Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 In a picturesque setting by the River Slea, this award winning, fully restored working watermill is thought to be the only Sheriff’s Watermill still operating in England, and millers have produced flour on this site for over a thousand years. For Heritage Open Days we’ll be displaying a…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Discover our historic mill complete with water wheels and displays celebrating the famous people of Bourne. See how Bourne is connected to motor racing and explore our lovely display of dresses and accessories from the old days. Delve into the ups and downs in the history of local…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Visit the Old Grammar School where Isaac Newton, Lord Burghley and Albert Ball and other VC holders were taught. Displays of school memorabilia and photographs. See Newton's and other boys' names carved into the window sills and jambs. View the courtyard adjacent to the Headmaster's house. Grantham Civic…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 We will open the Garton Archive to display its contents and share recent research through two talks exploring Industry, Design, Innovation and family history through the pupils at Lincoln Grammar School in 1881 and their achievements. There will be two main strands to the morning: 1. Visit: from…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 A 'live' community archaeological excavation revealing the rich Iron Age and Roman heritage of Norton Disney. A chance to see archaeology 'up close and personal' and to learn about the rich heritage of the site on the Lincs/Notts border that dates back to the Bronze Age. Not only…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Use the new Sleaford and the Villages Top Trumps cards to follow self-guided tours, three on foot and one by car, starting at the Sleaford Museum around the heritage locations described. With maps and graphic displays in the museum throughout Heritage Open Days. Trail guides, times and booking…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 A tour around the Stamford Schools’ historic Chapel, with 800 years of history under one roof. Containing some of the oldest architecture in Stamford, discover the history of the building and the secrets contained within. Booklet Number: 39b Region: Stamford Address: Stamford School, St Paul’s Street, Stamford. PE9…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Crowland Abbey is steeped in history and legends. An abbey has stood on the site since 716 and some remaining parts date back to Norman times. The original north aisle of the monastery church is intact and ruins of the original nave enable the visitor to imagine its…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Peat has been extracted from Crowle & Thorne Moors since at least Medieval times. In the late 19th century this became more industrialised and railways began to be used by the peat works. Come and find out about this important industry. We will be providing train rides throughout…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Discover the coastal and local heritage of Freiston, Lincolnshire. Visit our fantastic 900-year-old Church and view the parish registers. See our local history in pictures with images from our photograph collections put on display. Booklet Number: 9a Region: Freiston Address: St James Church, Freiston, Boston,  PE22 0JZ. Time:…