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Your Contents 

Daddy Day Care 4-5 

Children Starting School 8-9 

Mummy I’m Bored 10 

Food, Glorious Food 14-15 

Places to Visit in East Lincolnshire 23-37 

Activities 38-42 

Childcare & Nurseries 43-44 

Children’s Parties 45-47 

Days Out 48-57 

Education & Schools 58-61 

Health Beauty & Wellbeing 62 

Parenting & Family Advice 63 

What’s On 64-68 

Vouchers 69-74 

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Welcome to the Summer Edition!! 

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‘Daddy Day Care Diary’ – our new regular 

feature, written by Mark Charlton, a Dad 

of twin boys. 

Deborah Bowyer provides help and advice 

on how to encourage children to eat 

healthier and how to prepare your 

child for their first day at school. 

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Molly’s Guide to: 


My boys are three years old now but nothing 

prepared me for the shock I received after 

we brought them home for the first time. 

I would love to tell everyone how amazing it 

was, bundles of love in my arms, smiles and 

giggles, the happiest days of my life etc, etc... 

But after the initial delight of having two 

healthy babies, reality soon dawns. 

Sleepless night after sleepless night follow, 

and what should've been a wonderful time 

leaves you looking and feeling and looking like 

an extra from Night of the Living Dead. 

I would say there's only one thing worse than 

being tired, and that's being repeatedly told 

that: "You must be tired…". 

Mark Charlton with sons Joseph (left) 

& George (right) 

Lincoln-born journalist Mark 

Charlton's life changed 

dramatically when his twins 

were born. Here he shares 

some of his experiences. 

Having a set of new-born twins is a bit like 

being a Lincoln City fan - it's hard work, 

it tests your patience to the limit - but 

every now and again something happens 

to make it all worthwhile. 

‘It gets easier, much easier’ 

Family visits: "You must be tired…" Strangers in 

supermarkets: "You must be tired…", Tramps 

sleeping on benches: "You must be tired…" In 

fact the only people who don't say: "You must 

be tired…" are those really annoying people 

who always claim to be more tired than you 

even though they are clearly not, you know 

the ones, those without kids who sleep all 

weekend. To be honest I never had the energy 

to argue about it. 

Now I don't want to put anyone who is 

expecting twins off what is coming, but I do 

want to deliver with brutal honesty that the 

start is really hard work - especially if you've 

never had a baby before and don't know what 

you are doing. Like a disillusioned conjuror 

prepared to break the golden rule of the 

Magicians' Circle, I also want to reveal the 

secret everyone with new-born twins should 

know, but no one tells you - that the struggle 

doesn't last forever. 

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Mark Charlton with sons Joseph (left) & George (right) 

In fact, within four months, life will seem like 

a walk in the park compared to the painful 

slow crawl though quicksand at the start. Get 

the routine right (feed, bath, bed… like a 

military drill) and before you know it they'll be 

sleeping like …er… babies. 

After a year you'll celebrate what you have 

achieved and finally realise what you have 

survived is incredible. Having twins is great 

fun and I hope to share some of my stories in 

future editions. At the start, life with twins 

was a bit like being a Lincoln City fan, the only 

difference is now, with every week that 

passes, things just get better and better. 

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University of Lincoln 

Summer Scientist Event 

at the University 

The University of Lincoln held its first 

Summer Scientist Week in August 2011. 

More than 150 children took part 

in the first Lincoln week. 

The event was a tremendous success for 

everyone involved. The proceedings were so 

successful for both the public and the 

University that it is be repeated this year. 

The Psychology research team looked at 

development of language, motor control, 

emotion regulation, altruism and decision 

making. The emphasis was fun and everyone 

involved had that! Several parents’ comments 

included were “A far better knowledge of the 

types of research that are on-going. Good to 

meet students involved in the course. 

“Makes it feel like a community and that we 

can take part and help - Very interesting to 

see the research in action and it is good to 

see how a fun day can also be important in 

terms of learning - Children can have fun 

doing research - Presented the human 

face of research”. 

Our Summer Scientist event in 2012 will take 

place from 20 – 24 August in the Business and 

Law building on Brayford Pool campus. With 

all new token games, an even bigger funzone 

and some more activities for parents to enjoy 

too! The event is open to all children aged 

3 – 11. So book your place online now! 

We hope to see you there! If you have any 

questions about the event please contact 

Emma Jubbs on 01522 886286 or email her 

at ejubbs@lincoln.ac.uk 

Become a scientist this summer? 

FREE Fun Games & Activities for Children Aged 3-10 

Lincoln 

Summer 

Scientists 

2012 

Summer Scientist Week 20th - 24th August 2012 

The School of Psychology at the University of Lincoln is holding its second 

Summer Scientist week. We are inviting children and parents to join us 

for a morning or afternoon of fun games and exciting research studies. 

More info or to register for this FREE Event, 

email: summerscientist@lincoln.ac.uk 

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Starting School 

“When children start their formal education at 

five they will be at different stages 

developmentally, with girls usually ahead of 

boys, but don’t worry. Given time, all children 

should catch up and reach a similar level of 

literacy and numeracy. 

“It is normal for children to be tired when they 

come home from school, particularly at the 

start, so they will welcome having a healthy 

snack and a glass of milk when they get home. 

‘Stepping Stones Pre-School Nettleham 

pupils with Louis the hand puppet’ 

Starting school is a milestone in 

a child’s life and can be tough 

for both the child and the 

parents or carers. 

It can be a scary experience for the child 

moving from pre-school or day nursery 

but with plenty of preparation now before 

the big day in September, it’ll be 

much easier. 

Molly’s Guide talked to three professionals 

working in childcare - the Pre-School Learning 

Alliance, a Pre-School provider and a mum and 

childminder – to ask for their advice. 

Susan Hagan, Pre-School Learning Alliance, 

Sub Committee Manager for Lincolnshire said: 

“Children learn from birth, not when they 

start school. Parents must not fret about 

whether their child should be reading and 

writing or able to sit still behind a desk. 

“Children need to know that their parents will 

listen to them at home when they want to tell 

them about what their day was like at school 

and that their achievements will be 

celebrated. 

“With the move to formal schooling, it is 

important that children still have the space 

and time at home to enjoy playing with 

favourite toys and role-play games with friends 

as a means of making sense of the world 

around them. 

Suzanne Hayden, Early Years Professional for 

the Foundation Stage at Stepping Stones Pre- 

School in Nettleham says the transition to 

school is now much moreseamless. 

“We have a much more rounded approach 

which makes it much easier for children to 

move from us on to school. We do lots of 

preparation to prepare both the child and 

their parents particularly in terms five and 

six,” says Suzanne. “We build links with their 

school and invite the schools to come in. The 

more joined up approach means it should just 

be a case of changing venues. 

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Starting School 

“This means children aren’t so anxious 

because they’re not going into a brand new 

environment. They already know where 

they’re going and what to expect.” 

A learning journey folder and a bridge folder 

between home and school help lay the 

foundations for children moving from Stepping 

Stones to start school. And the appearance of 

a lovable hand puppet, Louis, helps further 

prepare the children for the next step on their 

learning journey. Stepping Stones Pre-School 

has a smaller version of Louis while the schools 

children are moving up to have a bigger 

version, mirroring the child’s growth. 

Louise Harrison, owner of LoobyLoo’s childminders 

in Fiskerton, and mum of three, 

is also full of praise for the Early Years 

Foundation framework. Children she looks 

after follow a similar learning journey to preschool 

and nursery children. “We do all kinds 

of activities from early handwriting skills, 

counting number recognition, phonics and 

story time,”said Louise. 

Children learn through play with games like 

the shopping basket game where food has 

different numbers as well as learning valuable 

writing skills, enabling them to write their own 

names. “It’s about giving children lots of 

praise and encouragement and helping them 

on the learning journey.” If parents choose not 

to send their child to a nursery, pre-school or 

child-minder, parents can still tap into tap into 

toddler groups so ensure their child interacts 

with other children. “Sharing and social skills 

are important,” says Louise, who also runs an 

NCT coffee group for mums. 


TOP TIPS 

• Good social skills are the key to making and 

keeping friends at school. 

• Give children lots of opportunities to mix 

with other children . 

• Encourage your child to share and 

take turns. 

• Give them firm boundaries for 

acceptable behaviour. 

• Encourage them to tidy away toys at the 

end of an activity. 

• Get them used to spending short periods of 

time without you. 

• Talk to them about going to school and do a 

dummy run – walk or drive past the school 

as often as possible. 

• Find out the name of your child’s class 

teacher so your child recognises it. 

Louise Harrison (and children), owner of 

Looby Loo’s child-minding in Fiskerton 



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Mummy I’m Bored 

Sarah Steel, managing director 

of The Old Station Nursery, gives 

tips on how to beat boredom… 

When the long summer holidays start both 

child and parent breathe a sigh of relief. 

For children it means the start of a long 

break from routine, no lessons, no 

uniform and hours of fun. For parents, it 

is a welcome reprieve from chasing 

everyone out of the house, washing 

uniforms, making packed lunches and 

nagging about homework. However, 

several weeks down the line, how often 

do you hear a fellow parent say, ‘how long 

is it until the beginning of September?!’. 

In these days of belt tightening and 

increasingly wet English summers, it can be 

really hard to find inspiration for low cost and 

fun activities to do with your children. This led 

me to collect together a selection of fun 

things to do with children aged from babies to 

11 year olds, either to give you an idea on a 

wet Wednesday when you are at home with a 

demanding 2 year old, or to help plan a day in 

the holidays when you might have 2 or 3 

children of different ages to entertain 

without spending money. 

For example, you may have received pots of 

‘play putty’ in party bags or as gifts, which 

children find fascinating and gives them the 

chance to leave it in splodges all around your 

house! In fact, it is very easy to make and the 

ingredients are inexpensive; this is a real hit 

with school age children, although we found 

that the younger ones loved playing with it 

once made. 

