Gainsborough Old Hall: Gainsborough Old Hall is a unique medieval manor house right in the centre of Gainsborough. Sir Thomas Burgh built it between 1460 and 1480 and it remains much as he left it, to the delight of thousands of visitors each year. The Old Hall is now owned by English Heritage and managed by Lincolnshire County Council. Gainsborough Old Hall Parnell St, Gainsborough Lincolnshire UK DN21 2NB. Telephone: 01427 612017. Fax: 01427 612779 .Enquiries: + [44] 01522 782040 Weblink
Lincoln Cathedral: Lincoln Cathedral is one of the finest medieval buildings in Europe, which towers above Lincoln, a prominent landmark for miles around. The imposing West Front incorporates the surviving part of the first Romanesque Cathedral dating from 1072. Most of the Cathedral dates from the 13th century when, inspired by the leadership of St Hugh (Bishop from 1186-1200), the Cathedral was re-built in the new gothic style. Later generations added the wonderful carved screen, the 14th century misericords, the Wren Library and the Duncan Grant frescoes. Weblink
Lincoln Castle: By Norman times, Lincoln was the third city of the realm in prosperity and importance. In 1068, two years after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times. For 900 years the castle was used as a court and prison with many being executed on the ramparts. Many original features still remain and the wall walks provide visitors with magnificent views of the Cathedral, the City of Lincoln and the surrounding countryside.Lincoln Castle is situated in the North/ Historic centre of Lincoln near the Cathedral. The nearest parking facilities can be found at The Lawn Visitor Centre, Union Road, Lincoln and Westgate Carpark, Westgate, Lincoln Weblink
Lincoln Show Ground & EPIC Centre: A 205 acre International Showground with major events staged throughout the year. The new EPIC centre is an award winning eceo-building on the showground site that is well worth a visit. Weblink
Trent Valley Gliding Club: Trial lessons are the perfect way to see if gliding is for you. All of the club prices include a 28 day temporary membership - letting you have further lessons within this time scale at reduced rates. Lessons are done on a first come first serve basis by fully qualified BGA instructors. It is generally advisable to telephone the club house or launch point before setting off to ensure the weather is suitable for flying. Trent Valley Gliding Club Ltd, The Airfield, Kirton In Lindsey, North Lincolnshire, DN21 4HY. Club house telephone - 01652 648 777 Weblink
Ancholme Valley Clay Target Club: Ancholme Valley Clay Target Club is a small clay pigeon shooting range situated on the north Lincolnshire former World War II airfield at Kirton-in-Lindsey, between Gainsborough, Scunthorpe and Lincoln. and next to the YTrent Valley Gliding Club. Owners Dave and Lesley Noar and their staff aim to provide good quality clay pigeon shooting practice facilities in English Skeet, Down the line, Automatic Ball Trap and Sporting for shooters, both novice and experienced, in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. Dave and Lesley Noar, Ancholme Valley Clay Target Club, Redthorn, North Road, Ranskill, Retford, Notts. DN22 8NJ Tel: 01777 818362 or 07788 583358 Weblink
Hibaldstow Sky Diving Club: Target Skysports is the home of skydiving in the UK. We offer sky diving courses from up to 15,000ft at our dropzone at Hibaldstow in Lincolnshire. You may have heard the buzz words freefall, parachuting, parachutist, skydiving or terminal velocity to name a few. These all refer to the process of learning to skydive. The courses we offer include Tandem parachuting, Accelerated Freefall (AFF) and Static Line jumps. Telephone Office 0113 250 5600. Telephone Dropzone 01652 648837 Weblink
The Deep - Hull: The Deep is now one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world. This award-winning Yorkshire family attraction is home to 40 sharks and over 3,500 fish. The dramatic building designed by Sir Terry Farrell is located in Hull on the Humber Estuary. Please call the bookings office on 01482 381000 to book in your group or make enquiries. Phone lines are open Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm. Just an hour from York. The Deep is operated as a charity dedicated to increasing enjoyment and understanding of the world's oceans. Weblink
Waters Edge Country Park: Waters Edge Country Park consists of 85 acres of parkland and wetlands,has two sites of special scientific interest and is home to rare birds, plants and animals. There are two well-equipped childrens play areas and a network of footpaths, through the meadow and woodland and across the reed beds and ponds. The country park also has an excellent visitor centre, with interactive displays, games and activities for all ages. Weblink
The Plowright Theatre - Scunthorpe: The creative stage for: Professional theatrical productions Music and performance arts events Amateur dramatic societies. Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, Humberside, DN15 6JP Box Office: 01724 277733. 01724 860161 Weblink
Appleby - Frodingham Steelworks Railway Scunthorpe: Take a railway tour of the Corus steelworks on this unique train and railway system. To find out how to jump aboard contact the numbers below. For Advertised railtours 01652 657053. For Footplate experience Days 01652 657053 Weblink
North Lincs Museum: A great day out for all the family. Discover the stories of North Lincolnshire through many interactive exhibits - become a nature detective in 'Go Wild', step back in time in the Victorian ironstone cottage and relive the 'Peoples' War'. Climb the stairs to delight in the treasures of our archaeology gallery and the award winning temporary exhibitions. Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 7BD Tel: 01724 843533 Weblink
Normanby Hall Country Park: Set in the heart of undiscovered North Lincolnshire, the 300 acres of Normanby Hall Country Park provides the perfect day out for all the family. Return to the elegance of a more leisurely era in the beautiful Regency Hall and learn about Lincolnshire's rich rural heritage in the fascinating Farm Museum. Step back in time in the award winning Victorian Walled Garden and stroll through the beautiful Pleasure Grounds with their stunning herbaceous borders. Enjoy the extensive woodland with its wealth of wildlife, or walk through the Deer Park with its herds of Red and Fallow Deer. Normanby Hall Country Park, Normanby,Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 9HU Tel: 01724 720588 Weblink
Gainsborough Model Railway: Welcome to Gainsborough Model Railway, we have hand built one of the largest model railways in 'O' gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central. This is no ordinary model railway, but a truly remarkable product of the model makers art. The building of the present railway commenced in 1953, and has now become one of the largest 'O' gauge model railways of its kind in the country. Based on the East Coast Main Line from London Kings Cross to Leeds Central, the railway covers 2500 square feet, has over 1200 feet of main line track and needs ten operators. Florence Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1BE Weblink
Doddington Hall Nr Lincoln: Doddington Hall is a superb Elizabethan mansion completed in 1600 by the brilliant architect, Robert Smythson. The Hall stands today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family church. The elegant Georgian interior contains a fascinating collection of pictures, textiles, porcelain and furniture that reflect four centuries of unbroken family occupation. Doddington Hall is surrounded by five acres of romantic, formal and wild gardens. Walled courtyards feature crisp topiary, a knot garden, and sumptuous borders in which Flag Iris and Peonies are a speciality. The wild gardens feature a turf maze, a fabulous spring bulb display, rare rhododendrons, ancient chestnut trees, a temple of the winds and watergarden.The Courtyard Tearoom is also open. Doddington Hall. Doddington, Lincolnshire. LN6 4RU Tel. 01522 694 308. Weblink
Theatre Royal Lincoln: The Theatre Royal is Lincoln's only theatre. This intimate 481 seater venue plays host to a wide spectrum of performing arts including ballet, opera, drama, comedy, tribute bands, pantomime and more. Theatre Royal, Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JJ Box Office 01522 519999 / 525555 Weblink

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