things to do
Find the best things to do in Lincolnshire with our highlight experiences across the county. Dive into history, take in the tastes of the county, plan a day out with the kids, or be thrilled with a day of sports.
take a step into the past
Uncover a wealth of outstanding heritage attractions and incredible buildings across this historic county.
countryside & coastline
You decide... a walk on a quiet beach, a stroll across rolling countryside or all the fun of the traditional english seaside.
fresh, local & delicious
Lincolnshire has earned a reputation for great food. From sausages, plum bread and famous fish'n'chips to to fine dining.
Outdoor Adventure & Play
Enjoy great days out for all the family at Lincolnshire's various outdoor adventure and play parks. Dare to scale the heights in a treetop adventure or make a splash at one of the county's fabulous water parks.
Reserves & Observatories
Discover some of the county's most treasured landscapes and species at Lincolnshire's reserves and observatories. Enjoy birdwatching, taking in the breathtaking sights and finding something new every season.
take a trip to the beach
Lincolnshire has miles of quiet unspoilt coastline to explore and enjoy, with plenty more to see and do along the way.
Nature & Landscapes
escape to the countryside
Lincolnshire's charming Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
AVIATION HERITAGE
experience bomber county
Explore Lincolnshire's rich aviation heritage, visit working RAF bases, try a flight simulator, pay your respects to the fallen.
Zoos, farms & aquariums
get out and meet new friends
Take your pick of local farm park or wildlife experiences at one of the many great attractions.
historic buildings, houses & castles
Belton House
Belton House is a Grade I listed National Trust country house located in the parish of Belton near Grantham in Lincolnshire....
Grantham
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle is one of the UK’s finest Regency castles. The ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland with an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. Enjoy exploring...
Grantham
Burghley House
Burghley House is one of the largest surviving Sixteenth century houses. Conceived by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen...
Stamford
Doddington Hall & Gardens
Beautiful Elizabethan manor house just outside Lincoln with flemish tapestries and walled gardens displaying a pageant of colour all year round. Don't...
Lincoln
Elsham Gardens & Country Park
Beautiful park and gardens open to the public since the 70s by Captain and Mrs Elwes with the hope of stimulating enjoyment and appreciation for the countryside,...
Brigg
Gainsborough Old Hall
A hidden gem found in the North of Lincoln. Built by Thomas Burgh in 1460, Gainsborough Old Hall is over 500 years...
Gainsborough
Gunby Hall
Discover the lively past of the Massingberd family in their former country house home full of character and charm with eight acres worth of gardens, sweeping formal...
Spilsby
Harlaxton Manor
Harlaxton Manor is an architectural masterpiece with exquisite formal gardens. Constructed in 1830 by Anthony Salvin for...
Grantham
Lincoln Castle
This world class attraction was originally built by William the Conquerer. Visit for Medieval Walk Walk, Victorian Prison, Magna Carta Vault and much...
Lincoln
Lincoln Cathedral
A spectacular and globally iconic landmark and must see tourist attraction. Standing tall over the city of Lincoln for thousands of...
Lincoln
St. Botolph’s Church
St. Botolph's or 'Boston Stump' is one of the largest parish churches in England, and has one of the tallest Medieval towers in the country....
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
Woolsthorpe Manor
Visit this National Trust owned 17th century Lincolnshire farmhouse where Sir Isaac Newton had his famous revelation about...
Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham
Alford Manor House
Alford Manor House, dating from 1611, is of Georgian and Victorian design and is one of the largest thatched manor houses in the...
Alford
Ayscoughfee Hall
Set in 5.5 acres of gardens, Ayscoughfee Hall provides a fascinating glimpse into Spalding's past....
Spalding
Boston Guildhall
Visit Boston Guildhall and Pilgrim Cells, a beautiful medieval building and treasured museum at the heart of...
Boston
Claythorpe Watermill
Claythorpe Watermill is a small, family run attraction set in the grounds of an 18th century watermill. The mill last ran in the late 1970s but you can still see the...
Aby, near Alford
Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue
he fascinating yet tranquil Yew Tree Avenue at Clipsham is over 200 years old, consisting of over 150 clipped Yew Trees in all manner of unusual...
Rutland, near Oakham
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
Easton Walled Gardens
Set in the heart of middle England’s countryside discover these 400 year old gardens offering exquisite displays of florals and colour throughout the seasons....
