Discover South Kesteven

Sweet Pea Season at Easton Walled Gardens
2025-07-09 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
From heritage pastels to heady fragrance, there’s a world of sweet peas to discover at Easton Walled Gardens this summer.
Sweet Pea Season begins 26th June and we expect the sweet peas to be in full flower for about a month. Open Wednesdays to Sundays, 11am-4pm.
Easton Walled Gardens is justly famous for its sweet peas. Every year the gardeners raise hundreds of plants over the winter ready for a display in high summer. In late June and early July, visitors to the gardens are invited to wander through the gardens enjoying the classic English flowers. The sweet peas are grown on supports in the vegetable garden and repeated on the southern wall of the old gardens.
The gardeners focus on antique varieties dating back to the nineteenth century right through to modern varieties exclusive to the gardens. The flowers create a beautiful display of pinks, blues, reds, bi colours, white and cream flowers. In the autumn the seeds are harvested and packed into keepsake tins for visitors to buy all year round.
Opening Information…
Easton Walled Gardens is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 11am-4pm and Sweet Pea Season begins on 26th June. Admission: Adults £10, Children (4-16yrs) £5, under 4s go free. Ample parking, spacious grounds, good disabled access to the top half of the gardens, assistance dogs only.
Easton Walled Gardens are 12 acres of 450 year old gardens surrounding the site of an old manor house, English history seems very close and the Cholmeley family have lived and worked here since 1592. Today they invite visitors to experience the gardens and wander through meadows, past borders and roses alive with butterflies and bees. Visit the coffee room or apple store for refreshments and shop in the well stocked homewares store.

Bourne Weekly Market
2025-07-10 08:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Bourne Corn Exchange, Corn Exchange, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9EF, United Kingdom
BOURNE MARKET ON THURSDAYS:
This small market is held every Thursday in the car park immediately behind the Corn Exchange building. There are a few traders, both casual and regular.
Thank you for visiting your local market. Traders and local businesses are incredibly grateful for your support!

Woven Chords - Community Choir
2025-07-10 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Stamford Arts Centre, Ballroom, 27 St Mary's Street, PE9 2DL
Woven Chords is a mixed community choir who, in conjunction with Stamford Art Centre, South Kesteven Council, are based in the Arts Centre Ballroom in Stamford. We sing unaccompanied harmony songs (A cappella) from across the globe. Celebrating the richness and variety of the human voice, Woven Chords’ singing gives expression to songs from many different cultural traditions.
We are a very friendly and informal choir, open to anyone over 16 years of age, men and women. We follow the ethos of the Natural Voice Network. We do not hold auditions and no previous experience or the need to read music is necessary as all songs are taught by ear. If you can speak – then you can sing! The emphasis is on enjoyment and creating a rich accurate sound.
We sing every Thursday in the Ballroom at the Stamford Arts Centre. Twice a year, we give a performance of a selection of our repertoire.
Woven Chords is a special group of people with a large membership, many of whom have been there since the early days of the choir some 29 years ago. We welcome new members and there is a free two-week trial period, with no commitment.
After more information? Email Woven Chords here: info@wovenchords.com
£36 for 6 week workshop
Summer Term 2024:
18th April to 23rd May 2024
6th June to 11th July 2024
Thursdays at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Stamford Weekly Market
2025-07-11 08:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Broad Street Stamford, Broad Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, This market is held every Friday on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street., United Kingdom
STAMFORD MARKET FRIDAYS:

This market is held every Friday on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street. There are currently approximately 70 traders, both casual and regular. A smaller market is also held every Saturday in Red Lion Square and High Street with around 20 traders.
Thank you for visiting your local market. Traders and local businesses are incredibly grateful for your support!

Grantham Weekly Market
2025-07-12 08:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Narrow Westgate, Narrow Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LR, United Kingdom
GRANTHAM MARKET SATURDAYS:

This market is held every Saturday on Narrow Westgate, within the Market Place and Butcher’s Row. There are currently approximately 30 traders, both casual and regular.
Thank you for visiting your local market. Traders and local businesses are incredibly grateful for your support!

Summer of Play
2025-07-19 10:00 - 2025-09-03 17:00 (Europe/London) | Belton House, Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LW, United Kingdom
Summer of Play is back at Belton, sponsored by Starling Bank, and this time we’re going on a Big Dig with an archaeology and exploration theme!
You’ll be able to dig for treasures in sand pits, become an Ancient Egyptian with the mummification station and hieroglyphics code games, play giant versions of your favourite travel games and much more!
There are family yoga sessions and bushcraft workshops too as well as object handling, junior gardening sessions and special deer walks.

