| Algarkirk |
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| Heritage Day For All The Family |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm. |
| Address: St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Church Lane, Algarkirk, near Boston, PE20 2JT |
| Description: Come to the beautiful Church of Algarkirk and experience the exciting history and heritage of the village and surrounding area. Victorian dress and children's games with opportunities to learn, have fun and explore one of the best churches in Lincolnshire. Church tour 2.00pm. Talk 4.00pm, 'The Victorian Church Unmasked'. |
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| Aubourn |
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| Aubourn Community Heritage Room Open Days |
| Saturday and Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Community Heritage Room, Aubourn Clock Tower, Bassingham Road, Aubourn, Lincoln, LN5 9EA |
| Description: The Grade II Listed Aubourn Clock Tower Community Heritage Room will be exhibiting items of historical interest relating to Aubourn and Haddington dating back to the 17th Century. |
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| Bardney |
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| Bardney Abbey Dig 2011 Revealed |
Thursday: 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Friday: 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Saturday: 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm. |
| Address: Bardney Heritage Centre, Station Road, Bardney, LN3 5UF |
| Description: An exhibition based around the Bardney Abbey excavation which took place in the summer of 2011 to include photographs, video and artefacts from the Dig. |
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| Barton Upon Humber |
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| The Teaching Methods of Samuel Wilderspin |
Friday: 11.00am - 12 noon AND 1.00pm - 2.00pm.
Saturday: 11.00am - 12 noon AND 1.00pm - 2.00pm. |
| Address: Wilderspin National School, Queen Street, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire. DN18 5QP |
| Directions: 2 minutes from St.Mary's Church and 5 minutes walk from 51 Fleetgate. |
| Description: Exhibition lessons were a feature of Samuel Wilderspin's efforts to spread infant schooling around Britain during the 1800s. Witness the children being put through their paces to show you the merits of Wilderspin's teaching methods. |
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| Barton Upon Humber |
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| Special Opening of 51 Fleetgate, Barton Upon Humber |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: 51 Fleetgate, Barton Upon Humber, DN18 5QA |
| Description: Visit North Lincolnshire's oldest domestic dwelling dating from 1325. Take a step back in time and see how people lived in the Georgian / Victorian periods. See the magnificent c1425 Crown Post roof in this timber framed building. Free parking nearby. |
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| Belton |
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| Heritage Open Day |
Saturday only.
House open: 12.30pm - 4.30pm.
Garden, shop, restaurant, adventure playground and parkland open: 10.30am - 5.30pm. |
| Address: Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS |
| Directions: 3 miles north of Grantham, just off the A607. |
| Description: Belton is the perfect 17th century English country house, set in magnificent parkland. Heritage Open Day provides the perfect opportunity to bring along friends and family to enjoy free entry to Belton House, gardens and grounds. Stout footwear advised. |
| Contact: Email: belton@nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| Belton House, owned by The National Trust |
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| Belton (North Lincolnshire) |
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| Festival of Flowers and Victorian Life |
Friday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 6.00pm. There will be Songs of Praise service on Sunday at 11.00am. |
| Address: All Saints Church, Stocks Hill, Church Town, Belton, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1PE |
Description:
Come and see: themed flowers, Victorian collections, Parish Registers, local history, school display, Temple Belwood.
Hear: story telling, music, radio.
Do: amateur radio, brass rubbing, lace making, treasure trail.
Taste: refreshments, lunches, teas. |
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| Benington |
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| A Penny for your Thoughts |
| Saturday: 10.30am - 3.30pm. |
| Address: Benington All Saints Church, Main Road, Benington, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0BT |
| Description: Experience Victorian village life, the crafts, the games, the past times. Dress up in Victorian clothes, taste Victorian food, try your hand at pole lathe turning and much more in the historic church of Benington All Saints. Parking nearby. |
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| Website: www.beningtonallsaintschurch.co.uk |
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| Blyton |
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| Victorian Toys and Games |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm. |
| Address: St Martin's Church, Church Lane, Blyton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3JZ |
| Description: Visit this 12th century church with Norman tower and Kempe window depicting Bishop Edward King. Links with Enid Blyton. Displays featuring Victorian toys and games. Parking in Village Hall car park opposite church. Toilets nearby. |
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| Boston |
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| Victorian Days |
| Saturday and Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Fydell House, South Square, Boston, PE21 6HU |
Description: Come and enjoy a visit to Victorian times at the grandest house in town. Take a step back in time with a tour of this Grade I listed house and gain an insight into its varied history. A special exhibition also commemorates the life of Herbert Ingram whose statue stands in front of St Botolph's Church - the Boston Stump.
In the 200th Anniversary year of his birth in Boston, this exhibition will be a unique opportunity to learn about this extraordinary Boston Victorian, his contribution to the town, achievements as founder of the Illustrated London News and view documents and items never before on public display.
There is metered car parking nearby. |
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| Website: www.fydellhousecentre.org.uk |
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| Boston |
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| Boston- Victorian Railway Town |
| Saturday: 10.00am. |
| Address: Meet at the Black Sluice, London Road, Boston. |
Description: Victorian Boston was the heart of the Great Northern Railway in Lincolnshire. This tour will look at the remains of railway works, workers' housing and the Victorian suburb of Carlton Road close to the station. Event organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology.
Outdoor clothing is advised.
Tour starts and ends at different places so people coming by car will have to walk back afterwards. The tour will last approximately two hours. |
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| Boston |
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| Open Days at the Boston Stump Parish Library and Records |
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10.00am - 3.30pm.
Sunday: 12.30pm - 3.30pm. |
Description: The Parish library and records of St Botolph's Church Boston (Boston Stump) will be open to the public. Many ancient books, marriage, baptism and burial records will also be available to view.
