Outdoors & Nature in Lincolnshire
The New River is a drainage system in the South Holland district. Rising near Crowland it flows roughly eastwards, following the general line of the River Welland, but a little to the south. It skirts the villages of Crowland and Cowbit before flowing into the Welland at Cradge Bank....
Close to the picturesque Wolds is the meandering Haltham Beck (a stream) on the east side of the village. Haltham nestles on the banks of the River Bain as it navigates south from the market town of Horncastle. Often, the village is referred to as "Haltham on Bain." Image by Dave...
North Ings Farm Museum, Lincoln
The North Ings Farm Museum is a working farm museum containing a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway, running on a circuit of 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km).Situated at Dorrington, between Lincoln and Sleaford, there is a variety of agricultural machinery, tractors, commercial vehicles, portable steam pump...
With winding footpaths, cycleways and beautiful beds, Central Park is Scunthorpe’s premier park. Accessed from the Kingsway on the A18 there is ample parking on offer. There is also a secondary car par park at the side of the Civic Centre from Ashby Road. Delightful gardens, borders and tree...
Cleethorpes is a seaside resort and unparished area in the north east corner of the county, situated on the estuary of the Humber. There is a crazy golf course in the gardens, and a cafe, and plenty of places to walk or sit and relax and drink in the wonderfully panoramic view of the beach and th...
The stunning Nettleham beck flows through the centre of the village and is alive with wildlife. It offers beautiful waterside walks, even on a cold day, and is popular with photographers and artists. Nettleham is a large village and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of the county a...
Wyndham Park lies on the banks of the River Witham just to the north of Grantham Town Centre. It offers a wide range of facilities for young and old and proudly holds the Green Flag Award. The main features of the park are: Riverside walk, Toddlers Play Area, Sensory Garden, Cycle Hire, Bowlin...
Bourne Wood is a quiet ancient woodland with mixed conifers and semi-natural broadleaf trees. Bourne Woods is also part of Kesteven Forest.
Sidney Park can be accessed from Park View. Dog friendly and children friendly, it is a pleasant area to walk through and stop at the lake to feed the ducks or watch the wildlife. There is a children's play area, a shop and pathways.
Sutton Beach Huts, Sutton on Sea
Bright, colourful and traditional, the seaside promenade always seems complete with a row of wooden chalet huts and the ones at Sutton on Sea are no exception.The small and charming coastal village and civil parish is based in the East Lindsey district of the county and is situated at the junction o...
A splendid heathland - Linwood Warren reserve forms part of a once more extensive area. All three heathers (bell heather, cross-leaved heath and ling) occur, and there are damp areas rich in mosses and lichens - including the Iceland moss, a rare northern upland species which is a relict here on...
Barlings Eau is a small river near Barlings. It is a tributary of the River Witham, joining it near Short Ferry, and acts as the central spine for a number of other small rivers, which drain the low-lying land to either side. Most of its course is within the area managed by the Witham Third Di...
Woodhall Spa is a civil parish and village in the East Lindsey district of the county, within a wooded area on the Southern edge of the Wolds. Jubilee Park, owned by the Parish Council, offers a fantastic and hughly popular swimming pool, tennis courts, lawn cricket, bowls, a safe and fun play pa...
The Duke of York Gardens is positioned on the banks of the River Freshney, accessible via Corporation Road. It dates back to the late 19th century and is a multi-function area of open parkland and two five-a-side pitches - one grass, one hard. Fishing is permitted during the season....