Lincolnshire

3 miles from Sandilands, Lincolnshire

Sandilands is a coastal neighbourhood in Lincolnshire featuring a former National Trust-owned links golf course, annual family tennis tournaments, and seaside attractions including beach huts and local hotels.

Near Tattershall College

Tattershall College is the ruin of a 15th-century grammar school founded by the 3rd Baron Cromwell in Lincolnshire, featuring remains of Gothic architecture and an adjacent almshouse, now managed as a heritage site.

Near Mystery of the Medieval Mice Trail

7 Oct, 10–11 Oct…

Visitors follow a mystery trail through Tattershall Castle, completing six mouse-door challenges to collect clues, solve a code and find the stolen mouse cheese.

3 miles from Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace

Lincoln Bishop's Palace is a historic medieval palace site featuring impressive ruins, restored areas, and a Tudor revival building now operating as a hotel. It offers visitors a mix of indoor archaeological and architectural displays alongside outdoor gardens and city views.

Near Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre

The Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre in Lincolnshire is a seal rescue and rehabilitation attraction offering visitors encounters with seals, exotic and native wildlife, dinosaur fossils, and ice age exhibits along with a café and gift shop.

2 miles from Tattershall Castle

Tattershall Castle is a historically significant 15th-century brick castle in Lincolnshire featuring a Great Tower with interior rooms and rooftop views, surrounded by moats, and preserved by the National Trust for public visits and events.

2 miles from Tattershall's Ghostly Tales & Tower Secrets

10 Oct, 17 Oct…

Join Will the Peasant on an interactive family tour of Tattershall Castle, hearing ghost stories and exploring the castle’s history, rooms and tower secrets. The route includes climbing 149 steps to the top of the tower.

Located in Oakham

Oakham is a historic market and county town in Rutland, England, featuring notable landmarks such as Oakham Castle, All Saints' Church, and a lively market square with traditional stocks. The town is accessible by rail and local public transport, offering a walkable centre for tourists.

Near Gunby Hall

Gunby Hall is a Grade I listed historic country house in Lincolnshire featuring significant art collections and Victorian walled gardens set within a Capability Brown styled park. The estate includes a clock tower, a stable block, and an active parish church on site, offering a combined indoor and outdoor visitor experience.

Near Guided Walk from Gunby to Bratoft Manor

10–11 Oct, 17–18 Oct…

Join a guided, three-mile walk from Gunby to Bratoft Manor, passing through the former medieval village of Gunby. A guide shares information about the estate’s history and natural features along the route.

Near Sandilands

Sandilands is a transforming nature reserve on the Lincolnshire coast offering coastal habitats and wildlife watching opportunities. It features walking routes, a car park, accessible facilities, and activities suitable for children and dog walkers. The site is open daily from dawn to dusk and aims to provide a welcoming outdoor experience for all visitors.

Near Weekly wellness walks

12 Oct, 19 Oct…

Join volunteer leaders for a gentle three-mile loop walk through Sandilands, enjoying the coastal reserve and looking out for wildlife and seasonal highlights.

3 miles from Fantasy Island (amusement park)

Fantasy Island Resort is a theme park in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire offering a mix of indoor and outdoor rides and attractions, including several roller coasters, dark rides, and entertainment facilities within a steel pyramid structure. It is family-friendly and features Europe's largest seven-day market on site.

Located in Louth

Louth is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England known for its 17th and 18th century architecture, tallest medieval parish church spire in the UK, vibrant market, independent shops, and cultural venues.

3 miles from An 'Ode to the Garden' Photography Competition

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Photographers are invited to enter images of Gunby’s gardens and parkland, featuring plants, wildlife or nature at the historic estate. Selected winning images will be displayed at the IGPOTY 20 exhibition at Gunby in 2027.

3 miles from Sibsey Trader Mill

Sibsey Trader Mill is a restored six-storey historic windmill in Lincolnshire, known for its original six sails and production of organic flours. Visitors can explore the mill's interior and learn about traditional milling processes in a scenic rural setting.

3 miles from Wings, Wonders & Wildlife Trail

7 Oct 2026–20 Feb 2027 (another 134 days)

Follow a self-led trail through the Sandilands nature reserve to learn about six migratory birds that visit the Lincolnshire coast and try wildlife challenges along the way.

