Lincolnshire
Properties and events in Lincolnshire
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'War, Peace, Love and Merriment in Medieval Days'
Free to enjoy music by the fantastic 'City of Lincoln Waites' in Redbourne Church. Refreshments available including tastings from the medieval era.
Anthony Salvin's Grantham Church - St John the Evangelist, Spitalgate
Visit Anthony Salvin's church of St John the Evangelist and decide for yourself whether its early critics were fair or just jealous!
Apples, plums and pigs!
Take a tour of our community garden, a space that’s been run as a market garden and nursery for more than 100 years and see how food is grown in an organic way.
Bonby History Group Exhibition
A one day exhibition about the history of Bonby, a Lincolnshire village. This is one of the "Low Villages" sometimes known as the "Spring Line Villages" sitting at the north of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Broadcast Engineering Museum - Restoring TV's past for the future
Visit our rapidly evolving museum where you can operate TV cameras and lots of other vintage broadcasting equipment. Come aboard a working 1960s vintage outside broadcast truck. See our re-created TV repair shop and much more.
Celebrating England's Finest Parish Church
St Wulfram's has, according to Jenkins, England's finest steeple, majestic to behold. Visit the crypt, tower & chained library. Marvel at newly-conserved monuments & meet congregation members in this busy church. Bookstall & activities available.
ChristChurch History
Built in in 1841 on Finkin Street Grantham, this large grade 11 listed building, was the childhood church of Margaret Thatcher.
Crowle Peatland Railway
Join us at Crowle Peatland Railway, where the history of peat extraction on Thorne & Crowle Moors comes alive. This free event celebrates our local heritage and will include engaging local history talks and exhibitions.
CWGC Tours 2026 - Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves commission for a free tour of Lincoln (Newport) Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
CWGC Tours 2026 - Stamford Cemetery
Join the commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Stamford Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
Dockside Diaspora - Uncovering Grimsby's Jewish heritage
Come and discover the history of Grimsby's Jewish Community with this exhibition held in Grimsby Town Hall.
Dogdyke Steam and Diesel Pumping Station
The 1856 Bradley and Craven steam operated beam engine and the 1940, Lincoln built Ruston and Hornsby diesel pumping engines will be at work. The museum and outside exhibitions feature aspects of rural working life.
Everyday Histories at the mill
Join us at Heckington Windmill on the 13th of September and enjoy free entry to the mill. Step back in time and experience the site and smells of everyday history at the mill - life as a miller.
Everyday Histories Look-Up Tour - Central Cleethorpes
A digital or paper-based self-guided tour of Cleethorpes' town centre buildings and their histories.
Everyday Histories Look-Up Tour Central Grimsby
A digital or paper-based self-guided tour of Grimsby' town centre buildings and their histories.
Everyday People in our Crypt
Our crypt is not normally open, but you are invited to view this Victorian burial area with a guide. Please note, there is restricted access.
Exploring Grantham's cemetery
Guided walks starting from the twin stone chapels (close to the main entrance) will explore the graves of those who contributed to Grantham's history. Parking is available on site. Paths may be uneven. Pre-booking is essential.
Follow the Time Traveller's History Trail
A guided walk taking a trip back into Kirton's history, but with a modern twist. Meeting some of our locally important characters from the past along the way.
Gainsborough United Reformed Church - Open Day
Gainsborough United Reformed Church dates from 1897 with strong links to John Robinson, Pastor to the Mayflower Pilgrims with an exhibition room dedicated to the history of the Pilgrims. The magnificent Foster & Andrews organ has heritage status.
Grave Designs at Grantham's Hidden Burial Ground
Grantham's overflow burial ground was used between 1812-1857. This is an evocative space & wildlife haven. Engage with the stories of former residents through their artistic headstones. Family historians will be on hand to help with queries.