Ingredients 

• 2 Tablespoons of Glycerine 

• 1 Tablespoon of Borax Powder (available 

from Boots or the Green Shop Online) 

• 1 pint of boiling water 

• 2 yoghurt pots of PVA Glue 

• Food Colouring 

How to Make It 

Mix together all the water and PVA glue in 

a bowl. (Plastic is better). Add the food 

colouring to the glue / water mixture. In a 

separate container mix together the Borax 

powder and Glycerine. Then add this mixture 

to the glue/water mixture and stir 

continuously. (The mixture will become thick 

and lumpy at first and then smooth out). 

Leave to cool and set over-night and store 

in an airtight container. This putty will keep 

for weeks if kept in an airtight container. 

Please note that if mixture/putty gets on clothes 

you will need to keep the area damp until it can be 

washed. Do not allow to dry, as it turns hard and 

becomes difficult to get out. If you would like more 

ideas to inspire you this summer, do have a look at our 

book ‘All Aboard’, which is available on our website: 

www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/merchandising.php 



SHOPEAT&RELAX 

Marshall’s Yard 

Something for 

everyone! 

Open 7 days a week 

Over 30 incredible 

brands all in one place 

Plus new department store 

opening in August selling 

prestigious brands 

Farmers’ Market held every 

2nd Sat of the month 

Regular events, including 

an Italian Market 

20th - 22nd June 

Plenty of places to eat... 

...and drink 

for more dates 

for your diary visit 

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Advice is key... 

Visit our new website at: 

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Breaking up or starting out – 

the right advice is key! 

Marriage and relationship breakdown 

can bring heartache and lengthy legal 

disputes; but not always. Much depends 

on how things are handled and having the 

right legal advice can resolve differences 

more amicably and quickly and at less 

cost. Our experience tells us that most 

people want to avoid conflict and 

emotional upset but achieve a fair 

solution. We can help you do that. 

The same applies when you are starting out 

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time and the last thing you want to think 

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Molly’s Guide 

Helping children 

to see more clearly 

Artist Leonardo Da Vinci, legendary 

mathematician Albert Einstein and 

business tycoon, Richard Branson, all have 

one thing in common – dyslexia. 

It affects around 10 per cent of the population 

and can affect children in many different 

ways. However the basic problem is the same - 

a difficulty learning to read, spell and write. 

Finding out whether your child is dyslexic and 

providing help isn’t easy but one Lincoln 

practice, Paul Todd Opticians, has come up 

with an answer – the Colorimeter machine. 

Developed by Cerium Visual Technologies, the 

machine is a logical and sequential means of 

exploring colour space to find the optimal 

precision tint for the relief of the perceptual 

distortion found in dyslexia. 

The prescribed colour can then be reproduced 

as a tinted lens, allowing the sufferer to see 

more clearly and make progress with their 

education. 

Craig Leaver, owner of Paul Todd Opticians, 

said: “Those who wear these tinted glasses say 

how clear and still the world is with them on. 

It’s all about how the light strikes the back 

of the eye. 

“Often a child’s confidence is at a low ebb 

because of what they have been through. 

It’s great to see the change and watch them 

blossom into almost different people.” 

Do you think your child has dyslexia? 

Call Paul Todd Opticians at 2 Bunkers Hill, 

Lincoln on 01522 522088 

to book a Colorimeter test. 

Our new family zone 

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• Film & book corner 

Leaving you to relax and let our professional team arrange 

your perfect family holiday. Come and see us today! 

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Food Glorious Food 

Kids said: “Your child’s mind needs nurturing 

and nourishment like any other part of his or 

her body. 

“Just as a good diet helps maintain 

a healthy heart, lungs, digestion, so it can 

influence the efficiency of the brain’s 

chemical processes, improving memory, 

concentration and mental energy.” 

Family run Kidz Kitchen, based at St Marks Yard in 

Lincoln, supply meals to Nurseries and Schools in 

and around the Lincoln area. Pictured are owners, 

from left, Dad, Bob Robertson, Bob's wife Lynn 

Robertson and Bob's daughter Jo Bramwell. 

Getting children to eat healthy 

food can be a nightmare but 

here we give a few tips for 

success on a plate with 

yummy food. 

Food, glorious food – figures produced 

in a Lincolnshire health report show 

that more than nine per cent of children 

starting school in reception year in the 

county were very overweight. 

And according to the Lincolnshire Joint 

Strategic Needs Assessment Overview Report, 

a further 14.4 per cent were overweight 

compared with 13.2 per cent nationally. 

Being overweight doesn’t just pose health risks 

– not eating a healthy diet can also affect a 

child’s performance at school. 

As Nicola Graimes, author of Brain Foods for 

Being overweight can also lead to worrying 

trends such as bullying at school not to 

mention cause problems in later life as one 

consultant in public health explained. 

“We know that children who develop obesity 

early in life will be at greater risk of heart 

disease, diabetes and some cancers if their 

weight does not return to normal levels, 

not to mention the psychological distress 

they also suffer.” 

To try and eradicate this, various initiatives 

have been introduced including the `Fit Kids’ 

programmes and encouraging more children to 

walk and cycle to school in Lincolnshire. 

Reception pupils in some Lincolnshire schools 

were also offered free school dinners in a one 

month pilot project to encourage children 

from an early age to eat the right things. 

For, as one public health consultant pointed 

out, some children’s packed lunches are more 

like treat boxes – with even a Smarties’ 

sandwich not out of bounds. 

“We want more people to be eating school 

dinners simply because some children’s packed 

lunches are like treat boxes.” And like a car’s 

engine needing fuel, it’s what we put into 

a child’s body that helps it function better 

and more effectively. 

Jo Bramwell, director of Kidz Kitchens in 

Lincoln, provider of school meals to 10 primary 

schools in the area, is well aware of how 

important a healthy diet is for children. 




Food Glorious Food 

School meal time at Reepham Primary School 

The firm provides between 550 and 600 meals 

a day for primary age children, all based on 

healthy, nutritious menus. 

The mother-of-one ensures there’s a bowl of 

fruit or melon and carrots available when her 

son, Thomas (9), comes home from school. 

“Eating a healthy and balanced diet does 

enhance their ability. Eating healthy food 

when they’re young puts them in good stead 

for the future,” said Jo. “Rather than eating 

cakes and biscuits you’re better off with 

something like a flapjack or chopped up fruit.” 

And a breakfast of porridge and honey is now a 

firm favourite for Thomas - thanks - to the 

influence of other family members. For as Jo 

says, adults can help children on the road to a 

healthy diet by setting them a good example. 

Jo also gives cookery classes at her son’s 

primary school, passing on her healthy eating 

tips to children. “It’s great to see them 

chopping up peppers and making their own 

pizzas. There’s lots of interesting ways of 

getting children to eat healthy food.” 

TIPS FOR HEALTHY FOOD 

Make a game of choosing fruit and vegetables 

from the colours of the rainbow and serve 

them up differently - raw, steamed, stir-fried, 

stews, sauces or soups. 

RED – tomatoes, strawberries, sweet peppers, 

raspberries, redcurrants, cherries. 

ORANGE - sweet peppers, pumpkins, swede, 

sweet potato, oranges, apricots, melon. 

YELLOW - bananas, courgettes, sweet 

peppers, beansprouts, sweetcorn, pineapple 

GREEN – broccoli, cabbage, green beans, 

avocado, apples, peas, kiwi fruit, salad leaves 

PURPLE – plums, beetroot, red cabbage, 

berries, aubergine, red onion 




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The Deep is one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world and 

is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular rays and sharks. 

Visitors can enjoy: 

Exciting exhibits 

Europe’s deepest viewing tunnel 

Daily dive presentations and feedings 

Glass life ride through 10m tank 

Restaurant with tank views on 

Fri/Sat evenings 

Open daily 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm) 

T 01482 381000 

E info@thedeep.co.uk 

W www.thedeep.co.uk

Golden Fables 2012 

Golden Fables 2012 uses poetry, drama, music, 

song and images to tell the story of rural life in 

Lincolnshire in the 21st century in a familyfriendly 

celebration commissioned for the 

Cultural Olympiad. Powerful words by 

Archbishop Desmond Tutu are brought together 

with specially-written stories inspired by 

Lincolnshire’s countryside, myths and legends 

by poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan, National 

Poet of Wales Gillian Clarke, Scotland’s Poet 

Laureate Liz Lochhead and Lincolnshire Poet 

Laureate Joel Stickley. 

The Fables have been fused with exciting music 

by international composers Gabriel Prokofiev, 

Tim Dalling and Luke Carver Goss. The stunning 

90-strong Choir Invisible – The Desmond and 

Leah Tutu Peace Choir brings the words and 

music to life in front of images by awardingwinning 

graphic novelist Kate Brown. It is 

directed by Susannah Tresilian. 

Golden Fables 2012 premiered at the SO 

Festival in Skegness on July 1 – but if you 

missed it a film featuring the live performance 

plus documentary footage about how it all 

came together is being shown across 

Lincolnshire in July. 

Screenings are at Lincoln Drill Hall on July 3; 

Stamford Arts Centre on July 5; Guildhall Arts 

Centre, Grantham, on July 9; the National 

Centre for Craft and Design, Sleaford, on July 

18; Hemswell Village Hall on July 19; St 

Andrew’s Church, Leasingham, on July 21 and 

the South Holland Centre, Spalding, on July 26. 

Find out more at www.goldenfables2012.co.uk 

Golden Fables 2012 was commissioned for the Cultural 

Olympiad by Lincoln-based cultural solutions UK and 

funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England, the 

European Regional Development Fund and Lincolnshire 

County Council. 



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St Barnabas 

Is marking its 30th anniversary year in 

2012 by launching a raft of initiatives - 

propelling it into an exciting new era for 

the growing number of people benefitting 

from its specialist end-of-life care both 

now and in the future. 

The hospice has touched the lives of thousands 

of Lincolnshire families since it became one of 

the first in the UK to open its doors in 1982. 

And thanks to the generosity of the 

community, and the skills of its staff and 

volunteers, it has stayed at the national 

forefront of personalised and high quality 

patient care ever since. 

COME AND WATCH 

THE FUN AND ENJOY 

A FAMILY DAY OUT! 

Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Mills said: “Most 

people living in Lincolnshire will know of 

somebody that we have cared for and 

supported over the past 30 years – it may be a 

family member, a friend, a neighbour, a work 

colleague, or it may even be themselves. 

“As a listening organisation as well as a caring 

one, we are launching new initiatives to 

ensure we continue to meet the needs and 

wishes of local people, who say that they want 

increased support at home, and a greater 

involvement in controlling the care they 

receive in their final days. 

“We look forward to the people of 

Lincolnshire joining us in marking our special 

year and contributing to our future success 

caring for our patients and their families 

across the county.” 

If you would like to support St Barnabas 

Hospice and help us raise the £3.1 million 

needed on an annual basis please call 

01522 540300 or visit 

www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk 

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Lincoln Drill Hall 

LINCOLN DRILL HALL’S BANGERS 

& MASH BALL CELEBRATES THE 

BEST OF BRITISH! 

Fun and fund raising will be in the air at 

this year’s glittering Lincoln Drill Hall’s 

Bangers and Mash Ball on Sunday 26 

August – and all in aid of the venue’s 

essential outreach work with young 

people and children and adults with 

disabilities in the city. 

In this Jubilee year, a celebration of British 

culture is at the heart of the Ball, from the 

Beatles to Take That, Terry Thomas to Dame 

Judy Dench and Union Jack boxers to Bangers 

and Mash!The packed evening is tailor made 

for those who love to party and features: live 

music from Benny Lee and the Whistle Stop 5 

who transport us back to the jive era; a DJ set 

featuring great British hits from across the 

decades; a delicious three course meal by 

Black Peppermint Food Company that includes, 

of course, gourmet Bangers and Mash, wine by 

city connoisseurs Steep Hill Wines, an auction, 

raffle and, as always, one or two very 

special surprises. 

It’s a ball like no other and a great way to 

round off the summer. Plus, as it takes place 

on the Sunday evening of the Bank Holiday 

weekend, there’s plenty of time to sleep 

it off the next day! 

Tickets for this fantastic evening are just 

£45 and tables of 10 or 12 are available. 

To book tickets or a table or to find out 

more call (01522) 873891 or email 

bangersandmashball@gmail.com 



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Coast & Countryside... 


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Visit East Lincolnshire 

Exploring East Lincolnshire’s 

Coast and Countryside 

From tots to teens, whatever your family 

looks for, there is a whole host of 

activities and day trips on offer across the 

East Lincolnshire coast and countryside. 

Whether your little ones are interested 

in all-action or quieter pursuits, there is 

something for every family and with the 

summer school holidays coming up it is 

the perfect time to star planning on how 

to keep your little ones entertained. 

Situated in Ingoldmells, Hardy’s Animal Farm is 

a great day out for the whole family giving a 

chance to become part of a real working farm. 

Children are able to feed the goats, sheep, 

horses and many other animals. Haystacks 

Playbarn is a giant indoor play centre and 

provides the perfect opportunity for parents to 



take a break whilst the children burn off 

energy. There are also child-friendly seating 

areas for reading, puzzles and a large chalk 

board for drawing. And, in good weather, 

the whole family can enjoy a cart ride 

around the farm. 

Tours of a working brewery can be undertaken 

as part of the Bateman’s Brewery Experience 

in Wainfleet. There are attractions for the 

whole family in the beer garden over-looking 

the river where traditional pub games can be 

played plus there is a well stocked bar for 

Mums and Dads. The Brewery is a member of 

Tastes of Lincolnshire and serves locally 

sourced snacks. 

Seals, penguins, tropical butterflies and birds 

can all be found at Natureland Seal Sanctuary 

situated at the northern end of Skegness 

seafront. New for 2012 is the meerkat exhibit 

where visitors can see these mischievous 

animals foraging for food and basking in the 

sunshine. Natureland has become known 

worldwide for its rescue of orphaned baby seal 

pups that become stranded on beaches around 

the Wash and has been successful in rearing 

and returning them to their natural 

environment. Feeding time is a great favourite 

with both children and adults. 

A children’s favourite is the pets’ corner where 

goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens 

can be hand fed. For those looking to spot 

something a bit less ‘fluffy’, snakes, scorpions, 

and tarantulas can be found in the 

tropical house. 



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Happiness is... 

...fl ying a kite in the summer 

Call 

01754 614445 

Visit 

butlins.com/dayvisitors 

For Butlins this year has been a year of change 

and massive investment. Traditional sports 

such as football, rugby and basketball have 

been joined by new ones including beach 

sports in the beach courts such as beach 

Frisbee, volleyball and even football. There’s 

the chance to have a go at archery and fencing 

or give rock climbing a try on the climbing 

wall. Live family entertainment includes Lazy 

Town’s high-activity Energy Show, X-Factor’s 

Danyl Johnson, ITV’s Stephen Mulhern, 

Cbeebies’ Katy Ashworth, Glee-Force and 

Britain’s Got Talent finalists New Bounce. 

The Spa at Butlins has everything a modern 

spa should including a beautiful 20 meter pool 

kept at the perfect temperature, hydrotherapy 

pool, crystal steam room, sauna, Atlantic 

storm shower and Fitness Suite. 



Using Woodthorpe Hall Leisure Park as a base 

you can explore the Lincolnshire Wolds, which 

is designated as an Area of Outstanding 

Natural Beauty or nearby seaside resorts of 

Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea. 

Woodthorpe Park boasts an 18-hole golf course 

with 25-bay superior golf driving range which 

includes a glass-fronted observation and 

refreshments area. Two novel high level bays 

and 23 ground level practice bays make up the 

action area. Woody’s Bar and Restaurant is 

within the confines of the park. A games room 

is equipped with pool table and plasma 

television and The Vinery is Woody’s purpose 

built function room with bar and dance floor 

providing a weekend entertainment 

programme throughout the season. 

Southview Holiday Park in Skegness offers fun 

and friendly holidays for all. The park includes 

an indoor heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi, 

sunbeds, sauna and gym. Family entertainment 

is provided at the Lakeview Family Showbar 

where you can have fun no matter the weather 

or age. Entertainment includes the Sparky’s 

Krew Club for five to 11 year-olds while the 

little ones will love Sparkle’s Corner. Teens can 

join in the Xcite event, while adults will enjoy 

evening shows and entertainment including 

the new Gleek Chic Show and Battle of Britpop 

Show. During the day the sports resort 

programme offers a range of sporty activities 

from football and cheerleading to golf on the 

nine-hole course or fishing. 



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Traditional amusements for all the family, 

whatever the weather can be found at 

Skegness Pier. Family favourites include a 

Laserquest arena, Arabian Derby, Ticket 

World and Captain Kids Adventure Play area. 

Downstairs there is a ten lane ten pin bowling 

alley as well as a licensed bar and pool table. 

To help make the most of your time along in 

East Lincolnshire, Visit the Seaside is a unique 

directory available both online and as a free 

booklet packed with information, offers and 

savings to visitors. It features attractions and 

family entertainment venues in Skegness, 

Ingoldmells, Chapel St Leonards, Sutton on Sea 

and Mablethorpe. The directory is available 

online at visittheseaside.com where the entire 

book, individual pages or vouchers can be 

downloaded and printed. 

A whole host of art and cultural events 

are set to take place throughout the 

summer. Here we take a look at just 

a few of the events planned. 

In its sixth year the Bathing Beauties Festival 

will take place in Mablethorpe and Sutton on 

Sea this September. The promenade will come 

alive with music, street performers, dance, 

drama and the beach huts will be filled with 

arts and crafts. This year there will be a giant 

whale on the promenade. Where else can you 

be swallowed whole and live to tell the tale? 

The festival will open in Sutton on Sea on 

Friday 14 September with a full entertainment 

and activity programme on offer for free on 

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 in both 

Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea. 



East Lindsey Live is a calendar of sporting, 

heritage and cultural events set to showcase 

the district and attract visitors throughout the 

summer. Nearly 40 local events will be 

complemented by a programme of street 

theatre and cultural events in the market 

towns. Events include a performance inside a 

30ft sleeping pig, Granny Turismo – three 

anarchic grandmas with their motorised, 

souped-up shopping trolleys equipped with 

beat boxes, Bruce Airhead – a metamorphosis 

of man and a six foot balloon and Man In A Box 

– a giant box which leaps to life, grows legs 

and totters off to meet and greet the crowds. 

The Embassy Theatre in Skegness is the East 

Coast’s premier entertainment venue. 

A packed summer line-up awaits visitors with 

shows and events to suit all ages. It really is 

everything from A to Z – from Adam Ant to Paul 

Zerdin. A whole host of stars are set to appear 

including Cher Lloyd, Gareth Gates, Joan 

Armatrading, Paul Carrack, Premier League 

Snooker, Chuckle Brothers, Little Big Club, 

Superslam Wrestling, Cannon and Ball, Jim 

Davidson, The Comedy Teahouse Comedy Clubs 

and Ken Dodd. To complement these events, 

the new gallery and coffee bar will feature 

a regular programme of exhibitions. 

Whether you prefer two wheels or four, 

you are sure to enjoy the fast-paced, all 

action events at two of Lincolnshire’s 

premier racing circuits, Cadwell Park 

and Skegness Stadium. 



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Entertainment for all the family can be found 

at Skegness Stadium. From the 80 mph high 

speed action Hot Rods and heavy hitting from 

the bangers and stock cars to the fun and 

games from the van bangers and caravan 

demolition derby. Add to that monster trucks, 

FMX bike shows, two brothers racing motorbike 

stunt team, Terry Grant multi champion stunt 

driver and there is something to suit everyone. 

Events take place on Tuesday and Thursday 

nights at 7.30 pm from July 24 to August 30, 

and also special events some weekends. 

Carnival day on July 22 will see action from 

Bigfoot monster truck banger and caravan 

demolition derby, and racing from the police v 

firemen v ambulance v RNLI teams all trying to 

win the annual trophy sponsored by Hildreds 

Centre. There is a large grandstand, race view 

parking, bars, fast food outlets and 

souvenir shops. 