3 miles from Bolingbroke Castle

Bolingbroke Castle is a ruined 13th-century enclosure castle in Lincolnshire, England, notable for its thick stone walls and historic significance as the birthplace of Henry IV. Visitors can explore the castle ruins, moat, and enjoy summer outdoor events including plays.

Near Gainsborough Old Hall

Gainsborough Old Hall is a well-preserved Tudor manor house in Lincolnshire, showcasing medieval architecture, historic interiors including a medieval kitchen, and intriguing features like witches' marks and a reputed haunting. It is managed by English Heritage and open as a museum for visitors.

Near Have a Go Sessions: Knitting at Gainsborough Old Hall

10 Oct (this Saturday)

A free knitting session at Gainsborough Old Hall where craft volunteers help attendees learn the basics or build their knitting skills and confidence. Materials are provided.

Located in Gainsborough

Gainsborough is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England known for its medieval Old Hall, riverside charm, historic churches, cultural venues, and river heritage.

Near Natureland Seal Sanctuary

Natureland Seal Sanctuary in Skegness is a combined seal rescue center, small zoo, aquarium, and tropical glasshouse attraction where visitors can see rescued seals and other exotic animals, enjoy tropical plants, and participate in educational activities including daily seal talks and children's interactive areas.

Located in Skegness

Skegness is a popular traditional English seaside town in Lincolnshire known for its long sandy beach, amusement attractions, nature reserves, and cultural events. It is accessible by train and bus and offers a vibrant seafront with arcades, eateries, and nightlife.

3 miles from Lightwaves Lantern Making Workshop

9 Oct

Participants make and decorate a moving-wing butterfly lantern from paper and willow, guided by artists from Lumo Workshop. The lanterns are intended to feature in the Lightwaves parade at Sutton on Sea.

2 miles from Mattersey Priory

Mattersey Priory is a historic ruined monastery in Nottinghamshire, England, originally a Gilbertine Order priory from the 12th century. Visitors can explore the ruins including parts of the church, monastic buildings, and a 15th-century tower along the River Idle, with free access managed by English Heritage.

3 miles from St George's Guildhall

The Guildhall of St George in King's Lynn is the oldest theatre in the UK, dating back to the early 15th century. It is a Grade I listed medieval guildhall and cultural venue believed to have hosted William Shakespeare performances. Now managed by the National Trust, it functions as a theatre and entertainment space with a significant heritage.

3 miles from Flintham Hall

Flintham Hall is a Grade I listed historic Italianate mansion in Nottinghamshire, notable for its 19th-century architecture and a nationally admired large conservatory. While the hall itself is currently not open to the public, visitors can enjoy public footpaths through the park for good views of the property.

3 miles from Walls of Wonder

9 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Walls of Wonder is an exhibition of Laura Andrew’s paintings inspired by the historic wallpapers and textiles of Gunby Hall. The works reinterpret their patterns, colours and stories through contemporary art.

2 miles from Tetney Marshes

Tetney Marshes is a protected nature reserve on the Humber Estuary featuring large salt marshes, lagoons, dunes and mudflats. It is an important habitat for wetland birds including redshanks and hen harriers, with wildlife viewed from walking trails and sea wall viewpoints. There are no visitor facilities like toilets or cafes onsite, and wheelchair access is limited. Entry to the reserve is free.

Located in Grimsby

Grimsby is a historic port town in Lincolnshire known for its fishing heritage, vibrant food industry, cultural attractions, and convenient transport links.

Located in Wainfleet All Saints

Wainfleet All Saints is an ancient port and market town in Lincolnshire known for its historic sites, Georgian architecture, and local brewery, offering a quaint cultural experience with links to medieval history.

Near Doddington Hall & Gardens

Doddington Gardens in Lincoln feature restored Elizabethan gardens with formal East Front and West Garden, a Wild Garden, and a productive Kitchen Garden, alongside wildlife planting and seasonal colors. The gardens offer accessible facilities, refreshments, and parking, with free access for RHS members on specified days.

Near Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Doddington

8–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Visitors can choose from around 30 varieties of pumpkins, squashes and gourds at Doddington’s pumpkin patch, reached by a spooky walk through the Kitchen Garden. There are also hidden golden-bottomed pumpkins to find and a giant pumpkin on display in the Farm Shop.

2 miles from Goadby Marwood Hall

Goadby Marwood Hall is a Georgian country house with extensive gardens and lakes located near Melton Mowbray. The venue offers private guided tours showcasing the historic house and beautifully redesigned 18th-century style gardens. It is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, but entry is not free and must be booked in advance.