Disabled toilets only. |
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| Boston |
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| Victorian Boston |
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Last entry is at 3.00pm. |
| Address: Boston Guildhall, South Street, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 6HT |
| Directions: Boston Guildhall is in South Street, Boston, next to Fydell House and opposite the Sam Newsom Music Centre which is alongside the river downstream from the Market Place |
Description: Boston Guildhall is now FREE ADMISSION. Join us to view our permanent and temporary museum exhibitions. To celebrate Heritage Open Days a selection of our Victorian objects, photographs, postcards and paintings will be on display.
Metered car parking opposite the Guildhall with parking bays. Boston Tourist Information Centre is located in the Guildhall. |
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| Website: www.bostonguildhall.co.uk |
| Website: www.twitter.com/bostonguildhall |
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| Bourne |
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| Victorian Lincolnshire |
Thursday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Friday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Baldocks Mill, South Street, Bourne, PE10 9LY |
| Description: Housed in an old watermill, the museum contains three floors of exhibitions: Raymond Mays motor racing exhibition, Charles Frederick Worth's haute couture, local industries on the top floor and two water wheels producing power. |
| Contact: Email: neskin@btinternet.com |
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| Brant Broughton |
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| Bodley Inspired! |
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 9.00am - 5.00pm. |
| Address: St. Helen's Church, Church Walk, Brant Broughton, Lincolnshire, LN5 0SN |
Description: Visit St Helen's to see the Medieval exterior and angel ceiling and the Gothic revival Font, Chancel and Sanctuary. The restoration of the church in the late Victorian period was by architect George Frederick Bodley.
Teas available on Saturday afternoon.
Guides and cards available.
See also St Swithun's Leadenham. |
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| Brant Broughton |
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| Open Day at the Wesleyan Reform Chapel |
Thursday: 2.00pm - 5.30pm.
Friday: 2.00pm - 5.30pm.
Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.30pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.30pm. |
| Address: Wesleyan Reform Chapel, Malt Kiln Lane, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SG |
| Description: Visit this interesting small chapel built in1865. The chapel was recently refurbished with new windows and interior decoration and is used every Sunday by a small congregation. |
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| Caistor |
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| Victorian Caistor - a Walk and Exhibition |
| Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am and 2.00pm. |
| Address: Caistor Market Place, Caistor, LN7 6TT |
| Directions: Start Lion Fountain, opposite the Nat West Bank. |
| Description: Guided walk round Victorian Caistor including the Old Vicarage Garden and ending at the new Arts and Heritage Centre as featured on BBC Television for an exhibition about Victorian Caistor. Outdoor clothing is advised. Tours last approximately one and a half hours. |
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| Castle Bytham |
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| Tour of Medieval Castle Bytham |
| Saturday: 11.00am and 12 noon. |
| Address: Castle Farm, Castle Bytham |
| Directions: Meet by the public footpath signpost at the entrance to the castle at Castle Farm. OS explorer sheet 247 SK9800 1840 |
| Pre-booking essential |
| Description: This is an opportunity to walk over the surviving earthworks of the Medieval castle that are not normally open to the public. Warm clothing and stout footwear is advised. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Event organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. |
| Contact: Ken Hollamby 01522 526731 |
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| The earthworks at Castle Bytham |
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| Cleethorpes |
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| Slide Lecture on the History of the Cleethorpes Promenades |
| Saturday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: Town Hall, Knoll Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8LN |
Description: An illustrated account of how Victorian Cleethorpes was being eroded by the elements; how the building of its promenades stopped this and provided a major visitor attraction; and their further improvement in modern times.
Talk lasts approximately one hour. |
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| Cleethorpes |
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| Cleethorpes Town Hall Open Day |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Cleethorpes Town Hall, Knoll Street, Cleethorpes DN 35 8LN |
| Description: Cleethorpes Town Hall will be open to the public to see the history of the borough of Cleethorpes. People will be able to see the regalia, the magnificent Council Chamber, Konigswinter Room, Mayor's Parlour and Members Room. Delight in the splendour of yesterday. |
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| Cleethorpes |
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| Corpus Christi Church, Cleethorpes |
Thursday: 8.30am - 10.30am.
Friday: 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
Saturday: 9.30am - 12 noon AND 4.30pm - 7.00pm.
Sunday: 8.30am - 11.30am. |
| Address: Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 7LJ |
| Directions: On left 500 yards from Isaac Hill on Grimsby Road going towards Grimsby. Circular church with car park to the front. |
| Description: The present church was opened in 1995, replacing that built on the site in 1930. Information will be available on the fascinating history of the church. Children's activities will be available Sunday morning, refreshments available Saturday and Sunday mornings. |
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| Website: www.catholiclincs.org.uk |
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| Cleethorpes |
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| Heritage Open Day |
| Saturday only, 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Address: Baptist Church, Alexandra Road, Cleethorpes. DN35 8LG |
Description: Friends of Cleethorpes Heritage invite you to an all-day Victorian Tea Party at the Baptist Chapel on Cleethorpes seafront. We hope your surroundings will evoke our Victorian heritage through costume, memorabilia, photography and atmosphere.
Adjacent car parking metered. |
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| Website: www.cleethorpesheritage.co.uk |
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| Coningsby |
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| Classic Motorcycle Farm and Wartime Memorabilia Museum |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Sans Souci, Coningsby Moorside, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7SS |
| Directions: Situated off the B1192 to Boston from Coningsby. |
| Description: Special opening of motor, Victorian farm memorabilia collection including home and family artefacts. Also latest addition propeller from a German Heinkel He-111 bomber with its history. See working farm engines and two strokes from 3-5cc to 5000cc. |
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| Cranwell |
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| RAF College Cranwell Heritage Open Day |
| Saturday: 9.00am - 11.00am. |
| Address: RAF Cranwell, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. |
| Directions: A15 or A17 to Cranwell-RAF Cranwell signposted-college is located on other side of RAF Cranwell-directions available from RAF Cranwell main guardroom. Parking at meeting point behind main guardroom. |
| Pre-booking essential. Visitors must be dressed in smart casual clothing as there is a recognised dress code. |
Description: Historic military college designed for and still used for the training of RAF officer cadets before entry into the Royal Air Force. Famous old boys include Frank Whittle, Douglas Bader, Hugh Malcolm VC and Peter Townsend.