Grimsthorpe Castle Summer Holiday Quest
2025-08-01 10:00 - 2025-09-01 17:00 (Europe/London) | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
Join us fellow Knights and Princesses as we take on the Grimsthorpe Castle Summer Quest!
Grab an activity pack from the Ticket hut and set off on your quest across the grounds and in the Castle. Search for the princess’s lost crown in the woodlands and complete activities in the castle as part of our very own royal court.
Available throughout the summer holidays!

Cancer Support Park Run
2025-08-02 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Belton House, Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LW, United Kingdom
Taking Place at 9am on the first Saturday of the month at Belton House, Belton Estate, Grantham, NG32 2LS.
Meet at the main front steps of Belton House 5-10 minutes before the run begins.
Have you or someone you know been affected by Cancer? Looking to engage in more physical activity in a supportive environment? Then come and join!
The friendly champions will be ready to welcome and support you to walk, jog, or run. Feel free to join them and bring family and friends.
This event is hosted by the Lincoln City Foundation in partnership with Parkrun at Belton House.
Free parking, toilets, and cafe facilities are available. Dogs are welcome. Before attending, please register with Parkrun at www.parkrun.org.uk

Bourne Reborn Workshops
2025-08-07 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Wake House, Wake House 41 North Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9AE
Fashion and Textile workshops
Creative regeneration for a golden future
10am to 2pm
Wake House
41 North Street Bourne PE10 9AE
Scuffiti – 7th August
Eco Dying – 11th August
Block Print – 25th August
Embroidery – 29th August

Jemima Puddleduck Outdoor Theatre
2025-08-23 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
Join us this summer at Grimsthorpe Castle for family friendly Outdoor Theatre with Quantum Theatre!
This performance is open air, so please pack up a picnic, a blanket, or low-backed chair, and dress up for the great British weather! This event will go on regardless of weather. Cancellation only in the event of dangerous conditions.
The March Hare Tea Trailer will be open from 2pm and throughout, serving hot and cold drinks, ice creams and snacks.
We hope you enjoy the show!

Evening Alpaca Trekking Experience & Wood Fired Pizza
2025-08-23 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | JandJ Alpacas, Meadow Farm, Clensey Lane, Dry Doddington, Newark, Lincs, NG23 5HT
We are super excited to be holding an evening alpaca trekking experience, followed by our delicious wood fired pizza and a drink.
Saturday 23rd August @ 6pm
Tickets include the hour-long experience, pizza and a hot or cold drink, served with the view of the mums and baby paddock!
£40 per adult
£48 per adult & child (8-12 years) sharing an alpaca
£20 per spectator
** Make sure to add 2 pizzas when booking an adult & child ticket **
Under 8’s can join the experience, however must have a spectator ticket as well as another adult spectating

Tudor Day at Grimsthorpe Castle
2025-08-24 | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
Visit today to see King Henry VIII and his fellow Tudors.
With meet & greets, photo opportunities, lawn games and talks in the Castle at 12pm and 2.30pm!
Included in your Park & Gardens Ticket.

Community Showcase
2025-08-24 10:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Grantham House, Grantham House, Castlegate, Grantham, NG31 6SS, United Kingdom
A full day of music in the gardens of Grantham House starring a large selection of local musicians across the day; a comfortable and casual concert making use of the sun! With the options of investigating the historical site and beautiful gardens of Grantham House or sitting in front of the café with a drink and a good view of the stage, donations are accepted all day to raise money for both the charities of St Wulfram’s Church and the National Trust, while promoting the talent in and around Grantham as well as the new National Trust Café on the grounds.

Meet a Princess Day at Grimsthorpe Castle
2025-08-25 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
This summer, come to Grimsthorpe to meet some real – life princesses!
Includes a meet and greet, singing, photo opportunities and much more…
Included in your day ticket.

Storyteller at Grimsthorpe Castle
2025-08-26 - 2025-08-27 | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs.
Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long. Included in your Park & Garden ticket.

