endless countryside interspersed with charming towns, villages and heritage
Wherever you are in the Heart of Lincolnshire, you're at the centre of it all; only an hour’s drive or less from coast, castles, stately homes, sensational scenery, towns, cities and country walks. The area is characterised by endless countryside, interspersed with bustling towns and villages. A rich tapestry of both attractions and distractions – public art, heritage, leisure, culture and shopping – meaning there’s plenty to do, whatever the weather.
things to do in the area
There's so much to see and do in the Heart of Lincolnshire, from aviation heritage to animal experiences, historic houses to water sports. The variety on offer means there is something for everyone.
Aubourn Estate
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (BBMF)
Sleaford Tennis Club
Tattershall Castle
Carre Gallery
Cogglesford Watermill
Dogdyke Steam Drainage Station
Downtown Store Boston
Heckington Windmill
JandJ Alpacas
Leadenham Polo Club
Lincoln Water Park
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Mrs Smith’s Cottage
Sleaford Heritage Trail
Sleaford Museum
The Finch Hatton
The Grange Spa
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre
Whisby Nature Park
Crazee Bongos Indoor Play Centre
Navigation House
Newark Air Museum
RAF Digby Ops Room Museum
Tattershall Lakes Water Park
The Hub
The Terry O Toole Theatre
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum
Giant Lincoln Bike Shop at Doddington Hall
Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum
Poacher Line Railway Station Walks
Sleaford Spires & Sails Cycle Route
Spires & Steeples
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum
Things to do
The Hub, Sleaford
Discover the largest venue in England entirely dedicated to the exhibition, celebration and promotion of international, national and regional craft and design. Enjoy a host of exhibitions, events and festivals throughout the year.
things to do in the surrounding area
The City of Lincoln and the popular former spa town of Woodhall Spa are just a short distance away. Find a fantastic selection of fun-packed and family friendly activities and attractions.
Aubourn Estate
Bailgate and Uphill Lincoln
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (BBMF)
Cornhill Quarter, Lincoln
International Bomber Command Centre
Lincoln Castle
Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln City LNER Stadium
Lincoln Museum
Lincoln Zoo
Not Quite North
Spa Trail
Steep Hill and The Strait
Sweet Emporium Woodhall Spa
The Showroom Climbing Centre
Usher Art Gallery
Woodhall Spa Hotchkin Course
Bardney Manor Walled Gardens
BeerHeadZ
Burton Waters Boat Hire
Castle to Coast Cycle Route
Crystal Lake View Therapies
Doddington Hall Farm Shop
Doddington Padel Courts
Dog & Bone
Everyman Cinema
Fight Factory Wrestling UK
Fossdyke Canal Trail
Hidden Food Tours
Joiners Arms
Jubilee Park
Kinema in the Woods
Lincoln Ale Trail
Lincoln Arts Centre
Lincoln Cocktail Trail
Lincoln Free Walking Tour
Lincoln Guided Tours
Lincoln Sportive Cycle Route
Lincoln Water Park
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Lincolnshire Showground
Little City Lincolnshire
Mrs Smith’s Cottage
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
NCN 64: Harby to Lincoln
New Theatre Royal
RAF Wickenby Museum
Rand Farm Park
Redhill Farm Shop
Scawby Hall and Gardens
Simpsons Boutique Spa
Stourton Woods
Swim Blue Swimming Pool
The Drill
The Engine Shed
The Lincoln Ghost Walk
The Strait and Narrow
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre
Viking Way
Whisby Nature Park
Woodhall Spa Woods
Cube and Triangle
Bardney Woods & Wetlands Birdwatching
Boultham Mere Nature Reserve
Bransby Horses
Carousel Lincoln
Craft Lincoln
Ellis Windmill
Gamesaints Lincoln
Late at The Lawn
Lincoln & Witham Landscape Recovery
Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace
Lincoln Shopping
Lincolnshire Archives
Lincolnshire Limewoods
Newark Air Museum
Newport Arch
Roman Trail
Rosie O’Reilly’s
Tattershall Farm Park
Tattershall Lakes Water Park
The Arcade Warehouse Lincoln
The Authentic Bierkeller Lincoln
The Little Pottery Studio
The Terry O Toole Theatre
The Treaty of Commerce
Trebles
Tupholme Abbey
Vice & Co
Water Rail Way Cycle Route
Whisby Nature Park Birdwatching
Woodhall Airfield and Kirkby Reserves Birdwatching
Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve
Aero Massage Therapy
Catkin Flowers Nature Connectedness Workshops
Fun Farm
Giant Lincoln Bike Shop at Doddington Hall
Gridline Racing
Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area
Jump Inc Lincoln
Lincoln Arboretum
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum
Playzone
River Witham Cycle Route
Sleaford Spires & Sails Cycle Route
Snipe Dales Country Park
Spires & Steeples
Tattershall College
The Lawn
Virtually Golf
enjoy delicious food & drink nearby
You are spoilt for choice with the amount of places to eat and selection of cuisines in the Heart of Lincolnshire.