Grantham
Grimsthorpe Castle
Grimsthorpe Castle is a majestic structure with its central courtyard and extensive parkland of great antiquity retaining its original...
Grimsthorpe, Bourne
Heckington Windmill
Discover the impressive Heckington Windmill, grinding flour for over 200 years using grain from local...
Sleaford
Mrs Smith’s Cottage
Hilda Smith’s humble, homely cottage grants visitors unique access and insight into the life of a rural Lincolnshire...
Navenby
Normanby Hall
This picturesque Regency mansion of Normanby Hall is situated in the heart of North Lincolnshire....
Normanby, near Scunthorpe
Stourton Estates
Stourton Estates is a traditional family farm in a beautiful historic parkland setting with spectacular grounds, lakes and trails to...
Baumber, Horncastle
The Old Rectory, Epworth
Explore the house with one of the knowledgeable Old Rectory tour guides, learning about the life of the Wesley family when they lived in the 18th century. You can...
Epworth, near Scunthorpe
Tolethorpe Hall
Visit Tolethope Hall in the parish of Little Casterton, Rutland for the Rutland Theatre of the Stamford Shakespeare Company. The hall is a Grade II Listed Building and...
Little Casterton, Stamford
Bishop’s Palace
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond, the medieval bishops’ palace was once among...
Lincoln
Bolingbroke Castle
Visit the remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks....
Spilsby
Boston Central Park
In the late eighteenth century, Boston Central Park was a private deer park. The park was purchased for public use in 1919, and is now one of the focal points of the...
Boston
Humber Bridge
The Humber Bridge is a Grade 1 listed landmark and is the longest bridge allowing passengers to cross by foot or bicycle....
Barton upon Humber
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
Newport Arch
Visit the oldest archway in the UK still used by traffic, which is part of Lincoln’s Roman North Wall. Newport Arch is the inner face of the north gate of the Upper...
Lincoln
Sibsey Trader Mill
Sibsey Trader Windmill is one of the few six-sailed mills remaining in England....
Boston
St Wilfred’s Church
St. Wilfrid’s Church celebrated its 650 year anniversary in the year 2000. There are some original features including a 14th Century...
Alford
Waltham Windmill
Visit Waltham Windmill, a six-sailed windmill located in the village of Waltham, five miles from Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire, to see one of very few windmills in...
Grimsby
explore the great outdoors
Anderby Creek
Anderby Creek is 4 kilometres North from Chapel St. Leonards, is this beautiful long stretch of sandy unspoilt beach framed by sand...
Anderby Creek
Chapel Point
Chapel Point Beach is relatively quiet and features a charming row of traditional privately owned beach huts....
Chapel St Leonards
Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve
Visit Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve on the large stretch of unspoilt coastline that runs southward from Skegness to the south of The...
Gibraltar Point
North Sea Observatory
The UK’s only purpose-built Marine Observatory, located at Chapel Point on the North edge of Chapel St...
Chapel St Leonards
Spa Trail
Walk, cycle or ride on this route from Horncastle to Woodhall Spa. Discover 3 miles of flat, surfaced bridleway along the mid-section of the old Horncastle to Woodhall...
Horncastle & Woodhall Spa
Bourne Woods
A quiet, atmospheric ancient woodland, home to an abundance of broad leaf and coniferous trees. Catch a glimpse of herons and kingfishers by the...
Bourne
Cleethorpes Beach
Discover this traditional seaside resort with miles of scenic golden sandy beach. Close to the town of Grimsby, amenities and traditional seaside fun. Enjoy donkey...
Cleethorpes
Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue
he fascinating yet tranquil Yew Tree Avenue at Clipsham is over 200 years old, consisting of over 150 clipped Yew Trees in all manner of unusual...
Rutland, near Oakham
Deepings Lakes Nature Reserve
A wetland nature reserves with lakes and pools, noted for its wildfowl and waterbird communities making it ideal for...
Deeping St James
Donna Nook
Donna Nook is a treasured landscape in the UK with Britain being home to 40% of the world’s grey seal...
Donna Nook, Louth
Fossdyke Canal Trail
Walk, run or cycle along the Fossdyke Canal Trail which runs alongside the canal from Lincoln to Saxilby, approximately 6 miles. Built by the Romans to join Lindum...
