Follie's June Edit...

This year is flying by and with longer summer days & (hopefully) even more sunshine ahead, as well as father's day on the 21st June, there’s plenty happening across Lincolnshire this month.

The biggest events in the county calendar are the Lincolnshire Show & Lincoln Concerts Live at Lincoln Castle, but amongst our usual monthly favourites, the summer season also marks the return of the Lincoln Big Open Top Bus Tour & some selected open open days at Lincoln Medieval Bishops Palace.

And for the hottest ticket in town (in my humble opinion) look no further than the Usher Art Gallery where The Papestry exhibition will be on show (the Bayeux what?)...

Lincoln Big Open Top Bus Tour

Antiques & Home Show

Feed Your Face-tival

Lincoln Medieval Bishops Palace

Lincolnshire Wolds Tractor Run

Lincoln Concerts Live

Lincolnshire Show

Lincoln Farmers Market

Matt D Wright - The Papestry

Fathers Day Lunch

Liquorice Park Summer Fete

The Barket

There's always so much happening across our county, it's impossible to include everything, these are just my personal picks; so here's a few more places to discover local events & inspirtation for this month.

 Lincoln Independent Visit Lincoln

Lincoln Castle City of Lincoln Council

The Engine Shed Lincoln BIG

Lincoln Cathedral Visit Lincolnshire Southside

A beautiful start to May & lots to look forward to..

With sunshine in the air and so much happening in and around Lincoln, it's a lovely month to get out and about. The 1st bank holiday of the year launches with the Festival of History weekend , which i shared more about here 'Follie's Mini Guide'. There's local markets, outdoor events, city celebrations and a few unexpected gems, so here's my little edit of whats on this month...

There's a huge county of happenings each month, and so take a look at these website for even more local events

 Lincoln Independent Visit Lincoln

Lincoln Castle City of Lincoln Council

The Engine Shed Lincoln BIG

Lincoln Cathedral Visit Lincolnshire Southside

The Lincoln Festival of History Weekend...

As a celebration of our city's history & heritage, Lincoln is stepping back in time this Bank Holiday weekend as the Festival of History returns, for its third year, from 2nd-4th May. Visit the Roman Market in Castle Square, Knights Academy in St Paul in the Bail, the Viking Arena in City Square and The Norman Camp in Lincoln Castle as well as many more hidden gems and fascinating stories happening all around the city. Perfect for a Bank Holiday wander.

We've delved into what's going on and picked a few favourites, which we've shared below. More details and full event information can be accessed on the Visit Lincoln website.

Follie’s 'Festival of History' - A Mini Guide

Lincoln Castle

The ultimate 'festival of history'

experience. Explore special historical experiences, characters & family fun.

LIncoln Cathedral

The Cathedral will be hosting a wide range of activities, showcasing different eras from the Cathedral’s 1000 year history.

Lincoln Big Open top bus

Hop aboard the Lincoln BIG Tour Bus with discounted festival tickets for a sightseeing spin

throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.

UoL Conservation Lab Tours

Go behind the scenes & discover how historic treasures are restored & preserved at the University of Lincoln.

tea with queen elizabeth I

Southside presents Lesley Smith, former curator of Tutbury Castle and well-known historian specialising in medieval matters.

St Mary magdalene

An exhibition at St Mary Magdalene Church in the heart of Bailgate uncovers stories & craftsmanship behind it's Victorian makeover.

Museum of lincolnshire life

Experience the sights & sounds of everyday Victorian Lincolnshire, brought to life with living history demonstrations. Also discover the tools, traditions & inventions that shaped the era.

usher art gallery

A new display in the Clore Gallery features early Anglo Saxon brooches, real treasure, discovered by local metal detectorists & uncovered an Anglo Saxon burial ground just north of Lincoln.

Guided tour St Mary's Guildhall

Formerly known as John O’Gaunt’s Stables, the building dates back to 1157 & was once a major domestic building of the highest social status and possibly the town house of King Henry II.

Uphill Markets

Lincoln Makers' & Antique Markets will be joining forces for one fantastic event, taking place in the Castle Hill Car Park, browse a variety of stalls selling both vintage and locally made wares.

And while you’re uphill, wandering the historic Bailgate and Cathedral Quarter, soaking up the atmosphere, do come for a browse at Follie, our little piece of Lincoln history, built in the 14th Century, filled with gifts, treasures and lovely things to remember your Lincoln weekend by.

Visit Lincoln Lincoln Castle

City of Lincoln Council

Lincoln BIG Lincoln Cathedral

Visit Lincolnshire Southside

Lincoln Independent