Fondly nicknamed the ‘mini Nurburgring’, 

Cadwell Park is held closely in the hearts of 

many motorsport fans. Located 10 miles north 

of Horncastle and five miles south of Louth the 

Lincolnshire circuit is especially popular with 

bikers nationwide. Cadwell Park’s twisty and 

undulating nature, winding through open park 

and woodland, has market it out as one of the 

best circuits in the country. The circuit is also 

one of the most popular destinations on the 

MCE Insurance British Superbike calendar, 

with the infamous mountain section, which 

riders usually tackle airborne, providing 

a particular challenge. 

As the circuit’s reputation continues to build, 

there are an increasing number of events 

taking place at the circuit including the 

Historic and Classic Sports Car Club’s Wolds 

Trophy and the popular Vintage Sports Car 

Festival, along with two vintage 

motorcycle events. 

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What better way to grab yourself a 

bargain than to visit one of the many 

markets in East Lindsey. 

With weekly markets, farmers’ markets and 

continental markets East Lindsey really is a 

markets paradise. Every week there are 

markets held in Alford, Horncastle, Louth, 

Mablethorpe and Spilsby with a variety of 

stalls including fresh fruit and vegetables, 

clothing, flowers and greeting cards. They are 

held on Monday in Spilsby, Tuesday in Alford, 

Wednesday in Louth, Thursday in Horncastle 

and Mablethorpe, Friday in Alford and Louth 

and Saturday in Horncastle and Louth. 

Monthly farmers’ markets give a choice of 

locally produced items such as meats, 



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cheeses and eggs. These take place on the 

fourth Wednesday in the month in Louth and 

the second Thursday in the month in 

Horncastle. Add to this a whole host of 

planned one-off markets and the choice is 

endless. On July 15 there will be a Food Fayre 

in Louth town centre which will feature local 

food and produce stalls, arts and craft stalls, 

cooking demonstrations and live entertainment 

by local schools. This will be followed by 

Alford Craft Market between August 25 to 27. 

And, on October 21 there is going to be a 

Victorian Family Fayre in Louth town centre 

which will include local food and arts and 

craft stalls, live entertainment, Punch and 

Judy shows and the best Victorian 

Costume competition. 

Europe’s biggest outdoor market Fantasy 

Island, Ingoldmells is home to Europe’s biggest 

outdoor market. With more than 200 stalls 

both indoor and outdoors, you can shop 

whatever the weather seven days a week 

throughout the summer. The fashion side of 

the market is by far the most extensive with 

outlets covering all sizes, ages and styles 

selling everything from clothing to sunglasses 

and purses to novelty items. Homes and 

garden, pets, electrical, gifts and sweets can 

all be found too. There are plenty of places to 

eat, wheelchair access, toilets and baby 

changing facilities, plenty of car parking, lost 

children facilities and a first aid station. 

Plenty of places to stay 

Whether you are looking for a family 

friendly camp site, an all action resort, 

state-of-the-art hotel or country cottage, 

there is something to suit everyone. 

Here we take a look at some of the 

accommodation on offer across the East 

Lincolnshire coast and countryside. 



Nestled between the Lincolnshire Wolds and 

marshes, Woodthorpe Hall Leisure Park is the 

ideal spot for tents, tourers, static caravans 

and motorhomes. If you are looking for a bit 

more luxury, you can choose to stay in a four 

star cottage overlooking the picturesque 

countryside and the 18 hole golf course 

and 25 bay driving range. 

Blue Anchor Leisure has the perfect site for 

anyone wanting their own holiday home, with 

a wide selection of new and pre-owned homes 

situated in a choice of 14 locations. Private 

parks such as Seafields and Priory Park in 

Winthorpe and Ingoldmells are perfect 

locations for the more discerning holiday home 

owner, while the Golden Palm Resort in Chapel 

St Leonards provides superb facilities and 

family entertainment. 

For a family break to remember Southview 

Holiday Park in Skegness is set in acres of 

beautiful parkland catering for a range of 

needs and budgets. The park includes an 

indoor heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi, 

sunbeds, sauna and gym, a water resorts 

programme, evening entertainment, sports 

programme, play park and Lakeview 

Family Showbar. 

The Savoy Hotel enjoys an excellent central 

Skegness promenade local and is an ideal base 

to explore the many local attractions. 

Offering 48 stylish bedrooms equipped with 

modern facilities, the hotel is renowned for 

delicious home cooked food prepared using 

the finest of Lincolnshire’s produce. 



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For a family friendly holiday all on one site, 

Butlins Skegness is the original and most 

spacious of the Butlins resorts. The apartments 

are all designed as New England clapper board 

houses painted in pastel colours to blend with 

the traditional seaside feel of the Butlins 

experience. The houses all circle the centre of 

the resort meaning that guests who want to 

relax in their apartments of the open green 

spaces surrounding them won’t be disturbed 

by the hub of the resort. The safe and secure 

Caravan Village is set in 100 acres of 

landscaped gardens and offers caravan 

owners free access to the main resort 

as well as the tranquillity of the village. 

The Skegness, East Coast and Wolds Hospitality 

Association (SECWHA) is the leading body for 

tourism in the area and strives to ensure a 

high standard of accommodation is provided. 



Visitors staying in establishments assessed by 

SECWHA can be assured of clean, comfortable 

and quality accommodation safe in the 

knowledge that their chosen establishment 

has been assessed by the association’s own 

MARQUESS inspection scheme, of has a star 

rating with Visit England or the AA. For a 

complete list of SECWHA accommodation 

visit secwha.com. 

Providing the opportunity to walk the 

Viking way. 

The Lincolnshire Wolds is a collection of hills 

in a designated area of Outstanding Natural 

Beauty (AONB), encompassing the highest area 

of land in eastern England. Due to the flatness 

of the county as a whole, these hills provide 

some spectacular views across the flat fens 

For amazing events all year round, please visit 

www.eastlindseylive.org 

or follow us on Twitter @eastlindseylive 

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and salt marshes of the immediate 

countryside. From various points it is possible 

to see many of the larger structures in the 

north and east of county such as the Humber 

Bridge, Lincoln Cathedral, Grimsby Dock 

Tower, and the wind turbines near Mablethorpe 

and offshore in Skegness, the radar station 

near Normanby and even Tattershall Castle. 

The Lincolnshire Wolds has a fascinating 

history with a strong Viking influence evident 

in many of the towns. The Wolds are a popular 

tourist destination in part due to the area’s 

connection with Tennyson who was born in 

Somersby. Born in 1809 Alfred, Lord Tennyson 

was considered the leading light of the 

Victorian era in poetry. Other famous 

ancestors include English adventurer Captain 

John Smith who was born in Willoughby in 



Support Your 

Local Market 

For more m 

information contact 

markets@e-lindsey.gov.uk e ey 

.uk or 

telephone 01507 601111 

www.e-lindsey.gov.uk 

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Markets 

Horncastle: Thursday & 

Saturday 

Louth: Wednesday, Friday 

& Saturday 

Mablethorpe: Thursday 

Spilsby: Monday 

Alford: Tuesday & Friday 

Farmers Markets 

Horncastle: 2nd Thursday 

each month 

Louth: 4th Wednesday 

each month 

1580 and was famously saved from a native 

American tribe by Pocahontas. Explorer Sir 

John Franklin was born in Spilsby in 1786 and 

was an accomplished navy captain but who 

disappeared during an expedition to discover 

the North West Passage in 1847. 

The roads of the Wolds are also particularly 

popular with motorcyclists, and the area is 

home to Cadwell Park, one of the UK’s top 

race circuits. The area is also popular with 

hikers: the Viking Way long-distance footpath 

run s from Barton-upon-Humber in North 

Lincolnshire across the Lincolnshire Wolds and 

into Rutland, and there is a Youth Hostel in the 

middle of the Wolds at Woody’s Top near the 

pretty village of Tetford. 



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Activities 

Arts & Crafts 

Odeon Cinema 08712 244007 

Janili Jo’s Painting & Crafts 01526 353440 

Boxing 

Dance 

Arts NK 01529 410595 

Bracebridge Boxing Club 01522 523521 

Danielle Rawlinson 01522 696100 

Canoeing 

Lincoln Canoe Club 01522 685479 

Cycling 

Velo Club Lincoln 01522 682600 

Cinemas 

Kinema in the Woods 01526 3521666 

Freestyle Fitness 07919 133355 

Hykeham School of Dance 01522 695710 

Iniscara Irish Dancing 01522 542810 

Janet Ashton School 01522 302268 

Lincoln Dance Company 07905 127197 

Lincolnshire Dance 01522 811811 

Lyndsey Ellis School 01526 399396 

Nicola Withers School 07808 808505 

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De Aston Sports Centre 01673 842695 

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Sandy Gray School 01526 398695 

Street Beat 01522 871139 

The Gemma Shaw School 01400 273 248 

Football 

Active Soccer (Lincoln) 07703 021008 

Off the Bench 01522 837293 

Futsal Yarborough Leisure Centre 

6pm – 7pm every Monday 

Football Factory LCFC 

5pm – 6pm every Saturday 3G Pitches, 

Sincil Bank. For more info visit us at 

Synergy Sports Coaching 07540 606846 

& Football Frenzy 

Holiday Clubs, Football Frenzy Evenings 

& Weekend Clubs 

Golf 

Lincoln Golf Centre 01522 686340 

Lincs Mini Golf 07798 552 554 

Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln 

Gymnastics 

Witham Hill Gymnastics 07964 045525 

Lincoln Imps Trampoline 01522 510893 

Hockey 

Off the Bench 01522 837293 

Street Hockey Sessions 5-6pm every Monday. 