2 miles from Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle Garden is a historic and extensively restored Edwardian garden featuring rare plant collections, picturesque Regency landscaping, and outdoor facilities including a children's play area and picnic spots, open to RHS members and visitors by ticket.

2 miles from Sundown Adventureland

Sundown Adventureland is a children's theme park in Rampton, Nottinghamshire, offering over 30 rides and themed areas such as fantasy, Wild West, and pirate. It features interactive attractions, indoor play areas, and dining options, catering mainly to families with children under 10.

Near Exton Park

Exton Park is a large traditional English country estate featuring a manor house, follies, lakes, formal gardens, ancient woodland, a private chapel, and historic ruins. Visits to the house and garden are available by appointment, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences along with refreshments.

Located in Withernsea

Withernsea is a seaside resort town in East Riding of Yorkshire, England known for its lighthouse museum, pier towers, Blue Flag beach, and community arts centre. It offers a walkable town centre with leisure, dining, and historic attractions.

3 miles from Monksthorpe

Monksthorpe is a hamlet in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, featuring a Grade II* listed Baptist chapel and an open air baptismal font, both cared for by the National Trust. It is notable for its historic religious architecture and outdoor heritage setting.

2 miles from Stranger Folk - The Folklore Mystery Journey

10 Oct–23 Dec (next week)

Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to follow clues and take on folklore-inspired challenges while exploring Gunby’s gardens, parkland and historic landscape. The family activity follows a story about finding hidden cracks between the natural world and a world of magic.

2 miles from Gunby Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel

Monksthorpe Chapel is a unique late 17th-century chapel designed to look like a barn, set within the extensive Gunby Estate offering both historical indoor exploration of Gunby Hall and vast outdoor gardens and grounds for visitors to enjoy.

2 miles from Our Place, Our Marks - the Big Draw

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Visitors can slow down and take in the sights and sounds of Gunby Estate, then use chalk to add their own drawing to a collaborative artwork in the Garden. The artwork grows through the season as visitors contribute.

2 miles from Freiston Shore

The Wash at Freiston Shore is a nature reserve offering extensive trails, birdwatching opportunities, and scenic views over saltmarshes and lagoons. Visitors can enjoy wildlife including waders, geese, and hares in a largely outdoor environment with picnic areas and hides.

Located in Boston

Boston is a historic market town and port in Lincolnshire, known for its iconic St Botolph's Church (The Stump) and rich cultural heritage connected to maritime trade, Pilgrim Fathers history, and vibrant market traditions.

Near Stranger Folk - The Folklore Mystery Journey

11 Oct, 14 Oct…

Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to follow clues and complete folklore-inspired challenges while exploring the grounds of Tattershall Castle. The family-friendly journey asks participants to find hidden cracks and help restore the balance between the natural and magical worlds.

3 miles from Fulbeck Manor

Fulbeck Manor is a historic 17th-century country house in Lincolnshire featuring Georgian and Victorian alterations and a rich collection of family portraits spanning 400 years. It offers an indoor heritage experience with paid admission.

2 miles from Sound to Sketch - The Big Draw

7 Oct, 10–11 Oct…

Visitors can borrow a sketching bag and use its drawing materials to create their own pictures inspired by Tattershall Castle, its towers, moat and grounds.

Near Langford Lowfields

Langford Lowfields is a nature reserve in Nottinghamshire transformed from a quarry into a thriving wetland habitat, featuring the largest reedbed in the East Midlands. Visitors can enjoy extensive outdoor nature trails, birdwatching including rare species like Bitterns and Marsh Harriers, and a visitor welcome hut. The reserve focuses on wildlife conservation and offers scenic viewpoints and picnic areas for visitors.

2 miles from Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail

7–11 Oct, 14–16 Oct

Visitors follow a trail exploring the meanings of Victorian slang words and phrases from the 1800s. Trail sheets include a prize.

2 miles from Clawson Old Manor

Clawson Old Manor is an early historic house in Leicestershire known for its remarkably intact interiors, medieval features, and rich history including a fishpond and a unique slate roof. It offers guided tours with period costumes and tea.

2 miles from The Workhouse, Southwell

The Workhouse in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is a well-preserved 19th-century workhouse museum operated by the National Trust, showcasing historic rooms and offering educational programs for children. It highlights historic poor law practices and Victorian-era workhouse life.