Heritage Open Days
HOD 2024 – Rivers & Tales of Boston: Connecting Boston’s Cultural Quarter.
Boston BostonPart 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…
HOD 2024 – History of my House.
Stamford Library High Street, StamfordPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Whether your house is forty years old or four hundred years old it has a story to tell. Using the pay to view…
HOD 2024 – Anthony Salvin’s Grantham Church – St John the Evangelist, Spitalgate.
St John the Evangelist Station Road East, GranthamPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Visit Anthony Salvin's church of St John the Evangelist and decide for yourself whether its early critics were fair or just jealous! Built…
HOD 2024 – Art, heritage, and my sketchbooks.
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Alexandra Dock, GrimsbyPart 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…
HOD 2024 – Stamford Endowed Schools Chapel – 800 Years of History.
Stamford Endowed Schools Endowed Schools Chapel, St Paul's Street StamfordPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A tour around the Stamford Schools’ historic Chapel, with 800 years of history under one roof. Booklet number: 54j Region: SKDC Address: Chapel,…
HOD 2024 – Scotter – rivers, roads and changes
Scotter Methodist Chapel High Street, ScotterPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Scotter Heritage is based in the Methodist Chapel in the village centre. Our open day will focus on how the role of transport…
HOD 2024 – Crowland Abbey Heritage Day
Crowland Abbey East Street, CrowlandPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Guided tours of historic Crowland Abbey. Climb the Bell Tower to see the bells, tour the Abbey and the Graveyard to hear stories…
HOD 2024 – Peat & Trains – Rail Networks across the moors.
The Old Peatworks Dole Road, CrowlePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This unique heritage railway, set in the North Lincolnshire countryside, offers a glimpse into the region's rich peat-cutting history on the largest peat…
HOD 2024 – Foston’s Journey: from the Doomsday Book to today, and beyond.
St Peter's Church, Foston Long Street, FostonPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Charles Dickens in Foston? Explore Foston's Heritage Trail to learn about the famous and the locals who have shaped Foston from medieval times…
CANCELLED – HOD 2024 – Reimagining Greyfriars: 800 years of history in the making.
Lincoln Greyfriars Greyfriars, Broadgate, LincolnUnfortunately, this event is cancelled. Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come and explore Greyfriars, the only remaining building of England’s oldest Medieval friary, and Heritage Lincolnshire's latest Buildings…
HOD 2024 – Explore and connect.
Holy Trinity Church, Messingham 47 Temperance Avenue, MessinghamPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Delve into the history of Holy Trinity Church and explore the story of its 19th Century restoration and unique collection of medieval stained…
HOD 2024 – Sedgebrook: A well-connected village.
St Lawrence Church, Sedgebrook SedgebrookPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Bronze Age trade routes, Roman highways, turnpikes, railways and canal; Sedgebrook was surprisingly well-connected to places. Discover well-connected people from the Manor's history:…
HOD 2024 – A Step into the Past and a Leap into the Future.
20-21 Visual Arts Centre Church Square, ScunthorpePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 We are celebrating the Restoration of the former church section of our building by looking to the future in a sustainable way. Join…
HOD 2024 – St Andrew’s Church captured by Hornby.
St Andrew's Church, Stewton StewtonPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Explore the church and grounds, with home made refreshments served all day. See the Hornby model, and our twinned toilets from all around…
HOD 2024 – Connecting with the People of our Past.
St Vedast's Church Church Lane, Tathwell, LouthPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Meet the former inhabitants of Tathwell, once part of the extensive Lincolnshire estates of the Chaplin family whose impressive monuments line the church…
HOD 2024 – Peace Doves and a Peal of Church Bells
All Saints' Church, Gainsborough Church Street, GainsboroughPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 All Saints Church will be open from 10 am to 4pm with the tower ringing chamber also open to the public. The bells…
HOD 2024 – Explore the Port of Grimsby (Kasbah Qtr)
Grimsby Kasbah Auckland Road, GrimsbyPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This year's Heritage Open Day has the theme Routes - Networks - Connections, and what better way to explore this then at a…
HOD 2024 – Heritage Walk: Brigg and the Ancholme
Brigg Library Brigg Library, Market Place, BriggPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join North Lincolnshire Libraries for a gentle stroll from town, along a stretch of the River Ancholme and back - with plenty of…
HOD 2024 – The Roots of Methodism
Epworth Old Rectory 1 Rectory Street, EpworthPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Discover the childhood home of brothers John and Charles Wesley who founded Methodism. Discover how their upbringing led them to start a religious…
HOD 2024 – The House of Worth in Bourne.
