Lincolnshire

Easton Walled Gardens Easton, Grantham, Lincs, NG33 5AP Tel/Fax: 01476 530063 E-mail: info@eastonwalledgardens.co.uk Web: www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk

Easton Walled Gardens is a 12 acre 400 year old garden undergoing an enormous revival. Highlights include the Pickery with plant collections, wild flower meadows, cottage garden, glasshouses and birdhide. Teas and light lunches are served overlooking the gardens using locally sourced and made food. Please see the website for opening times and special events.

Sheepgate Equestrian

Sheepgate Nursery, Leverton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0AS (Signposted off the A52 at Leverton with brown tourism sign.)
Tel: 01205 870236
Fax: 01205 871221
E-mail: sarah@sheepgate.co.uk
Web: www.sheepgate.co.uk

Sheepgate Equestrian is one of the counties premier competition venues for horses, offering shows for all ages and abilities. We run shows most weekends and there is often a show on during the week. We also have Sheepgate Tack & Togs which is a specialist equestrian shop and also offers a large selection of country clothing and footwear, as well as a good selection of gifts. Open 7 days a week. Ample parking. Stockists include Barbour, Musto, Toggi, Puffa, Caldene, Joules, Ariat, Pikeur, Equenox, Anky to name but a few.

Claythorpe Watermill & Wildfowl Gardens

Claythorpe Mill, Aby, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 0DU
Tel: 01507 450687    Fax: 01507 450687
E-mail: info@claythorpewatermill.fsbusiness.co.uk

18th century listed water-mill set in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Idyllic riverside setting, grounds full of ornamental waterfowl, ducks, geese and swans, pure breeds of poultry, peacocks and pheasants, crowned cranes, owls, storks, ibis, chipmunks, bird aviaries, miniature Shetland pony, tame trout in mill ponds. Fairytale woods.

Cleethorpes Humber Estuary Discovery Centre

Boating Lake, Kings Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0AG
Tel: 01472 323232
E-mail: discovery.centre@nelincs.gov.uk
Opening Times: Daily from 10am - 5pm, last admission to exhibition 4.15pm
Admission: Adult £1.95, children/concession £1.30, family £5.00

Discover one of Europe's top ten estuaries at the Humber Estuary Discovery Centre. Delve into the hidden past of Cleethorpes in our TIME exhibition and find out about shells, seaweed and salt marsh, with fascinating facts and hands-on displays for the whole family to enjoy. Go quackers by learning about the friendly Lakeside ducks and geese and at 2pm everyday, join our Lakeside Officer as he feeds the flocks of wildfowl. Make a splash by peeping behind the scenes of our estuary aquarium and help staff to feed the hungry fish (times vary). A fishy experience not to be missed.

National Fishing Heritage Centre

Alexandra Dock, Grimsby
Tel: 01472 323345
Web: www.tlfe.org.uk
Opening Times: Please call for details.
Admission: Adult £4.95, Children/Concession £3.85, Family Ticket £16.50.

At the award winning National Fishing Heritage Centre you are transported back to the 1950's for an unforgettable experience as a crew member on a deep-sea trawler. From recreation to reality, take a tour of the Ross Tiger, led by a former trawlerman and hear the fascinating tales of the dangers and bravery of the people working in the deep-sea industry.

Spalding Water Taxi Company

Broadgate House, Weston Hills, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6DB
Tel: 07970 832131 / 01406 380532
E-mail: info@spaldingwatertaxi.co.uk
Web: www.spaldingwatertaxi.co.uk

Opening Times: Easter - October, Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 11am - 5pm.

Award winning Spalding Water Taxi links the historic market town of Spalding with Springfields Outlet Shopping & Festival Gardens. Take a relaxing 35 minute trip along the fenland waterways of the river Welland / Coronation Channel and see the abundance of wildlife en-route. Four electric powered water taxis leave approx. every 25 minutes during the season from embarkation points in Spalding and at Springfields. Tickets are available at the embarkation points, The South Holland Centre, plus Fenscape and Springfields Information Point. Private charter / Themed trips available all year round.

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Fantasy Island

Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1RH
Tel: 01754 872030
E-mail: info@fantasyisland.co.uk
Web: www.fantasyisland.co.uk

White knuckle thrills, roller coasters, water rides are all part of the family fun at Fantasy Island.

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DEFRA – Rural Affairs

Tel: 08459 335577
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web: countrywalks.defra.gov.uk

More than 1800 walks etc in the United Kingdom. Simply select your destination and you will be rewarded with mini guides and map references to help you explore the countryside at your leisure.

The Nev Cole Way

This walk is 147 miles long and is linear starting at the Humber Bridge south bank viewing area from where it heads westwards along the Humber bank and passes underneath the bridge. Several access points give opportunities to visit the lakes and observation hides at Far Ings Nature Reserve. It then continues through South Ferriby and up onto the chalk ridge of the Lincolnshire Wolds from where there are dramatic views of the River Humber, Read’s Island, South Ferriby Marina and the Ancholme Valley. It then leads down into Barnetby-le-Wold, a railway village from where this 14 mile section leaves North Lincolnshire and travels via Caistor, Lincoln, through the Vale of Belvoir, finishing at Oakham in Rutland. The name of the route reflects the influence of Danelaw in the eastern counties of Britain and throughout its length the Viking Way logo of a Viking helmet appears on waymark signs. Appropriate Ordnance Survey maps together with a guide to the complete walk are available from Brigg Tourist Information Centre.

