The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Gainsborough for the first time ever!
Funtopia is a fun-filled festival designed especially for under 10s and offers families an exciting day out to be remembered!
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Celebrate Mother’s Day in Gainsborough with great things to see and do this weekend.
Here’s some ideas to get you started…
Brampton Dales Farm B&B near Gainsborough were crowned winner of the popular TV programme ‘Four in a Bed,’ which aired this week.
The programme aired on Channel 4 on (Monday 27 February to Friday 3 March 2023) and followed the story of how four bed and breakfast owners competed for the coveted title, to prove their establishments provide value for money. They visited each other’s establishment and had to decide the amount they thought was best for a stay.
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‘How can it be February?!’ I hear you say. Don’t fear! We have plenty of ideas to get you started on your adventures this February half term.
Whether you’re looking for something to do or somewhere to stay; you’ll find everything you need to spoil your true love this Valentine’s Day.
Applications are being welcomed from those working in traditional construction trades, decorative art, conservation and restoration to demonstrate their skills, and possibly allow visitors to try for themselves, during Gainsborough’s Heritage Skills Festival 2023!
On Saturday 16 September 2023 from 9am until 3pm, West Lindsey District Council will be holding a Heritage Skills Fair in Gainsborough followed by a week of bookable workshops. They are interested to hear from anybody who would like to book a place as a demonstrator at the fair which will have zones for construction skills, decorative arts and traditional makers.
Taking place in Gainsborough, the Heritage Skills Festival is part of the National Lottery funded Townscape Heritage Initiative which is underway to restore Gainsborough’s historic shops. Skilled craftsmen are vital for such schemes so to bring them into the public eye, there will be a week of activities headlined by the Heritage Skills Fair to showcase rare traditional crafts that are thriving in our region.
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Over 2,500 residents and visitors attended Illuminate 2022 on Saturday 26 November, filling the town with a joyous atmosphere. Activities took place throughout the day and evening, offering plenty of ways for people to get involved.
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What’s to love about Autumn? The chill in the air? The rustle of the leaves under your feet? Whether you’re a fan of Autumn or not, you’ll still find great things to do this half term in Gainsborough and the surrounding area.
You’re invited to attend this year’s incredible Illuminate Gainsborough event involving lanterns, projections, and a spectacular fire garden this November.
On Saturday 26 November 2022, Gainsborough will once again be filled with light and sound with fabulous projections onto the walls of Gainsborough Old Hall, a fire garden in the grounds of All Saints’ Parish Church, street performers and a guided walk along Trent Riverside.
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Get ready for Lincolnshire’s largest heritage festival starting this Friday!
Heritage Open Days is an annual national festival that takes place every September dedicated to the celebration of heritage and culture! Heritage Open Days offers visitors the chance to explore some fantastic hidden gems and try new experiences.
