St Andrews Church, Redbourne (DN21 4QN), is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) with the help of a small group of local volunteers known as the Redbourne Church Volunteers. During the National Heritage Open Days Festival in September, the volunteers will be hosting the free events listed below. Some participants will be dressed in period costume to help bring history to life. Free parking is available by the village green.
Redbourne Church in the 18th and 19th Centuries: Architecture and People
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September, 11.00am to 4.00pm
St Andrews Church is a beautiful and peaceful Grade I listed building. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover how the church changed during the 18th and 19th centuries and learn about some of the people involved in those developments. The church was remodelled during the 18th century when the medieval spire was replaced with a taller, more slender tower, probably designed as an eye-catcher for views from Redbourne Hall. The windows are mainly Georgian enamelled glass, including a striking depiction of ‘The Opening of the Sixth Seal’, which is unusual and worth seeing in its own right. Interpretive displays will explore the church’s history during the 18th and 19th centuries, alongside information about the village’s links to the Carter and Nelthorpe families and the Dukes of St Albans.
Redbourne Church Medieval Weekend
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, 11.00am to 4.00pm
Redbourne’s church dates back to at least the 14th century, when Sir Gerard Sothill was lord of the manor. Visitors can find out more about Sir Gerard and the history of medieval Redbourne, or simply enjoy a medieval-themed weekend. Refreshments inspired by the period will be available.
Redbourne Medieval Concert: ‘War, Peace, Love and Merriment in Medieval Days’
Sunday 20th September, 2.20pm
During this free concert in St Andrews Church, the City of Lincoln Waites will recreate the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a mayor’s band from the medieval and Tudor periods.
Refreshments will be available, including tastings inspired by medieval recipes.