Days Out

There is a charity vintage tractor working weekend in Spalding this weekend. The event is in aid of Motor Neurone Disease and takes place near Wimblerley Hall Tea Rooms, just off the A151 at Weston, from 9am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday. Go along and take part whether you’re a pro ploughman or an amateur. Static exhibits will be welcome ...

Get back to nature with a guided walk around Whaplode St Mary’s churchyard. There’s a chance to experience thousands of snowdrops in their natural setting in a secluded area of the churchyard, where you may also see some very attractive aconites. The church committee organise a series of walks around the beautiful grounds every year. The walks take place between ...

Spalding Antique and Collectors Fair Sunday, February 1, 10am-4pm Springfields Events Centre, Spalding Admission £2 Spalding Antique and Collectors fair returns to Springfields Event Centre on February 1 with more than a hundred stalls full of antiques, collectables, deco, retro, vintage, contemporary art, jewellery and watches including a funky collection of Swatch originals – all items that you won’t find ...

Billed as “the original and best” – the Spalding Model Tractor Show will return for its 27th year this weekend. The event at Spalding’s Springfields Events Centre was first held in 1987 and since then has become something of an institution – a meeting place for toy tractor collectors and dealers from across the world. But whatever your tractor-related interest: ...

Towers and tunnels, factories and follies, chapels and synagogues – thousands of England’s most unique and undiscovered historic sites will be throwing open their doors for free, as Heritage Open Days celebrates its 20th anniversary. The following events are happening across South Holland: Crowland Abbey – Open day for prayer and visitors, with a chance to see displays depicting the ...

Celebrate Surfleet will be taking over the village park at the weekend with lots of fun and games on offer. The group holds its annual summer fete and dog show at Glen Park from 11am to 4pm on Sunday. Attractions throughout the day include: Celebrate Surfleet Antiques Roadshow with Colin Young and his associates from Golding Young & Mawer doing ...

Central Park situated on Park Crescent in Peterborough is well worth the short journey for a few hours of fun enjoying the great outdoors. It has won the national Green Flag award for the fourth year in succession. Several areas of the park have been refurbished in the last few years including the sunken garden, the sensory garden and two ...

Tattershall Farm Park is based in Tattershall, Lincolnshire, and is a friendly family run attraction where fun and farming go hand in hand. You can go along and meet all the farm’s lovely animals – many of which love a cuddle and can be patted and stroked. Animal feed can be bought in the shop for just 60p. The Farm ...

The Sandringham Craft, Sculpture & Art Fair – one of the most popular craft shows in the annual calendar – takes place this weekend. Talented craftsmen, artists and designers from all around the UK will be exhibiting their crafts and skills at the show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, giving visitors a chance to buy unique hand crafted items. But ...

Summer Vegetable Weekend Barnsdale Gardens, Exton, Rutland Saturday and Sunday, August 9 & 10, 11am-4pm Admission: £7 adult, £6 concession, £3 child 01572 813200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk If you love growing your own food then Barnsdale is the place to be this weekend. The staff will be opening up the productive areas that are normally off-limits to visitors, and their expert growers ...

Immerse yourself in the history of the Great War with a new exhibition at Lincoln’s Museum of Lincolnshire Life. From this week until the end of the year the museum will host a major exhibition highlighting the impact on Lincolnshire of the declaration of war in 1914. Showcasing key objects preserved from The Great War, from the Royal Lincolnshire Regimental ...

There really is no excuse at all to be bored these summer holidays with a variety of options to keep children entertained, whether they are aged four or 14. And it really doesn’t matter what they are into, arts, sports, theatre, the outdoors and wildlife or history and culture, there really is something for everyone right on our doorstep. Below ...

Take a step back in time to the 1940s this weekend with a visit to Woodhall Spa The Woodhall Spa 40s Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday and offers a great weekend out for all the family – and best of all it’s free entry. Entertainers include Miss Sarah-Jane, Katie Mustang, Major Swing, The Blitz Dancers, Lola Lamour, Brandyn ...

This summer holiday get your family out into the countryside with fun events at RSPB Frampton Marsh. Right through the school break, you can take part in one of the special activities designed to get kids closer to nature. Running every day, put your brain to the test with a treasure hunt. Human athletes will be competing this summer in ...

Taking place on August 2 and 3, Blokesfest is an adrenaline fuelled event that’s not for the faint hearted. Guys, girls and children are all welcome to go along to Springfields Exhibition Centre and take part, watch, cheer and enjoy the entertainment. Competitive sporty types will love the Ironman contests and the virtual golf tournament, while tradesmen DIY types will ...

If extreme rides are your thing, get yourself along to Fantasy Island at Ingoldmells for the ride of your life. From The Amazing Confusion and The Volcano to The Odyssey and The Beast, thrill seekers will be spoilt for choice. Younger adventurers can enjoy The Crazy Mouse and The Millennium, while family rides on offer include Toucan Tours, Dragon Mountain, ...

If the sun is shining what could be better than enjoying the open air and wildlife watching with the family? The RSPB’s reserve at Frampton Marsh, near Boston, has a family fun day this Sunday – but there’s always something going on worth visiting for. This will be the last in a series of fun days, and for just £3 ...

If you’re looking for a great family day out this weekend, then look no further than Crowland Show. The show takes place on Saturday from 8.30am at the Snowden Field. During the day there will be a variety of activities. The Clown from Feet First will be walking on stilts, riding his unicycle and playing tricks and there will be ...

Imagine somewhere beautiful, safe and unspoilt where you can walk, cycle, play, ride a train, fish, exercise the dog and explore endless meadows, lakes and woodland – all less than three miles from Peterborough’s busy city centre. You’ll find all this and more – including cafes, hard-surfaced routes for wheelchair users, a busy events and activity programme and endless opportunities ...

Harold Payne says meeting Prince William in Normandy was the perfect end to 21 years of Anglia Motel Veterans’ trips. The prince sat and chatted to the Anglia Motel owner and several of the group who made the trip to France on the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Harold said: “He was a really lovely man, with just the same personality ...