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Home > Archives for Lincolnshire events

Archives for Lincolnshire events

Haxey Hood 2018 - Lincolnshire

A quirky 700 year old Twelfth Night tradition in Lincolnshire

Twelfth Night is celebrated around the country with lots of fun events taking place, but a village in Lincolnshire will be holding an event which is altogether different…

Halloween at Go Ape

The best quirky Halloween events for families

If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky twist, then look no further as we bring you a round-up of this year’s events…

British National Ploughing Championships 2019

Vintage ploughing at British National Championships

This weekend, the 69th British National Ploughing Championships will take place in Lincolnshire, with more than 250 top ploughmen and women expected to compete…

La Fabiola

Some surprising characters and a touch of absurdity in Skegness

A three-day outdoor cultural extravaganza, featuring eclectic circus and clowning performances and puppetry will be heading to the Lincolnshire coast…

World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Time to take aim for the Egg Throwing Championships

For the 14th year running, Swaton Vintage Day will be hosting the prestigious World Egg Throwing Championships…

Haxey Hood 2018 - Lincolnshire

A unique 700 year old tradition in Lincolnshire

The Haxey Hood Game is a unique 700 year old tradition, played on the 12th day of Christmas in Lincolnshire with a ‘Fool’ and ‘Boggans’…

eventi verticali - SO Festival

Acrobats, fire artists and the smallest circus in the world at SO Festival

This year’s SO Festival will take place from Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September in Lincolnshire, with acrobats, fire and dance artists…

World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Championships guaranteed to leave competitors with egg on their face

Swaton Vintage Day will be hosting the prestigious World Egg Throwing Championships on Sunday 24th June, challenging competitors to a day of egg-based games…

Harrison’s Garden - Gunby Hall - Luke Jerram

A room full of clocks in Lincolnshire

Our latest Curiosity of the Week is an installation of more than 2,000 clocks in Lincolnshire. This unusual creation, titled Harrison’s Garden, is the brainchild of artist Luke Jerram, and can currently be found at the National Trust’s Gunby Hall…

Haxey Hood 2018 - Lincolnshire

Boggans get ready to play the Haxey Hood Game

The Haxey Hood Game is a unique 700 year old tradition, played on the 12th day of Christmas.  It is the second oldest surviving tradition in the UK and still attracts a large crowd to the Lincolnshire village…

Glow in the Park

Fun in the dark with Glow in the Park

Bored of the usual 5K runs? Then why not give one of the Glow in the Park events a whirl this month? Part work-out, part night-out with glow zones and light shows…

Garsington Opera (photo: Mark Douet)

Explosive performances and edible maps at SO Festival

SO Festival returns to Skegness for the 9th year, from Tuesday 27th June to Sunday 2nd July, with free performances, art and workshops…

World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Championships may leave you with egg on your face

For the 12th year running, Swaton Vintage Day will be hosting the prestigious World Egg Throwing Championships, on Sunday 25th June…

Countryside Lincs 2017 - Lincolnshire Showground

Get hands-on at Countryside Lincs

Countryside Lincs is a family event, taking place at Lincolnshire Showground on Sunday 9th April, with hands-on learning experiences…

Gainsthorpe Medieval Village - Lincolnshire - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

Gainsthorpe Medieval Village

Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a deserted village, and former den of thieves, which can be found in North Lincolnshire…

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Curiosity of the Week

Normanton Church, a waterside wonder
Normanton Church by Karen Cann

Welcome to a new year, and a new Curiosity of the Week! Our first curiosity of 2021 is a sunken church. It’s also one of the UK’s finest hidden gem tourist attractions…

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Drama from a toilet cubicle
Overflow, Bush Theatre steaming show

This month, UK audiences can enjoy a streamed performance of Overflow, a heart-wrenching show played out in a club toilet…

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