Lincolnshire Sightseeing & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do in Lincolnshire


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maintained by the RAF, visitors can admire the only flying Lancaster Bomber in Europe, as well as Spitfires, Hurricanes and a Douglas Dakota

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carefully crafted sets and original preserved trawler interiors capture the atmosphere and essence of a remarkable way of life

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meet the farm animals, watch a falconry display, or become a farmer for a day at this friendly family country park

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birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton and visit orchard where the apple tree gave him inspiration including a 'hands on' Science Centre

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a fine example of a country house estate built in the late 17th Century surrounded by beautiful gardens and with a large outdoor adventure playground

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overlooking the Vale of Belvoir, this castle holds numerous art works, tapestries & sculptures. Also enjoy the Statue Gardens built into the hillside

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a fine Elizabethan mansion refurbished in the 17th Century with extensive collections of paintings and objets d'art

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impressive castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068 and housing an original copy of Magna Carta. A cinema with a wraparound screen tells the story

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a fine Norman Cathedral which has been embellished over the centuries and home of the famous Lincoln Imp, said to have been cast into stone for his impishness!

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beautiful landscaped area surrounding an impressive collection of 66 owls from around the world. Visit the creepy crawlies & flying displays

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set in a thatched 17C manor house, covering the history of the manor itself & that of the surrounding area. Featuring several reconstructed rooms such as a Victorian kitchen & a police cell

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the house dates back to the early fifteenth century and has had many refurbishments down the centuries, the museum portrays the history of the local fenland and the spacious gardens include an eighteenth century ice house

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medieval guildhall was built in 1450 & is now the home of the Borough museum. Exhibits include items of local interest, costumes, coins & fine art. There are also monthly exhibitions & audio guided tours are available