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Home > Archives for Lincolnshire events

Archives for Lincolnshire events

World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Egg on competitors at this year’s throwing championships

Are you a tosser? No, we’re not yolking. It’s a serious question if you’re thinking of competing at this year’s World Egg Throwing Championships.

LASTTheatre's Rascally Diner Photo: (c) Alex Brenner

Whimsical wizardry, dancing defenders and AI art at SO Festival

Lincolnshire’s street theatre festival, SO Festival is back to take over the pavements, parks and promenades of Mablethorpe and Skegness with awe-inspiring performances…

Fly with Me kite flying event

Fly With Me’s aerial act of solidarity

On Saturday 20th August, immersive kite flying event Fly With Me takes place in towns and cities across the UK and Europe…

World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk

Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…

Audio Tales in Lincolnshire

Take a wander outdoors in Lincolnshire with Audio Tales

An ambitious new arts project is giving you the chance to get out and about on an interactive arts trail. Audio Tales takes you through areas of Lincolnshire you might otherwise miss…

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…

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Curiosity of the Week

The world’s biggest paving slab
Worlds biggest paving slab in Colne (Photo: Robert Wade Wadey)

Are you, enjoying listening to English Teacher’s latest song, The World’s Biggest Paving Slab? It’s pretty catchy isn’t it? But have you wondered about the subject of the lyrics? Join us to find out more in our Curiosity of the Week…

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Welcome the Wolf at this year’s Winter Droving
Winter Droving 2023 Ullswater and Penrith in Cumbria

The wonderful Winter Droving events return to Ullswater and Penrith, bringing magic, mayhem and music to the area, along with lots of light…

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