Cancellations, Amendments and Late Additions
Although we strive to publish the most up to date event listings in the brochure, sometimes there are last-minute changes to the programme.
Please make sure to check back here regularly, before attending any events, just to ensure that your event is going ahead as described. If we receive notice of any changes or cancellations we will publish them on this page.
We usually also have a few events which didn't make it into the brochure but are still taking place for the festival.
Cancelled Events
Grantham
St Wulfram's Church & King's School in Grantham events will be cancelled for Saturday 10th September.
St Wulfram's Church will be open from 9am to 6pm for private prayer and as a place of pilgrimage. There is a book of condolence available in St Wulfram's Church for the parish and Town of Grantham.
Stamford
St Browne's Hospital, Stamford all dates have cancelled. These are as follows:
Saturday 10 September: 1100-1600
Friday 16 September: 1100-1600
Saturday 17 September: 1100-1600
Stamford Endowed Schools Chapel – 800 Years of History; 10th & 11th September
Grimsby
Astounding Inventions Down Dock in Grimsby on Saturday 17th September. All bookings will be notified by North East Lincolnshire.
Messingham
Explore our Church and Community at Holy Trinity Church, Messingham. This event has now been cancelled due to close proximity of the state funeral and other related and necessary uses of the church over the weekend.
The events were due to be held on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th.
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/explore-our-church-and-community
Folkingham
The Folkingham Georgian Festival for Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th has been cancelled.
Louth
25b.24b Louth Navigation Recreation
Sunday 11th September please note the event starts at 1pm.
Barton upon Humber
Event 1c: The Ted Lewis Get Carter Experience
There are a couple of mistakes with the timings of the special events. Please see below for details of the special events and which day they are on:
Ted Lewis Visitor Experience
Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th September 2022 10am to 4 pm
A Visitor Experience at The Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5LE.
No booking or fee required. No fee but a charitable donation would be appreciated.
Come and browse round the very informative galleries which include detailed information boards, three television, film screens, audio, electronic visual displays, music, art, artefacts ad bookstore. Enjoy a casual introduction or an in-depth session guided by our approachable guides. No under 14s please.
Who Was Ted Lewis?
Saturday 10 September, 11am to 12.30pm
The Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road, Barton upon Humber DN18 5HG
No fee but a contribution to the Charity would be welcome. Booking essential to business@thetedlewiscentre.org or from the website contact or at the Centre any Sunday open 10am to 4 pm. No under 14s.
Ted’s biographer, Monty Martin, will make a fully illustrated presentation of the eventful artistic and gregarious life of novelist, Ted Lewis, including how and why came to write Get Carter. Focus will also be on his other eight novels as well as is graphic art and jazz music.
The Ted Lewis Town Trail
Sunday 11 September, 11am – 1pm.
Starting from the Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road, DN18 5LE.
No fee but a contribution to the Charity would be welcome. Booking essential to business@thetedlewiscentre.org or from the website contact or at the Centre any Sunday open 10am to 4 pm.
Ted’s biographer, Monty Martin will conduct a small group around the Barton Town Centre buildings that featured in the novelist’s life and writings. There is also a printed trail for reference.
The Ted Lewis Humber Bank Trail
Monday 12 September, 11am – 1pm.
Start from The Old Tile Works on Far Ings Road, DN18 5RF.
Why not enjoy refreshments in their popular restaurant for breakfast or coffee before or after? No fee but a contribution to the Charity would be welcome. Booking essential to business@thetedlewiscentre.org or from the website contact or at the Centre any Sunday open 10am to 4 pm. Stout shoes recommended.
Ted’s biographer, Monty Martin, will conduct a small group to the Old Cements on the Humber Bank which featured in the original novel of Get Carter featured in the novelist’s life and writings. We will also take participants to the place where Ted Lewis painted his iconic views of the Humber and provide a copy of the painting.