The Viking Way

This walk is 147 miles long and is linear starting at the Humber Bridge south bank viewing area from where it heads westwards along the Humber bank and passes underneath the bridge. Several access points give opportunities to visit the lakes and observation hides at Far Ings Nature Reserve. It then continues through South Ferriby and up onto the chalk ridge of the Lincolnshire Wolds from where there are dramatic views of the River Humber, Read’s Island, South Ferriby Marina and the Ancholme Valley. It then leads down into Barnetby-le-Wold, a railway village from where this 14 mile section leaves North Lincolnshire and travels via Caistor, Lincoln, through the Vale of Belvoir, finishing at Oakham in Rutland. The name of the route reflects the influence of Danelaw in the eastern counties of Britain and throughout its length the Viking Way logo of a Viking helmet appears on waymark signs. Appropriate Ordnance Survey maps together with a guide to the complete walk are available from Brigg Tourist Information Centre.

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Donna Nook Nature Reserve

Saltfleet, Lincs
Managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
E-mail: info@lincstrust.org.uk
Web: www.lincstrust.org.uk

Hardy's Animal Farm

Anchor Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1LZ
Tel: 01754 872267

A fun way for the family to learn about and enjoy life on the farm. There is a large adventure playground for the children as well as a tearoom and shop. Take a horse and cart ride or feed and make friends with all the animals. A great day out for all the family!

Woodside Falconry & Conservation Centre

Newball, Lincoln, LN3 5DQ
Tel/Fax: 01522 754280
E-mail: enquries@woodsidefalconry.co.uk

How many of us have watched a Kestrel hovering over the side of a motorway or a Barn Owl quartering a riverbank or maybe even Sparrow Hawk causing panic at our bird tables? Most of us have experienced these brief but exciting encounters. Woodside Falconry can go a stage further and offer you the opportunity to experience the thrill of an Eagle Owl sitting on a bench beside you, or a Peregrine Falcon swooping inches from you, or even an Eagle soaring majestically overhead then folding her wings and coming to rest at your feet. Our skilled handlers will explain and demonstrate how these birds behave in their natural environment, showing the difference between effortless soaring, short sharp bursts of energy and sitting in a tree all day long. Flying demonstrations take place daily at 12pm and 3pm.

Rand Farm Park

Rand, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 5NJ
Tel: 01673 858904
E-mail: webcontactus@randfarmpark.com
Web: www.randfarmpark.com

Meet the animals... Make friends with the animals... Talk to the animals!
Most of our animals are used to people and enjoy being stroked and spoken to. If you come at the right time, you may be able to help us feed them. The young lambs can be quite a handful! Many of our visitors form deep friendships with their own particular favourites and occasionally phone us, write to us or email us for progress reports. For many people, meeting the animals at Rand Farm Park is a very special experience. And when your youngsters have said hello to all the animals, you can enjoy their excitement as they let off steam in our indoor heated play pods... the first in Europe! The majority of our animals live in warm straw pens... so you can meet them at any season.

Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary

North Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1DB
Tel: 01754 764345    Fax: 01754 764345
E-mail: natureland@fsbdial.co.uk

Where entertainment, education and conservation are brought together for your enjoyment. A specialised collection of animals, including seals, penguins, tropical birds, aquarium, reptiles, pets corner, animal brass rubbing etc. Well known for rescuing and rearing abandoned seal pups and returning them to the wild. Also tropical butterflies (April - October). The Good Britain Guide 'Lincolnshire Family Attraction of the Year 2000'.

Butterfly & Wildlife Park

Little London, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LE
Tel: 01406 363833    Fax: 01406 363182
Web: www.butterflyandwildlifepark.co.uk

The Park set in the heart of the Fens is a great day out for all the family, and is a ‘Quality Assured Visitor Attraction’, just 14 miles south of Kings Lynn, the same distance from Spalding, and only 7 miles from Wisbech. Whether it is a visit to the walkthrough Tropical House, where you can see hundreds of colourful butterflies flying around you, or Reptile Land with crocodiles to snakes, the Creepy Crawlie House or the famous Ant Room, there is plenty to do whatever the weather.

Stickney Farm Park Ltd

West View Farm, West Fen Lane, Stickney, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 8BD
Tel: 01205 481001
E-mail: enquiries@stickneyfarmpark.co.uk
Web: www.stickneyfarmpark.co.uk

Stickney Farm Park is designed to be an educational as well as fun day out for kids of all ages. We promote knowledge and understanding of the countryside and life on a farm at the same time as providing a quality visitor attraction near Boston, Lincolnshire. Open most days from 10am. The farm park is sited on a working farm where you can get close to farm animals with "hands-on" experiences... activities & facilities include play areas, pets corner, Emily's Pantry tea-room, gift shop, picnic area, wide variety of animals, free parking, ride on tractors & sand-pit, optional guided tours & birthday parties.