Spires & Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail
The Spires and Steeples trail, from Lincoln Cathedral to St Denys' Church, Sleaford, brings together the rich history, heritage and local stories of the area. It has many beautiful artworks, churches, interesting landscapes and picturesque skies. The name refers to the Spires of the churches being the landmarks to which visitors make their way and to the rural sport of Steeple chasing. It is also recognition of the important part they have played in the lives of these communities as well as how they are a reflection of the times, families and cultures that created, altered and rebuilt them.
By clicking on the links in the left hand side menu bar you can explore the route and some of the remarkable things North Kesteven residents have achieved.
LATEST NEWS:
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Walkers please note: Temporary closure of footpath in Ruskington The footpath off Station Road which crosses over the railway via a blue footbridge is temporarily closed. Your alternative route is to follow Station Road round a left hand bend until you reach Priory Park, a residential development. Turn left into Priory Park and keep straight until a gate leading to the field. Turn right into this field and you have rejoined the Spires & Steeples route.
Take the Spires & Steeples Challenge on Sunday 17 October 2010
Now in its third year, the Spires & Steeples Challenge, a 26 mile/13 mile run or walk along the route is well and truly on the calendars of runners and walkers nationwide. Last year the Challenge attracted over 400 participants, coming from as far away as Edinburgh, Swansea, Liverpool and London as well as regional and local towns. And we're expecting even more people this year!
But an event of this scale cannot possibly flourish without a dedicated team of volunteers. We're looking for more volunters to help this year. You could act as a marshal along the route, record the walkers/runners at the checkpoints or simply help with handing out refreshments and cheering the participants along. Read more
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MAYFEST 2010 ... Celebrating art, history and local distinctiveness throughout the month of May An exciting programme of activities took place throughout the month of May, bringing together all the villages along the Spires & Steeples route. Residents and visitors were be able to see just what makes each village special and unique as they joined in with craft activities and guided walks, visited open churches and chapels, watched the unveiling of new artworks and played their part in unique drama and music performances. Living Here in Heighington Sometimes it’s the everyday people & things around us that are the most important, but we just don't realise it until they are gone and we miss them. Living Here is an Arts NK photography project that celebrates the people and places where we live. The ordinary everyday things that often get ignored or go unappreciated. Jane Harrison Photography Development Officer for Arts NK is inviting the residents of Heighington to take part in this project to photograph the people and places in Heighington that make life here special for them.
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