St Mary

Welcome to St Mary's Church - Knaith.

Described as "odd but delightful" with stunning views of the River Trent. St Mary's curious appearance reflects an intriguing and calamitous history. The church dates from around the 12th century and has interesting features including a superb Gothic font, fine Jacobean pulpit with tester, charmingly rustic medieval pew ends, and an unusual altar Baldacchino.

You are warmly welcome to any of our services. Access to our church is restricted at other times, but please call the following keyholder contact telephone numbers, they will be happy to assist in arranging access or providing you with further information:

 - 01427 611696 - 01427 613005 - 07771 417085 -

A free guided tour is also available, please contact as above.

The parish of Knaith: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, (PSO). The Diocese of Lincoln’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Get in touch

Rev. David J Cotton.

42 Meadow Rise
Saxilby
Lincoln
LN1 2HW

What's on

West Lindsey Open Churches Weekend.

Occuring
for 6 hours
Venue
St Mary
Address
Within the grounds of Knaith Hall, Gainsborough Road. Knaith, DN21 5PE, DN21 5PE, United Kingdom

St Mary's Church is is open from 10am until 4pm on Sunday 19th May. Come along and explore our Grade II* listed Church in its stunning surroundings by the side of the mighty River Trent. Described as "odd but delightful" St Mary's curious appearance reflects an intriguing and calamitous history. Dating from the 12th Century the church has a superb Gothic Font, a fine Jacobean pulpit with tester, medieval pew ends together with some amazing artefacts on display. A free guided tour is available with tales of naughty nuns, civil war intrigue, and fabulous fortunes won, lost, and given away. Refreshments and cakes available throughout the weekend. St Mary's is a dog friendly church, dogs on leads are welcome.

A celebration of Open Churches in Western Lincolnshire

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