Heritage Open Days
HOD 2024 – Creativity in the Cemetery – a walk around Grantham Cemetery.
Grantham Cemetary Harrowby Road, Grantham, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Explore the cemetery on this guided walk through the graves of those who contributed to Grantham's history. These include the innovative Hornsby Family, military and civilian war dead and those who died tragically including a victim of the 1906 Grantham Rail Crash. The epitaphs tell their stories. Walks…
HOD 2024 – Film Screening: The General
The Ropewalk Maltkiln Lane, Barton upon Humber, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The Ropewalk will be screening the 1926 Buster Keaton film 'The General' starring Buster Keaton, Marion Mack and Glen Cavender Booklet number: 3ab Region: NL Address: The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road, Barton Upon Humber, DN18 5JT Time: Weds 11th 19.30 Booking required: Yes Tel 01652 660380 (max 100) For more…
HOD 2024 – Grimsby Minster: Cultural Connections
Grimsby Minster St James’ Square, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Grimsby Minster and the Minster café will be open throughout the HOD festival, welcoming visitors old and new to explore this fantastic Grade I listed church, and to find out more about what’s happening across NEL during the festival. Pick up a Lincolnshire event brochure; help yourself to…
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 – Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
Brigg Heritage Centre Above the Library, The Angel, Brigg, Lincolnshire, UKPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Brigg Heritage Centre is proud to present a new pop-up installation illustrating how the historic North Lincolnshire market town of Brigg (and surrounding Ancholme Valley) has evolved through history – using maps/plans to highlight local landmarks, buildings and significant archaeological discoveries of the area. Booklet number: 8b Region:…
HOD 2024 – Captain Flinders Lincolnshire to Australia
St Mary's & Holy Rood Church Church Street, Donington, LincolnshirePart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Captain Matthew Flinders was returned to his home village earlier this year after his remains were found in London as part of the HS2 excavations.. Our lovely old church is home to a small exhibition about his life and travels and achievements. Volunteers will be on hand to…
HOD 2024 – Over Wold & Fen – Horncastle’s Carrier’s Cart Connections.
Sir Joseph Banks Centre Bridge Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come and see our display exploring the network of carrier's carts that once connected Horncastle to the villages and rural communities around it in the days before motor transport. Featuring maps, photos, and items from Horncastle History & Heritage Society’s Town Archive. Booklet number: 26b Region: ELDC Address:…
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 – Horncastle Horse Fair & Heritage.
11, The Wong Horncastle, United KingdomPart of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Come and visit The Wong Day Service and get insight into the Horncastle Horse Fair throughout the years. Opposite the Day Service, visit the refurbished weighing scales used for selling cattle at the local cattle market. Booklet number: 26e Region: ELDC Address: The Wong Day Service, 11 The…
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 – 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…