Things to do Lincolnshire

Escape to the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB.

Whether you like to shop, walk and cycle, learn about history, enjoy fine food and drink, experience nature or get active outdoors, the Lincolnshire Wolds has something for you.

With miles of open countryside and natural beauty waiting to be discovered, the Lincolnshire Wolds is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors and a fantastic family holiday.

For nature lovers, cyclists and walkers, the scenic trails and tranquil views make the Lincolnshire Wolds a must-visit destination. Walking and cycling routes wind across the varied landscape and there’s a wide range of routes for every ability level.

The Lincolnshire Wolds is home to several nature reserves including Snipe Dales, where attractive valleys of mixed woodland and wetland offer spectacular views and diverse wildlife including birds, butterflies and dragonflies.

Known as the ‘mini-Nurburgring’, Cadwell Park has hosted some of the best motor racing in the country over the last 85 years.  Primarily used for motorbike racing, including the British Superbike Championship, Cadwell Park is a firm favourite for petrol heads.

Carrying passengers across the beautiful landscape, the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway keeps the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel alive along a stretch of the former Great Northern route from Boston to Grimsby.

The Lincolnshire Wolds also boasts some beautiful and historic churches such as South Ormsby Church, Brinkhill Church, Tetford Church, Bag Enderby Church, Somersby Church & Ruckland Church.

The historic market town of Louth is one of the UK’s best-loved foodie hot-spots. With a bustling market held each week selling some of Lincolnshire’s finest produce, Louth has a lot to offer. More fabulous foods are on sale at the many independent shops including butchers, bakers, fishmongers, greengrocers and a cheese shop.

St James’ Church in Louth has the tallest spire of any parish church in the country and the town is well known for its magnificent Georgian and Victorian houses, historic pubs and inns.

Also in Louth, you’ll find Sutterby Church, which dates from the 15th century. It’s been in the care of the “Friends of Friendless Churches” since 1981. The church has a Norman or Transitional north doorway and porch of 1743, and has resident barn owls which nest in their own box on the west wall of the nave, with another owl box just beyond the church in the back bank.

Horncastle is a market town that’s filled with antique shops, galleries, award-winning coffee houses, restaurants and traditional pubs. Horncastle also has several artisanal shops selling clothing and gifts.

Horncastle was established by the Romans and the remains of a Roman wall surround the town centre which is a beautiful gem of cobbled streets, thatched houses and historic buildings.

Market Rasen is a very popular starting point for walks across the Lincolnshire Wolds or through the beautiful Willingham Woods. With a market held every Tuesday, Market Rasen’s high street is home to more than fifty independent shops and businesses including ironmongers, sweet shops and a haberdasher. Close by, the famous Market Rasen Racecourse hosts top class horse racing and regularly hosts concerts by some of Britain’s best-known musicians.

The Lincolnshire coastline is internationally and nationally recognised for its landscapes and wildlife and it also has a wide range of attractions at its traditional seaside towns.

One of Britain’s favourite resorts, Skegness boasts traditional British seaside activities including a Victorian pier and clocktower as well as a magnificent sandy beach, complete with donkey rides. Arcades and amusements line the promenade and Skegness Aquarium and Natureland Seal Sanctuary will entertain the whole family.

A short drive away, Lincoln makes for a fantastic city break. Once a Roman city, Lincoln has played a major part in Britain’s history and is now a thriving city that’s full of life and rich with heritage.

Lincoln has a vibrant programme of events and festivals throughout the year from the annual Festival of Cycling to the world-renowned Steampunk Festival, there’s always something new to experience. Lincoln’s magnificent medieval cathedral was once the tallest building in the world and its castle houses one of the original copies of Magna Carta.

As well as the many museums and heritage attractions to explore, the city has a lively high street with well-known brands and quirky independent stores and a lively nightlife.

Lincolnshire is widely known as ‘Bomber County’ for its strong links to the RAF. Lincolnshire is home to some of the country’s oldest and most established airfields and was even home to the heroic Dambusters squadron of World War Two and Bomber Command. The county’s aviation heritage can be discovered at attractions including Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and the International Bomber Command Centre near Lincoln; a world-class centre for the remembrance and recognition of the 125,000 aircrew and over one million men and women who supported Bomber Command during World War Two.