Not suitable for children under ten.
Cameras allowed. |
Contact: Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre - 01529 488490
Email: cranwellaviation@n-kesteven.gov.uk |
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| Crowle |
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| Crowle Heritage Trail |
Thursday: 7.30pm.
Saturday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: Meet at Crowle Market Place, Crowle, DN17 |
| Directions: Crowle is located on the A161, 3 miles north of Junction 2 on the M180. |
Description: Crowle was at the peak of its prosperity in the late 19th century. Come and find out how Crowle became the most important town in the Isle of Axholme. Heritage Trail will last about an hour.
Car parking and refreshments are available within the town. |
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| Website: www.crowle.org |
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| Crowle |
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| Crowle Victorian Market |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 2.00pm. |
| Address: Crowle Market Place Crowle |
| Directions: Crowle is located on the A161, 3 miles north of Junction 2 on the M180. |
Description: Come along and experience a traditional Victorian Market in the recently refurbished Crowle Market Place. The market place is dominated by Market Hall which was built in 1870. It was recently renovated as office buildings.
Car parking and refreshments are available within the town. |
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| Website: www.crowle.org |
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| Deeping St Nicholas |
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| Vine House Farm Agricultural Hand Tool Museum |
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Vine House Farm, Main Road, Deeping St Nicholas, PE11 3DG |
| Directions: Well signposted near the school in Deeping St Nicholas. |
| Description: A well-displayed wide range of agricultural hand tools from the 20th century at Vine House Farm. Guided tours (half an hour duration) will be available on Saturday and Sunday between 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Farm Shop open daily. |
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| Fiskerton |
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| Yellow Belly Observers |
Saturday: 11.00am - 4.30pm.
Sunday: 11.00am - 4.30pm. |
| Address: St Clements of Rome, High Street, Fiskerton, LN3 4HF |
| Description: 55 years of the Royal Observer Corps in Lincolnshire. If you served in the Corps or had family who did, come along and meet people you once served with and swap stories. Display of photographs, equipment, memorabilia. Parking available in the nearby Blacksmiths Road. |
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| Gainsborough |
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| Trinity Arts Centre And Gainsborough Through The Years |
Thursday: 10.30am - 15.30pm.
Friday: 10.30am - 15.30pm.
Saturday: 9.30am - 2.00pm. |
| Address: Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2AL |
| PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATE FOR THIS EVENT |
| Description: Take a photographic journey through Trinity's conversion from church to arts centre. Take a look at our exhibition of photographs from bygone Gainsborough and see original features of the gothic church built in 1842. |
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| Website: www.trinityarts.co.uk |
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| Gainsborough |
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| The Old Nick Theatre |
Saturday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00 - 4.00pm.
Each tour will last an hour. |
| Address: 31 Spring Gardens, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2AY |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: Costumed guided tours of the former Victorian police station and magistrates court, built in 1859 now home of Gainsborough Theatre Company. Frequently used for productions, ghost vigils and paranormal investigations.
Limited parking.
Additional parking at Marshalls Yard. |
| Contact: Kathy Young/ John Derbyshire 01427 810616 |
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| Website: gainsboroughtheatrecompany.com |
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| Gayton Le Marsh |
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| Special Opening of Gayton Engine Pumping Station |
Saturday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Gayton Engine Pumping Station, Thacker Bank, near Theddlethorpe All Saints, LN12 1PE |
| Description: Gayton Engine has an operational diesel engine and pump, interesting exhibits on land drainage and a picnic site. It's a delightful building with arched Victorian windows - a monument to those who first wrestled with flooding. |
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| Gosberton Clough |
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| Display of Victorian Life at the church of St Gilbert and St Hugh |
Saturday: 10.30am - 4.30pm.
Sunday: 10.30am - 4.30pm. |
| Address: St Gilbert and St Hugh, Gosberton Clough, PE11 4JN |
| Directions: On the B1397 3 miles west of Gosberton on the road to Dowsby. Please note that the church does not have a tower or a spire. |
| Description: A unique oak-framed church designed by Comper and Bucknall; the east window and furnishings made in their workshop. There will also be a display of Victorian pictures and artefacts gathered from local villagers. |
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» Exhibition and Displays
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| Grange de Lings |
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| Victorian Agricultural Shows in Lincolnshire |
| Saturday: 10.00am. |
| Address: Lincolnshire Events Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange de Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA. Please note this event will now be held at Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln. LN2 1EY |
| Description: This illustrated talk by historian Andrew Walker will explore the social and cultural significance of the Victorian agricultural show. It will focus especially upon the shows of the current Lincolnshire Agricultural Society and its predecessors. Numbers limited. Talk lasts approximately one hour. |
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| Grantham |
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| Opening of Old Library at the King's School |
| Saturday: 9.30am - 2.30pm. |
| Address: King's School, Grantham, NG31 6RP |
| Directions: Junction of Brook Street / Castlegate. Grid Ref: SK914363 |
Description: The School Library will display records, pictures and articles from the school archives. See Isaac Newton's name carved in the lintel and visit the actual building in which he was educated between 1655 and 1660.
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| Website: www.kings.lincs.sch.uk |
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| Grantham |
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| St Wulfram's Church Open Day |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: St Wulfram's Church, Castlegate, Church Street, Grantham, NG31 6RR |
| Directions: Grid Ref: SK914362 |
| Description: The church, restored in the late Victorian period, will be open to visitors all day with access available to visit the Trigge Library and to go up the tower for spectacular views over the town. |
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| Website: www.stwulframs.org.uk |
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| Grasby |
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| Tours of All Saints' Church Grasby |
Saturday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: All Saints' Church, Grasby, Lincolnshire, DN38 6AU |
| Directions: Off the A1084 between Brigg and Caistor. |
| Description: The church where Charles Tennyson Turner elder brother of Alfred, Lord Tennyson was Vicar. Lord Tennyson gave the glass of the east window showing scenes from our Lord's life. All are welcome for church tours and floral displays. Refreshments available. |
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| Website: lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/caistor/ |
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| Great Steeping |
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| Old Church Farm Tool Display |
| Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Old Church Farm, Old Church Lane, Great Steeping, PE23 5PR |
Directions: Turn right into Old Church Lane just after 40mph sign on B1195 as you enter Great Steeping from the Spilsby direction. Continue up lane for 200 yards past small development on right. Farm on the right.
