Heritage Open Days
HOD 2024 – The House of Worth in Bourne.
Wake House 41 North Street, Bourne, United KingdomPart 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 business in the centre of Paris. There will be free guided (or self-guided) tours of Wake House. Also displays of Charles Worth’s creations, information about…
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 – 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 – 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 Humber Hovercraft!
Our Big Picture 1 Bethlehem Street, Grimsby, LincolnshirePart 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 North East Lincolnshire with the city of Hull. Through talks, a 'zine and creative workshops, imagine a new, sustainable, connected future. Booklet number: 23d Region:…
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 – The Riverside History of Gainsborough.
Trent Bridge Gainsborough Trent Bridge, Gainsborough, LincPart 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 and quirky residents, centred around the River Trent. The tour will have stops along the riverside walk and finishes at Gainsborough’s Medieval Old Hall. Booklet…
HOD 2024 – Mannakin Hall, RAF Fulbeck.
Mannakin Hall Brant Road Fulbeck Lowfields, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart 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 RAF Fulbeck, during the second world war. Come and walk about, discovering how we look after our bank of mannequins and share what we know…
HOD 2024 – Connecting Lincolnshire and beyond – Sir Joseph Banks
Horncastle Community Centre Manor House Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart 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 on board the Endeavour. His later contributions in the field of botany and the collections at Kew Gardens is also well documented as is his…
HOD 2024 – Boston’s Links to the USA
Boston Guildhall South Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart 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 with the Pilgrims (formerly known as the Pilgrim Fathers) and the people involved in the founding of Boston in Massachusetts. Booklet number: 6g Region: BBC Address:…
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:…