St Nicholas

St Nicholas is beautiful in its simplicity, letting in plenty of natural light, with a clear window behind the altar which looks out on the surrounding farmland.

Swaby, Lincolnshire

Opening times

Open daily dawn to dusk.

Address

Church Lane
Swaby
Lincolnshire
LN13 0BQ

It was built in 1828 of red brick and has a small exquisitve bell turret. Lucy Lyttelton Cameron, the Victorian children's author was buried here in 1858.

An earlier church, dedicated to St Margaret, was destroyed by Henry Vane of Belleau manor around 1658. A local, church based flower group ensure that nature flourishes within its walls as well as in the churchyard around.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access throughout

  • Dog friendly

  • Church of England

Contact information

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