Grantham Bike Night
2025-08-27 17:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Grantham Market Place, Market Place, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LJ, United Kingdom
Join SKDC in Grantham Market Place and Westgate for an evening packed with bikes, music, food, and community fun! 🎵🎶
📢 Open to bikers and bike enthusiasts from Grantham and beyond, this free event *Wednesday 27th August* is the perfect opportunity to show off your bike, meet fellow riders, and enjoy a lively evening out.
ℹ️ Bikes on display across Westgate and the Market Place
Live music from local bands:
🕔 Ashen (5pm–6.45pm)
🕖 23 Reasons (7pm–9pm)
🍕🍺🍖 Street food and drink from Chapel House Pizza, Riverside Drinks Company, and Carvery & Grill
🍺 Local bars open and using their pavement licences for outdoor seating. Westgate Bakery staying open throughout the event.
🏍️ A special showcase of Ducati and Kawasaki models from Chris Walker Motorcycles, supported by British Superbike and MotoGP racer Chris “The Stalker” Walker
🚁 Charity fundraising and information from Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance
ℹ️ Important Information for Bikers: All bikes must enter via Westgate for safety reasons. Parking will be directed along Westgate and surrounding areas. Grantham Bike Night is a free event for all ages and a great way to enjoy the town centre in a new and exciting way.
For more information or event-related enquiries, please email:
granthamevents@southkesteven.gov.uk

Outdoor Cinema at Grimsthorpe Castle
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-31 | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
Outdoor cinema bought to you by Adventure Cinema
Friday 29 August: Grease Sing – a – long!
Saturday 30 August: Sing followed by Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
Sunday 31 August: Bridget Jones Diary
Please see website for more details!

Nature Makers in Market Deeping
2025-08-30 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Market Deeping Community Library, The Park, High St, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8ED, United Kingdom
Free, fun filled family day in Market Deeping.
All nature themed, with arts, crafts and activities.
In partnership with the Deepings Community Library.
30th August – 10 to 3pm.

1940's Afternoon Tea at Belvoir Castle
2025-08-31 | Belvoir Castle, Woolsthorpe Rd, Grantham, NG32 1PA, United Kingdom
Join us at the Belvoir Castle, in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, for an enchanting 1940s Festival celebrating the joys of Afternoon Tea where the music is as hot as the weather, the scones await – with lashings of clotted cream! Dust off your dancing shoes, dig out your best vintage attire! This summer, the charming gardens will be transformed into a vintage wonderland, packed with music, merriment, and memories of a bygone era.

Grantham Canal Society Produce Fair
2025-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Woolsthorpe Depot, behind the Duck Pub, Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, Off Sedgebrook Road, Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, Lincolnshire, NG32 1NY, United Kingdom
Bring and buy your excess garden produce
Boat trips
Craft Stalls
Games
BBQ
Home made Cakes
Support the Society and learn about restoration of the Grantham Canal

Nene Valley Rock Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-07 | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
Get ready for a rocking weekend as we play host to the Nene Valley Rock Fest, featuring 3 stages and 60 bands playing the best classic, progressive and blues rock!
Great tunes and good vibes with a festival atmosphere that’s bound to make your weekend unforgettable!

Nigel Price - Stamford Jazz
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary's St,, Stamford, PE9 2DL
Our next jazz event will be taking place in our new home of jazz – the Ballroom! 🎷 We’ll be retaining the raw and intimate vibes we all love from Stamford Jazz, but in a space that offers bigger and better opportunities for these increasingly popular evenings. 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘 will be headlining, with an exciting programme of high octane guitar led swing! ✨
“Nigel Price is probably the most dynamic and gifted guitarist on the British jazz scene today” – ALL ABOUT JAZZ
🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/26urhsyc
📍 Friday 5th September 8pm

Poetic Worth - Creative Writing Workshop
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Wake House, Wake House 41 North Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9AE
This year the Old Town Hall Pop-Up Events is joining the Worth 200 celebrations in the town of Bourne to celebrate the bicentenary of Charles Frederick Worth, known globally as “the Father of Haute Couture”.
Alongside our call-out for themed poetry, we’re offering a free Creative Writing Workshop where local writer Kei Bailey will help you to begin crafting a poem for submission to the Poetic Worth event.
No prior experience is required, just an enthusiasm to write!
The workshop will take place in the Baxter Room at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE

BSL Conservation Tours
2025-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Belton House, Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LW, United Kingdom
Discover more about the conservation work carried out by the Belton House team to keep the collection in the best condition possible.
You’ll explore a selection of rooms, discovering risks to the collection and how they are dealt with. All accompanied by a British Sign Language interpreter to ensure that more people can engage with the collection.