Red Imps Bar, Sincil Bank, Lincoln. For more 

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Activities 

Horse Riding 

Brook House Farm 01507 343244 

Calder Farm Stables 07989 116430 

Laughton Wood 01427 615554 

Oakhill Equestrian Centre 07901 654964 

Park Riding School 01522 526168 

Poppyfields Equestrian 01522 871788 

Rednil Farm 01673 860548 

Saxilby Riding School 01522 702240 

Martial Arts 

Academy of Taekwon-Do 01522 542054 

Aikido Lincoln 01522 889620 

Cherry Judo Club 01522 803597 

Chikara Lincoln 01522 262588 

Kumiuchi Bugei Kai 07808 546159 

Lincoln Karate Academy 07817 607190 

Lincoln Kickboxing Academy 07900 932690 

Lincoln Lowfields Shukokai 07554 447718 

Muay Thai (Chao Phraya) 07757 984266 

Newark Martial Arts Centre 01636 605708 

S2C8 Martial Arts Centre 01522 543787 

Shotokai Dojo 07769 698531 

Music & Singing 

Music Room 01522 537141 

Eiryukan Aikido Lincoln 07925 188363 

Music Teacher 01522 528623 

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Guitar Lessons 07557 766193 

Guitar Lessons 07948 980353 

Guitar Lessons & Theory 01522 800753 

Piano Lessons 01673 862432 

Piano & Keyboard 01522 402207 

Singing & Recorder 

Richard Lindsay 01522 527391 

Sports Centres 

North Kesteven Centre 01522 883311 

The Dome 01302 370777 

Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, 

South Yorkshire, DN4 7PD 

The Showroom 01522 508377 

West Lindsey Leisure 01427 615169 

The Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EP 

Yarborough Leisure Centre 01522 873600 

Riseholme Road, Lincoln LN1 3SP 

Sports Coaching 

WIN Squash Coaching 07968 968805 

Every Saturday at Eastgate Squash Club 

For more information, speak to Nigel Jubbs. 

Synergy Sports Coaching 07540 606846 

Swimming 

Jubilee Park Swimming Pool 01526 353478 

North Kesteven Centre 01522 883311 

One-to-one Swim School 01522 721738 



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Activities 

The Dome 01307 370777 

West Lindsey Leisure 01427 615169 

The Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EP 

Yarborough Leisure Centre 01522 873600 

Baby Swimming 

Theatre & Drama 

Embassy Theatre 0845 6740505 

Lincoln Drill Hall 01522 873891 

Lincoln Performing Arts 01522 837600 

Puddle Ducks 01949 831322 

Classes in Lincoln, Boston, Grantham & 

Newark. Infant swimming classes have never 

been as fun as with Puddle Ducks. Thousands 

of babies & children nationwide enjoy our 

small, structured swimming classes every 

week; developing from water babies into 

confident swimmers without even realising 

that they are learning to swim. 

Water Sprites 07890 295216 

Lincoln Theatre Royal 01522 519999 

New Youth Theatre Lincoln 01522 787601 

Rhubarb Theatre 01400 275133 

The Terry O’Toole Theatre 01522 870251 

Trinity Arts Centre 01427 675140 

Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2AL 

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Becky’s Childcare 01522 827125 

Brightstar Childminding 01522 800828 

Buttercup Daycare 01522 801712 

Carol Panter Childminding 01522 829250 

Cathedral Childminding 01522 568 508 

Cherry Cherubs 01522 595141 

Heather’s House 01522 723406 

Katherine Russouw 01673 866153 

Little Angels Childcare 01526 322105 

Little Cherubs Childminding 01522 870334 

Little Gems Childminding 07917 116761 

Little Miss Sunshine 01522 548403 

Lorna Thompson 01522 788027 

Moonbeams Childcare 01522 874830 

Pansy Potters Childcare 01522 889315 

Penny’s Childminding 01522 800775 

Puddle Ducks Day Care 01522 521740 

Rachel Benton Childminder 01673 866253 

Sarah Frow Childminder 01522 514347 

Sians Childcare 01522 850763 

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Branston Day Nursery 01522 880420 

Bubbles Day Nursery 01522 692000 

Carlton Day Nursery 01522 787070 

Cherry B Day Nursery 01522 807081 

For Under 5′s 01522 573081 

Fun Farm Day Nursery 01522 692338 

Stephenson Rd, North Hykeham, Lincoln. 

Glebe Farm Nursery School 01522 575055 

Hullabaloo Day Nursery 01526 323628 

Lincoln Central Children’s 01522 569525 

Nutwood Cottage Nursery 01522 576716 

Panda’s Kids Club 07723 335596 

Pinfold Nursery 01522 691929 

Portland Kindergarten 01522 528524 

Rainbow Day Nursery 01522 722222 

Scampton Playmates 01522 731581 

Teddy Bears Day Nursery 01522 511505 

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Children’s Parties 

Activity Centres 

Bouncy Castle Hire (OTB) 01522 837293 

Frontline Lasertag 01522 809028 

Fun Farm 01522 692338 

Stephenson Rd, North Hykeham, Lincoln. 

Gateway Park/Brewers 01522 812420 

High Ropes Adventure 01673 842724 

Lincoln Bowl 01522 522059 

Lincoln Superbowl 01522 541669 

Valentine Road, Lincoln LN6 7BH 

Lincs Mini Golf 07798 552554 

Pennells Garden Centre, Newark Road, Lincoln 

LN6 9NT. Birthday Parties & private hire 

bookings now being taken. 

National Space Centre 0116 2610261 

National Space Centre, Exploration Drive 

Leicester LE4 5NS 

Playhouse Gainsborough 01427 810148 

Unit 9, Corringham Road Industrial Estate, 

Lusher Way, Gainsborough DN21 1QB 

An exciting indoor play and party centre for 

children up to 12 years. Fantastic 3 level 

junior area featuring a giant Astra slide, sports 

area, rope bridges, sky glide, roller squeezes 

and much more. Children’s party specialists. 

Playzone 01522 539999 

Cross Street Lincoln, LN5 8LD 

Rand Farm Park 01673 858904 

Rand, Lincoln LN8 5NJ. Give your child a 

birthday party they will remember. 



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Lincolnshire’s world class youth facility 

offering activities, climbing, youth clubs, 

holiday clubs and birthday parties! 

Birthday Packages to choose from include 

football, climbing and multi-activity! 

Woodside Wildlife & Falconry01522 754280 

Birthday Cakes 

Asda 01522 507800 

Cocoa Cupcake 01522 595813 

Chocolishous 01427 678855 

Children’s bespoke birthday cakes. Character 

cakes, any size or design. 

Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough 

Kerricraft Cakes 01522 881024 

Marks & Spencer’s 01522 533646 

Morrisons 01522 560066 

No.82 Cake Studio 01522 805905 

One Stop Cake Shop 01427 610000 

Sainsburys 01522 689888 

Something Special Cakes 01522 529885 

Sugarart of Lincoln 01522 567636 

The Cake Boutique 01427 238380 

Too Good to Cut 01522 805691 

Waitrose 01522 510500 

Children’s Entertainers 

Chocolishous 01427 678855 

‘Lolly Trolley’ for your child’s party. Soft serve 

and scoop ice-cream, lollies & chocolate 

fountain. Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough 

Burger Bill – Magic Shows 07876 574313 

Dr D’s Science Days 07866 875202 



First Choice Parties 01522 525353 

Eventsartist 0785 4911447 

Flutterby Face Painting 08006 126821 

Mr Shineys Magic Parties 01472 815422 

Party & Character Mascots 07428 197919 

QL Discos 01522 857353 

Squirts Fun Bus 07798 790869 

Story Book Days 01522 752219 

Tabby Road Studios 01522 869968 

The Bear Builder & Friends 07428 197919 

Acting the Party 08454 752115 

Coasty Disco & Karaoke 07814 924790 

Sublime Science 0845 5085387 

Themed Parties 

Antonia Jewelzparties 01507 585114 

Bransby Home of Rest 01427 788464 

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Fairies & Friends Limited 01526 800417 

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Days Out 

Alton Towers 08705 204060 

Burghley House 01780 752451 

Barnsdale Gardens 01572 813200 

Butlins Skegness Resort 01754 614445 

Battle of Britain Flight 01526 344041 

Visitor Centre Dogdyke Road, Conningsby, 

Lincolnshire LN4 4SY. Bank Holiday and 

weekend opening coming soon. 

Baytree Owl Centre 01406 372840 

Belton House 01476 566116 

Belvoir Castle 01476 870443 

Bottons pleasure Beach 01754 763697 

Bransby Home of Rest 01427 788464 

for Horses 

Cadbury World 08454 503599 

Captain Jacks Adventure 01777 869966 

Chambers Farm Wood 01623 822447 

Chatsworth House 01246 565300 

City of Caves - Nottingham 0115 9881955 

Discover a hidden world beneath your feet! 

Upper Level, Broadmarsh Centre NG1 7LS 

Cleethorpes Light Railway 01472 604657 

Clumber Park 01909 544917 

Cogglesford Watermill 01529 413671 

East Road, Sleaford NG34 7EQ. Restored and 

working watermill on the banks of River Slea. 

See.experience.learn 

Have some summer 

holiday fun in our 

August workshops 

Quilt a cushion 

20 Aug 1pm – 4pm 

£5 per person 

Design a robot 

22 Aug 1pm – 3pm 

Free 

Make a badge 

3 Sept 1pm – 4pm 

£8 per person 

Create iPad art 

Fridays from 1pm - 4pm 

Free 

Book your place now! 

01529 308710 

Navigation Wharf Tel: 01529 308710 

Carre Street, Sleaford info@nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk 

Lincolnshire, England. www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk 

NG34 7TW 


Days Out 

Conkers 01283 216633 

www.visitconkers.com 

Covenham Watersports 01507 363709 

Cranwell Aviation Centre 01529 488490 

Heath Farm, North Rauceby, Lincs NG34 8QR 

Discover the fascinating history of the first 

military academy in the word of RAF Cranwell. 

Daisy Made Ice Cream 01522 693757 

The home of real dairy ice cream. 

Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln LN6 5SA 

Doddington Hall 01522 694308 

Lincoln LN6 4RU 

Drayton Manor Park 0844 472 1950 

Easton Walled Gardens 01476 530063 

Elsham Hall Park 01652 688698 

Embassy Swimming Pool 01754 610675 

Fantasy Island 01754 872030 

Ferry Farm Country Park 0115 9664512 

Fun Farm 01522 692338 

Stephenson Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln. 

