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.
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a predominantly rural English county known for historic towns, seaside resorts, nature reserves, and rich cultural heritage.
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.
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park
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.
Located in Cleethorpes
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.
Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure
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.
Located in Spalding
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.
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.
Woolsthorpe Manor
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.
3 miles from Yoga at Grantham House
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.
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.
Located in Wisbech
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.
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 The Big Draw
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thornton Abbey
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Located in Southwell
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gainsthorpe
Gainsthorpe is an archaeological site of a deserted medieval village in Lincolnshire, featuring visible medieval earthworks such as sunken roads and tofts and crofts, cared for by English Heritage.
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.
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.
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 Sound Gong Bath
15 Oct, 12 Nov…
A sound therapist leads an immersive relaxation session in which participants lie down and listen to gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, African instruments and gentle vocal tones.
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.
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.
Near 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.