Lincolnshire

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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Peckover House and Garden

Peckover House & Garden is a National Trust property in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, featuring an elegant Georgian interior, a Victorian walled garden with rare trees and historic features, and a barn now serving as a restaurant and gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor historic charm and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.

2 miles from 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.

3 miles from 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.

3 miles from Easton Walled Gardens

Easton Walled Gardens is a historic 450-year-old garden offering 12 acres of seasonal flowers, wildlife, and wildflower meadows. Visitors can enjoy the gardens, family-run shops, and a café, with accessible facilities and free parking. Entry is free for Historic Houses members, otherwise paid.

Near 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.

2 miles from 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.

2 miles from 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.

3 miles from 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 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.

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.

2 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 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.

2 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.

2 miles from 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.

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.

Near 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 Belton House

Belton House is a Grade I listed English country house in Lincolnshire, surrounded by formal gardens and a deer park. It offers indoor attractions including historic rooms, exhibitions, and a restaurant in the restored stables, alongside outdoor experiences in its extensive gardens, parkland, and adventure playground for families.

3 miles from Grantham House Guided History Talk

9 Oct, 16 Oct…

A volunteer-led talk and tour exploring Grantham House’s history from the 15th century to the present and the people who lived there. The tour may include access to parts of the building not usually open to the public.

Near Grantham House

Grantham House is a historic town house built in 1380, owned by the National Trust, featuring architectural elements from several centuries and set within extensive gardens. Open daily as a community space with free entry, a café, and a second-hand bookshop, it offers visitors a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences with rich historical significance.

Near Sarah Watson art exhibition

7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…

An exhibition of landscape artworks by Sarah Watson, including scenes from Lincolnshire to Iceland and two large abstract paintings. The works are displayed around Grantham House.

Located in Grantham

Grantham is a historic market town in Lincolnshire known for its rich heritage including the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher and education of Isaac Newton. It offers cultural attractions, historic architecture, riverside walks, and a lively town centre with shops, pubs, and restaurants.

3 miles from Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park

Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park offers a relaxing natural and countryside experience with lakeside walks, gardens, woodland, children’s play area, and animal encounters. The Hall is a private family home but visitors can explore the extensive outdoor park and indoor facilities including a cafe and shop.

Near 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 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.

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.

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 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.

Located in Horncastle

Horncastle is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England, known for its Roman origins, antiques trade, and scenic walking routes along the River Bain and Viking Way. It features Georgian architecture and offers outdoor activities such as kayaking and wild swimming.

3 miles from Little Lambs Storytime Sessions

7 Oct, 14 Oct…

Little Lambs is a weekly session for under-fives and their parents or carers, featuring a seasonal story followed by themed play or activities in the Grantham House bookshop.

2 miles from Blacktoft Sands

Blacktoft Sands is a nature reserve in East Yorkshire featuring the largest tidal reedbed in England, home to diverse bird species. Visitors can explore lagoons, grazing marshland, and nature trails with wildlife watching hides, with good accessibility and seasonal visitor centre amenities.

3 miles from Normanby Hall Country Park

Normanby Hall Country Park is a 300-acre estate featuring a historic Victorian walled kitchen garden growing organic produce, woodland, a pond, and a children's play area. The venue offers a café serving dishes using garden produce and welcomes dogs.