Heritage Open Days

Part 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…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Over 910 years of history with a rare chance to look through the old church registers and a local photo collection. Refreshments and toilets (with disabled access) are available. Booklet number: 18a Region: BBC Address: St James' Church, Church View, Freiston, Boston, PE22 0LE Time: Sat 7th &…

Part 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…

Part 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…

Part 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…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 St. Mary's, Horncastle is full of interest and historical connection, with links to the Dymoke family, the English Civil War, the Lincolnshire Rising and Alfred Lord Tennyson amongst others. Booklet number: 26c Region: ELDC Address: St. Mary's Church, Church Lane, Horncastle, LN9 5HW Time: Sat 7th 10.00 -…

Part 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…

Part 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:…

Part 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…