Introduction to Drawing with Monty Cholmeley
2025-09-10 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Easton Walled Gardens, Easton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5AP, United Kingdom
Introduction to Drawing
This course will guide you through the building blocks of drawing and learn how to start drawing. You will then head into the gardens to find your inspiration. Materials provided.
Wednesday 10th September 2pm – 3:30pm £45
Please note – Workshop tickets are non-refundable.

A Tribute to Elvis!
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Belvoir Castle, Woolsthorpe Rd, Grantham, NG32 1PA, United Kingdom
his summer, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll returns in spirit to the majestic Belvoir Castle, nestled on the border of Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, for a one-night-only tribute concert honoring Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. Prepare for an unforgettable evening of live music, nostalgia, and heartfelt homage led by Elvis tribute artist, Nick Pacey.
Set in the breathtaking grounds of one of England’s most iconic castles, this open-air performance will take you on a journey through the golden eras of Elvis’s career – from his early hits to his Las Vegas glory days.
What to Expect:
Nick Pacey Live: A captivating performance channeling the voice, charisma, and spirit of Elvis
Full Band Experience: A dynamic live band delivering all the classics with passion and precision
Unforgettable Setlist: Timeless hits like “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Suspicious Minds”, “Jailhouse Rock”, and many more
Scenic Setting: Stunning views and rich heritage at the historic Belvoir Castle estate, situated right where Leicestershire meets Lincolnshire
Food & Drink:
Savour Belvoir’s delicious take-away menu including our own farm-reared beef and lamb from the Hungry Belvoir Food Truck, and enjoy a refreshing drink from the Thirsty Belvoir Bar, offering a handpicked selection of wines, craft beers, and soft beverages to complement your summer evening.
Please Note: Please bring chairs and blankets, outside food and drink such as picnics are not permitted at this event. All food and drink must be purchased on the premisis.

Heritage Open Days: Rebuild the Town Hall!
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | One Hub, Bourne, PE10 9DX, Bourne, PE10 9DX, United Kingdom
While the town hall building is closed, we’re holding pop-up events to celebrate Heritage Open Days this year.
Join local artist Lucie Lawson to use recyclable materials to help us to rebuild Bourne’s town hall building!
This workshop is for children age 8+
All materials will be supplied, please wear suitable, old clothing in case things gets messy!
This is a pop-up event which will take place at the 1 Hub, Bourne, PE10 9DX

Belton Community Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 (Europe/London) | Belton House, Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LW, United Kingdom
After a successful debut in 2024, Belton’s Community Festival is back! We’re opening up access to art, heritage, and education once again, with a whole host of activities, talks and demonstrations running throughout the weekend.
From dance and art, to music and demonstrations, a wide range of local groups and organisations are coming to Belton to showcase the amazing work they do as part of our local community.
Discover more about what’s happening on your doorstep and feel inspired.
Grab a treat from one of the food vendors while you explore the variety of stalls on the day.
Support the local community and visit the arts and crafts stalls, with a range of handcrafted, locally produced items on offer.
Complete with a bursting event schedule on the stage to keep you entertained and an array of activities over the weekend, including a Big Belton Butterfly Count sponsored by Lincolnshire County Council, there’s something for everyone.
The festival will run on the 13 and 14 Sep, from 10am to 5pm, and free entry to the entire estate, including the mansion and gardens, is being offered across both days.
The event is sponsored by BEONTVUK and Chef Abul.

Japanese Floral Art Demonstration at Grimsthorpe Castle
2025-09-15 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
Rie Day, teacher with over 30 years of experience and a president of the UK London Branch of the Ikenobo Tokyo school, joins us at Grimsthorpe Castle to introduce the meditative art of Ikebana.
Includes talk and demonstration, followed by tea and cake

Japanese Floral Art Demonstration at Grimsthorpe Castle
2025-09-15 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY, United Kingdom
Discover the peaceful and meditative art of Ikebana. Rie Day will explain the Japanese expression of natural beauty through flower arrangement.
Rie is a professor and president of the UK London Branch of the Ikenobo School, a prestigious ikebana institution based in a historic Kyoto temple with over 550 years of tradition.
Ikebana, the general word for flower arrangement in Japan, is focused on finding the balance and essence of the materials used, in such a way that they are displayed to their utmost beauty and perfection.
Your ticket grants entry into the park and gardens from 10am. If you would like to upgrade your ticket to view or tour the castle before your talk, please do so at the Ticket Hut on the day.
