Lincolnshire

AYSCOUGHFEE HALL MUSEUM

Churchgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2RA
Tel: 01775 761161    Fax: 01775 711054
E-mail: museum@sholland.gov.uk

Displays on land drainage, agriculture, horticulture, wildfowling, local history & the life of Matthew Flinders. Restored Georgian library. 18th century yew hedges (planted c1720) in gardens. The Hall is a Grade II listed building dating to the 1420's. The south formal gardens are listed in their own right. War memorial by E. Lutyens in the grounds. Car & coach parking nearby. Please contact for opening times. *Sorry no access to the Tower Room.
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Priest’s House

Easton on the Hill, nr Stamford, Lincolnshire
Tel: 01780 766317
E-mail: priestshouse2@nationaltrust.org.uk

Stamford Museum

Broad Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1PJ
Tel: 01780 766317
E-mail: stamford_museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

Stamford has been called the finest stone town in England, a town that has escaped both the ravages of the Industrial Revolution and the 20th century. The town offers such a rich mixture that it is difficult to take it all in on a single visit. The museum's job is to provide an interpretation for the visitor. It does this through its displays, which set out the history and archaeology of Stamford from the earliest times to the 20th century, and through its publications, notably a series of award winning Town Trails.

Manor House Museum

West St, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DJ
Tel: 01507 463073
Closed until Easter 2006 for restoration

Alford Manor House dates (with additions) from Tudor times and is now a museum of local history, including a Victorian schoolroom, Victorian/Edwardian room, pharmacy, veterinary surgery, cobbler’s shop, dairy and pantry, police cell, and sweet making display.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visits

Coningsby, Lincoln, LN4 4SY
Tel: 01526 344041
E-mail: bbmf@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Web: www.raf.mod.uk

Unique opportunity to visit the RAF Memorial Flight on their home territory. Watch technicians who have learnt skills all but lost, working on the Lancaster Bomber, one of only two in the world still flying, five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, two Chipmunks and a Dakota. Visitor Centre with permanent displays, temporary exhibitions and shop.

Immingham Museum

Immingham Resource Centre, Margaret Street, Immingham.
Tel: 01472 577066
E-mail: immingham@bmummery.freeserve.co.uk
Opening Times: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm

Many displays including those showing the building of the docks and railway memorabilia of the Great Central Railway & LNER, local history display, Victorian/Edwardian room, chemist shop, grocer's shop.

Boston Guildhall Museum

South St, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6HT
Tel: 01205 365954    Fax: 01205 353284
E-mail: heritage@originalboston.freeserve.co.uk

Built in the 15th Century, the Guildhall was originally used by the Guild of St. Mary. When this organisation ceased to be, the building was passed to the 'Corporation of Boston' in 1546 and effectively became the new Town Hall. Sixty years later it was used to imprison Pilgrim fathers awaiting trial. Attractions include medieval stained glass and an ingenious roasting spit in the kitchen. Open all year round, the Museum keeps up an impressive exhibition programme. Opening times are Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, and Sundays 1:30pm - 5pm from April to September.

Grantham Museum

St. Peters Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6PY
Tel: 01476 568783    Fax: 01476 592457
E-mail: grantham.museum@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Grantham Museum is the interpretation centre for this market town and its surrounding area. Come and explore its displays of archaeology and social history. Find out about Isaac Newton (1642-1727), who was born locally and educated in Grantham. A great physicist, he was voted 'Man of the Millennium' by the Sunday Times. Margaret Thatcher was born in Grantham and she has given the museum many personal items. Also on display is a large 'Spitting Image' cake. Grantham born Madame Montanari was a doll maker for Queen Victoria's children. A doll that won first prize at the Great Exhibition in 1851 can be seen on display. Did you know the famous 'Dambusters' raid of World War II was largely planned from Grantham? Come and see part of a real bouncing bomb! Also see information about the large world renowned industrial machinery of Aveling-Barford and Hornsby's.

Usher Art Gallery

Lindum Rd, Lincoln, LN2 1NN
Tel: 01522 527980    Fax: 01522 560165
E-mail: usher.gallery@lincolnshire.gov.uk

The Usher Gallery was founded in 1927 following the bequest of an outstanding collection of decorative art including clocks, watches, porcelain, enamels, miniatures and silver. The fine art collection features paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture dating from the 17th century to the present day. Artists and subjects associated with Lincolnshire are afforded a particular focus and include work by William Logsdail, Frank Bramley, C H Shannon and William Warrener. The Gallery also holds the most comprehensive collection of works by Peter De Wint. Views of historic buildings and landscapes of Lincolnshire include work by J M W Turner, John Piper and L S Lowry. Portraits are a special feature of the collection and include a magnificent painting of Sir Joseph Banks by Benjamin West and a recently acquired selection of contemporary women self-portraits.