Grid Ref: TF435642 |
| Description: Display of old tools, agricultural and domestic memorabilia, photographs and Victorian linen. Farm walk to demonstrate the human influence on the farm from the 16th century to the present; lasts about one hour. |
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| Grimsby |
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| Grimsby Town Hall Open Day |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Grimsby Town Hall, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, DN31 1HX |
Description: Discover the heritage of Grimsby Town Hall, built in 1888 when it was also used as a Police Station and Magistrates Court. Visit our Time Trap attraction within the Old Police Cells.
Town Hall car park is 'Pay and Display'. |
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| Website: www.nelincs.gov.uk |
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| Grimsby |
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| Heritage Open Day Grimsby Town Hall |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Grimsby Town Hall, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, DN31 1HX |
Description: A display of our archives in the historic Council Chamber of Grimsby Town Hall will illustrate the theme 'Victorian Lincolnshire'. Resources from North East Lincolnshire Council's Library Local History Collection will also be available to view including some images from the Hallgarth and Library photograph collections.
Town Hall car park is 'Pay and Display'. |
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| Website: www.nelincs.gov.uk/art-culture-andleisure/records-and-archives/ |
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| Grimsby |
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| Heroes of the Victorian Church |
Thursday and Friday : 10.00am - 12.00 Saturday: 12.00 - 3.00pm.
Tours will last approximately one hour. |
| Address: Grimsby Minster, St James' Square, Grimsby, DN31 1EP |
Description: Take a tour of the Grade I listed Minster Church and celebrate the Victorian Vicars of Grimsby and renowned church architects and their influence on the building and the town.
Refreshments and light lunches available.
Parking nearby. |
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| Website: www.grimsbyminster.co.uk |
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| Grimsby |
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| St Mary on the Sea: A Victorian Catholic Church |
Saturday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 3.00pm onwards. |
| Address: St Mary on the Sea, Heneage Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9DZ |
| Description: A Victorian Catholic church dedicated in 1883, this is a beautiful building with a long history. Special event on Sunday at 3.00pm: come and enjoy the Sound of the Humberston Singers conducted by Richard Bradley and accompanied by Esther Peterson. Short programmes at 3.00pm, 3.30pm and 4.00pm. |
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| Harrington |
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| S S Teulon at Harrington |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm. |
| Address: St Mary's Church, Harrington, PE23 4NH |
| Description: At Harrington "Rogue Architect" S S Teulon restored the church and built a rectory (now privately owned) for Revd Robert Cracroft. The church is hosting an exhibition on Teulon's Lincolnshire commissions. A guide will be present. |
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| Victorian Day at Heckington Eight-Sailed Windmill with 2nd Heckington Cubs |
Saturday: 12 noon - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 12 noon - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Heckington Windmill, Hale Road, Heckington, near Sleaford, NG34 9JH |
| Description: The windmill will be open from 12 noon. Guided tours at all times. Punch and Judy 1.00pm and 4.00pm. Cubs will be demonstrating and playing Victorian games between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. |
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| Horkstow: St Maurice and 2000 years of history |
| Saturday and Sunday: 2.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Horkstow Church, Horkstow, Lincolnshire, DN18 6BG |
| Directions: Horkstow Church on the B1204, one mile south of South Ferriby DN18 6BG. |
| Description: Horkstow village and church are connected to extraordinary ranges of historic events from Roman times to the Victorians. All are illustrated in the history displays in the church combined with architectural beauty of great heritage significance. |
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| Sir Joseph Banks Centre |
Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Sir Joseph Banks Centre, Bridge Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HZ |
| Directions: Bridge Street is just off the Market Place, Horncastle. |
| Description: Visit the Banks Tribute Garden reflecting plants brought to England on his world voyage. Find out more about Banks the Botanist, his works in Lincolnshire and his influence on Georgian scientists. He may be present! Town centre car parks are close by. |
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| Horncastle |
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| William Marwood: |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Sir Joseph Banks Centre, 7-13 Bridge Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HZ |
| Description: Sir Joseph Banks Centre plays host to Horncastle's William Marwood, who became Crown Executioner in 1874. Period costume, document displays etc. See website for details. Joseph Banks Garden and shop open. |
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| Website: www.joseph-banks.org.uk |
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| Horncastle |
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| Horncastle History Days |
| Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Stanhope Hall, Boston Road, Horncastle, LN9 6NF |
| Description: An opportunity to see a wide selection of Horncastle-related archives, antiquities, maps, photos, books etc. Search for your ancestors using local census and burial records. |
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| Local history exhibitions bring back memories for residents of Horncastle |
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| Website: www.horncastlecivic.org.uk |
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| Humberston |
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| Fitties Victorian Holiday |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Humberston Fitties Chalet Park, Humberston, DN36 4EU |
| Description: Various themed attractions based on Victorian seaside holidays. Including children's fancy dress and treasure hunt, bathing belles and beaus, Punch & Judy, comic photos, themed garden competition, also raffle, tombola and bric-a-brac stalls and refreshments. |
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| Keadby Lock |
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| Come Aboard a Humber Super Sloop |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Keadby Lock, off the A18, Keadby, near Scunthorpe, DN17 3BP |
| Description: Spider-T played her part during the war transporting supplies but has since been renovated to full Edwardian splendour. Come aboard for a tour and chat with her crew. Model ships will also be on display. |
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| Website: www.spidert.co.uk |
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| Leadenham |
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| The Pugin Ceiling |
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 9.00am - 5.00pm. |
| Address: St. Swithun's Church, Cliff Road, Leadenham, Lincolnshire, LN5 0PX |
| Directions: On the A607 |
| The associated talks at 12 noon & 4.00pm have been cancelled |
Description: Visit St Swithun's to see the newly-restored Pugin ceiling, and hear a talk on its amazing story: Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon and 4.00pm. Talks will last for 20 minutes with questions thereafter.
