Heritage Open Days
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12 events,
HOD 2024 – Rivers & Tales of Boston: Connecting Boston’s Cultural Quarter.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Follow the rivers to discover the tales of Boston at our Cultural Quarter Venue Events. Join Fydell House, Boston Guildhall, Blackfriars Theatre and St Botolph’s Church for a festival of talks, exhibitions, scavenger hunts, trails & more to explore our historic port town and the rivers that connect…
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections.
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Brigg Heritage Centre is proud to present a new pop-up installation illustrating how the historic North Lincolnshire market town of Brigg (and surrounding Ancholme Valley) has evolved through history – using maps/plans to highlight local landmarks, buildings and significant archaeological discoveries of the area. Booklet number: 8b Region:…
28 events,
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections.
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Celebrating England’s Finest Parish Church.
HOD 2024 – Celebrating England’s Finest Parish Church.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 St Wulfram's has, according to Jenkins, 'England's finest steeple', majestic to behold. Visit the crypt, the Trigge chained library, and see newly-conserved monuments by some of England's most talented sculptors. One monument is to William King, 'projector' of Grantham canal. Bookstall available. This is one of Jenkin's top…
18 events,
HOD 2024 – Amazing Glass
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An amazing example of medieval glass is coming back to St Andrew's Church in Heckington. Learn about the journey of the glass and where it has been stored. Learn more about the stained glass windows in the church and take part in this historic event. Booklet number: 24c…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – St Andrews Church, Boothby Pagnell.
HOD 2024 – St Andrews Church, Boothby Pagnell.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Discover the history of St Andrew’s, Boothby Pagnell and see how important this Romanesque and High Victorian church is within the local environment. Boothby Wilding project team will be onsite to explain how they seek to reconnect the village and surrounding farmland with its natural heritage including the…
HOD 2024 – Black Sluice Pumping Station
HOD 2024 – Black Sluice Pumping Station
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Engineering History in the making: Black Sluice Pumping Station. Discover the history of the Black Sluice Site which has had a role in land drainage since 1638 and get up close to the magnificent machines from the 1940's and 1960's which rarely survive in situ. There are several…
8 events,
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Behind the scenes at Boston Borough Council.
HOD 2024 – Behind the scenes at Boston Borough Council.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Ever wondered where Council meetings take place? Wondered what offices the Mayor has? Boston Borough Council is keen to welcome visitors to peak behind the barrier and see inside the Council offices at some of our more original rooms. The tours will last approximately 45 minutes and are…
HOD 2024 – Hussey Tower, Hidden Heritage
HOD 2024 – Hussey Tower, Hidden Heritage
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An event exploring the Tudor history of Hussey Tower, its interesting historic occupants and position within the Medieval port town of Boston. Booklet number: 6f Region: BBC Address: Hussey Tower: 18 Tower Gardens, Boston, PE21 6DH Time: Mon 9th 10.00 - 15.00 Booking required: No For more events, take…
11 events,
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Brigg Heritage Centre is proud to present a new pop-up installation illustrating how the historic North Lincolnshire market town of Brigg (and surrounding Ancholme Valley) has evolved through history – using maps/plans to highlight local landmarks, buildings and significant archaeological discoveries of the area. Booklet number: 8b Region:…
10 events,
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Behind the scenes at Boston Borough Council.
HOD 2024 – Behind the scenes at Boston Borough Council.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Ever wondered where Council meetings take place? Wondered what offices the Mayor has? Boston Borough Council is keen to welcome visitors to peak behind the barrier and see inside the Council offices at some of our more original rooms. The tours will last approximately 45 minutes and are…
12 events,
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Brigg Heritage Centre is proud to present a new pop-up installation illustrating how the historic North Lincolnshire market town of Brigg (and surrounding Ancholme Valley) has evolved through history – using maps/plans to highlight local landmarks, buildings and significant archaeological discoveries of the area. Booklet number: 8b Region:…
12 events,
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Brigg Heritage Centre is proud to present a new pop-up installation illustrating how the historic North Lincolnshire market town of Brigg (and surrounding Ancholme Valley) has evolved through history – using maps/plans to highlight local landmarks, buildings and significant archaeological discoveries of the area. Booklet number: 8b Region:…
30 events,
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
HOD 2024 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Brigg Heritage Centre is proud to present a new pop-up installation illustrating how the historic North Lincolnshire market town of Brigg (and surrounding Ancholme Valley) has evolved through history – using maps/plans to highlight local landmarks, buildings and significant archaeological discoveries of the area. Booklet number: 8b Region:…
17 events,
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Grantham Canal Society’s Produce Fair.
HOD 2024 – Grantham Canal Society’s Produce Fair.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grantham Canal Society is pleased to open our depot for our Produce Fair, promoting local suppliers. Come along and enjoy the stalls, see the displays showing how the canal was built and used to transport goods and connect communities. Talk to volunteers about the restoration and maintenance of…
HOD 2024 – Art, heritage, and my sketchbooks.
HOD 2024 – Art, heritage, and my sketchbooks.
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Artist Sarah Palmer, of The House with the Blue Door, shows her recent work on the two-wheeled heritage of North East Lincs, plus she's hoping people will bring their special (new and old) bikes to capture theirs and their owners' stories. Booklet number: 23e Region: NEL Address: Fred…