Guidebook for Lincolnshire
Sightseeing
A homely country house dated 1700 set in victorian walled gardens.
12 locals recommend
National Trust - Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
A homely country house dated 1700 set in victorian walled gardens.
National Trust Tattershall Castle
Sleaford RoadLovely day out with or with out children. If your travelling from the south its a great place to build into your arrival day. You can then take the back route over to us in the wolds
77 locals recommend
Belton House
High RoadLovely day out with or with out children. If your travelling from the south its a great place to build into your arrival day. You can then take the back route over to us in the wolds
My husband and really enjoyed our visit. The castle is used in lots of drama's. You can also enjoy a great walk in the area and there is also The Engine Yard which is a small cafe restaurant shopping yard. However be careful were you park. The did give out tickets.
87 locals recommend
Belvoir Castle
Woolsthorpe RoadMy husband and really enjoyed our visit. The castle is used in lots of drama's. You can also enjoy a great walk in the area and there is also The Engine Yard which is a small cafe restaurant shopping yard. However be careful were you park. The did give out tickets.
Burghley often run a number of weekend events from the Famous 5 Star horse trails early Sept. to music concerts xmas fairs . A stunning house and Stamford is a beautiful town in one and a half hours drive but it's truly worth the day trip you would not be disappointed. Do check out Burghley house website for events.
150 locals recommend
Burghley House
Burghley often run a number of weekend events from the Famous 5 Star horse trails early Sept. to music concerts xmas fairs . A stunning house and Stamford is a beautiful town in one and a half hours drive but it's truly worth the day trip you would not be disappointed. Do check out Burghley house website for events.
Belvoir Castle
Woolsthorpe RoadA great historic day out.
International Bomber Command Centre
Canwick AvenueParks & Nature
Willingham Woods
Medieval Hermitage
Hubbards Hills Farm Cafe
Fabulous out door heated pool. Lots of fun for all ages.
30 locals recommend
Jubilee Park Swimming Pool
Stixwould RoadFabulous out door heated pool. Lots of fun for all ages.
Sandilands
A beautiful beech perfect for cricket a game of rounders or a picnic.
October is the month that the seals give birth to there young on the beech at Donna Nook. Its the most wonderful sight! Its run by a team of volunteers who watch over the seals and can answer any questions you may have. There is a large carpark and a foot patch to follow the seals can only be a metre from the patch with there young.
18 locals recommend
Donna Nook
October is the month that the seals give birth to there young on the beech at Donna Nook. Its the most wonderful sight! Its run by a team of volunteers who watch over the seals and can answer any questions you may have. There is a large carpark and a foot patch to follow the seals can only be a metre from the patch with there young.
Food Scene
Doddington Hall & Gardens
Main StreetUncle Henry's
Fabulous butchers and bakers we can even tell you were the beef comes from our neighbouring farm!
Lakings of Louth
33 EastgateFabulous butchers and bakers we can even tell you were the beef comes from our neighbouring farm!
The most wonderful selection of cheese's including the countys award winning Poachers Cheese.
8 locals recommend
The Cheese Shop
108 EastgateThe most wonderful selection of cheese's including the countys award winning Poachers Cheese.
Bar Unico
Church LaneArts & Culture
You can visit the Castle as many times as you like on ONE ticket e.g pay on your first visit and go 3 more times that week great for families in the summer especially when they are holding plays for the children.
163 locals recommend
Lincoln Castle
Castle HillYou can visit the Castle as many times as you like on ONE ticket e.g pay on your first visit and go 3 more times that week great for families in the summer especially when they are holding plays for the children.
Definitely worth a visit. Wonderful gardens were you can enjoy a great slice of cake and a walk round the plant sale. Do have a look on there website as they also do lots of arts and grafts, yoga days etc.
11 locals recommend
Walled Garden Baumber
Definitely worth a visit. Wonderful gardens were you can enjoy a great slice of cake and a walk round the plant sale. Do have a look on there website as they also do lots of arts and grafts, yoga days etc.
Shopping
Hemswell Antique Centres
Open water swimming.
Beautiful crystal blue water lake. Opened 2021 by a world professional open water swimmer. They cater for all including family days to experience open water swimming, Boarding kayaking
Its the most wonderful experience and last summer the lake was 27 degrees warm so no need for wet suits. They have an area that you can swim and still touch the floor. Please do check out there website. www.oceanwalkeracademy.com
Ocean Walker Academy
Hoop LaneIts the most wonderful experience and last summer the lake was 27 degrees warm so no need for wet suits. They have an area that you can swim and still touch the floor. Please do check out there website. www.oceanwalkeracademy.com
Family fun
Family favourite, heated out door pool. Great lawn to sit and watch, cafe, clean hot showers. Loved by all the locals. You must pre book your sessions a week in advance. Great children’s play area plus a children’s paddling pool.
30 locals recommend
Jubilee Park Swimming Pool
Stixwould RoadFamily favourite, heated out door pool. Great lawn to sit and watch, cafe, clean hot showers. Loved by all the locals. You must pre book your sessions a week in advance. Great children’s play area plus a children’s paddling pool.
Children love to feed the animals and ride on the trackers. There is also out door play area
31 locals recommend
Rand Farm Park
Children love to feed the animals and ride on the trackers. There is also out door play area
A Beautiful House and gardens with a great play area for the little ones.
77 locals recommend
Belton House
High RoadA Beautiful House and gardens with a great play area for the little ones.
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Station RoadEscape Lincoln
Cathedral StreetMy teen age daughter has had lots of fun at this venue.
The Kinema In The Woods
Coronation RoadLovely cinema, Full of old charm. Its My favourite.
My daughter's have had some fun afternoon at the Aqua park
you can also do water skiing lessons etc .check it out.
Lincoln Water Park
Moor LaneMy daughter's have had some fun afternoon at the Aqua park
you can also do water skiing lessons etc .check it out.
Wild Pines Park
Legsby RoadIf your looking for activities Its a great day out.
Wright's of Willingham
Ash GroveIce Cream Parlour. Nestled in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds
I went across to meet Sam who set up Big Sky Alpacas a few years ago. She offers a wonderful experience including class room knowledge on how to care for her flock. she offers crafting days which include use the cashmere from her heard of Alpacas.
Tea and cake, and then to take take them for a walk.
Very well priced about £30 per Alpaca which two people/children can share.
Check out her website. www.bigskyalpacas.co.uk
Email: sam@bigshyalpacas.co.uk
Tel: Sam on 07944 103496
Big Sky Alpacas
Fen LaneI went across to meet Sam who set up Big Sky Alpacas a few years ago. She offers a wonderful experience including class room knowledge on how to care for her flock. she offers crafting days which include use the cashmere from her heard of Alpacas.
Tea and cake, and then to take take them for a walk.
Very well priced about £30 per Alpaca which two people/children can share.
Check out her website. www.bigskyalpacas.co.uk
Email: sam@bigshyalpacas.co.uk
Tel: Sam on 07944 103496
Wolds Wildlife Park
Louth RoadSmall but very well run park. 15 mins drive from our Lodge.