Heritage Open Days
HOD 2024 – Peat & Trains – Rail Networks across the moors.
The Old Peatworks Dole Road, Crowle, United KingdomPart 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 bog in the country. Our knowledgeable volunteers will share fascinating stories about the railway's role in transforming the landscape. Join one of our talks running…
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 – Hometown 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 – An Aveland Odyssey – Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden.
Folkingham Market Place Market Place, Folkingham, United KingdomPart 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 Place – Hosting a range of displays of historical images and local stories, with static vintage exhibits. However watch out for our swing dancers who…
HOD 2024 – Bellmount Tower Guided Walk – Reconnecting Grantham.
Belton House National Trust, Nr Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Commencing from Belton House, let the characters of the past guide you up the Eastern Avenue of veteran trees. Hear their stories and take in the natural beauty as you stride towards the ridge where the local landmark of Bellmount Tower resides. Upon arrival, explore what the characters…
HOD 2024 – 204 years of Grantham History: Grantham Freemason Hall
Grantham Masonic Centre 4 Chambers Street, Grantham, United KingdomPart 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 history and architectural wonders of this storied building. The tour will include all the hidden corners, intricate details, and, of course, the grand and ornate…
HOD 2024 – Our Home, Our Heritage: Weelsby Hall Heritage Open Day.
Weelsby Hall Weelsby Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 On September 15th 2024 the grand Weelsby Hall will be open to the public as part of the Heritage Open Days festival, England’s largest festival of history and culture. Owned by Linkage Community Trust, a Lincolnshire-based charity that supports people with learning disabilities, Weelsby Hall is about to…
HOD – Aslackby Voices Through Time’s Pulsating Ebb and Flow.
St James Church, Aslackby Aveland Way, Aslackby, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 'Five ethereal figures sit in church to tell the stories of five extraordinary lives which began in Aslackby and went on to span the world. They include a member of John Smith's expedition in to the New World 1606, and a highwayman hanged in York, gibbetted at the…
HOD 2024 – Broadcast Engineering Museum.
Broadcast Engineering Museum 41 capper Avenue, Gainsborough, United KingdomPart 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 using the magic of our green screen. See our collection of working vintage outside broadcast trucks and come aboard some of them. Explore newly completed…
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 – 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 – Boston Connections
Boston Unitarian Meeting House 22 Spayne Road, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Talk in the Unitarian Meeting House by Adrian Isaac on ‘Boston Connections’ - including roads and routes, as well as historical figures with connections to Boston. Booklet number: 6d Region: BBC Address: Unitarian Meeting House, 22 Spayne Road, Boston, PE21 6JP Time: Sun 15th 14.30 - 16.30 Booking required:…