historic buildings
Visit some of the world's most famous and iconic historic buildings in Lincolnshire. Admire the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral as well as lesser known hidden gems.
Lincoln Cathedral
Historic Buildings
Lincoln Cathedral
Visit Lincoln Cathedral, a magnificent and treasured example of historic architecture. Standing tall over the city of Lincoln for thousands of years and appearing on the screen several times including in Young Victoria and The Da Vinci Code. Lincoln Cathedral is an awe-inspiring and spectacular landmark recognised all over the world.
Lincoln Cathedral
Iconic Lincolnshire
Celebrating 950 years of Lincoln Cathedral.
Lincolnshire’s magnificent and treasured example of Gothic architecture that has stood tall over the city of Lincoln. Explore Lincolnshire’s heritage and experience an icon as never before – with their new visitor centre, shop and exhibition space that complement the story of the Cathedral’s 950 year-old story.
things to do in the area
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
Harlaxton Manor
Harlaxton Manor is an architectural masterpiece with exquisite formal gardens. Constructed in 1830 by Anthony Salvin for...
Grantham
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
Woolsthorpe Manor
Visit this National Trust owned 17th century Lincolnshire farmhouse where Sir Isaac Newton had his famous revelation about...
Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham
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
Browne’s Hospital
Browne's Hospital is a late medieval almshouse and guild hall. It was founded by William Browne, a very rich wool merchant, with his wife Margaret in 1475 and granted...
Stamford
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
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
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre is a small museum dedicated to the men and women who served in and supported 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force Bomber Command from 1943...
Metheringham, near 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
Saint Wulfram’s Church
St Wulfram’s is a Grade I Listed cathedral-like medieval parish church in the heart of Grantham and of nationally recognised...
Grantham
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
The Ropewalk
The Ropewalk is a regionally acclaimed centre for the arts housing four gallery spaces, a sculpture garden, coffee shop and facilities for printmaking and room...
Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire
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
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
Tupholme Abbey
Explore this area of the Witham Valley and you will come across amazing survivals of the nine monastic abbeys built in the early medieval period....
Lincoln
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
Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre
Blackfriars is Boston's centre for entertainment and the arts. It is home to very successful local amateur dramatic and operatic...
Boston
Holbeach Royal Observer Corps Underground Monitoring Post
The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire was offered an intact bunker near Holbeach in south Lincolnshire...
Holbeach, Spalding
Hussey Tower
Hussey Tower was built around 1450 by Richard Benyngton, collector of customs and excise in Boston, during the period in which it was the wealthiest port in England...
Boston
Tattershall College
Tattershall College is the ruin of a grammar school built in the late 15th century. It is one of a complex of buildings built by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, including...
Tattershall
Woolsthorpe Manor
visit the birth place and family home of Sir Isaac Newton
Visit this National Trust owned 17th century Lincolnshire farmhouse where Sir Isaac Newton had his famous revelation about gravity. See the original famous apple tree.
outstanding 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
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
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
Grimsthorpe Castle
Grimsthorpe Castle is a majestic structure with its central courtyard and extensive parkland of great antiquity retaining its original...
Grimsthorpe, Bourne
Normanby Hall
This picturesque Regency mansion of Normanby Hall is situated in the heart of North Lincolnshire....
Normanby, near Scunthorpe
Tupholme Abbey
Explore this area of the Witham Valley and you will come across amazing survivals of the nine monastic abbeys built in the early medieval period....
Lincoln
Hussey Tower
Hussey Tower was built around 1450 by Richard Benyngton, collector of customs and excise in Boston, during the period in which it was the wealthiest port in England...
Boston
Tattershall College
Tattershall College is the ruin of a grammar school built in the late 15th century. It is one of a complex of buildings built by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, including...
Tattershall
Documentary Series
ancient beginnings
In this episode of 'Why the World Needs Lincolnshire'. Karl Bird walks you through how the county became so significant in UK history and explores many of the historic sites and buildings you can still visit today.
