Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and part of The Old King’s Head Project, Heritage Lincolnshire have been working with some incredible volunteers to develop a Walking Tour for you to join us on to explore and discover Kirton and The Old King’s Head. Join us as we give guided talks around…

Sympathetic magic workshop Join us online, with Flange & Prong, for this interesting workshop. Following on from our talk, its time to have a quick recap of what sympathetic magic is and get casting! We will demonstrate how to build and perform the spells, and be available to answer any questions you may have! Tickets:…

Join us, IN PERSON, at our newly brought-back-to-life venue, The Old King’s Head in Kirton. A beginners traditional Stained Glass course using the lead came technique run by Claire Hart. You will choose a design from a selection of pre drawn patterns, and then learn how to cut the coloured glass and shape it accurately…

Forgotten Histories Join us, online, as we welcome back Matt Lewis with his new series of talks. The Anarchy After the White Ship Disaster saw Henry I’s only legitimate son lost, he tried to secure the succession of his daughter, Empress Matilda. Instead, his nephew would become King Stephen. Stephen’s nineteen year reign is remembered…

The Old King's Head has been open for a year! Join us, and Bob Massey, as he delivers, in-person and online, an interesting talk as part of our birthday celebrations! Horsemen and Footpads : the story of Highwaymen and robbers on our roads throughout the centuries Both online and in-person tickets are available for this…

Join us, IN PERSON, with our local tutor, Tracy, at our newly renovated venue, The Old King’s Head. Pin loom weaving is growing in popularity because the looms are small enough to be handheld, they're portable, they come in all shapes and sizes.  In this class we'll talk about different kinds of pin looms, the various…

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and part of The Old King’s Head Project, Heritage Lincolnshire have been working with some incredible volunteers to develop a Walking Tour for you to join us on to explore and discover Kirton and The Old King’s Head. Join us as we give guided talks around…

History of Samhain Join us online, with Flange & Prong, for this interesting talk. Find out the origins and original practices of this sacred celebration and discover the story behind how and why Halloween and Samhain have become apparently synonymous with each other. Tickets: Members £5 / Non-members £8. A combination ticket for the 2…

Come and join in the arm knitting craze by making a chunky cosy blanket at The Old King’s Head, Kirton.  Learn how to knit with super size yarn using your arms instead of needles. Even non-knitters can make a person sized throw in just a couple of hours. Once you know how, you’ll be making…

Come and join in the arm knitting craze by making a chunky cosy blanket at The Old King’s Head, Kirton.  Learn how to knit with super size yarn using your arms instead of needles. Even non-knitters can make a person sized throw in just a couple of hours. Once you know how, you’ll be making…

Mushroom Foraging at Tupholme Abbey Join us and Dan, from Dan’s Mushroom Foraging Lincolnshire, as we go searching our historic site Tupholme Abbey.  Tupholme Abbey is one of only a few with standing remains of the original monastic buildings and is a great setting for this foraging workshop. Dan’s events offer a careful and informed…

The Crusades to the Near East, 1095-1187 Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Seljuks, Fatimids and Franks: the rise of the Crusader States, 1099-1144 This talk looks at the period directly following the First Crusade and the conquest of Jerusalem (1099-1144).  It examines the rise…