English Heritage sites near Woodhall Spa Parish
TATTERSHALL COLLEGE
3 miles from Woodhall Spa Parish
Remains of a grammar school for church choristers, founded in the mid-15th century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, the builder of nearby Tattershall Castle (National Trust).
BOLINGBROKE CASTLE
9 miles from Woodhall Spa Parish
The remains of a 13th-century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks. Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643.
SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL
12 miles from Woodhall Spa Parish
Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
15 miles from Woodhall Spa Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
GAINSTHORPE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
28 miles from Woodhall Spa Parish
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
29 miles from Woodhall Spa Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
Churches in Woodhall Spa Parish
St Leonard's Church, Kirkstead
Abbey Lane
Woodhall Spa
07842 202 525
https://woodhallspa.group/
Our Church
This tiny Chapel is actually called 'St. Leonard's Without', meaning it was located outside the gate/wall of the former Abbey. It may well have been built as a chantry chapel in memory of Robert de Tattershall (the grandson of Hugh the Breton who founded Kirkstead Abbey) who died in 1212 and whose effigy it is thought to be that lies beside the Altar. It is generally agreed that St. Leonard's Church was used by the benefit of travellers, and as their parish church by the people who lived nearby.
Consisting of a single rectangular vaulted compartment measuring 42' x 19' inside, St. Leonard's Church is 'intact as it was built in the first years of the 13th century, except for the roof.' The vaulting ribs are finely moulded and the transverse ribs are enriched with two rows of dog-tooth ornament. At the intersections of the ribs are splendid bosses carved with foliage, but the eastern one has in the centre a representation of the Lamb of God.
The Chancel Screen retains two lengths of six bays of oak arcading, probably of the same date as the building. They are extremely rare examples of screenwork of that early date and are probably the earliest in existence. The narrow West Doorway has double jamb shafts, leaf capitals and dog-tooth ornament. The door itself with its delicate iron hinges is, like the screen, probably of the same date as the Church itself. Externally apart from the West end the building is severely plain. The walls are of wrought limestone blocks probably from the quarries at Lincoln, and the modern roof is covered with plain clay tiles. The gable ends have oak weather-boarding. Internally, the walls and vault retain much of their original plaster, and some traces of the scheme of painted decoration, which seems to have consisted of a masonry pattern on the walls and a simple pattern of triangles as a border to the vault ribs. North of the Altar, is the upper two-thirds of a very large marble recumbent effigy of a Knight in mail, surcoat, and flat-topped casque, bearing a sword and shield. The head rests on a pillow from which issue sprays of foliage. This is one of the earliest military effigies in England. Only seven other similar barrel helmets like this are known. These helmets with eye-slits but no breathing holes began to be worn about 1200. Breathing holes were added about 1225. The 'banded-mail' is also of great interest, there being only three other examples of it in the land. The Circular Font with its projecting ears and set on a short cylindrical pillar and base is Norman.
Our Services
Our services have been affected by the ongoing coronavirus situation. We hope to hold a service at St. Peter's each Sunday, with additional online services. Keep an eye on the Services and Events page for the most up-to-date information about our upcoming services.
Our website is www.woodhallspa.group
Rector and Churchwardens
Our Rector is the Reverend Joseph Snelling email
[email protected] Tel: 0740 3922 930
Our Administrator can help for enquiries
Email [email protected] or ring 07842 202 525
Churchwarden Paul Brewster
St Peter's Church, Woodhall Spa
The Broadway
Woodhall Spa
Lincoln
07842 202525
https://woodhallspa.group/
Our Church
Welcome to St Peter's Church, Woodhall Spa and our Group of Parishes.
We are in a group of six Anglican parishes serving six rural villages in central Lincolnshire. Each church has its own character and activities, but we work and share together as much as we can, in worship and social events throughout the year.
St Peter's was consecrated in 1893 by Rt. Rev. Dr Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln and ever since, people have gathered here to worship God and to be encouraged to live a Christian life in the community. It was designed by a famous Victorian architect, Hodgson Fowler, and was built because the old parish church of St Andrew, only seating 190, was too small. St Peter's became the parish church in 1915 and has strong links with the local community, and with the RAF.
The church is open every day from 9.30 am to 4 pm (Saturday until 3 pm) and you are very welcome to come and look around, enjoy the quiet, spend some time in the prayer corner, or help yourself to a walk around guide. There are monthly magazines and prayer cards for sale at the back of the church and boards explaining some of our activities.
The other villages in our group are Bucknall, Horsington, Kirkstead, Stixwould & Langton by Horncastle.
Our Services
1st Sunday in the month 11am Family Eucharist
Other Sundays 11am Eucharist
2nd Sundays 9am BCP Communion
Our website is www.woodhallspa.group
Rector and Churchwardens
Our Rector is the Reverend Joseph Snelling
Email [email protected] Tel: 0740 3922 930
Please contact the Group Administrator for further information, including making bookings Email: [email protected] or use the Get in Touch section to send us a message via A Church Near You.
Our Churchwarden is Paul Brewster.
We also have a small team of volunteers who carry out the various duties at St. Peter's Church. We do have Churchwarden vacancies. If you are interested in becoming a Churchwarden, please contact the the Rector.
Pubs in Woodhall Spa Parish
Abbey Lodge Inn
Tattershall Road, Kirkstead, LN10 6UQ
(01526) 352538
theabbeylodge.co.uk
Bar Eleven
A lively bar found in the center of the village, among a row of shops. Refurbished in the Spanish style and re-opened April 2019.The pub has been awarded membership of the Timothy Taylor's Champion Club for cellarmanship.
INN at Woodhall Spa
The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6ST
(01526) 353231
theinnatwoodhallspa.co.uk
Mall
Station Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QL
(01526) 352342
themallpubwoodhallspa.co.uk
Petwood Hotel
Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QG
(01526) 352411
petwood.co.uk
Railway Inn
A traditional inn in a quiet, peaceful location on the outskirts of Woodhall Spa close to the River Witham. Popular with boaters, especially as it has its own mooring, and with walkers and cyclists using the Water Rail Way. The large main b...
Village Limits
Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6UJ
(01526) 353312
villagelimits.co.uk/