Teas: Sunday afternoon followed by Songs of Praise at 5.00pm. Open garden nearby. |
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| Lincoln |
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| Victorian Lincoln |
Friday: 10.00am.
Saturday: 10.00am. |
| Address: Meet corner of Brayford Way and Brayford Wharf North (Mouchel building) Lincoln, LN1 1YT |
| PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL |
Description: A circular walk starting at the Brayford, down the High Street, and back to the Brayford looking at architecture, city development, water and rail transport with refreshments stop, time permitting. Walk lasts between one and two hours.
Car parking available at Lucy Tower car park. |
| Contact: Heritage Lincolnshire - 01529 469136 |
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| Lincoln |
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| Heritage Open Days Lincoln Castle |
Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Last admission on both days is at 4.15pm. |
| Address: Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA |
| Description: Lincoln Castle really is a site steeped in history and the Heritage Open Days are a fantastic opportunity to explore it for FREE. Additional guided tours will be put on at 11.00am, 12 noon, 1.00pm and 2.00pm. Our guides will take you through the ages from the origins of the castle in 1068 to the Victorian times when the castle was used as a prison. |
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| Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle |
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| Lincoln |
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| Guided Tours of Lincoln Guildhall |
Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Lincoln Guildhall, Saltergate, Lincoln, LN2 1DH |
| Pre-booking is essential for large groups |
| Description: Historic Guildhall with City's fine collection of insignia including the Richard II Sword, the Mayor's Chains of Office and much more. See the main Council Chamber in a building that dates back to over 1800 years. One-hour guided tours will be held throughout the day on arrival. |
| Contact: Kate Fenn 01522 873303 |
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| Website: www.lincoln.gov.uk |
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| Hartsholme Country Park History Information Day |
| Saturday: 11.00am - 1.00pm. |
| Address: Hartsholme Country Park, Visitors Centre, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY |
| Directions: Grid Ref: SK946695 |
| Description: Volunteers from the Hartsholme Country Park Advisory Group will be available to talk about the history of the park and the valuable work that they do. |
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| Discover Victorian Lincolnshire |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Last entry on both days is at 3.30pm. |
| Address: Museum of Lincolnshire life, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY |
| Description: With period room sets reflecting domestic and commercial Victorian life. The museum is the ideal place to explore the county's past. With living history in the kitchen, printers and chemist and a Victorian children's trail. |
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| Lincoln |
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| The Victorian Miller |
Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Ellis's Windmill, Mill Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY |
| Directions: Ellis Windmill, Mill Road, Lincoln - (behind Museum of Lincolnshire Life). |
Description: Restored in 1981 Ellis Mill is now grinding local grain as it has since 1798. Meet John and Eliza Ellis owners in 1894 and family who will be giving guided tours of a working windmill.
Guided tours approximately 20 minutes.
Limited to 20 people at a time inside the mill. |
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| Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk |
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| Special Opening of St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Church |
Thursday: 11.00am - 2.00pm.
Friday: 11.00am - 2.00pm.
Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5AQ |
| Directions: Limited disabled parking provided. There is a large car park belonging to the church, situated on Friars' Lane directly opposite Unity Square, off Broadgate. There is also a multi-storey car park nearby. |
| Description: This beautiful Victorian church designed by Albert Vicars and opened in 1893, was lovingly restored in 2010. St. Hugh's is a thriving Catholic church, with daily 10:00 am Mass, in the heart of modern Lincoln. |
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| Website: www.sthughslincoln.org.uk |
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| Special Opening of the Lincoln Unitarian Chapel |
Friday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 12 noon - 4.00pm. Service on Sunday from 11.00am to 12 noon. |
| Address: High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7RY |
| Directions: On the east side of High Street, corner of Monson Street. |
| Description: Built 1725, one of Lincoln's earliest dissenting Chapels. Wooden pillars possibly former ships' masts. Fragment of medieval window from John of Gaunt's palace. Re-enactment of a Victorian Unitarian Service Sunday 11.00am to 12 noon. "Sunday best" and ladies hats for authenticity. |
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| Short Talk and Tour of St. Anne's Almshouses |
| Saturday: 10.30am. |
| Address: Sewell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QT |
| Directions: Near Lincoln County Hospital |
| Pre-booking essential. NOW FULLY BOOKED |
| Description: St Anne's Almshouses were designed by the renowned architect AWN Pugin in 1847. They are a quiet haven in the city and still fulfilling their original function as Almshouses. Tour lasts approximately one hour. |
| Contact: Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire - 01529 461499 |
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| Victorian Childhood Talk and Display |
| Saturday: 2.00pm - 3.00pm. |
| Address: Lincolnshire Archives, St. Rumbold Street, Lincoln, LN2 5AB |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: This talk is on the real lives of working class 19th century children in rural Lincolnshire. Evidence is taken from many sources to illustrate schooling, home life, work, crime and village life. Document display available 1.30pm to 2.00pm and 3.00pm to 3.30pm.
Limited on-site parking; car parks nearby. |
| Contact: Customer Service Centre - 01522 782040 |
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| St Katherine's - 900 years of history |
Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Talk only from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: St Katherine's Heritage and Culture Centre, South Park Roundabout, Lincoln LN5 8LN. |
| Pre-booking essential for the talk only |
Description: Beautifully restored Victorian Church with interactive displays. Illustrated talk on Friday at 2.00pm. Please book. Informal guided tours on Saturday and Sunday. Victorian style activities for families on Saturday and Sunday. Just drop in.
