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Countryside Lincs, image by Steve Smailes.

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Family Fun: Countryside Lincs

Countryside Lincs returns to showcase food, farming and the best of the countryside. This family day-out takes place on Sunday 6th April at the Lincolnshire Showground, with a packed main ring programme Countryside Lincs returns this month offering an action-packed day filled with fun for all the family. Taking place on Sunday 6th April between 10am and 4pm, the event promises fantastic displays and farming demonstrations, as well as interactive activities and workshops. Visitors can marvel at performances from The Trickstars – as seen on Britain’s Got Talent – and new for 2025 is the Equine Display Area, featuring displays from Cleethorpes and Grimsby Riding for the Disabled and The Pony Club. The Equine Display Area will also offer a...

Cleethorpe Pier. Image: Alamy.

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The History of Cleethorpes Pier

Over 150 years of heritage and charm, Cleethorpes’ Pier remains one of the area’s favourite landmarks Perched proudly on the...

Easton Walled Gardens, image courtesy of Fred Cholmemey, EWG.

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Where to See Snowdrops in Lincolnshire

After a chilly start to the year and with the prospect of spring and summer still some time away, there’s...

Museum of Timekeeping, based at Upton near Newark.

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Lincolnshire & Newark Museums: The Museum of Timekeeping

Based near Newark, the Museum of Timekeeping is an impressive exploration of the history of how people have tried to...

Seals at Donna Nook in Lincolnshire

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Where to find Winter Wildlife in Lincolnshire

Discover Lincolnshire’s winter wildlife, from grey seals at Donna Nook to deer in historic parks, set against the county’s stunning...

Image: Richard Bailey combining spring barley at Kirkby la Thorpe near Sleaford in late July. His Claas Lexion 8800 has about 700hp, utilises a 40ft Convio Flex header and has a grain tank capacity of over 15,000 litres. By day, Richard is Head of Design at his family-owned business, Sleaford’s Bailey Trailers, but he enjoys combining and has helped to bring in the harvest since the age of 16!

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Farming in Lincolnshire

As the county that feeds the country, Lincolnshire is renowned for its cereals, vegetable production, livestock and horticulture. This month...

Combining in Lincolnshire

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On the Farm in August

Remember that line from Only Fools and Horses, when Trigger explains to Del and Rodney that road sweepers have an...

Aubourn Hall Gardens

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Aubourn Hall Gardens

Built around 1628 and owned by the Nevile family for generations, there’s a wealth of local history surrounding Aubourn Hall,...

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Bardney Walled Gardens

Horticulture meets heritage this month as we provide an exciting update on Lady Samantha Bardney’s plans to restore the walled...

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On The Farm in June

A lot of farmers in the industry are seeing red when it comes to farm assurance schemes. A meeting was held...

Snowdrops as Easton Walled Garden by Fred Cholmeley.

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A Celebration of Snowdrops

A sign that winter is nearly over and spring is just over the horizon, this month we celebrate the snowdrop, and...

One of the partridges in a covey that has taken up residence of Andrew’s farm.

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On The Farm with Andrew Ward

This month a brand new feature and expert commentary on the farming industry, courtesy of Andrew Ward, Leadenham Farmer and...

Claire Sutton, Lincolnshire florist, runs Fig & Fern.

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Wreath Making with Claire

Representing the circle of eternal life, hanging a wreath on your door traditionally symbolises nature and the promise of spring....

Harvesting at twilight near Waddington.

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Farming in Lincolnshire

Greater Lincolnshire is responsible for 10% of England’s agricultural output, and the sector is worth £1.8bn to the UK economy. This...

Springfields, Peter Scharff, www.peterscharff.com, courtesy of Springfields Horticultural Society.

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Springfields Forward

For a dazzling display of spring colours and a grand day out, we can recommend no better place to visit...

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Celebrating The Red Arrows

This month we’re celebrating arguably the world’s most recognisable flying squadron, as Wing Commander David Montenegro releases his new book...

Lincolnshire Show 2022. Image: Pride Magazines

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The 2022 Lincolnshire Show

Thousands of visitors descended on the Lincolnshire Showground last month as it welcomed back one of the county’s most beloved...

The Ineos Grenadier will be sold through just 23 UK partners including Chandlers of Belton and Horncastle...

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The New Ineos Grenadier at Chandlers

This month we’re enjoying a special preview of the forthcoming Ineos Grenadier off-roader with Lincolnshire’s exclusive agent, Chandlers! There are...

Doreen and her friends at Market Rasen's Home Farm Dairy.

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Dairy farming in Lincolnshire

This month we’re joining farmer Adam Duguid, dairymen Dirk and Glyn, trainee vet Ellie plus the udderly-wonderful Billie and Doreen...

Mrs Smith's Cottage

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Enjoying Nostalgia in Navenby

Life in the North Kesteven village of Navenby is simply perfect. But don’t take our word for it! Mrs Hilda...

Belton House

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National Treasures

Lincolnshire’s National Trust properties reopen to visitors this month after closure for over-winter conservation… Belton House, Grantham… The Brownlow Family...

Humber Bridge

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An Abridged History

The history, secrets and architecture of some of the county’s most prominent bridges… The Humber Bridge… Where else could we...

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