Get Carter – film and presentations
Wednesday 14 September, 11am
The Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road, Barton upon Humber DN18 5HG
No fee but a contribution to the Charity would be welcome. Booking essential to business@thetedlewiscentre.org or from the website contact or at the Centre any Sunday open 10am to 4 pm.
A presentation and special screening of this classic gangster film based on the novel by Barton’s Ted Lewis and hence containing a local flavour. Starring Michael Caine. Optional bring your own buffet followed at 2pm with a video explanation of his work by Director of the film, Mike Hodges. No under 14s.
The Serpent – film and presentation
Saturday 17th September, 3pm
The Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road, Barton upon Humber DN18 5HG
No fee but a contribution to the Charity would be welcome. Booking essential to business@thetedlewiscentre.org or from the website contact or at the Centre any Sunday open 10am to 4 pm.
A special screening with a local flavour of the Barbier directed The Serpent which was based on the Barton and Hull novel, Plender, Ted Lewis’s third novel. Ted’s boyhood friend, Nick Turner, will present the background and there will be a commentary about how the film reflects the novel. No under 14s.
The Ted Lewis Town Trail
Sunday 18 September, 11am – 1pm
Starting from the Ted Lewis Centre, Ferriby Road, DN18 5LE
No fee but a contribution to the Charity would be welcome. Booking essential to business@thetedlewiscentre.org or from the website contact or at the Centre any Sunday open 10am to 4 pm.
Ted’s biographer, Monty Martin, will conduct a small group around the Barton Town Centre buildings that featured in the novelist’s life and writings. There is also a printed trail for reference.
Norton Disney
Norton Disney's Iron Age and Roman Archaeology Revealed
Saturday 10th September, 10.00 - 14.00
Folly Lane, Norton Disney, LN6 9JL
A "live" community archaeological excavation revealing the rich Iron Age and Roman heritage of Norton Disney.
A chance to see archaeology "up close and personal" and to learn about the rich heritage of the site on the Lincs/Notts border that dates back to the Bronze Age.
Not only will you be able to view the current excavation site but also see an exhibition that details the many discoveries of both national and local importance.
Pre-booking: Book on day
Visitors will be guided around the site by volunteers at regular intervals throughout the day.
Additional Information:
Max 10 people per tour/session. Wear sensible footwear as the event will be on a stubble field after a harvest. A hat, suntan lotion and water would be wise if hot. Children must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Epworth
The Wesleys – The First Social Justice Warriors?
Epworth Old Rectory, 1 Rectory Street, Epworth, DN9 1HX
Saturday 10th September, 11:00 – 15.00
Learn all about the Wesley family who lived at Epworth Old Rectory and how under their direction the Methodist faith reformed and shaped the religious and social landscape in Georgian society both locally and nationally.
Come along and visit Epworth Old Rectory, an impressive Queen Anne Grade I listed house. Built in 1709 the Old Rectory is among the earliest of classically influenced architecture in the area. Learn all about the Wesley family who lived at Epworth Old Rectory and how under their direction the Methodist faith reformed and shaped the religious and social landscape in Georgian society both locally and nationally.
Pre-booking: Book on day
Tours are available throughout the day. Visitors may be asked to wait if we are busy. We are limited to numbers of 50 in the house and 250 in the gardens at one time.
Access:
Uneven floors and steps into many of the rooms. No disabled access on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Kirton, nr. Boston
The not quite unique but rare features of Kirton Church
St Peter & St Paul Church, Willington Road, Kirton, England, PE20 1EH
Sunday 18th September, 13:00 – 15.00
Come and see why visitors to St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Kirton say “Wow!”
Join us for a leisurely stroll around the beautiful 900 year old church examining the exceptionally well-preserved Norman arch, an intriguing stained glass window plus around 10 other rare features and hear their stories. There are plenty of photo opportunities and if you bring your binoculars you will be able to examine the angels and the bats more closely. Definitely the wow factor.
Booking is advised but you can turn up to have a look around the church as the local churchwarden will be on hand to welcome you. