Things To Do in Lincolnshire
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
The Lincoln Medieval Walk, Lincoln
Come to the historical city of Lincoln to learn how we lived our day to day lives both peasant and lord between the years 1000 to 1500.
View the Skegness foreshore from a relaxing boat ride. There are two mooring points, one off Tower Esplanade and the other next to Natureland Seal Sanctuary on North Parade.
Sibsey Trader Windmill, Sibsey
This 6 sailed windmill was built in 1877 complete gear, sails and fantail. The high winds of March 2004 led to the mill losing a sail - a cost of approximately £13,000.The mill is not particularly tall but the surrounding flat landscape gives the illusion that it is. You can tour the mill and see t...
Playtowers is a huge indoor play area for children, located in Boston, and offers hours of fun.Suitable for toddlers and young children, with tunnels, slides, a wibbly wobbly rope bridge and ball pools, there is plenty to entertain the young ones in your family.Playtowers also organise birthday part...
Playtowers is a huge indoor play area for children, located in Cleethorpes, and offers hours of fun.Suitable for toddlers and young children, with tunnels, slides and ball pools, there is plenty to entertain the young ones in your family. Toddlers can also drive the cars along the toddler road and c...
Originally known as "The Pleasure Gardens" when the park was opened in 1878. The gardens are home to a bandstand still in use today, youngsters playarea, adventure run and small lake. There are also plenty of open grass areas to simply sit, eat and relax.
Built early 14th century in the traditional Spilsby sandstone and apart from the tower, was covered with Ancaster stone in 1879.The tower houses the six bells which date from 1744. The church contains a memorial to Spilsby’s most famous son, Sir John Franklin, the sailor and explorer.
Bardney Heritage Centre, Bardney
Inspired by the diversity of the industrial heritage in the local area, Bardney Heritage Centre aims to preserve this history for the future of the village and surrounding area.A reasonable sized tea room serves hot and cold food throughout the day and you can spend the night at the station. The acc...
The church was built of green sandstone and brick on a rise above the village in 1623. Part of the church was rebuilt in 1866 and after the church tower fell in September 1881, it was rebuilt in c1844.
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), born Spilsby, was an English explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic region. In 1829 he was awarded the Geographic Society Gold Medal and was knighted by King George IV. He lost his life during an expedition to find the Northwest Passage, a northern water ro...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
St Helena's Church, Willoughby
The construction is squared coursed greenstone rubble, limestone ashlar rubble, red brick patching, with slate and lead roofs. The main structure dates from the early 14th century.
Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was a regular visitor to Gunby Hall and it is said to have inspired the imagery of 'the haunt of ancient peace' in his poem The Palace of Art.Situated at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with over 9 acres of woodland and walled gardens, this Victorian hall stands in resp...
All Saints Church, Wainfleet All Saints
The church is dedicated to All Saints and replaces a medieval building on a site 2 miles to the West with stone from the old building being used during its construction. The stone cross near the bell turret was found in the river and placed on the gable in 1820.