English Heritage sites near Croxton Kerrial Parish
LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE
20 miles from Croxton Kerrial Parish
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
JEWRY WALL
21 miles from Croxton Kerrial Parish
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region.
KIRBY HALL
24 miles from Croxton Kerrial Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE
24 miles from Croxton Kerrial Parish
The picturesque moated remains - including the fine gatehouse and a complete corner tower - of this brick-built fortified mansion have recently been extensively conserved by English Heritage.
RUFFORD ABBEY
24 miles from Croxton Kerrial Parish
The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.
APETHORPE PALACE
25 miles from Croxton Kerrial Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
Churches in Croxton Kerrial Parish
Branston: St. Guthlac
Main Street
Branston-by-Belvoir
Grantham
01572 789954
https://www.framlandparishes.org
For more information, please visit: https://www.framlandparishes.org
Croxton Kerrial: St. Botolph & St. John the Baptist
Church Lane
Croxton Kerrial
Grantham
01572 789954
https://www.framlandparishes.org
The Church is normally open daily for private prayer from 9.00am to 4.00pm (weather permitting)
Our next services are shown below. If you would like a link to a 'Zoom' service please contact either the Revd David Cowie or Rosemary, the Parish Secretary.
Sunday 12th February at 9am - Holy Communion
Wednesday 22nd February at 10am - Ash Wednesday Holy Communion Service
All are very welcome to all or any event. Please check latest Parish Bulletin for the most up to date information on services as changes do sometimes occur.
G O O D N E W S & Upcoming Events
Thank you to everyone who joined in our activities over Christmas. It was lovely to see the Church decorated and wonderful to see so many at the Jubilee tree and bench blessing - and well done to all those who braved the elements for the village choir singing cum Advent window stroll. Special thanks to the village hall committee for cakes; pies and bubbles after the tree blessing and Jubilee tile wall unveiling as well as the Christmas raffle.
We now have a display in the Lady Chapel of relics and artefacts found around the village and from the Manor House dig. Please do take a look and perhaps try out the Church Trail at the same time to learn more about our beautiful church.
The Community Coffee Mornings continue on the last Thursday in the month (10.00am to midday); the next one being Thursday 26th January. All are welcome including pre-school children; visiting friends and any well behaved four legged friends. The mornings are great for just a natter and to meet up with both new and familiar faces. Please feel free to make use of the organ or piano during the morning, both of which would benefit from a work out.
Parish newsletter: Copies are available on line and on the 'Welcome' table at the back of the Church. If you would like to receive a copy through your letter box or a digital copy, please provide your details to the Secretary.
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Please contact the Secretary if you would like to know more about our Church or if you are able to give occasional help with cleaning and general house-keeping of the Church.
For more information, please visit: https://www.framlandparishes.org
Pubs in Croxton Kerrial Parish
Geese & Fountain
1 School Lane, Croxton Kerrial, NG32 1QR
(01476) 870350
thegeeseandfountain.co.uk
Wheel Inn
Main Street, Branston, NG32 1RU
(01476) 870376
thewheelinnbranston.co.uk