Fun Forest 01652 657370 

Europa Way, Brigg, N.Lincolnshire DN20 8UN 

Gainsborough Model Railways 

Gainsborough Old Hall 01427 612669 

Parnell Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NB. Over 

500 years old and one of the best preserved 

timber framed manor houses in the UK. New 

tea room, gift shop and visitor audio tour 

with visuals. 



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Days Out 

Galleries of Justice Museum 0115 9520555 

The Only Museum of its kind in Europe, High 

Pavement, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1HN. 

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure 0845 643 9245 

Greens Windmill & Science 0115 9156878 

Grimsthorpe Castle Park 01778 591205 

Guild Hall Arts Centre 01476 406158 

Gullivers Theme Park 01925 444888 

Harlaxton Manor 01476 403000 

Hall Farm Park 01652 678822 

Hardys Animal Farm 01754 872267 

Hartsholme Country Park 01522 873557 

Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY 

High Ropes Adventure 01673 842724 

Hubbards Hills 01507 610610 

Hull Ice Arena 01482 325252 

Humber Bridge Viewing Area 01724 297000 

Huntfun Treasure Hunt 01904 491549 

Idle Valley Nature Reserve 01777 713945 

Japanese Garden 01777 228567 

Kidsquadz 0845 3900845 

Labyrinth of Doralia 01472 602186 

Lincoln Boat Trips 01522 881200 

Lincoln Castle 01522 511068 

Lincoln City Football Club 01522 880011 

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Lincoln Ghost Walks 01522 874056 

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway 01507 363881 

Lincoln Superbowl 01522 541669 

Valentine Road, Lincoln LN6 7BH 

Lincolnshire Archives 01522 782040 

St Rumbold Street, Lincoln LN2 5AB 

Step into the past with over half a million images of 

parishregisters, museum objects, maps, photographs 

and more. Search the catalogues of our Archives, 

Museums andLibraries. View and buy images to help 

with your researchprojects. View online exhibitions 

and learning resourcesrelating to our collections 

covering the whole ofLincolnshire, from monuments 

to manuscripts, Thatcher to Tennyson. 

Please book in advance of your visit. 

Lincs Transport Museum 01522 500566 

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust 01507 526667 

Lincs Mini Golf 07798 552554 

Pennells Garden Centre, Lincoln LN6 9NT 

Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary 01507 473346 

Magna Science Adventure 01709 720002 

Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham 

S60 1DX 

Making It! Discovery Centre 01623 473297 

Manor Stables Craft Centre 01400 272779 

Market Rasen Racecourse 01673 844532 

Marshalls Yard 01427 810706 

Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA 

Shop, Eat a& Relax. Something for all the family 

Matlock Bath Aquarium 01629 583624 



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Days Out 

Mrs Smiths Cottage 07887 928733 

Museum of Lincolnshire Life01522 528448 

National Ice Centre 0843 3733000 

National Railway Museum 0844 815 3139 

Newark Castle & Cruises 01636 706479 

Normanby Hall Museum 01724 720588 

Nottingham Castle 0115 9153700 

Nottingham Dirt Buggies 0115 9539865 

Peak Cavern 01433 620285 

National Water Sports 0115 9824745 

Natural World Centre 01522 688868 

Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, 

Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BW 

Natureland Seal Sanctuary 01754 764345 

Navigation House 07966 400634 

Navigation Wharf, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7TW 

Restored former canal company office in 

historic Navigation Wharf. 

Newark Air Museum 01636 707170 

Playhouse Gainsborough 01427 810148 

An exciting indoor play and party centre for 

children up to 12 years. Fantastic 3 level 

junior area featuring a giant Astra slide, sports 

area, rope bridges, sky glide, roller squeezes 

and much more. Children’s party specialists. 

Unit 9, Corringham Road Industrial Estate, 

Lusher Way, Gainsborough DN21 1QB 

Pleasure Island 01472 211511 

Poole’s Cavern 01298 26978 


Days Out 

Rand Farm Park 01673 858904 

Riverside Park 01636 650000 

Rollerworld of Derby 01332 345828 

Rushmoor Country Park 01507 327184 

Tattershall Farm Park 01526 345377 

Tattershall Lakes Park 01526 348800 

Twinlakes Park 0116 456 7777 

The Bubble Car Museum 

Sherwood Forest Reserve 01623 823202 

Sherwood Pines Forest 01623 822447 

Southwell Racecourse 01636 814481 

St Katherine’s 01522 5727798 

Heritage & Cultural Centre 

Swadlincote 01283 217200 

Ski & Snowboard Centre 

Tabby Road Studios 01522 869968 

Tattershall Castle 01526 342543 

The Collection 01522 782040 

Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LP 

New activity centre for younger visitors to the 

museum to play and learn. Dress up as a 

princess, a knight or even a dragon and then 

enter the ‘Step into a Portrait’ picture 

frame. Create a work of art that might even 

make it onto the masterpiece wall. 

The Deep 01482 381000 

The Fishing Heritage Centre 01472 323345 



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Days Out 

The Heights of Abraham 01629 582365 

The Lincoln Adventure 01522 697527 

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life 

01522 528448 Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LY 

Enjoy free entry to the largest and most 

diverse community museum in Lincolnshire. 

Our rich and varied social history collection 

reflects and celebrates the culture and history 

of the people of Lincolnshire. The museum is 

based in a Victorian barracks and is home to an 

authentic World War I tank named ‘Flirt’ and 

the interactive galleries of the Royal 

Lincolnshire Regiment. Just five minutes walk 

from Lincoln Castle. 

The National Space Centre 0116 261 0261 

The Parrot Zoo 0871 384 1130 

The School of Choc 01427 811644 

Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough 

Offering courses & events throughout the year 

for infant, junior and senior school age groups. 

Enquiries from schools welcome. 

The Showroom Climbing 01522 508360 

Lincolnshire’s largest climbing wall! Book your 

session today! 

The Village Church Farm 01754 766658 

The Workhouse 01636 817260 

The World Famous 01433 620638 

Blue John Cavern 

Tropical Butterfly House, 01909 569416 

Wildlife & Falconry Centre 

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Navigation House 

 

Cranwell Aviation 

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Days Out 

Twycross Zoo 0844 474 1777 

Uncle Henry’s 01652 640308 

Grayingham Grange Farm, Grayingham, 

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 4JD 

Usher Gallery 01522 527980 

West Midland Safari Park 01299 402114 

Whisby Natural World 01522 688868 

Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane 

Thorpe on the Hill, Lincs LN6 9BW 

White Post Farm Centre 01623 882977 

White Post Farm, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield 

www.whitepostfarm.co.uk 

Wharton Hall Farm Park 01427 628375 

Wharton near Blyton, Gainsborough, 

Lincolnshire, DN21 3NP 

Wheelgate Adventure Park 

White Post, Farnsfield, Newark, NG22 8HX 

Whisby Garden Centre 01522 696949 

Whisby Road, Whisby, Lincoln LN6 9BY 

Woodside Wildlife 01522 754280 

& Falconry Park 

Newball, Near Langworth, Lincoln LN3 5DQ. 

Come along and enjoy flying displays, amazing 

animal shows, pig racing, tropical butterflies, 

reptile handling sessions, meet the monkeys, 

leap with the lemurs, pond dipping ane much 

more... Indoor and outdoor play areas for 

children and barn style tea rooms for grown 

ups to relax. 

www.woodsidefalconry.com 



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Lincoln by the sea 

SIXTY-TONNES of authentic seaside sand 

are on order, Punch & Judy are preparing 

to pack their bags and all is set-fair for 

the return of Lincoln by The Sea! 

Plans are well in hand for the comeback of 

Lincoln’s hottest Summertime attraction which 

has proved to be a phenomenal hit with 

families of all ages. This year “The Beach” is, 

once again, poised to be awash with buckets, 

spades and colourful balls and surrounded by 

traditional, stripey deckchairs,where mums 

and dads can relax while their youngsters 

burn-off their excess energy. 

Lincoln by the Sea - which launches on 

July 23, 2012, and runs right through 

until September 1 (inclusive) - will also 

feature children’s rides and floor games, 

so there is lots for everyone to enjoy. 

Best of all it is FREE! 

Lincoln BIG events and promotions manager 

Michael Armstrong said: “We are thrilled to be 

able to announce the return of Lincoln by The 

Sea, which brings a real breath of seaside air 

into the heart of the city. “We know that it is 

really popular because we have heard of 

families who bring their children to “the 

Beach” almost every day of the Summer 

holidays! “With 2012 being such an important 

year with the Olympics, Paralympics and 

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, families should 

watch out for an extra surprise element too. 

“On Thursday evenings, families also have the 

option of staying in the city and enjoying a 

snack or meal together, doing a spot of 

Thursday Late Night shopping and even going 

to see a film,” added Mr Armstrong. 

