Heritage Open Days
HOD 2024 – Stubbs 300
The Ropewalk Maltkiln Lane, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An exhibition in response to the work of George Stubbs on the 300th anniversary of his birth. Booklet number: 3aa Region: NL Address: The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road, Barton Upon Humber, DN18 5JT Time: Fri 6th - Sun 8th & Tues 10th - Sun 15th 10.00 - 17.00 Booking required: No…
HOD 2024 – Home Town Heroes: A celebration of Sport.
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Alexandra Dock, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Celebrate the sporting connections of North East Lincolnshire with a visit to this fun, family friendly exhibition. Explore the stories of local Paralympians, record breakers and Championship winners and discover how you can get involved with sport in your area. Booklet number: 23a Region: NEL Address: Murial Barker…
HOD 2024 – Pilgrims and Explorers Tour.
Fydell House South Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come on this fascinating tour of Boston to find out about the local people who went off to find religious freedom or discover new lands. Learn about about the Pilgrim Fathers, John Cotton, Matthew Flinders, George Bass and Joseph Banks. Booklet number: 6e Region: BBC Address: Fydell House, South…
HOD 2024 – Heritage Walk: Isle of Axholme
Market Place Epworth Market Place, Epworth, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join North Lincolnshire Libraries for a gentle stroll around central Axholme; with plenty of stories of its connections with the wider world. Part of North Lincolnshire Council's Year of Walking 2024. Not accessible to all, as will involve steps and rough terrain. Walkers walk at their own risk.…
HOD 2024 – Discover Heckington Windmill.
Heckington Windmill Hale Road, Heckington, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come and immerse yourself in the history of the mill through our interactive museum, take a climb up the the mill tower, step back into history as you follow the journey of the grain. Worked up an appetite? Take a walk past the cart and engine shed to…
HOD 2024 – Horncastle Inns & Cart Connections Guided Walk
Horncastle Library Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, UkPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join Horncastle History & Heritage Society for a short guided walk exploring the town's historic inns and their role in the carrier's cart network. Less glamorous than stagecoaches, these carts criss-crossed the countryside and were the lifeblood of market towns. Booklet number: 26a Region: ELDC Address: Horncastle Library,…
HOD 2024 – Heckington Railway Museum Open Day.
Heckington Railway Museum Station Road, Heckington, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Lincolnshire's unique railway attraction is opening its doors! Please come along and view our railway memorabilia, as well as our three model railway layouts. You will not be disappointed and will be made most welcome. Booklet number: 24a Region: NKDC Address: Heckington Railway Station, NG34 9UJ Time: Sat…
HOD 2024 – The start of something BIG.
Immingham Tin Town Heritage Centre 359 Pelham Rd, Immingham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 See what it was like to live in a Tin Bungalow and learn about Immingham Dock. Booklet number: 27b Region: NELC Address: Immingham Tin Town Heritage Centre, 359 Pelham Rd, Immingham, DN40 1NG Time: Sat 7th & Sat 14th 11.00 - 16.00, Sun 8th & 15th 12.00 -…
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 was built and St Andrew's Church where they sheltered St Andrews Church may be closed at times for weddings on the Saturdays. Walk the trail…
HOD 2024 – Educating Isaac – visiting the Old Tudor Grammar School in which Isaac Newton and many others were taught.
The Old King's School, Grantham Church Street, Grantham, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Endowed by Bishop Fox in 1528, the school had some excellent teachers & ushers whose pupils achieved greatness in their future careers in academia, the church or in military service. The Old Grammar School was attended by Newton, Lord Burleigh, poet Colley Cibber & Albert Ball VC. Explore…
HOD 2024 – Explore the working waterwheels and exhibitions at Baldock’s Mill.
Baldocks Mill South Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Join us for three floors of attractions at our mill including our water wheels, the Charles Worth gallery with a special Raymond Mays' exhibition and our top floor displays of local history. Please note that some areas are only accessible by stairs. Booklet number: 7b Region: SKDC Address:…
HOD 2024 – Travellers to and from Burgh le Marsh
Burgh le Marsh Heritage Centre Dobson's Mill, High Street, Burgh le Marsh, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Burgh le Marsh has held a prominent position in the local area from pre-Roman times to the present day as it is an outcrop in the local marsh area. Evidence of early occupation has been gathered during building work and excavation. It once enjoyed prominence as a centre…