Outdoors & Nature in Lincolnshire
RNLI Lifeboat Station, Skegness
The RNLI station can be found at the Tower Esplanade, Skegness. Covering part of the busy Lincolnshire coastline, it has operated an all-weather lifeboat for over 175 years. With free access, you can go inside and look around the station, see the lifeboat and, in most cases, pre-book a tour. You can...
Situated in a beautiful rural spot, Covenham Reservoir is available all year round. With a vast 216 acres of water, which is easily accessed from the slipway, it boasts a wealth of stunning wildlife, especially during the warmer seasons. Image courtesy of go birding (link below).
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
At Rand Farm Park, there's plenty of fun for all ages.Meet all of the Rand Farm Park animals including adorable pigs, cheeky mountain goats and softer than soft alpacas.Board the ride-on tractors, discover bucket and spade fun at the indoor sandpit and explore the heated Indoor Adventure Play Barn,...
Thanks to charitable donations and management by local council, Conesby Quarry is one of many brownfield sites in the county. Populated with rare and common invertebrates it is a perfect spot to enjoy the open spaces of North Lincolnshire.
Spires & Steeples Heritage Trail, Sleaford
The Spires and Steeples trail, from Lincoln Cathedral to St Denys' Church, Sleaford, brings together the rich history, heritage and local stories of the area.It is a wonderful route and has many beautiful artworks, churches, interesting landscapes and picturesque skies to simply drink in.It is also...
Frampton Marsh RSPB Nature Reserve, Frampton
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing walk through a beautiful landscape, fun family activities to engage the kids with nature or the chance to see some fantastic wildlife, RSPB Frampton Marsh is the place to visit.We have a modern Visitor Centre with toilets, hot and cold drinks and snacks and be...
Enjoy a fresh and invigotating walk beside the River Ancholme and discover valuable habitats and a string of historic bridges.The pathways are dotted with a rolling rural landscape of woodland and isolated farms, hedgerows, low hills and meandering streams and tributaries.Historically, Ancholme is a...
When In Sleaford, Arts & Heritage Trail, Sleaford
This 3 mile trail is inspired by the rich heritage of the market town of Sleaford. The trail features eighteen bronze roundels situated at significant historical sites and visitor attractions including Cogglesford Mill, Navigation House, The National Centre for Craft and Design and Slea...
The Jungle Zoo is one of the newest interactive zoo attractions to be found anywhere within the UK, with a large tropical house featuring species of reptiles, birds, amphibians and primates.Rain or shine, appealing to all ages, there is always something to see or learn or discover or do in a safe en...
Barton Clay Pits Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber
The Barton Clay Pits once supplied clay for thriving brick and tile-making industries have now been flooded and transformed into a nature reserve. The Clay Pits Nature Reserve covers a 5 mile area along the Humber bank offering attractive walks and opportunities to view local wildlife, especially...
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands mediaeval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flood...
Bottesford Beck is a fast-flowing stream with grassy banks and birch trees. It flows to the Trent and is a wonderful spot for walking. Years ago it was heavily polluted with outflow from Scunthorpe steelworks but this is now vastly improved. The Trent lies to the west, with a boundary line app...
Atkinsons' Warren Local Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe
A delightful area of rural woods with wide open grassland. There is a mix of habitats including a variety of wildlife and developing trees. It is an ideal spot for walks and relaxation. Follow the link below for further information.
21 Mile Poacher Country Cycle Route, Horncastle
For something easier on the legs, there is no shortage of circular day rides to be found in Lincolnshire. Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county, set within valleys and winding streams, sweeping beautiful countryside. Please visit the link below for content that...