Lincoln
Frampton Marsh
Discover one of Europe’s most important locations for for freshwater wildlife. Gain access to close-up views of...
Boston
Freiston Shore
Discover this naturally regenerated salt marsh area providing valuable wildlife habitats all year round and excellent views for the...
Boston
Hubbard’s Hills
Hubbard's Hills is an Area of Natural Beauty with a unique glacial overspill channel formed as a result of the last ice...
Louth
The Lindsey Trail
Discover this long distance multi-user route through the scenic landscape of the Lincolnshire Wolds, extending form Market Rasen to Horncastle. It is a 69 mile trek and...
Market Rasen
Red Hill Nature Reserve
Discover Red Hill Nature Reserve, a steep natural chalk escarpment with acres of plateaued wild landscape with wild flower...
Stenigot, Louth
Sandilands Beach
Sandilands is a beautiful, natural golden sandy beach stretching for miles. It is clean and picturesque and is dog friendly...
Sandilands, Mablethorpe
Skegness Beach
Discover this award-winning, family-friendly seaside resort with golden sands, a multitude of traditional seaside attractions and...
Skegness
Sutton on Sea
Discover Sutton-On-Sea, a small coastal village with an excellent well-kept, golden sandy beach, the perfect traditional seaside...
Suttton on Sea
Viking Way
Explore the great outdoors and enjoy Lincolnshire’s scenic landscapes along the Viking Way. The Viking Way is a long-distance walking route that is named after an area...
Lincoln
Waters’ Edge Country Park
Explore 110 acres of beautiful nature in the Waters' Edge Country Park and Nature Reserve. Discover more about the natural world with the interactive displays in the...
Barton upon Humber
Whisby Nature Park
Whisby Nature Park boasts an array of habitats and plant species. Just a short distance from Lincoln City centre is this relaxing natural...
Lincoln
Woodhall Spa Woods
Woodhall Spa Woods boasts beautiful broadleaf woodland, with scenic accessible routes and provides habitats for various...
Woodhall Spa
Chapel Marsh Pit
Chapel Marsh Pit was created in 1953 after clay was extracted to repair the sea...
Chapel St Leonards
Far Ings Nature Reserve
This diverse landscape is constructed of reed-beds, meadow, scrub, freshwater and saltwater environments, providing rich microscopic life and habitats for invertebrates....
Barton upon Humber
Huttoft Bank Pit Nature Reserve
A former clay pit that features open water and extensive reedbeds. Fifteen species of duck have been recorded here and moorhen, water rail, reed bunting, reed and sedge...
Huttoft, near Alford
Lincolnshire Limewoods
Bardney Limewoods National Nature Reserve contains Britain’s largest concentration of woodland dominated by small-leaved...
Bardney, Lincoln
Mablethorpe Beach
Visit this beautiful Blue Flag Award Winning beach with far-reaching soft golden sand. Discover donkey rides, nearby fairground, cafés, fish and chips, crazy golf and...
Mablethorpe
Saltfleet
Unspoilt sandy beach backed by sand dunes. The beach is a truly vast expanse and the tide never seems to fully come in here and at low tide it can be a good walk to the...
Saltfleet, near Louth
Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes
Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve is open all year, but for dune flora May-June is recommended, May-October for migrant birds and the winter months...
Saltfleetby, near Louth
Sandilands Pit Nature Reserve
One of the smaller former clay pits which supports many duck species. Snipe like wet grassland and marsh and listen out for the males who makes a ‘drumming’ sound...
Sandilands
Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods is the ideal location for the nature lover with possible sightings of deer, ducks and...
Market Rasen
Willow Tree Fen Nature Reserve
Discover Lincolnshire's lost fenland at Willow Tree Fen, a former arable farm now nature reserve brimming with wildlife....
West of Spalding
Wolla Bank Pit Nature Reserve
Wolla Bank Pit is flooded clay pits with Wolla Bank Reedbed on the opposite side of the road. A range of chalk-land flora as well as colonies of common spotted-orchid....
Anderby
Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve
Formerly the home of four brave RAF squadrons, Woodhall Spa Airfield is now a haven for...
Woodhall Spa
Snipe Dales Country Park
Discover mixed woodland in the Country Park and wet valleys, grassland and scrubland in the Nature...
Spilsby
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
