Lincolnshire is a predominantly rural English county known for historic towns, seaside resorts, nature reserves, and rich cultural heritage.
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.
9–10 Oct, 16–17 Oct…
A gentle vinyasa flow yoga class led by Grow Your Wings Yoga, with mindful movement and breathing in Grantham House’s restored rooms or outdoor spaces depending on the weather.
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.
Springfields Designer Outlet & Leisure in Spalding, Lincolnshire, is a large outlet shopping centre combined with public festival gardens and a family adventure park. It offers numerous shopping brands, food outlets, garden attractions, and events throughout the year, suitable for families and visitors of all ages.
Spalding is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England, known for its riverside location on the River Welland, rich agricultural industry, and annual tulip festival celebrating its floriculture heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
St Peter's Church in Barton-upon-Humber is a former parish church renowned for its Anglo-Saxon architecture and archaeological significance. Now operated by English Heritage as a museum, it showcases the history and excavations of this Grade I listed building.
Thornton Abbey is a historic medieval abbey in Lincolnshire, renowned for its large surviving monastic gatehouse and Gothic ruins. It offers visitors an outdoor experience exploring significant architectural and archaeological remains of a prestigious Augustinian priory founded in the 12th century. The site is managed by English Heritage and requires booking for visits.
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.
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.
Southwell is a historic cathedral and market town in Nottinghamshire, England, known for its beautiful Southwell Minster, rich history, and vibrant cultural festivals such as the Southwell Music Festival and Gate to Southwell Festival.
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.
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.
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park in Cleethorpes was an outdoor amusement park with numerous rides and attractions across themed areas. It featured roller coasters, thrill rides, family and kiddie rides, live shows, and various eateries. The park operated from 1993 to 2016 and is now closed and defunct.
Cleethorpes is a historic seaside resort town in Lincolnshire, England, featuring a sandy beach, promenade, pier, and a variety of leisure and cultural attractions, accessible by train and local public transport.
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.
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
Children follow a trail inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, spotting fruit and snacks, discovering facts, and taking part in games and activities in Belton’s Italian 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.
Wisbech is a historic Georgian market town and inland port in Cambridgeshire, known for its fine architecture, riverside setting, cultural festivals, and rich history including connections to abolitionism and theatre.
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.
Woolsthorpe Manor, near Grantham in Lincolnshire, is the historic birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton, featuring his famous apple tree and interactive exhibits on his scientific experiments. The 17th-century manor is preserved by the National Trust and offers visitors both indoor historic house tours and outdoor garden experiences.
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.
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.
Gainsborough is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England known for its medieval Old Hall, riverside charm, historic churches, cultural venues, and river heritage.
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.
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
As part of The Big Draw Festival, visitors can take part in drawing activities at Gunby Estate during October 2026. Pencils and paper can be borrowed from Visitor Reception.
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.