About
St James's Chapel at Lindsey is a small thatched medieval building probably associated with the nearby castle and the de Cockfield family. Its visible fabric dates mainly from the thirteenth century, although reused Norman stones suggest an earlier structure on the site. Lancet windows and the simple interior preserve the character of a private chapel that continued in use after the castle was abandoned. The compact scale makes this a brief architectural visit, with the interpretation board helping place it in the history of the village. Reviewers appreciate the building but describe the entrance as easy to miss beside neighbouring homes, so read the official directions before setting out. Parking is informal beside the highway and requires care around passing vehicles. Only assistance dogs are admitted. There are no facilities at the chapel; plan refreshments elsewhere and check the current opening calendar before a special journey.
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- Daily 10:00–16:00
Fri 2 Oct: 10:00–17:00 · Closed Fri 25 Dec
Today, Friday 2 October
- Visitor site10:00 – 17:00
Free entry
From English Heritage's published calendar, updated 1 October 2026, with dates up to 16 March 2027.
Opening times may change at short notice.
Daily 10:00-17:00 through 2 October 2026, then 10:00-16:00 from 3 October through 16 March 2027. Christmas Day is closed in the official calendar.
Older reviews describe maintenance closures; the current main page and calendar advertise opening. Check for new notices before a special trip.
Admission is free for everyone; no National Trust or English Heritage membership is needed. Parking and transport are separate.
Informal roadside approach; the official page does not confirm step-free access. No facilities at the chapel.
Photo: The interior of St James's Chapel, Lindsey. Jo and Steve Turner; CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/). Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=153860159. Displayed with resizing and cropping.
Dogs at the location: Not allowed. Assistance dogs only at the chapel.
Dog walks in the grounds: Not allowed. Pet dogs are not admitted to the visitor site; assistance dogs only.
Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are permitted.
PricingFreeFree for all visitors
Free entry for everyone
Entry
Free for everyone
Pricing details
Free admission for everyone within the stated access and opening restrictions.
ParkingParking not known
The Trust's page does not say how parking is charged.
Parking details
English Heritage describes informal parking beside the highway and warns of passing vehicles. No tariff or reserved spaces are stated.
The chapel is beside neighbouring homes; identify the visitor entrance carefully and keep private accesses clear.
Kersey Road outside the chapel approach beside the neighbouring cottage; continue on foot through the visitor entrance.
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