Wake House 41 North Street, BournePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Wake House is the birthplace of Charles Worth, "The Father of Haute Couture". After moving from rural Lincolnshire, he founded his very successful…
HOD 2024 – Community, Connections and Stories – The History on your Doorstep.
St Gilbert & St Hugh's Church Clough Rd, Gosberton CloughPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Receive a warm welcome at this charming little country church commissioned in 1903 and designed by the renown architect Sir Ninian Comper, his…
HOD 2024 – Quincey’s Pumping Station.
Quincey's Pumping Station Culvert Road, Thorpe CulvertPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Land drainage pumping station built in 1938 housing two Ruston 9XHRC Diesel engines driving Gwynnes pumps, each pump capable of moving 100 tons…
HOD 2024 – Tattershall Castle; a site of wealthy connections.
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road, TattershallPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 During your visit, learn about the castle of Ralph Cromwell, 3rd Baron Cromwell, and Lord High Treasurer to Henry VI. Discover the secrets…
HOD 2024 – An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden.
Folkingham Market Place Market Place, FolkinghamPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden. Events throughout the village (see i -iv) i- Folkingham St Andrews Church and Market…
HOD 2024 – Women’s History Walk and Talk
Gainsborough Market Place GainsboroughPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join Dr Caroline Mogg for a walk around the historic heart of Gainsborough. Hear the hidden stories of women who ran businesses, shops…
HOD 2024 – 204 years of Grantham History: Grantham Freemason Hall
Grantham Masonic Centre 4 Chambers Street, GranthamPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Explore Grantham Freemasons’ Hall: a rare peek into 204 years of Grantham history and Masonic heritage. Visitors are invited to explore the rich…
HOD 2024 – Broadcast Engineering Museum.
Broadcast Engineering Museum 41 capper Avenue, GainsboroughPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Get hands-on experience at our developing Broadcast Engineering Museum. Admire a camera that televised the late Queen’s coronation. Present the weather on TV…
HOD 2024 – The Humber Hovercraft!
Our Big Picture 1 Bethlehem Street, GrimsbyPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Step on-board The Humber Hovercraft! In this interactive event learn about the arts project exploring the forgotten 'lost link': a hovercraft that connected…
HOD 2024 – Uncorking the Bottle (neck).
The Market House Market Street, Long SuttonPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Before 1830, travel between Lincolnshire and Norfolk was hampered by the tidal wash between the counties. A bridge in 1830 and causeway in…
HOD 2024 – Astonishing views – St Andrew’s Grade I listed Church.
St Andrews Church School Lane, RedbournePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 A superb opportunity to visit this important Grade 1 listed church, set between the Ermine Way and River Ancholme in the historic village…
HOD 2024 – Part of the Pilgrim Fathers journey to America.
St Andrews Church & Pilgrim Fathers Monument Church Lane, ImminghamPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Immingham is part of the the Pilgrim Fathers journey to America in the early 1600's. Visit the monument celebrating 100 years since it…
HOD 2024 – Dogdyke Steam and Diesel Pumping Station.
Dogdyke Steam Drainage Station TattershallPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Dogdyke Pumping Station is typical of many that could be found in the Fens, keeping the land drained. The site is complete with…
HOD 2024 – The Riverside History of Gainsborough.
Trent Bridge Gainsborough Trent Bridge, GainsboroughPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 This exciting and informative walk will talk you through the interesting history of Gainsborough's riverside. You will hear stories of Vikings, famous visitors…
HOD 2024 – Mannakin Hall, RAF Fulbeck.
Mannakin Hall Brant Road Fulbeck Lowfields, GranthamPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Mannakin Hall, home now to over 15,000 shop mannequins, diverted from landfill, is located on what was the Communal Site Number 1 of…
HOD 2024 – Connecting Lincolnshire and beyond – Sir Joseph Banks
Horncastle Community Centre Manor House Street, HorncastlePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 It is well known how Sir Joseph Banks became famous due to his voyage accompanying Captain James Cook on their voyage to Australia…
HOD 2024 – Boston’s Links to the USA
Boston Guildhall South Street, BostonPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join Neil Wright as he conducts a walking tour of Boston. Discover the buildings, and the sites of lost buildings, that are connected…
HOD 2024 – The Carre Family of Sleaford.
St Denys Sleaford Market Place, SleafordPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The Carre Family are often encountered in Sleaford eg. Grammar School and Almshouses. Their rise into the gentry and claims to arms are…
HOD 2024 – The Teacher is Abroad in the Land
Wilderspin & National School Museum Queen Street, Barton-upon-HumberPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Ian Wolseley explores the travels, trials and tribulations of Samuel Wilderspin, the itinerant promoter of Infant education as he journeyed by road and…