Lincolnshire Wolds

Standing proud in the town centre, the crowning glory of St James is its spire, the tallest medieval parish church spire in England.

St Wilfrid has a fine parvise above the south porch which was once the town's first grammar school and where Captain John Smith of Pocahontas fame was educated.

With strong connections to explorer Sir John Franklin as well as containing brasses and tombs to the Willoughby de Eresby family, thought to be some of the finest memorials in Lincolnshire.

A delightful village church in the most picturesque setting, no wonder international model railway company Hornby, chose it as the model for their church in their village of Skeldale.

Surrounded by the most picturesque countryside in all the Wolds, Bag Enderby provided much inspiration for poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, whose father was vicar here in the early 1800s.

Built in the neo Norman style, this charming church, with its enchanting rose window, stands on the edge of the Wolds with views to the coast offering total peace and quiet.

The oldest Methodist chapel in Lincolnshire is built over the stables of Raithby Hall and little has altered inside since it was opened and dedicated by John Wesley in July 1779.

An impressive 13th century church built of local Spilsby greenstone with dragon fighting angels in the nave and a fine medieval preaching cross in the churchyard providing just two reasons to visit.

A little stone and brick church standing opposite Aswardby Hall and surrounded by trees offering a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Commanding magnificent views of the Wolds, the impressive St Andrew's contains outstanding roof bosses and richly carved poppy head pew ends depicting animals, birds and flora.

Brick built in 1838 on the site of an earlier church, St Benedict's has fine stained glass and interesting connections to the Massingberd family of nearby Gunby Hall.

A charming little building and one of the smallest churches in Lincolnshire with its exquisite rose window of pierced stone, tiny bell cote and a medieval coffin lid, all adding to the wonder and sense of timelessness.