St John the Baptist Church

St John the Baptist Church

Attractions | Grantham

Explore the history of this Grade 1 church dating from the 11th Century and one of the oldest churches in Lincolnshire - and discover its link with the family of Isaac Newton. See the font in which Isaac was baptised in January 1642 and the sundial he carved with a penknife aged 9. Learn about plans to restore the Newton Family Chapel and install a Newton Heritage Learning Centre, focussed on science and faith in Sir Isaac Newton's life and work.