For further information please contact Michael 

Armstrong on 01522 545233 


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Bardney Methodist Primary 01526 398255 

Bassingham Primary 01522 788395 

Billinghay Primary School 01526 860786 

Bracebridge Heath St John’s 01522 530954 

Branston Infant School 01522 791907 

Cherry Willingham Primary 01522 751148 

Coleby Primary School 01522 810627 

Dunholme St Chad’s School 01673 860597 

Eagle Community Primary 01522 868354 

Fiskerton Primary School 01522 751049 

Heighington Millfield 01522 872625 

Ingham Primary School 01522 730244 

Leadenham Primary School 01400 272702 

Lincoln Bishop King Primary 01522 880094 

Lincoln Bracebridge Infant 01522 520591 

Lincoln Hartsholme Primary 01522 683705 

Lincoln Leslie Manser 01522 688328 

Lincoln Manor Leas chool 01522 681810 

Lincoln Mount Street 01522 527339 

Lincoln Saint Hugh’s 01522 501137 

Lincoln St Faith’s 01522 888988 

Lincoln St Peter in Eastgate 01522 526280 

Lincoln The Lancaster 01522 685078 

Lincoln The Meadows 01522 721708 

Lincoln The Priory Witham 01522 882900 

Lincoln The Sir Francis Hill 01522 520359 

Lincoln Woodlands Infant 01522 683557 

Metheringham Primary 01526 320039 

Navenby Primary School 01522 810628 

Nettleham Infant School 01522 750964 

Nocton Community School 01526 320234 

North Hykeham All Saints 01522 681417 

North Hykeham Fosse Way 01522 682020 

North Hykeham Ling Moor 01522 682602 

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Family Fun 

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• 4 hands on pavilions & 

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• Interactive workshops & 

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T: 01709 720002 F: 01709 820092 E: info@magnatrust.co.uk 

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Education & Schools 

North Scarle Primary 01522 778724 

Potterhanworth Primary 01522 791031 

Reepham Primary School 01522 750601 

Saxilby Primary 01522 702669 

Scampton Primary School 01522 730340 

Scampton Pollyplatt 01522 730393 

Scothern Ellison Boulter’s 01673 862392 

Skellingthorpe St Lawrence 01522 682689 

Skellingthorpe The Holt 01522 683236 

South Hykeham School 01522 681919 

Sturton by Stow Primary 01427 788210 

Swinderby All Saints 01522 868287 

Tattershall Holy Trinity 01526 342349 

Tattershall Primary School 01526 342045 

Thorpe-on-the-Hill 01522 681923 

Waddington All Saints 01522 820099 

Waddington Redwood 01522 721156 

Washingborough Acedemy 01522 801355 

Welbourn Primary School 01400 272798 

Welton St Mary’s Primary 01673 860339 

Witham St Hughs Primary 01522 869590 

Private Education & Tuition 

Lincolnshire Montessori 01472 859050 

Bill Henderson – Languages 01673 860912 

Jack Green – History 01636 707836 

Kip McGrath Centres 01522 705123 

Kumon 0800 854714 

Mrs Nova Read 

Numeracy & Literacy 01522 691 070 

The Gift of Learning 

A small, friendly, family run business, selling 

learning aids and resources for children with 

special educational needs. 


Health & Beauty 

Hair & Beauty 

Hairdressers 

Amethyst Health Screening 0845 5195076 

Bentley Hotel & Spa 01522 878000 

Colour Me Beautiful 01522 548527 

Eden Hall Day Spa 01636 525555 

Face Facts 01522 544727 

Paul Todd Opticians 01522 522088 

Simpsons Spa 01522 797989 

Terri-Lou Beauty 01522 806389 

The Grange Spa 01778 440511 

The Hair Clinic 01522 754433 

Bladerunners 01522 575154 

Capelli Stylists 01522 521411 

Cutting Edge Hair Salon 01522 787564 

Envy Hair Design 01522 532469 

Eskape Hairdressing 01522 510006 

Fundamentals 01522 514151 

Mark Jeffs Hair & Beauty 01522 522100 

Salon Rouge 01522 576789 

Stringers 01522 540001 

Studio 13 01522 526110 

Talking Heads 01522 525690 

The Hair Clinic 01522 754433 

The Strand 01522 527080 

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Parenting & Family Advice 

Parenting & Family Advice 

Andrew & Co Solicitors 01522 512123 

St Swithin’s Court, 1 Flavian Road, Nettleham 

Road, Lincoln LN24GR 

33 Kirkgate, Newark NG24 1AD 01636 676743 

Moorland Centre 01522 688176 

North Centre 01522 544801 

St Giles Centre 01522 529631 

HM Revenue & Customs 0845 300 3900 

Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 

Child Benefit Office 0845 302 1444 

Relate 0845 166 4110 

Family Information Service 0800 195 1635 

Samaritans 08457 909090 

Lincolnshire Sure Start Family Centres 

Birchwood Centre 01522 689991 

Bracebridge Centre 01522 523608 

Carholme Centre 01522 526558 

Central centre 01522 569551 

The Gift of Learning 

A small, friendly, family run business, selling 

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What’s On 

July 

Sunday 8th July 

Spilsby Show 

This popular event takes place on the Spilsby 

Playing Fields on Ancaster Avenue Playing Field 

off Boston Road. Lots of attractions and children’s 

entertainment. Tel Angela Shaw on 01790753835 

www.spilsbyshow.co.uk 


Idle Valley Nature Reserve – Retford 

10.30am. Guide Dogs Annual ‘Go Walkies’ 

fundraising event – 3 mile sponsored walk 

Call Eddie Parry on 01909 568765 

Friday 13th July 

Bat Detectors! 

Hill Holt Wood – Norton Disney. Join Watch NK’s 

Countryside Rangers for a moonlit walk through 

Hill Holt Wood in search of native bats. FREE 

Event. Children under 16 years must be 

accompanied by an adult. To book contact 01522 

688868 bmwhisby@leisureconnection.co.uk 

www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk 

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 

Butterflies & Other Insects 

11am – 4.00pm. Clumber Park, Worksop, 

Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ. Find out about 

butterfly conservation and, weather permitting, 

join us for free bug hunts to discover our insects. 

Meet at the Discovery Centre. Admission: Parking 

£5.80. Tel: 01909 476592 

Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd July 

Disney LIVE! Mickey’s Magic Show 

Capital FM Arena Nottingham. Mickey Mouse, 

Minnie Mouse and a host of Disney friends are 

performing in their very own magic show live on 

stage. See Disney favourites Alice in Wonderland, 

the Mad Hatter and Disney princesses Jasmine, 

Belle, Snow White and Cinderella as they come 

together to perform magic from legendary Disney 

films! Tickets are priced from £16.50 and can be 

purchased via www.capitalfmarena.com or by 

calling 08444 124 624 

Saturday 21st July 

Paper Wings (Rhubarb Theatre) 

Lincoln Drill Hall – 1.30pm 

Torn from their homeland, Tatao and her mother 

have arrived in a strange new world. Confused, 

lost and homesick, they set about starting their 

new life. Full of colour, music and imagination but 

no words, Lincolnshire’s premiere children’s 

theatre company return to the Drill Hall with this 

beautiful new show. Tickets £6. 

www.lincolndrillhall.com 

Saturday 21st July–Sunday 2nd September 

Flowering Fairies & Gardening Gnomes 

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ 

Take part in our fantasy Trail with fairies and 

gnomes around the Walled Kitchen Garden. 

Family activities can be found around the garden, 

such as find the golden gnome and make a magic 

fairy spell. Dressing up is optional but 

encouraged. Admission: Parking £5.80. Entry to 

the walled Kitchen Garden is £3 per person. 

Tel: 01909 476592 

Saturday 22nd July – 1st September 

Lincoln by the Sea 

City Square, Lincoln 

Monday 23rd – Thursday 26th July 

FishTank Summer School - 

Lincoln Drill Hall – 10.00am – 4.00pm 

If you’re aged 7 – 11 years, join us the first week 

of the summer holidays to create your own play in 

just 4 days! Make new friends, have some fun 

and get involved in a creative & lively production 

that is guaranteed to be 100% original. Please 

bring a packed lunch. Tickets £60. 


Monday 23rd – Friday 27th July 

New Youth Theatre – Lion King Summer Camp 

Performance Friday, 27 July – 3-3.30pm 

The Palace Theatre, Newark 

Your child will enjoy hours of fun working 

alongside our highly motivated theatre facilitators 

with the New Youth Theatre’s Lion King Summer 

Camp Week. Incorporating song, dance and 

drama, the summer camp week includes a 


What’s On 

costumed and staged mini production on the final 

day, and an exciting theatrical make-up workshop 

open to all students. Whatever your child chooses 

to do on a New Youth Theatre holiday course, rest 

assured they will have an incredible time. £80 per 

student – for ages seven to 16. Performance 

Friday, 27 July – 3-3.30pm. Applications are 

available from the Palace Theatre Box Office: 

www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/newark 

Tuesday 24th July 

Shelter Building 

Hartsholme Country Park 1.00pm to 3.00pm 

Who lives in a house like this? Join the Park 

Rangers to build a shelter that could protect you 

from the wind and rain, using fallen timber and 

tarpaulins. The activity will be in the woods so 

suitable clothing and sensible shoes should be 

worn. There is a charge of £3.30 per child for this 

event and booking is essential. All children must 

be accompanied by an adult. There are toilets 

and refreshments at the park. Meet at 1pm inside 

the Visitors Centre, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, 

LN6 0EY. For further details Call 01522 873577. 

Saturday 28th July 

Diddy Disco 

Lincoln Drill Hall 10.30am – 12.30pm 

Calling all toddlers who just love to dance… Come 

and join us for our latest super funky Diddy Disco 

led by DJ Alice & friends. A great opportunity for 

little ones to let off steam and express 

themselves (while older ones can get a free 

coffee!) Please note that all children must be 

accompanied and the ticket price is the same for 

children and adults. Tickets £2. 


Saturday 28th July 

Mablethorpe Illuminations 

Central Beach, Mablethorpe 

5.00pm–11.00pm. A fun packed evening of dance, 

music, theatre and a spectacular firework display 

with the lighting of the illuminations. Free event 

www.eastlindseylive.org 


Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe Carnival 

www.suttononsea.info 


Monday 30th July – Friday 3rd August 

Love Lincolnshire week 

St Katherine’s Heritage Centre, Colegrave Street, 

Lincoln, LN5 8DW. A week of various activities for 

young and old. Including local history talks and 

presentations. More information to be disclosed 

closer to the time. Tel: 01522 579490 

Tuesday 31st July 

It’s A Bugs life 

Hartsholme Country Park 1.00pm to 3.00pm 

Come along and see what’s bugging us at 

Hartsholme Country Park. Join the Park Rangers 

to get up close and personal with some seriously 

creepy creatures! Search the meadow, look under 

logs and peer at trees to find the minibeasts that 

make the park their home. There is a charge of 

£3.30 per child for this event and booking is 

essential. All children must be accompanied by an 

adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the 

park. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitors Centre, 

kellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY. Further 

details: 01522 873577 

August 

Wed 1st August, 

Jungle Olympics - 800 Metres 10am-3pm 

Unit 5, 22 The Green, Nettleham LN2 2NR 10am- 

3pm. Olympic madness hits Storybook Days. We 

will be running, hopping and jumping in our own 

mini Olympics and taking part in our own Medal 

Ceremony! Crafts will include making chocolate 

gold medals and an Olympic torch. Cost - £22 per 

day. Call 01522 752219 or 07770 878466 

or email info@storybookdays.co.uk 

Wednesday 1st August 

Grow Your Own Pet! 

