Heritage Open Days
HOD 2024 – Grave Designs at Grantham’s Hidden Graveyard.
Grantham Cemetary Harrowby Road, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grantham's overflow burial ground from 1812-57 is an evocative space & wildlife haven. Engage with the stories of former residents through their artistic headstones. Family historians will be on hand to help with queries. There is a range of Swithland and Welsh slate headstones carved by local stonemasons…
HOD 2024 – Wolds and Coast Churches Festival at St. Mary’s, Horncastle.
St Mary's Church, Horncastle Church La, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart 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 -…
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 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 – Amazing Glass
St Andrew's Church, Heckington Church Street, Heckington, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An amazing example of medieval glass is coming back to St Andrew's Church in Heckington. Learn about the journey of the glass and where it has been stored. Learn more about the stained glass windows in the church and take part in this historic event. Booklet number: 24c…
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…
HOD 2024 – Sunday afternoon at Grantham House and Gardens
Grantham House Grantham House (National Trust), Castlegate, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Relax in the delightful 4-acre gardens at Grantham House, which extend to the banks of the River Witham. Enjoy a stroll around the gardens, partake of tea, coffee and cake and browse Grantham Civic Society's bonanza of local history books. Grantham House was largely built in the 1570's…
HOD 2024 – Road to Waters’ Edge.
Waters' Edge Visitor Centre Maltkiln Road, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Our exhibition ‘The Road to Waters’ Edge’ will enable visitors to discover the history of the site from the 19th century to the present day. Booklet number: 3c Region: NL Address: Waters’ Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, DN18 5JR Time: Fri 6th - Sun 15th 09.00 - 16.00…
HOD 2024 – Behind the scenes at Boston Borough Council.
Boston Borough Council Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Ever wondered where Council meetings take place? Wondered what offices the Mayor has? Boston Borough Council is keen to welcome visitors to peak behind the barrier and see inside the Council offices at some of our more original rooms. The tours will last approximately 45 minutes and are…
HOD 2024 – Hussey Tower, Hidden Heritage
Hussey Tower Skirbeck Rd, Boston, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 An event exploring the Tudor history of Hussey Tower, its interesting historic occupants and position within the Medieval port town of Boston. Booklet number: 6f Region: BBC Address: Hussey Tower: 18 Tower Gardens, Boston, PE21 6DH Time: Mon 9th 10.00 - 15.00 Booking required: No For more events, take…
HOD 2024 – Black Sluice Pumping Station
Black Sluice Pumping Station London Road, Boston, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Engineering History in the making: Black Sluice Pumping Station. Discover the history of the Black Sluice Site which has had a role in land drainage since 1638 and get up close to the magnificent machines from the 1940's and 1960's which rarely survive in situ. There are several…