Novelty Unsurpassed! Posters and Playbills from the Phillips Collection

Stamford Town Hall Stamford Town Council, St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, Lincoln, United Kingdom

Step into Stamford’s vibrant past and trace a fascinating history of colourful posters and playbills showcasing old entertainments in Stamford. This free exhibition at Stamford Town Hall provides an exclusive reveal of reproductions from the Phillips Collection, a treasure trove of poster artwork, playbills, and historic public notices from the Georgian era to the Victorian period, which give an invaluable insight into what life was like in the town during this time. The exhibition will open 19th September and run until 1st November, with a programme of free events for all ages on selected dates. Just drop in – the exhibition is open 10am and 3pm between Monday and Saturday. Join our exclusive launch weekend Friday 19th September As part of the Heritage Open Days festival, we’re offering an exclusive opportunity to meet our Heritage and Cultural Officer Victoria Newton and view original posters from the collection up-close. Exclusive viewings: 12pm and 2pm Secure your place via 01780 753808 or email townhall@stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Saturday 20th September Roll up, roll up! Join us for a circus-themed family fun day filled with creative crafts, live performances, and the fascinating Phillips Collection on display. Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm – there will […]

Free

“GO BATS AT BELVOIR” Adventure Playground Trail

Belvoir Castle Woolsthorpe Rd, Grantham, United Kingdom

Halloween at Belvoir Castle 🎃👻 This Halloween, step into the shadows of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire for a truly unforgettable experience. Family-Friendly Halloween Activities Wander through the historic castle grounds and enjoy our spooky playground trail, themed with bats, ghosts, and hidden surprises in the gardens. Perfect for children and families looking for safe and fun Halloween activities in the East Midlands. Upgrade Your Visit For even more Halloween fun at Belvoir Castle, you can upgrade your ticket to include: 🎃 Pumpkin decorating – create your own spooky masterpiece 📖 Spooky story time with a friendly witch – complete with a cosy hot chocolate A Halloween Day Out for All Ages Whether you’re searching for a family Halloween event near Leicestershire and Lincolnshire or a spine-tingling ghost tour, Belvoir Castle offers the perfect mix of history, atmosphere, and fun. Don’t miss this chance to experience Halloween at Belvoir Castle – it’s a little spooky, a lot of fun, and the perfect seasonal treat for all ages.

£10

BSL Conservation Tours

Belton House Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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.

Free

Deer Rut Walks at Belton

Belton House Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Belton's parkland has been home to a herd of fallow deer for over 300 years. Discover how the ranger team manage the herd, and join them for a guided walk through the park during the rutting season. Belton's herd of fallow deer have spent the long, hot summer looking after their fawns and growing some impressive sets of antlers. Autumn is show-time for the master bucks, who will be setting up rutting stands in favourite spots and trying to attract as many does as possible. Join the Ranger Team on this guided walk through the parkland and discover how they care for the herd, while keeping an eye out for any signs of the autumn rut. Don't forget to bring your camera! Due to the nature of this walk, we ask that there are no dogs as we will enter the deer sanctuary.

Free

BSL Conservation Tours

Belton House Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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.

Free

Bourne Weekly Market

Bourne Corn Exchange Corn Exchange, Bourne, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

This small market is held every Thursday in the car park immediately behind the Corn Exchange building.

Deer Rut Walks at Belton

Belton House Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Belton's parkland has been home to a herd of fallow deer for over 300 years. Discover how the ranger team manage the herd, and join them for a guided walk through the park during the rutting season. Belton's herd of fallow deer have spent the long, hot summer looking after their fawns and growing some impressive sets of antlers. Autumn is show-time for the master bucks, who will be setting up rutting stands in favourite spots and trying to attract as many does as possible. Join the Ranger Team on this guided walk through the parkland and discover how they care for the herd, while keeping an eye out for any signs of the autumn rut. Don't forget to bring your camera! Due to the nature of this walk, we ask that there are no dogs as we will enter the deer sanctuary.

Free

Stamford Weekly Market

Broad Street Stamford Broad Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

This market is held every Friday on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street.

Deer Rut Walks at Belton

Belton House Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Belton's parkland has been home to a herd of fallow deer for over 300 years. Discover how the ranger team manage the herd, and join them for a guided walk through the park during the rutting season. Belton's herd of fallow deer have spent the long, hot summer looking after their fawns and growing some impressive sets of antlers. Autumn is show-time for the master bucks, who will be setting up rutting stands in favourite spots and trying to attract as many does as possible. Join the Ranger Team on this guided walk through the parkland and discover how they care for the herd, while keeping an eye out for any signs of the autumn rut. Don't forget to bring your camera! Due to the nature of this walk, we ask that there are no dogs as we will enter the deer sanctuary.

Free

Deer Rut Walks at Belton

Belton House Belton House, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Belton's parkland has been home to a herd of fallow deer for over 300 years. Discover how the ranger team manage the herd, and join them for a guided walk through the park during the rutting season. Belton's herd of fallow deer have spent the long, hot summer looking after their fawns and growing some impressive sets of antlers. Autumn is show-time for the master bucks, who will be setting up rutting stands in favourite spots and trying to attract as many does as possible. Join the Ranger Team on this guided walk through the parkland and discover how they care for the herd, while keeping an eye out for any signs of the autumn rut. Don't forget to bring your camera! Due to the nature of this walk, we ask that there are no dogs as we will enter the deer sanctuary.

Free

Grantham Weekly Market

Narrow Westgate Narrow Westgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

This market is held every Saturday on Narrow Westgate, within the Market Place and Butcher's Row.

Bourne Weekly Market

Bourne Corn Exchange Corn Exchange, Bourne, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

This small market is held every Thursday in the car park immediately behind the Corn Exchange building.