Natural World Centre – Whisby 

Using recycled and natural products make a friend 

of your own, sow their hair and watch it grow! 

£2.50 per child – children must be accompanied 

by an adult. Whisby Nature Park, Moor Lane, 

Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BW 

Tel 01522 688868 



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What’s On 

Wednesday 1st August 

Waybulooo: Meet Yojojo & De Li 

Twinlakes Park – Leicester 

11am, 12noon, 2:10pm, 3:20pm, 4:30pm 

Please note – this is a free event included in the 

admission charge to Twinlakes Family Theme Park. 

www.twinlakespark.co.uk 

Thursday 2nd August 

Bugs Galore! 

Natural World Centre – Whisby Nature Park 

Find out fascinating facts about our native insects 

before creating a critter to take home with you. 

£2.50 per child – children must be accompanied 

by an adult. Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, 

Lincoln LN6 9BW. Tel: 01522 688868 


Fri 3rd August 

Charlie & Lola - 10am-3pm 

Unit 5, 22 The Green, Nettleham LN2 2NR 

An extremely ever so wonderful day of rockets, 

pink milk, a monster party and all things Charlie 

and Lola. We will be looking at "This is Actually 

my Party" and having our own party to end the 

day! Cost - £22 per day. 

Call 01522 752219 or 07770 878466 


Friday 3rd August 

50 Things Friday 

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ 

Each Friday in August 1pm. Join us to discover the 

great outdoors. Learn to make a grass trumpet, 

balance on a log or even learn to call an owl. 

Collect your own scrapbook and see what you can 

do. All sessions begin at the discovery centre. 

Admission: Parking £5.80. Tel: 01909 476592 

Saturday 4th August 

Love Lincolnshire Day 

St Katherine’s Heritage Centre, Colegrave Street, 

Lincoln, LN58DW. Enjoy a day for the whole 

family. With a local produce BBQ, interactive 

games for the children, creative tables to create 

their masterpieces. Local produce stalls, dancers, 

and some local history to finish the day off. 

Tel: 01522 579490 


Skegness Switched On 

Join us as we flick the switch and light up the 

night. Skegness Illuminations are back and better 

than ever. Entertainment will begin at 1pm and 

run through the afternoon into the evening. The 

event will take place on Tower Esplanade near to 

the seafront and is FREE to attend. Live bands, 

dancers, magnificent fireworks and a celebrity 

switch on will be sure to keep the whole family 

entertained. 

www.secwha.com 

Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th August 

Festival of History 

Lincoln Castle 10.00am – 6.00pm 

A weekend packed full of entertainment, from 

Romans to Vikings and world war II. See 

demonstrations of civilian and military life. This 

fun packed weekend is sure to entertain and 

amuse all! 

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle 

Sunday 5th August 

Revesby Country Fair 

Revesby Park, Nr Horncastle, lincolnshire 

9am until 5.30pm. Events include; showjumping 

through dressage, carriage driving and Equestrian 

Life qualifiers, dog events including a terrier 

show, dog agility, gun dog scurry, exemption dog 

show and novelty classes. There will also be clay 

pigeon shooting, archery, fishing, vintage cars 

and bygones, vintage tractors, oil engines, a 

fairground, a flower show, a wide range of hot 

and cold food products and a licensed bar. 

www.revesby-country-fair.co.uk 

Monday 6th August 

Children’s Summer Challenge 

International Craft Day 

Gainsborough Old Hall. Have a go at crafts from 

around the world in different locations as you 

tour the Hall. Family activity day with crafts 

included. Normal admission applies. 

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall 


What’s On 

Tuesday 7th August 

Make Your Own Bird Mobile 

Natural World Centre – Whisby Nature Park 

Using lots of recycled items and some of nature’s 

resources, make a marvellous mobile to hang at 

home. £2.50 per child – children must be 

accompanied by an adult. Moor Lane, Thorpe on 

the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BW. Tel 01522 688868 


Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th August 

Summer Workshops 

Gainsborough Old Hall. Craft activities for 

children and families including making armour 

and clay vases. A charge is made to cover 

materials. Please phone in advance to book 

a place. Tel: 01427 612669 


Wed 8th August 

The Night Pirates - 10am-3pm 


One night, young Tom is awoken by noises outside 

his house. He peeps out of the window and what 

should he see but PIRATES! Join us in a day of 

pirates, treasure and adventure! 

Cost - £22 per day. 

Call 01522 752219 or 07770 878466 



The Twits 

6.30pm – 8.00pm. Clumber Park, Worksop, 

Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ. Illyria returns with an 

even bigger Roald Dahl classic. Booking Essential. 

Tel: 01909 476592 

Sunday 12th August 

Family Fun Day 

Hartsholme Country Park. 11.00am to 4.00pm 

Join the Park Rangers for the annual family fun 

day where you will find a variety of free activities 

for all the family. The event is run by the City of 

Lincoln Council and is free of charge. Toilet and 

refreshment facilities are available and there is 

plenty of on site parking. Location- The family fun 

day runs all day at Hartsholme Country Park, 

Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY 

For further details: 01522 873577 


Sunday 12th – Friday 17th August 

Skegness Carnival 

A colourful and fun day out for all the family. 

The carnival begins at the Wainfleet Road War 

memorial playing fields and ends at the end of 

North parade at the Seaview car park. 

Entertainment includes: Fancy dress competitions, 

pavement artist contests, sand sculpture contests, 

baby shows, galas & a pet show and agility event. 

www.skeg-carnival.org.uk 

Tuesday 14th August 

Ancient Greek Games 

The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LP 

10.00am–3.30pm. Find out what the Games were 

like in Ancient Greece. Challenges & crafts for all 

the family. Free Admission. Optional £1 for crafts. 

www.thecollectionmuseum.com 

Thursday 16th August 

Kids Challenge 

The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LP 

10.00am – 12.00pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm 

A mega-mix of challenges for everyone. Create 

the biggest structure, find the most treasure and 

much more. Free admission. Optional £1 crafts. 

www.thecollectionmuseum.com 


Crafty Clay! 

Natural World Centre – Whisby 

Using clay and natural resources make your own 

crazy, crafty critter! £2.50 per child – children 

must be accompanied by an adult. Whisby Nature 

Park, Moor Lane, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln, LN6 

9BW. Tel 01522 688868 


Mon 20th August 

Charlie & the Cheesemonster - 10am-3pm 


A day of all things rockets, and the sky. Charlie 

takes a trip in his home-made rocket. He lands on 

the moon to discover that it really is made of 

cheese! Activities will include making an exploding 

rocket, space art and rocket biscuits. Cost - £22 

per day. Call 01522 752219 or 07770 878466 



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Tuesday 21st August 

The Great British Carnival 

Museum of Lincolnshire Life 

A family fun day celebrating all that is British. 

Visit the carnival and hook a duck, or play hoopla, 

and then make a patriotic hat, flag or placemat. 

£1 for optional craft activities. 

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife 

Tues 21th August 

Hansel and Gretel - 10am-3pm 


We will bring this traditional story to life using 

the backdrop of Nettleham 

as well as props and costume. We will of course 

be making a sweetie house learning some German 

dances and making pebble art! Cost - £22 per day. 

Call 01522 752219 or 07770 878466 


Thursday 23rd August 

Fireman Sam 

Twinlakes Park – Leicester 

11am, 12noon, 2:10pm, 3:20pm, 4:30pm 

Meet Fireman Sam and Norman at Twinlakes Park. 

This is a free event included in the admission 

charge to Twinlakes Family Theme Park. 


Friday 24th to Monday 27th August 

Treasure Hunt 

Hartsholme Country Park - 12.00pm to 3.00pm 

Join Park Rangers to explore Hartsholme Country 

Park by taking part in a special wild treasure trail. 

Solve the puzzles and complete the challenges to 

finally find your treasure chest. There is a charge 

of £2.00per child for this event and booking is 

essential. All children must be accompanied by an 

adult. There are toilets and refreshments at the 

park. Meet at 1pm inside the Visitors Centre, 

Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, 

Lincoln, LN6 0EY. For further details Call Park 

Rangers at Hartsholme Country park on 

01522 873577 


St Mark’s Summer Fete 

Saturday 25th – Monday 27th August 

Alford Craft Market 

Markets run throughout the Summer Months, 

August Bank Holiday & Christmas. The Alford Craft 

Market promotes the manufacture of high quality, 

hand crafted goods in and around Lincolnshire. 

www.alfordcraftmarket.co.uk 

Sunday 26th – Monday 27th August 

Travels Through Time 

Gainsborough Old Hall. Come and celebrate 

history from the Romans to World war II. Funded 

by Trent Vale Landscape Partnership. 


Monday 27th August 

Titan The Robot 

Twinlakes Park. Meet Titan exclusively appearing 

at various intervals throughout the day. 


Wed 29th August 

Sharing a Shell - 10am-3pm 


Join us as we look at this colourful sea-themed 

book all about sharing and friendship. Crafts will 

include shell themed making, a collage 

underwater picture and making your own jelly sea 

scene! Cost - £22 per day. 

Call 01522 752219 or 07770 878466 



Shelter Building 

Skellingthorpe Old Wood – Lincoln. Join WatchNK’s 

bushcraft expert, Alan Eley, to learn how to build 

a shelter that’ll help you survive in the wild using 

only nature’s resources. Gloves are recommended 

for this event to protect hands from spiky 

branches. Insect repellent should be considered. 

FREE Event children under 16 years must be 

accompanied by an adult. Contact 01522 688868 

bmwhisby@leisureconnection.co.uk 

For even more idea’s for what to do with 

the children this summer, visit us at: 

www.mollysguide.co.uk 


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