them in one of his much-loved watercolours, now in the Usher Gallery, Lincoln.

To discover more about Stamford Churches visit http://www.stamfordchurches.co.uk

West Lindsey Churches Festival

Regarded as one of the best of its kind in the UK, the West Lindsey Churches Festival is held every year over two weekends in May to celebrate some of the country’s finest and most characterful religious landmarks. It’s also a chance to experience the wonderful flower displays, local exhibitions and the warmth and hospitality of local people when many of the county’s rural communities open their churches to visitors.