Things To Do in Lincolnshire
Built during the mid 13th century, St Mary's is an attractive church set in its own grounds, in the heart of Welton village.The building features one of the earliest stained glass windows and is dedicated to the brave men and women of the RAF, the RFC and the RNFC.Village benefactor and physician, D...
Whisby Garden Centre has five lakes and is beautifully planted creating a wonderful place to shop and take a walk round.They have everything your garden needs with a wide variety of plants, trees and garden accessories. There is something for everyone with Concessions, Lakeside Cafe and an Animal Ce...
Whites Emporium Garden Centre, Long Sutton
Based in Long Sutton, Whites Emporium Garden Centre is a busy and popular place.It has a dedicated team of experienced employees who are always happy to help and there is a relaxed atmosphere.Customers will find it houses a large variety of stock to browse varying from bulbs and vegetables, plants,...
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln
Yarborough Leisure Centre offers a wide variety of facilities which are available to members, sports clubs and to the general public. There is something for every age and every ability including a gym and swimming pool with diving board and teacher pool, a dance studio and sports hall, squash cou...
Victorian Bass Maltings, Sleaford
The Bass Maltings complex opened in 1905, replacing all the small malthouses in the area.The complex struggled to remain open during the Second World War, but survived and continued operating until 1960. It is now a Grade II listed building.Sir Nikolaus Pevsner considered the huge brewing malthouses...
The Blacksmith's Forge, Lincoln
Granted Grade II status in the late 20th century, the Blacksmith's Forge, in Welbourn, dates from 1864.It stands with a pantile roof, a single gable and a single ridge brick stacks. Visitors can enter the single storey building through large double doors and marvel at what has been preserved.It is s...
Laughton Forest was planted by the Forestry Commission in 1927. Before this time, the area was mainly open heathland with ponds, small woodlands and shifting sand dunes. The forest still supports a wide range of these habitats, which include many locally and nationally rare plants, animals and birds...
St Andrew's Church, Rippingale
St Andrew's Parish Church, Rippingale, is open to visitors from Easter until the Autumn and the incumbent is the Revd Linda Pugh. There was a stone church on the site during the Domesday Survey of 1086, but all traces of it have disappeared. Reportedly founded in 1250, the building itself was...
Irby & Bratoft Library, Irby in the Marsh
The Irby & Bratoft community library is located in the Village Hall in the delightfully named Brambleberry Lane.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the staff are local volunteers and are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have.There are hundreds of books...
Fairgardens Plant Centre, Gainsborough
Based in Kirton Lindsey, Fair Gardens are family owned and run with a dedicated team of experienced employees who are always happy to help.The centre has a relaxed atmosphere and customers will find it houses a large variety of stock to browse varying from bulbs and vegetables, plants, tools and gar...
Batemans Victorian Brewery, Skegness
Step back in time and enjoy a great family day out at Batemans Brewery Visitors Centre.Take a guided tour around the Victorian Brewhouse and learn the history of the Brewery as well as the brewing process.Based in an old windmill, dating back two centuries and overlooking the River Steeping, Bateman...
The Magical Castle, Cleethorpes
The Magical Castle in Cleethorpes is an indoor play centre designed for young children and toddlers.Clean, professional and safe, a wonderful environment has been created for your children to engage and challenge themselves amongst a variety of slides, ball pits, tunnels and climbing frames includin...
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...