Days Out

If you are looking for a wet and wild day out for all the family, Twinlakes has everything you could want without having to travel too far. Near to Melton Mowbray, Twinlakes will take you about an hour to get too from Spalding – so even the most easily bored travller won’t have too much to moan about. And with ...

If you head down to Nene Valley Railway you’re sure of a big surprise. For every bear that ever there was … loves steam trains apparently and on July 5 and 6 Nene Valley Railway is hosting a Teddy Bears’ Picnic weekend. Children are invited to take along their favourite teddy and jump aboard the steam-hauled Teddy Express for a ...

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre is holding a rare weekend opening this Sunday and Monday. The centre at RAF Coningsby offers a unique chance to see some of the last remaining fully-operational aircraft that defended the nation’s skies during the Second World War. Visitors will be shown around the hangar by knowledgeable volunteer guides, many of whom ...

Imagine somewhere beautiful, safe and unspoilt where you can walk, cycle, play, horse-ride, ride a train, go fishing, exercise the dog, jog, push the buggy 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 ...

If you are looking for something to do with the kids this Bank Holiday you may want to consider the Parrot Zoo, just a few miles down the road at Friskney. The attraction cares for one of the largest collections of parrots in the UK, but there’s loads more than just the colourful birds to see. You will discover a ...

Although there is no Spalding Flower Parade this year, there will still be plenty to see and do at Springfields Festival Gardens and Events Arena over the May Bank Holiday weekend. The charity organisation, Springfields Horticultural Society has for many years been the main organiser of the Flower Parade, and the Society’s Events Arena was the start and end point ...

Professional artists and crafts people across South Holland will open their studios to the public for the annual Lincolnshire Art on the Map event. Lincolnshire is subdivided into five cluster groups West Lindsey, Wolds and Coast, Lincoln, the Vales and (our South Holland area), The Fens. Artists and makers invite members of the public to use a specially created directory ...

There’s a chance to find out about the restoration work being carried out on the Grade I listed Sneath’s Mill at Lutton Gowts, Long Sutton. The mill – a site of special architectural interest – is hosting an open day on Sunday, May 11. Children are welcomed and there will be entertainment and a picture to colour in. Visitors are ...

There really is no excuse to be bored during the Easter holidays when Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens is right on your doorstep. As well as the scores of shops offering a range of goodies to boost your spring wardrobe or give your home a makeover, there are a host of activities lined up just for Easter. This bank ...

I’m A Celebrity star Joey Essex and children’s TV favourites the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be bringing “family appeal” to this year’s Truckfest. The annual event is happening on May Bank Holiday weekend at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, and organisers Live Promotions Events have gone all out to make sure there is something for all ages to ...

It’s all going on down at the farm this weekend as Sacrewell Farm celebrates Easter. As well as taking a bumpy tractor ride up to the Enchanted Wood for an Easter egg hunt with a farmyard twist, there’s still time to feed some of the baby lambs who have made an appearance this spring. As well as the chance to ...

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum is set in a Medieval Hall dating back to around 1451. This fascinating grade I listed building includes exhibitions, displays and educational opportunities for all to enjoy. There’s always something going on at Ayscoughfee, whether it’s concerts, theatrical performances, craft sessions or art exhibitions. Entry to the Museum and Gardens is FREE. Opening Times: Museum – The ...

Moulton Mill is the tallest windmill in the country and stands at 100ft high to the top of the cap. Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton, nr Spalding, PE12 6QB This colossal tower mill has the distinction of being the largest surviving windmill not only in Lincolnshire, but in the whole country. It can claim to be the largest complete windmill, Sutton ...