Refreshments available. |
| Contact: St. Katherine's 01522 572778 or info@stkatherineslincoln.co.uk |
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| Website: www.stkatherineslincoln.co.uk |
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| Lincoln Cathedral Open Day with Free Entry |
Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Roof and tower tours will last approximately one hour and are limited to 14 people in each group. |
| Address: Lincoln Cathedral, Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PL |
| Description: Enjoy free entry to the Cathedral with guides on hand. Library and Treasury open 11.00am to 3.00pm. Roof and Tower tours for over 14s, Ł3 each tour, booked in person on the day. |
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| Alfred Tennyson, Lincolnshire's most famous Victorian |
Friday: 9.30am - 12.30pm.
Saturday: 9.30am - 12.30pm. |
| Address: Tennyson Research Centre, Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ |
Description: Victorian books, clothing, accessories, photographs and furniture. Come and see the belongings of Alfred Tennyson and his family. Most of the items are not usually on display. Don't miss this rare opportunity.
Limited to 10 people at a time. |
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| Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/tennyson |
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| Death and the Victorians |
Saturday: 2.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: Guided tour starts at Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: Death was the great leveller, but not for the Victorians. With the aid of Charles Dickens and some Lincoln Cemeteries, we will examine how the Victorians dealt with the problems of disposing of the dead. Event organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology.
This is a walking tour be prepared to stand for one and a half hours and the vagaries of the English summer. |
| Contact: Derek Broughton - 01522 878961 |
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| Open Day with Lincoln Civic Trust |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: St Mary's Guidhall, 385 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7SF |
| Description: Please come and look round our Medieval building with a guided tour, looking at interesting artefacts. Refreshments will be available. |
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| Visit Sir George Gilbert Scott's First Church |
Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm. |
| Address: St Nicholas' Church, Newport, Lincoln, LN1 3DP |
| Description: Discover how Mr (later Sir) George Gilbert Scott became the architect for the new St Nicholas' church, one of over 800 buildings designed or altered by him. |
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| Website: lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/stnicholas |
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| Usher Gallery - Victorian Artefacts |
| Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Usher Gallery, Lindum Road, Lincoln, LN2 1NN |
Description: Visit the Usher Gallery, home to the collection of James Ward Usher. Free guided tours highlighting the gallery's Victorian artefacts at 2.00pm each day.
Disabled car parking via Danesgate. Car parking Danesgate and Flaxengate. |
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| Now and Then Photographic Display |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 3.00pm. |
| Address: Market House, Market Street, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, PE12 9EE |
| Description: A display of photographs of Long Sutton showing buildings from Victorian times and photographs of those buildings today. In co-operation with the Market House Photography Group. |
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| Louth Museum Victorian Day |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Louth Museum, 4 Broadbank, Louth, LN11 0EQ |
| Description: Explore the Victorian parts of Louth's History Tardis: biggest UK collection of wood carvings by Thomas Wallis; Louth Panorama with Flythrough; Louth Carpets with replica to handle and special exhibition about architect James Fowler. |
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| Guided Tour of James Fowler Buildings in Louth |
| Saturday: 1.30pm. |
| Address: Start at St Michael's Church, Church Street, Louth, LN11 9BZ |
| Pre-booking essential |
Description: Louth buildings by prolific Victorian architect James Fowler: St Michael's Church, Almshouses, warehouse, shopfronts, Grammar School, Crowtree Hospital, private houses, St James's Church (restoration) and temporary exhibition in Louth Museum.
Tour lasts two and a half hours. |
| Contact: David Robinson - 01507 602019 |
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| Market Rasen Methodist Church Open Day |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Market Rasen Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Market Rasen, LN8 3AQ |
| Description: Large impressive Chapel opened 1863, original piped organ, doored pews. The building kept in good condition which still gives it the "wow" factor to those who enter. Free parking nearby. |
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| Navenby |
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| St Peter's Church Open Days and Guided Tours |
Friday: 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: St Peter's Church, Church Lane, Navenby, LN5 0EG |
| Directions: Situated off the High Street. |
| Pre-booking essential for tours only. These will take place on Friday at 10.00am and 1.00pm, and on Sunday at 11.00am. |
| Description: Visit St Peter's, the medieval church. Features include the 14th century Easter sepulchre, Elizabethan pulpit, recently restored Victorian rood screen, font exhibited in the Great Exhibition of 1851 and magnificent east window. |
| Contact: Mrs. Shelia Gill - 01522 810318 |
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| Mrs Smith's Cottage Museum |
| Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. |
| Address: 3 East Road, Navenby, Lincoln LN5 0EN |
| Description: Help us write a Victorian love story, based in 1880's Navenby. We provide the characters and locations. You provide the storylines. You will be contribution to the longest love story ever written by the public. |
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| New Leake |
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| Heritage Open Day at Lade Bank Pumping Station |
| Saturday: 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Lade Bank Pumping Station, Hobhole Drain Bank, New Leake, Boston, PE22 8JF |
| Directions: 2 miles east of Sickney off the A16. Grid Ref: TF 3790/5449 |
| Pre-booking essential for coach parties |
Description: Working Grade II listed pumping station rebuilt in 1937. Display of Board's history and land drainage. An engine will be running from 1.00pm to 3.00pm if water levels permit. Open fen views and abundant wildlife.
