I have serviced the alarm and while doing so was struck by the quality of works on offer as how…read morepolite and informative the staff are, bravo as I have visited quite a few in my time and I am pleased Lincoln has such a gem, needless to say I will be back with my family to inspire and admire. Please support your local gallery!

Absolutely lovely small fine arts gallery in Lincoln, adjacent to The Collection (an archaeological…read moredisplay of Lincolnshire). It is very typical of regional arts galleries in England, offering a mixed display of paintings, sculptures and arts & crafts objects. The picture collection is the most appealing part of it, offering a nice selection of mostly 19th century landscape and genre paintings, but there are also works by 20th century painters like L.S. Lowry. As you may expect, the "big" names in the history of painting are missing here, it's mostly devoted to artists and subjects of the area. The lighting in the rooms could be a bit brighter (no fear of damaging the paintings), and the explanatory tables next to the works a tad more illuminating. Clearly, the exhibition was designed quite a while ago. Entry is free of charge, and photography is allowed.

This is an old RAF station. Several antique centres open all…read moreweek where real bargains can be had. A beautiful coffee shop in the main one. Also a big craft centre and several flea market building. All housed in RAF buildings and hangers. There is a small aviation museum and planes too. Lots of greasy spoon eateries. Best on a Sunday when it has a huge car boot and market. I have bought Victorian pen and inks for approx £3 and sold them for £90. Lot's of books and well anything..furniture, clothes, plants. It is HUGE! Ghosts: My father and I looked around an old hanger with ex RAF furniture and equipment for sale. All the time we were in there a phone was ringing. It was annoying and my father declared he wished someone would answer it. Later he read that the hanger was haunted by a phone constantly ringing and that there was no phone in the building! Others: Two ghosts have been reported at this former World War Two airbase. A pilot who crash landed runs down the runway with his clothes on fire, while an engineer who lost his arm in machinery staggers around screaming. A ghostly rendition of the Missouri Waltz is also reported.

This is a massive car boot/market. People come from miles and miles to hunt for a bargain or two…read more You really do need to leave yourself a good couple of hours if you want to see everything, however after a while all the car boot stalls begin to merge into one. The market side has a good range of stalls from clothes and shoes, through to diy goods and confectionary. There are also flea market areas within the outbuildings which make a nice diversion whilst walking around.

The Alford Craft Market promotes the manufacture of high quality, hand crafted goods in and around…read moreLincolnshire. The manor House opens its grounds to dozens of stalls and entertainment. There are Markets at Easter, Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, throughout the Summer Months, August Bank Holiday and Christmas. The Bank Holiday ones are in the grounds and the others in the market place. In the Manorhouse and Grounds: Spring Bank holiday..... August Bank holiday ....23 - 25 Aug 2008 Xmas ........................................29 / 30 Nov and 6 / 7 Dec Artists Cakes Ceramics Cheese Decorative Painting Decoupage Dolls and Gollys Embroidery Enamelled coins Fabric Bags & Assessories Fretwork Gemstones Greeting Cards Herbs Jams and Preserves Jewellery - contemporary Knitware Painted Glassware Pens & Pencils Pottery Preserves Seascape and Landscape Photography Silver and Goldsmiths Soap & Candles Stained Glass Sweets - homemade fudge and chocolates Teddy Bears Walking Sticks Wooden Toys and Pyrography Woodturners Catering is wonderful veggie stuff by Ricardo Day - Caterers and they do sauages in a bun for meateaters. It started in 1974 and the Christmas Markets began, in the Corn Exchange in Alford in the winter of 1976. The August Festival also became associated with the Morris Dancing Festival organised by the Alford Morris Team, and this is still carried on with displays of dancing, and a grand ceilidh on the Sunday of the Bank Holiday. There is also performance art and lots of music and comedy. Accoustic, Irish, Folk. Plus juggling..acrobats etc. Open all day and evening with music also in the Half Moon. Free to get in but there are buckets, for making donations, at the gates.

This was a very unique experience. History and location and great breakfast all included. Really…read moreenjoyed stay here!! I'll definitely be back!! Oh there's a 200 year old mulberry bush in the garden too!

I feel this should be in Britains secret places. In Minster…read moreYard stands Lincoln Cathedral. Go right on the round from the West door and on the right is a small door. It may have a sign outside telling you this is the Archbishops Palace but often it won't. You enter down a long dim tunnel. This is actually the thickness of the wall around the Cathedral. Emerge into such a pretty place. In spring full of flowers and autumn conkers everwhere..then snow mmmm. You are on a highish bank with twisty paths ans stairs but this is the best place to view the Palace. Other ancient buildings are private ecclesiastic offices etc. When it is open (usually summer season) it costs a small amount to get in but you can climb in when shut, over foot high walls, and see a bit. It is obviously a medieval ruin. Climb the stairs to the Alnwick Tower (Alnwick was a Bishop) and go into the magnificent vaulted undercroft. The Palace also boasts the most northernly vineyard in Europe and produces it's own wine. Just a lovely place for atmosphere, history and ambiance. Sit on the steps from the wall and dream.

Been a couple of times. Very clean, good coffee & very near a playground and free public toilets.read more

A pleasant little cafe at the side of Cleethorpes Boating Lake, it was revamped in Summer 2008, ans…read moreis much improved. A nice place to stop and watch the swans, ducks and geese whilst having a decent coffee or tea.

After a gap of some two years, I went to see Macbeth last night…read more I have been going to this theatre for some 23 years now, and, after a gap of some two years, walked into a time warp! In a good way! It retains it's young, vibrant and exciting atmosphere, making you want to visit just for a drink. The 'pub', now called Cast, has changed dramatically in its' decor since the late sixites but still buzzes with conversation. Shame about the 'music' - FAR too loud. Oh dear; am I getting old?! As for 'That Play'; well it was OK. The weird sisters were portrayed in a very interesting way but I found the acting in general to be rather over the top. But then I'm not an expert! And I didn't want to leave! xx

A lovely producing theatre which holds many memories for me…read more Has a wonderful pantomine every year, that is always very funny and entertaining. It has just celebrated a big anniversary and often attracts many big names and has done so in the past.

This is a typical old style theatre full of faded opulence…read more Tickets are reasonably priced and it is in the town centre, so easy to get public transport, and it finishes early enough for a meal or drink. Cab company very close. They show plays, musicals, Shakespeare, have clairvoyance evenings and one nighters with people like Chubby Brown. Tickets are reasonable prices as befits the provinces. See a London show for less if you are in town. Warningdon't buy a seat in the Gods if you have vertigo :0)) For my ghost guide: Some people have reported feeling a gentle 'nudge' while no one else is nearby. Footsteps have been heard crossing the empty stage, and shadowy figures are glimpsed briefly before vanishing.

The outside of the theatre does not do justice to the magnificent inside that makes you feel as…read morethough you were about in the music hall era. We went to see Midge Ure live and had a ball. its compact size lets have a great view near back. Although I was eyeing up the Royal Box that we found out you book. A great night.

Beautiful gardens quite a lot to see, didn't have time to see everything as you would expect for a…read moreBotanical Garden.

Sheffield is filled with nothing but the architecture beauty to the gorgeousness of natures. The…read moreparks and museums are free. Same applies for the botanical garden. I just love going to botanical gardens to look at what each city preserves or keeps in their garden, many will have other plants around the world. There is a water fountain that leads through the aisle to the green house. Weddings are held here and I can visualize the beauty of it. The green house is bigger than I thought it'll be when I was inside. There is also a bear pit, reminds me of The Gladiator. It is very beautiful and will have to come back one day again when it is warmer. Sheffield will always have a special place in my heart.