Ancient yew trees
As ancient as they are beautiful, our churches are the present custodians of yew trees planted and cared for over many centuries.
Discover the wonder of the UK’s sacred heritage
Inspire Me
Bill Bryson
Everybody loves Bill Bryson, here are his gorgeous favourite churches.
Wooden churches
Wooden churches are, therefore, rare in the UK and offer unique insights into our heritage.
Upcoming events
2 Nov
Sacred Somerset
Sacred Somerset: Tour of churches in West Somerset and Exmoor, organised in partnership with the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Following a successful tour in 2017, we are doing it all again!
11 May
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West Lindsey Churches Festival 2019
Welcome once again. One hundred churches have come together to celebrate their rich diversity. We have churches of all sizes and denominations, some are simple churches serving small hamlets, others are buildings of larger stature, serving our market towns. But all share one thing in common; a warm welcome to everyone over the festival weekends.
18 May
Various
West Lindsey Churches Festival 2019
Welcome once again. One hundred churches have come together to celebrate their rich diversity. We have churches of all sizes and denominations, some are simple churches serving small hamlets, others are buildings of larger stature, serving our market towns. But all share one thing in common; a warm welcome to everyone over the festival weekends.
Great days out
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Trails
If feeling the earth beneath your boots or bike is your thing, you are in for a treat. Our churches, chapels and meeting houses are set within some of the finest natural landscapes in the country!
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Church of the week
The Italian Chapel was built by Italian Prisoners of War during the Second World War. Confined to an island previously inhabited only by sheep, the prisoners channelled their energy into transforming two Nissen huts into the stunning chapel that now attracts about 100,000 visitors a year.
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