200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School
Brayford Waterfront
Browns Pie Shop & Restaurant
Castle Hill
Cognito
Doddington Hall Café
Doddington Hall Farm Shop
Dutch Cakes and Treats
Hickory’s Smokehouse
Lawson’s Bar and Bistro
Mayfield Vineyard
Redhill Farm Shop
Reform Restaurant
Robin Rose Bakes & Books
Stokes Barista Training Centre
The Botanist
The Bottle & Glass
The Bronze Pig
The Horse & Groom
The Jew’s House
The Lincoln Distillery
The Rising Café
Washingborough Hall
White Hart Hotel Lincoln
8 Sail Brewery
Agra Sleaford
Bandsman Gin
Burton Road Chippy
Casa 17
Coffee Aroma
Deco No.22
Elite Fish and Chips, Sleaford
Ferry Ales Brewey
Langton’s Cafe at Lincoln Castle
Lut’s Place
Poachers Brewery
Stokes High Bridge
Stokes Lawn Café
Stokes To Go
The Bustard Inn & Restaurant
The Cheese Society
The Ferry Boat
The Lincoln Hotel
The New Chapel
The Old Filling Station
Wickenby Aerodrome Café
Bells Tea Shop
Cosy Club Lincoln
The Queens Head Bar & Restaurant
accommodation ideal for your stay
Choose the perfect accommodation for your stay in the county. Browse the varied selection of accommodation including hotels, self-catered lodges, camping, bed & breakfast and more.
Bainland Lodge Retreats
Petwood Hotel
The Big Sky Hideaway
Barn House at Aubourn Estate
Blacksmiths
Bluebell
Charlotte House Hotel
Cornflower
Doddington Hall Accommodation
Double Tree by Hilton Lincoln
Farm Court Barns
Foxglove
Hilltop Farm Holidays
Horse Gin
Lincoln Floating Holidays
Linwood
Longwool Shepherd Huts
Manor House Stables
Mayfield Retreats
Spinney On The Green
The Allotment House B & B
The Castle Hotel
The Cherry Tree
The Old Palace Lodge Hotel
Vella
Washingborough Hall
Watermill Farm Cottages
White Hart Hotel Lincoln
White Oak Cottage
Wit’s End Holiday Cottage
Bardney Manor Annex
Bridleway B&B
Cathedral View Guest House
Clarke’s Farm Bed & Breakfast and Vintage Afternoon Tearoom
Grange Farm CL , Salmonby
Greenfield Farm B&B
Hanworth Country Park
Holiday Inn Lincoln
Lincoln Yurts
Little Redlands B&B
Lut’s Place
Rural Roosts
Setcops Farm Retreats
Standacre Farm House
Tattershall Lakes
The Burrow Escape
The Carre Arms Hotel
The Dower House
The Finch Hatton
The Lincoln Hotel
The Old Granary B&B Ashby
The Old Posthouse B&B
The Poplars Boutique Bed & Breakfast
The Red Lion Inn Wellingore
The Tally Ho Inn
Treetop Hideaways
Woodhall Country Park
East Farm Cottage
Lincoln Holiday Retreat
Rosewood Waters Retreat
The Bentley Hotel
Travelodge Lincolnshire
Twigs and Leaves Vegan B&B
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