Heritage Events in Lincolnshire

LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

September 9th to 12th 2010

Heritage Open Days 2009 was a great success, attracting over 15,000 visitors .The theme for 2010 will be Lincolnshire at War - through the ages and we are looking to fill around half of the programme with events reflecting that theme. Events can range from special activities at RAF museums, to re-enactments of English Civil War battles to guided tours of our medieval castle sites.

ALSO THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September - 1940s Weekend
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway in conjunction with the villages of North Thoresby and Fulstow invite you to take a nostalgic step back in time and experience the 1940's in a spectacular two-day community event. Battle of Britain Hurricane fighter pilot Squadron Leader Douglas Nicholls DFC will formally open the event at 10.30 am on the Saturday at Ludborough.


Our Hotels

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Here are just some of the hotels we use - all guaranteed to make our clients as comfortable as possible.

PetwoodThe Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa: Set in a peaceful, wooded spa town, the Petwood is an elegant building set in 30 acres of mature woodland, rhododendron walks, extensive lawns and gardens with a lake. It is steeped in wartime history because it was the Officers Mess for 617 Squadron - the famous Dambusters - during World War Two. Inside, the three-star hotel retains many original features including extensive oak panelling and a beautiful hand carved staircase.There are 53 well appointed bedrooms together with 5 function rooms. The hotel specialises in hosting a variety of social events, catering for both small intimate gatherings and large scale and lavish events. Petwood's Top to Toe beauty salon offer treatments to residents of the hotel - to make a booking ring reception.

Ayre HotelThe Ayre Hotel: Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Orkney: The hotel is under new ownership and is run under the personal supervision of Lyall & Wendy Harray.  With personal service a high priority and they aim to look after guests as if they were in their own homes. All rooms have en-suite facilities, colour television and coffee-making tray. public bar. The hotel is situated overlooking Kirkwall harbour, where the fishing fleet come and go and the ferries to the North Isles dock. Kirkwall is Orkney's principal town and the central point for exploring all the county.

Holiday InnThe Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge: This is a bold and incredibly stylish hotel located on the A303 and is the nearest hotel to Stonehenge. Located in the heart of Wiltshire, this contemporary hotel is easily accessible when travelling from the M3 motorway, London, the Midlands and The West Country and is ideal for both business and leisure guests. Your air conditioned room at the Holiday Inn Salisbury Stonehenge is your personal retreat. You'll have room to work, relax and make the most of your day. Amenities such as high speed internet access, work desk, Interactive TV's and luxurious bedding mean every night is a great night and every day starts right.

De Vere HotelDe Vere Belton Woods (Stamfordshire break): Set in 475 acres of tranquil Lincolnshire countryside, the hotel is a complete health, golf, sports and activities resort. Beautifully appointed with all of the facilities you would expect from a premier four star hotel, De Vere Belton Woods represents an exciting new generation of business and leisure venue, where every conceivable need is catered for without you even having to leave the grounds of the hotel. Hotel Facilities: Restaurant - Bar - Free Parking - Tennis Court  - Sauna  - Fitness Centre  - Indoor Swimming Pool.

Highgate HouseHighgate House, Creaton, Northampton: The striking sandstone built mansion of Highgate House is typical of Northamptonshire 17th century country houses. Expansion of the main house means that it now boasts a fitness suite, sauna, bar, games area and the property's largest conference room as well as a further 10 en-suite bedrooms. There are 93 bedooms and 34 meeting rooms in total. While the property's remaining 5 bedrooms are located in an additional building, just a stone's throw from the newly updated indoor swimming pool.

Mill HotelThe Mill Hotel, Sudbury: The air-conditioned, oak beamed restaurant overlooks the Terrace and delightful mill pond, and to set the scene, the working mill wheel is located behind a glass screen for all to view. With polished wood floors and oriental carpets, the restaurant has a special that is highly regarded. The Hotel’s reputation for good eating makes the restaurant popular and is advisable to book, even if you are staying. The bar with views over the adjacent water meadows is surrounded with comfortable Edwardian-style seating, antiques and artefacts and is an ideal place to sit with a relaxing drink, light meal or snack. Large private car park.

Three CountiesThe Three Counties Hotel, Herefordshire: Standing in 3.3 acres of landscape gardens just one mile from the historic Cathedral City of Hereford, the hotel provides a peaceful haven. Yet step outside and you'll find that the Hotel is conveniently situated on the main road to Abergavenny, the gateway to Wales. A family-run 60 bedroom hotel offering excellent accommodation, an elegant restaurant and an informal, relaxing bar.

Village HullVILLAGE Hull, Henry Boot Way, Hull: VILLAGE Hull has 116 bedrooms, all non-smoking. VILLAGE health & fitness; 25m pool
health and beauty treatments; Verve grill and the Victory pub & kitchen café make this an excellent place to stay.