Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore this late medieval almshouse, with its nationally important stained glass in the chapel. Founded by William Browne, a rich wool merchant of Stamford, the hospital was built in 1475 in the reign of Edward IV, and was established as a home…

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 the history of the medieval church that stands within the area that is the centre of Lincolnshire. Enjoy the peaceful rural setting of Waddingworth with a refreshment from The Kettle & Cake. Booklet Number: 43a Region: Waddingworth Address: Redhouse Farm, Waddingworth, LN10 5EE. Time: Fri 16th -…

Are you interested in fashion / fashion history?  Did you know that one of Europe’s and North America’s most influential 19th century fashion designers was born in Lincolnshire? That our modern understanding of brand and ‘brand identity’ began with the ‘House of Worth’ fashion brand that he established? Bourne Arts & Community Trust, in association…

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 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 St. Nicolas has been a feature of its local landscape for 800 years. Ever present as local structures rise and fall, and acting as a waypoint for travellers on land and on the nearby River Humber estuary. In common with many churches and before the advent of satellite…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Join us on the historic port of Grimsby to celebrate the amazing innovations which have propelled us into the future. Book a fascinating guided walk through the historic streets, find out how our unique traditional smoked fish is produced and why it’s different to anywhere else in the…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Come and learn about Central Hall's rich 86 year history, the famous people who started their career here and the filming of Three Day Millionaire. Booklet Number: 13f Region: Grimsby Address: Grimsby Central Hall, Duncombe Street, Grimsby, DN32 7EG. Time: Sat 17th 10.00 - 16.00. Tours at 11.00,…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Lincoln Quaker Meeting House, 1689, built with faith, courage and love , and still standing 'in the light' as the oldest, non-conformist building in Lincoln. Experience our Meeting house, its history and the story of Quakerism in Lincolnshire, then and now. Meet Lincoln's Friends - "I'm a Quaker,…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway helps to keep memories of yesteryear alive; of a time when holidaymakers flocked to the coast by train. Discover heritage steam engines and rolling stock, with tours of the station site and diesel loco cab rides put on for Heritage Open Days. Guided engine…

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Cleethorpes essentially became a tourist destination during the Victorian era and with the coming of the railways in 1863 its future was assured. The facilities for visitors developed from then onward. The Pier and the adjacent cliff gardens came first. The North Promenade with its exciting rides, the…