Holy Trinity

St Peter

St Peter's church is at the heart of the village and dates back to the 11th century on its present site. The fabric is in good repair and a good oil heating system, along with a friendly atmosphere, ensure a warm welcome for all who visit.

The church is floodlit on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and can be seen for several miles away. People can also pay for the lights on special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries etc.

The tower contains 3 bells which can be chimed only. They are often used at weddings. The tower also sports a tractor weathervane to reflect our farming links.

Foston PCC organise various social events each year, including Harvest Supper, Cheese & Wine Evening and Coffee Mornings. Church notelets and bookmarks are also produced internally for sale. Proceeds from a Foston History Book also go to church funds.

St Lawrence

We are a community church with our community at the heart of all we do. Situated In the centre of the village, adjacent to the Manor, is our Grade 1 Listed church dedicated to St. Lawrence.

Although its roots are in the 12th century, with nearby Newbo Abbey, its costruction was carried out between then and the 15th century, most of which is evident in the building we see today. It retains its Norman heritage both in the columns and arches of the north arcade and also the font, but the remainder is 15th century gothic.

Constructed from Golden Ironstone, mined locally at Denton, with Ancaster stone dressings, seating in excess of 150 people.

We have a wonderful Bryceson organ. (see photos)

We have a dedicated congregation and PCC - looking to grow God's Kingdom. Jenny Stuart is a Licensed Reader and also our PCC Secretary. Jenny offers local pastoral care within the community. We have a vision of Welcome for everyone, we are very thankful for all the help and support we receive.

Our weekly attendance is small, but during Christmas, Easter and Harvest, we do generate a larger congregation, especially when the younger people can get involved. The church is delighted that Allington with Sedgebrook School and also White House Farm Day Nursery hold their Easter and Christmas services at the church. The Church and Museum is open everyday from 10am - 4pm, We have an extensive and well-used children's corner and community library and jigsaws which are all refreshed regularly. we are also a recycling point for aluminium cans and ink cartridges and that we are a donation point for Grantham Foodbank. (See Phtos)

We annualy hold a 'Teddy Bears Pinic' event, which is a marvellous occasion and hugely supported and attended.

We also have enthusiastic supporters, who are willing to apply their skills when required and the church is used for other functions, such as concerts and talks. We have Afternoon Teas, our September Afternoon Tea is always in aid of Macmillan Cancer and we also have Bring & Buy sales - supporting the church.

The Heritage Group meets bi-monthly on the 4th Sunday - summer 4pm in church, winter 3pm in the Social Club

St Swithun's

We will be holding Holy Communion Services at 1030 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays
We will be holding Morning Prayer on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1030

Welcome to St Swithun’s. A beautiful warm and friendly Church with weekly morning services (of either Morning Worship or Holy Communion). Outside of Sunday Worship, the Church helps to support the Local Community through social gatherings and special events.

The first recorded mention of a Church in Long Bennington is in the Doomsday Book, 'The Great Survey', ordered by William the Conqueror, and completed in 1086. The current Church dates back to around 1175, although it has been extensively modified and rebuilt over the intervening years most recently in 1902; the previously attached Cistercian Priory having been built around 1150. Unfortunately today the Church does not lie at the centre of the village; however, our mission remains to be at the heart of the community.

Our Church is very much here to serve the community, in worship and in weddings, funerals and baptisms. We also have close links with the Village School, Long Bennington Church of England Academy.

The Church helps people to mark some of the most important events in their lives. If you are thinking about baptism, wanting to get married or would like to hold a funeral for a loved one please get in touch.