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Discover LincolnshireFrom the People That Live Here Discover Lincolnshire, with its rich history, vibrant market towns, rolling Wolds, and beautiful coastline Whether you’re a local Lincolnshire Yellow Belly or you’re planning your first visit to our county, we’re here to guide you through everything Lincolnshire has to offer. Receive our latest articles in your inbox … Read more
The City of Lincoln Lincoln is a historic city with a vibrant and varied culture. If you’re looking for a warm and friendly welcome in the heart of Lincolnshire, then you’ve come to the right place. There are numerous ways you can explore Lincolnshire’s county town. Whether you take a tour of the Cathedral, marvel at the impressive … Read more
Boston is a thriving market town with a fascinating history – and has important links to the Pilgrim Fathers who helped found America. A Brief History of Boston In the 13th century, Boston was the leading port in England, exporting wool, lead and salt to mainland Europe whilst importing exotic goods such as wine, fur … Read more
Brigg continues to host sports events and entertainment festivals particularly the world-renowned Brigg Fair. It is a residential haven and is currently the home of numerous retail shops, pubs as well as junior and senior schools. The annual horse fair is held every first Saturday of August. It was described as the second largest horse … Read more
Did you know that Sleaford takes its name from its position as a crossing place (or ford) on the River Slea? Or, that its skyline is dominated by the 144ft stone spire of the parish church of St Denys’, one of the tallest in England? Places to visit in Sleaford Why not visit the nationally … Read more
This market town and river port has not lost its 18th century culture as shown by the old buildings such as the Gainsborough Old Hall. The town has origins as river-crossing area and inner seaport which is several mile from the sea but close to Trent River. It goes through the western part of the … Read more
Spalding is described as a market town with a population of 28,722 based on the 2011 census. It is located on the Welland River in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. Spalding is famous for the annual Flower Parade which attracts regular visitors and tourists from different parts of the globe. Well-attended events such … Read more
You can find Louth on the Lud River in Lincolnshire, roughly 150 miles north of London in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It is at the periphery of the lively market town called Wolds, noted for a labyrinth of tight thoroughfares and principally early-Victorian and Georgian structural designs. There are famous ancient edifices, such as Saint James … Read more
Bourne is a small market town nestling between Spalding in the east and Stamford in the west. Known as a gateway to the Lincolnshire Fens, Bourne is surrounded by sprawling fields, waterways and drainage dykes. It takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘burra’ meaning ‘stream coming from a natural spring’. A series of underground … Read more
Described by Sir Walter Scott (of Ivanhoe fame) as ‘the finest stone town in England’, we guarantee that you will be as charmed by Stamford as he was! In 1967, the town became the very first designated conservation area in England and Wales. It is no wonder, then, that Stamford is a popular location for … Read more
One of Lincolnshire’s most famous seaside resorts, Cleethorpes attracts up to a million visitors each year whilst still managing to retain much of its old world charm. It is rightly proud of its stunning floral displays dotted across the town and is a regular winner of Britain in Bloom competitions. With a designated area of the … Read more
Located on the Lincolnshire coast, Skegness is one of England’s oldest and most popular seaside resorts. With a fantastic sandy beach that has been awarded Blue Flag status (for cleanliness of its beach and purity of its sea-water), the fun and excitement of the promenade and the beauty and tranquillity of the Gibraltar Point Nature … Read more
Mablethorpe is a traditional Lincolnshire seaside resort with a fantastic sandy beach, which received a prestigious Blue Flag Award in 2013. Blue Flag Awards are given to resorts with the highest standard of cleanliness and purity of water, making Mablethorpe beach an ideal place to take the kids. Quieter than it’s lively neighbour Skegness, it … Read more