The award-winning 8 Sail Brewery is located in the shadows of the unique eight-sailed windmill in the rural village of Heckington, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Set-up in 2010, the five barrel brewery brewed its first beer in June of that year, and is now an established, multi award winning micro-brewery. The brewery aims to recreate traditional beer styles that were once popular, as well as beers to suit the modern taste.
things to do in the area
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre
Discover this rare opportunity to see historic wartime aircraft seen in flypasts at major national celebrations....
Boston
Tattershall Castle
Tattershall Castle is an impressive moated building owned by the National Trust. Built by Robert de Tateshale in the 15th century having received permission from Henry...
Tattershall
Cogglesford Watermill
Visit Cogglesford Watermill that dates back to Saxon times for an expierience at the only Sheriff's watermill still in operation in England....
Sleaford
Heckington Windmill
Discover the impressive Heckington Windmill, grinding flour for over 200 years using grain from local...
Sleaford
Leadenham Polo Club
Leadenham Polo Club offers unique and exciting polo facilities and experiences in Lincolnshire suitable for...
Leadenham
Mrs Smith’s Cottage
Hilda Smith’s humble, homely cottage grants visitors unique access and insight into the life of a rural Lincolnshire...
Navenby
Sleaford Tourist Information Centre
This original canal company office, built in 1838, is now an impressive, refurbished grade two listed building that stands in the old public wharf area, now known as...
Sleaford
The Grange Spa
Take rest at Lincolnshire’s perfect spa environment. As a multi-award winning spa, you know you’re in for a treat with spa packages individually created with you in...
Sleaford
Crazee Bongos Indoor Play Centre
Discover the craziest, fun-packed children’s play area in Sleaford at Crazy Bongos play area. Discover the three-level high play frame and smaller play frame for under...
Sleaford
Navigation House
Visit Navigation House for a Grade II listed canal company office with interactive exhibits detailing the history of travel and trade by canal. Perfect for all ages, you...
Sleaford
Newark Air Museum
Located on part of the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in Nottinghamshire. Discover special events & activities throughout the year, 76 aircraft &...
Newark
RAF Digby Lima Sector Operations Room
Learn about RAF Digby's role in during WWII in the faithfully restored Ops Room is as it was in October 1939 prior to the Battle of...
Digby
Tattershall Lakes Water Park
For thrill seekers – wake boarding, jet skis and a fabulous aquapark. For those looking to take it easier there’s pedalo...
Tattershall
The Hub
Discover the largest venue in England entirely dedicated to the exhibition, celebration and promotion of international, national and regional craft and design. Enjoy a...
Sleaford
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum
Discover the fascinating story of the historic Royal Air Force College Cranwell and experience what it feels like to be a pilot on the Jet Provost flight simulator....
Cranwell, Sleaford
Historic Lincoln & Surrounding Area
Lincolnshire is a wonderfully diverse county to explore by bike and this route will allow you to experience many different aspects of...
Lincoln & Surrounding Areas
Spires & Steeples
Discover this Arts & Heritage Trail that leads you from Lincoln Cathedral to St Deny’s Church, Sleaford. Enjoy the rich history and local stories of the county, spot...
Lincoln
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Set in the quaint market town of Louth in the Lincolnshire Wolds, the Bottomley Distillery produce the award winning brand, Pin Gin, along with white label projects....
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The Fuddy Duck Brewery
The Fuddy Duck Brewery was born out the need for quality beers, with bold and exciting flavours. A break from the normal main stream...
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A Little Luxury Distillery
A Little Luxury Distillery are a mother and daughter run distillery, specialising in the production of award winning, artisan made, small batch, Gins, Rums and Gin...
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All Saints Brewery
The present All Saints Brewery and Pub was established in 1825 although it is probable that activities connected with brewing and malting have been carried out on this...
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Bandsman Gin
Bandsman Gin is not a London Dry, indeed it is not technically a redistilled gin at all. Bandsman Gin use a very old method known as cold compounding to create our gin....
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Bateman’s Brewery
Bateman’s Brewery pride themseles on giving one of the best brewery tours and tutored tastings in the country. The tour guides are knowledgeable, insightful and full...
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Coastal Distillery
Housed within a printworks, 400 yards from a sandy beach on the Lincolnshire coast, Coastal Distillery set out about turning the concept into a finished product, using...
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Dark Tribe Brewery
Old, fresh, and relentlessly dedicated to quality, the award winning Dark Tribe Brewery was established in 1996. Originally located in the nearby village of Gunness,...
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Deco No.22
Deco No.22 is hand-crafted in small batches of just 100 bottles using traditional copper stills to produce an export strength, velvety smooth gin with real depth of...
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Ferry Ales Brewey
Ferry Ales Brewery is a 5 barrel micro brewery with the capacity to brew up to 5,000 pints of beer each week....
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Lincolnshire Craft Beers
Try Lincolnshire Craft Beers for a range of beers that are inspired by the brewery's location and their passion for Lincolnshire's landmarks....
Barnetby
Little Big Dog Beer
Little Big Dog Brewery pride themselves in providing high quality beer in small quantities with big tastes. Most of the beers are un-fined and Vegan friendly. All are...
Barrow-upon-Humber
Massingberd Mundy Gin
Try Massingberd Mundy Gin for hand-crafted spirits in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds....
South Ormsby, Louth
Poachers Brewery
Opened in 2001, Poachers was a 5-barrel micro brewery which was originally situated on the former site of RAF Swinderby (a war time Bomber Command Station, latterly the...
Lincoln
Spirt of Skegness Gin
Get the complete gin experience as you visit the gin and rum distillery, private bar, bottle shop and venue in Skegness. Whether it’s the Jolly Fisherman Skegness Gin...
Skegness
Unconventional Distillery
All of the products the Unconventional Distillery use are made in Lincolnshire and use as many locally sourced products as possible because they are passionate about our...
Lincoln
Witham Wines
Try wines from Witham Wines that pride themselves in being makers of amazing craft wine. Combining traditional champagne methods with modern techniques to create truly...
Grantham
Zest Brewery
Zest brewery make an excellent range of beers brimming with quality, character and passion, all infused with a touch of Planet Rock! Zest Brewery has been born from...
Grantham
