Part 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…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 The church crypt is not normally open to the public but we are opening it for this weekend for Heritage Open Days. Please note that access is restricted down steps to the crypt. The United Reformed Church in Spalding opened in 1823 as a Congregational Chapel. Around the church are…

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 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 -…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Embark on a captivating journey through history at Cogglesford Watermill during Heritage Open Days 2024. 'Riverside Roots' invites you to uncover the connections shaping our community around our historic mill. Explore the past with a collection of photographs showcasing the mill's restoration journey. Engage in a family scavenger…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Lincoln had an important Jewish community in Medieval times. Join me on this special guided tour and learn about the people and their influence on the community via education, health and commerce. A fair bit of walking is involved as the tour goes down Steep Hill and back…

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…

Part 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…