Join Heritage Lincolnshire and the Friendsof Bolingbroke Castle as they team upwith the magnificent Plantagenet Societyto bring you a weekend to remember The King Returns to Bolingbroke! This weekend Bolingbroke Castle is transported back to the 14th Century with “The Plantagenets” and friends , who will recreate the pageantry, excitement and action of medieval combat.…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 The Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum is a joy to explore and packed with intriguing stories and displays about Woodhall Spa, the local area and the Wield family, who lived in the building from 1887 until the 1960s. Free today especially for Heritage Open Days. Come and visit our…

For the Autumn term (September-November) we will be learning about funerary archaeology through looking at Ancient Egypt, Bronze Age Europe, and Victorian England. Click here for more information and to book.

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Grim Falfest returns for its second year with demonstrations and activities for all ages. Come and celebrate Grimsby’s Viking heritage with this spectacular 3 day event taking place at sites across the town centre. Visit www.grimfalfest.com for details. Booklet Number: 15e Region: NELC Address:   Various Locations across Grimsby…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Discover the Secret Cold War History of the ROC Underground Bunker at Holbeach Most of the tour will take place overground, however access to the bunker is via a 14ft ladder and is unsuitable for those with mobility issues or claustrophobia. The team will ask you to complete…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 The exhibition is part of a wider story we are telling called A tale of two Apprentices. You will find objects, pictures and the story of Frank Whittle's life as well as information about our other featured apprentice Herbert Tomlin. Booklet Number: 27a Region: NKDC Address: Cranwell Aviation…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Exhibition of school photographs, reports and memorabilia connected with the town’s two Church Schools, and a chance to share your own schooldays memories and childhood reminiscences in our Chatty Café. Booklet Number: 2d Region: Barton-upon-Humber Address: Wilderspin & National School Museum, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5QP…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Cleethorpes Pier was constructed 10 years after the railway arrived in Cleethorpes in 1863. Join us as we celebrate the vision of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Chairman, Sir Edward Watkin, in the development of the resort and pier over the following 150 years. Visit to learn…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Join us and discover Greyfriars; England’s oldest friary and Heritage Lincolnshire's latest Buildings Preservation Project during Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days 2023. 800 years of stories have unfolded within the walls of this Franciscan Friary building. Discover them for yourself and get an exclusive look inside this rarely open…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 In July 1779 John Wesley dedicated this unique Grade I listed chapel built above the stable block in the grounds of the beautiful Raithby Hall by his close friend Robert Carr Brackenbury. A major project last year brought together talented knitters to create a series of tableaux depicting…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 RAF Scampton was one of the oldest and iconic RAF Stations in the UK. It closed on 31st March this year following 106 years of service to its country through two world wars and the cold war. It was the birthplace of 617 (Dambusters) Squadron. This exhibition aims…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Museum Mayhem! Fun free museum inspired arts and crafts are on offer for families. Learn more about objects in the collection at our object handling station. This activity will be staffed by knowledgeable Museum staff. Museum trails will be on offer and our dedicated under 5's space open…