About Us
Church information and history
Holy Trinity Church, Tattershall, is one of Lincolnshire’s finest examples of 15th-century Perpendicular Gothic architecture. Standing beside the magnificent Tattershall Castle, the church was founded by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, Treasurer of England, as part of his vision for Tattershall as a place of national importance.
The collegiate foundation was granted royal approval in 1439, during the reign of Henry VI, and the present church was built during the later 15th century. In its heyday, Holy Trinity supported a remarkable community of worship and music, with a warden, six priests or chaplains, six secular clerks and six choristers.
When completed, the church must have been an extraordinary sight. It was richly furnished and contained some of the finest medieval stained glass in England. Much of that glass was later removed, but beautiful surviving fragments can still be seen in the great East Window.
Visitors can also see the church’s collection of medieval brasses, now preserved in the north transept, along with many other features of historic interest. One of the church’s most unusual memorials is the grave traditionally associated with Tom Thumb, which can be found near the font.
Holy Trinity remains a living church and a place of welcome, prayer, history and community. We warmly invite visitors to come in, look around, enjoy the peace of the building, and discover more about its remarkable story.
Church opening times:
During the summer, we aim to open the church each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 3pm.Trinity Tea Room and Visitor Centre
Trinity Tea Room is open on Wednesdays and at weekends from 10am to 2.30pm, serving hot and cold drinks and snacks, including Wilcox Bakery cakes. Our prices are family-friendly, with a drink and cake starting at just £3.
Group visits and guided tours can be arranged by appointment, from small groups to larger parties. For further information, please contact Sheila on 01526 352322.
Rector, Administrator and Churchwardens
Our Priest in Charge is the Reverend Sally Clifton. Sally is available to contact by telephone on 07949 556494, or email [email protected]
Our Parish Administrator is Debbie Knight. Please feel free to contact Debbie on 07842 202525, or email [email protected] for any enquiries about baptisms, weddings and funerals.
Our Churchwarden is Mrs Sheila Mullenger, available on 01526 352322.