Virtual Tour

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EntranceEntering the church through the West Door , you see the whole length of the church before you. You are standing immediately under the tower supported by massive pillars. The stone ribs of the tower vault are remarkably beautiful.
West End of the NaveLooking east down the aisle shows the magnificence of this parish church. Arcades of limestone pillars from the 12th century and later, separate the nave from aisles on each side. The font with its late 14th century stone base, has an ornate cover made in 1890 to celebrate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.
The Nave

The great length of the nave is visible - east to the high altar and west to the main entrance - well over 50 metres in length

The ChancelThe chancel wall includes an early piece of stonework The chancel screen was designed by George Gilbert Scott as part of his major work starting in 1866. The magnificent organ case by Tapper encloses an organ part of which dates from 1736. The high altar was installed by George Gilbert Scott
The Crypt

The crypt has two stairs for access - from the churchyard and from the sanctuary. A heavily decorated entrance in the sanctuary was constructed in the 15th century. The stairs are worn by the many pilgrims visiting the relic of St. Wulfram.

Lady ChapelBuilt in the mid 14th century
The Trigge Library

Climb the narrow spiral stair to a room over the south porch. In early times it was lived in by a priest - and has a fireplace!

The North PorchFrom the church into the north porch, built around 1330. Later, an upper floor was built; this involved hacking away at the magnificently decorated entrance to the church. Either side of the door to the exterior is a door, hiding spiral staircases to the upper floor. Pilgrims came to the upper floor to venerate a relic - St. Wulfram's arm.
North-East Corner

The magnificent organ case by Tapper forms the east end of the north aisle, creating the St Michael chapel. To the left the dramatic St, Michael window by Harry Harvey of York, 1962, depicts  the Archangel Michael and war in heaven.

The Belfry

High up in the 13th century tower: the walls are 5 feet thick The oldest bell in use is the "Ting Tang" hung in 1674 by the widow of the chaplain to Charles II

Exterior

The spire of St. Wulfram's dominates the town of Grantham. The local oolitic limestone was ideal for building being both durable yet soft enough for delicate carving The church's exterior has hardly changed since 1450 although parts are 300 years older.