Heart of Lincs Newsletter - March 2023

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Celebrate English Tourism Week 2023

Heart of Lincs English Tourism Week

North Kesteven is a beautiful district located in the heart of Lincolnshire, known for its picturesque villages, rolling hills, and rich heritage. With so much to see and do, it's no surprise that we're a popular destination for tourists.

When better than English Tourism Week (17th-26th March) to get out and about and explore the very best of what North Kesteven has to offer? Here are a few reasons why the Heart of Lincs is the perfect destination:


Festivals and events

Cycle Event

Mrs Smith's Cottage, Navenby

Highlight events this month include 'Bee Safer' Cycling Day at Mrs Smith's Cottage on Saturday 25 March. There'll be a variety of fun activities including led bike rides, a Smoothie Bike, bike marking and thief deterring tips from Lincolnshire Police. 

National Lottery players are reminded to bring a used scratch-card or ticket for free entry to the cottage!

#ThanksToYou 


Heritage and history

Navigation House, Sleaford

Navigation House, Sleaford

Wherever you wander at the Heart of Lincolnshire you’ll find yourself walking in historic footsteps. From the Iron Age tribe which minted coins in Sleaford to the Knights Templar who settled locally, visitors from across the centuries have left a lasting legacy throughout North Kesteven.

Click here for some fantastic venues, trails and walks that celebrate heritage, keep history alive and make for a great day out.


Nature and outdoor activities

Hill Holt Wood, bench

Hill Holt Wood

With beautiful parks, nature reserves and huge skies, North Kesteven is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, photography or nature watching, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Click here for ideas to make the most of time outdoors.


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Have you taken a beautiful photo of the district that you'd like to share?

Email heartoflincs@n-kesteven.gov.uk with your favourite photo and you could feature in our next newsletter.


March Events and Activities

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Throughout March

Standing with Giants Exhibition: International Bomber Command Centre

Nicki Jarvis, Artist in Residence Exhibition: Mrs Smith's Cottage

Spring Bulb Pageant: Doddington Hall & Gardens

Workshops, Clubs and Dance Programme: Hub-Sleaford

Weekly Wellbeing Walks: Across North Kesteven


Thursday 2nd March

Supper & Lecture Series: International Bomber Command Centre, 6:30-9:30pm


Friday 3rd March

Little Otters Workshops & Messy Play: Whisby Natural World Centre, 11am


Friday 10th March

NavenBEEs Toddler Group: Mrs Smith's Cottage, 11am-12pm

Little Otters Workshops & Messy Play: Whisby Natural World Centre,11am


Saturday 11th March

British Science Week Pop-up Activity: International Bomber Command Centre, 11am-3pm

Craft Club - Make Do & Mend: Mrs Smith's Cottage, 1pm-3pm


Sunday 12th March

Milling Day: Cogglesford Watermill, 12pm-4pm


Friday 17th March

Little Otters Workshops & Messy Play: Whisby Natural World Centre, 11am


Saturday 18th March

Sweetheart Brooches Pop-up Activity: International Bomber Command Centre, 11am-3pm


Sunday 19th March

Mother's Day Vintage Afternoon Tea: International Bomber Command Centre, 2:30-4:30pm


Friday 24th March

NavenBEEs Toddler Group: Mrs Smith's Cottage, 11am-12pm

Little Otters Workshop & Messy Play: Whisby Natural World Centre, 11am


Saturday 25th March

National Lottery #ThanksToYou Activity: International Bomber Command Centre, 11am-4pm

'Bee Safer' Cycling Day #ThanksToYou: Mrs Smith's Cottage, 12-4pm

Discover Lincs Weekend: Pastry Making at the Mill: Cogglesford Watermill, 12-4pm


Sunday 26th March

National Lottery #ThanksToYou Activity: International Bomber Command Centre, 11am-4pm

Discover Lincs Weekend: Pastry Making at the Mill: Cogglesford Watermill, 12-4pm


Wednesday 29th March

James and the Giant Peach: Sleaford Playhouse, 7pm


Thursday 30th March

James and the Giant Peach: Sleaford Playhouse, 7pm


Friday 31st March

Historic Tours: Cogglesford Watermill, 12-4pm


If you have any events you'd like us to include on our 'What's On' calendar, send us an email: heartoflincs@n-kesteven.gov.uk