From Prison to Pillar of the Community - Kirton in LIndsey Diamond Jubilee Town Hall

Visitors will start outside the Town Hall and be taken on a guided walk to see The Priory, which is the remaining part of Kirton in Lindsey's House of Correction. Also passing the Old Police Station and Whipping Post. Returning to the Town Hall for a a guided tour of the building and its special features. These include recently restored and displayed original doors from the prison; visiting the Heritage Room to view the displays. There will be further displays of old photographs and information about the extensive renovation and improvements carried out to the hall, which was re-opened in 2010 by Prince Edward, the then Duke of Wessex. Light Refreshments amd Toilets will be available.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1.30pm to 4pm

Thursday 18 September:

1.30pm to 4pm

Location & directions

Market Place, Kirton in Lindsey, Kirton in Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 4LZ

Contact on day:

Martin Alan Hollingsworth

Telephone number:

+447753126921

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings accepted until the morning of each event.

Booking contact name:

Martin Hollingsworth

Booking telephone number:

+441652648435

Booking email:

[email protected]

Accessibility details

The walk includes going down and up a hill

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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