Outdoor clothing and stout footwear is advised. This is a working site so visitors, particularly children, should take care. |
| Contact: Martin Redding - 01205 310099 |
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| Website: www.w4idb.co.uk |
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| 1940'S Weekend |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.30pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.30pm. |
| Address: North Thoresby Sation, North Thoresby, Louth, Lincs, DN36 5QL |
| Description: Military re-enactors, period vehicles, dancing in the village square. Indoor / outdoors trade and craft stalls. Morris dancers. BBMF flypast 1940's memorabilia. In conjunction with Lincolnshire Wolds Railway and Fulstow village. |
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| Osbournby Heritage Room |
| Saturday & Sunday 2.00pm 5.00pm |
| Address: North Street, Osbournby NG34 0DR |
| Description: Victorian photographs and memorabilia of Osbournby and the local area. Also includes items of general interest. |
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| Pinchbeck |
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| Pode Hole Pumping Station Open Day |
Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Pode Hole Pumping Station, Pode Hole, Pinchbeck, PE11 3LL |
| Description: Visit the diesel and electric land drainage pumping stations at Pode Hole. Learn about their important role in water level management and protection of over 16000 hectares of Spalding and surrounding area from flooding. Limited parking. |
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| Website: www.wellandidb.org.uk |
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| Saltfleetby |
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| Open Day at a Marshland Church |
| Saturday: 11.00am - 5.00pm. |
| Address: All Saint's Church, Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire, LN11 7TU |
Directions: On B1200 from Louth take the turning directly opposite Prussian Queen pub and the church is approximately a quarter of a mile along on the right.
OS Grid Ref TF 455-905 |
| Unfortunately due to a fabric inspection the bell-ringing has been cancelled. |
| Description: Refreshments, music, and a range of activities in a secluded historic setting. Rain or shine do come and join us and even try your hand at ringing the bells. Parking nearby. |
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| All Saints Church, Saltfleetby |
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| Website: www.visitchurches.org.uk |
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| Saxilby |
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| Victorian Saxilby |
Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Saxilby Village hall, High Street, Saxilby, LN1 2HA |
Description: The Railway came in 1849 and changed the village forever. See a display of photographs and exhibits from the 19th century. Traditional Victorian melodrama. Research your ancestors in our archives. Play traditional games.
Guided walk at 3.00pm. Craft fair. Refreshments. |
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| Website: www.saxilbyhistory.org |
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| Scunthorpe |
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| Victorian Family Fun Day |
| Saturday: 10.30pm - 3.00pm. |
| Address: North Lincolnshire Museum, Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 7BD |
| Pre-booking essential for workshops but not for activities. |
| Description: Take part in some free family activities learn fun facts about Victorians. Step inside to discover what Victorian life was like. Handle real artefacts. 'Step inside sessions' run at 10.30am, 12 noon and 2.00pm on the day. Please book in advance. |
| Contact: Emma Wood on 01724 843533 |
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| Website: www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums |
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| Scunthorpe |
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| Victorian School and Exhibition |
| Saturday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: St John the Baptist Church and Village Hall, Main Street, Whitton, Scunthorpe, DN15 9LE |
| Description: Victorian School exhibition in the church and Village Hall, the former Village School. Enjoy a snapshot of Victorian school life. The church is part of the North Lincolnshire Heritage Trail. |
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| Website: www.churchtrails.com |
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| Skegness |
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| Mayors Parlour Open Day |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Town Hall, North Parade, Skegness, PE25 1DA |
| Description: A chance not only to take tea with the Mayor, but also view two famous paintings by artist John Hassall of the Jolly Fisherman along with many other unique items relating to the town's history. |
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| Website: www.skegness.gov.uk |
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| Skegness |
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| Church Farm Village |
Thursday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Church Farm Museum, Church Road South, Skegness, PE25 2HF |
| Description: Turn back time and experience life in the Victorian times at Church Farm Village. Marvel at woodturner plying his ancient craft whilst catching the aroma of the freshly baked bread from the farmhouse kitchen. |
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| Website: www.churchfarmvillage.org.uk |
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| Skegness |
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| Heritage Skegness Exhibition at St Matthew’s Church |
| Friday & Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm & Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm |
| Address: St Matthew’s Church, Lumley Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2AT |
| Directions: (Known as the church on the roundabout) Once in Skegness, follow the signs to the town centre. The one-way system will take you into Lumley Road the main shopping street. Take the 1st left into Lumley Avenue and you will find St Matthew’s Church at |
Description: There will be displays depicting the heritage trail. The heritage of the surrounding area will also be on display. There will be much to see and much to discover!
There is parking on Lumley Avenue plus limited parking on the property.
Refreshments including lunch will be available for a small charge. |
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| Sleaford History Group Presents: Kirk & Parry's contribution to Sleaford |
| Saturday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: Meet at the Lafford Terrace car park (to east of North Kesteven District Council offices), Sleaford. |
Description: National firm of contractors and architects, Kirk & Parry were based in Sleaford. On this walk, Mike Turland will look at their legacy to the town and comment on the firm's history. c1830 to c 1910.
Free parking at above car park. Outdoor clothing required.
Tour will last approximately two hours. |
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| Sleaford History Group Presents: St. Denys' Church, Sleaford: the Victorian contribution |
| Saturday: 10.00am. |
| Address: St. Denys' Church, Market Place, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7SH |
Description: St Denys' historian, Douglas Hoare, explains with a tour, the Victorian remodelling (1853); reroofing (1870); and rebuilding of the tower (1884-6). The roles of Charles Kirk and Thomas Parry, their family memorials and other subjects will also be explored.
Free parking at Eastgate car park.
Tour lasts approximately two hours. |
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| Spalding |
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| Spalding Gentlemen's Society Open Day |
| Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
| Address: The Museum, Broad Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1TD |
| Description: Founded in 1710 the Society promotes the appreciation of science, history and general knowledge. Visit our museum to see an eclectic mix of Victoriana, 15th century manuscripts, local historical artefacts and a fascinating Library. Numbers limited at any one time. |
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| Website: www.spalding-gentlemens-society.org |
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| Spalding Maritime Walk |
| Saturday: 11.00am and 2.00pm. |
| Address: Ayscoughfee Hall, Churchgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2RA |
Description: Discover the maritime heritage of Spalding - a once thriving port. Visit the Old Blacksmith's shop along the way - ideally placed for servicing the boats and barges that once anchored there.
Outdoor clothing advised.
Tours last approximately one hour. |
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| Spalding |
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| St Paul's Church, Fulney Spalding Open Day |
| Saturday only, 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Address: Holbeach Road, Spalding, PE11 2HY |
| Directions: A151 Holbeach Road close to Springfields shopping centre and the A16 Spalding by-pass PE11 2HY |
| Description: St Paul's was the last church, schoolroom and vicarage designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Recent restoration works have breathed new life into this historic place of worship. |
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| Website: www.stpauls-spalding.org.uk |
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| Spilsby |
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| Victorian Spilsby: A Decorated Church and Exhibition |
Friday: 7.00pm - 9.00pm.
Saturday: 9.00am - 6.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00am - 4.30pm. |
| Address: St. James Parish Church, Church Street, Spilsby, PE23 5DU |
| Directions: The church is on the crossroads in the centre of Spilsby. |
Description: Artefacts and flowers reflecting Victorian Spilsby. Plus an exhibition of the way St James' changed in the wake of the Oxford Movement with the Presentation on the special connection between a local GP and Bishop Edward King.
Talks will take place on Friday at 7.00pm, Saturday at 11.00am and 2.00pm, and Sunday 2.00pm, and will last an hour.
Street parking available. |
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» Victorian Lincolnshire
» Churches and Chapels
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| Website: lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/spilsby |
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| Stickney |
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| Stickney History Exhibition |
Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 6.00pm. |
| Address: Village Hall, Hall Lane, Stickney, PE22 8BA |
| Description: Reminisce with old newspaper cuttings. Over 1,000 photographs, censuses of Stickney, Sibsey and surrounding villages 1841 to 1911. Baptisms, marriages and burial records of several local parishes. Trade bills and tradesman memorabilia and much more. |
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» Exhibition and Displays
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| Website: www.stickneyhistory.co.uk |
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| Tattershall |
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| Tattershall Castle Heritage Open Day |
Saturday: 11.00am - 5.00pm.
Last entry is at 4.30pm. |
| Address: Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, LN4 4LR |
| Description: Explore the six floors of this red-brick medieval castle built by Ralph Cromwell Lord Treasurer of England. Climb all 150 steps to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Great setting for a family picnic. |
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| Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershall |
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| Tattershall Thorpe |
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| Heritage Open Days at Thorpe Camp 2011 |
Saturday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm.
Sunday: 12.30pm - 5.00pm. |
| Address: Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4PE |
| Directions: B1192 Coningsby to Woodhall Spa Road. |
| Description: Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre is dedicated to the history of RAF Woodhall Spa and its squadrons and civilian life in Lincolnshire during the Second World War with wide ranging displays and exhibitions. A Visit England quality assured visitor attraction. |
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| Website: www.thorpecamp.org.uk |
| Website: www.1940weekend.co.uk |
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| Tealby |
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| Victorian Tealby |
| Saturday: 2.00pm. |
| Address: Tennyson d'Eyncourt Memorial Hall Car Park, Beck Hill, Tealby, LN8 3XS |
Description: A guided walk around Tealby to look at the Victorian houses. There will also be a visit inside the village primary school (1856) to see the hammerbeam roof, modelled on Westminster Hall.
Walk lasts approximately one and a half hours.
Outdoor clothing required. |
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» Victorian Lincolnshire
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| Toft |
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| Building a railway - Toft Tunnel and Lound Viaduct |
| Saturday: 1.30pm - 3.30pm. |
| Address: Toft Tunnel and Lound Viaduct. |
| Pre-booking essential. NOW FULLY BOOKED |
| Description: A two-and-a-half-mile walk along part of the former railway line between Bourne and Saxby to look at two of the main engineering features and how they were built. This event is organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. Stout footwear is required. |
| Contact: Heritage Lincolnshire - 01529 461499 |
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| Waltham |
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| Special Opening of Waltham Windmill |
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00 - 4.00pm. |
| Address: Waltham Windmill, Brigsley Road, Waltham, near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 0JZ |
| Description: Take a step back in time when the bread that we ate was made from the corn ground by the power of the wind. Experience the daily work of a miller who relied on the vagaries of the wind and see a genuine one hundred year-old mill. Free tours. Stout footwear advised. |
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| Welbourn |
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| Welbourn Forge |
Saturday: 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Sunday: 10.00am - 2.00pm. |
| Address: Welbourn Forge, off The Green, Welbourn, near Lincoln, LN5 0NR |
| Pre-booking essential for a group visit |
Description: Complete Victorian blacksmith's forge and farrier's workshop built 1864 together with earth privy! Photographs and memorabilia on display. Demonstrations of traditional smithying by volunteers.
Numbers limited at any one time.
Stout footwear required. |
| Contact: Bill Goodhand - 01400 272623 |
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» Victorian Lincolnshire
» Exhibition and Displays
» Historic Buildings
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| Winterton |
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| All Saints Church, Winterton: the story it tells |
Saturday: 3.00pm - 4.30pm.
Sunday: 3.00pm - 4.30pm |
| Address: All Saints Church, Churchside, Winterton, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9TU |
| Directions: Postcode (for purposes of satellite navigation only) will lead to Churchside. Grid Ref: SE928186 |
| Pre-booking essential |
| Description: A tower with a fascinating story to tell, an unusually rich medieval heritage and two Victorian characters (the doctor and the Lady from the Hall). These, and much more, in a talk and guided tour. |
| Contact: Robin Shawyer - 01724 734285 |
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» Churches and Chapels
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| Website: lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/winterton |
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| Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth |
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| Free entry to Woolsthorpe Manor |
Saturday: 11.00am - 5.00pm.
Last entry to the Manor House is at 4.30pm. |
| Address: Woolsthorpe Manor, Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, NG33 5PD |
| Directions: (Property at Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth not to be confused with Woolsthorpe near Belvoir). Leave A1 northbound at Woolsthorpe turn, follow the brown signs. Leave A1 southbound at B6403 Ancaster and Easton turn - follow the brown signs. |
| Description: Birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton. Visit 17th century Manor House, get hands on and experiment in the science discovery centre, see the famous apple tree in the orchard. |
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| Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/woolsthorpe |
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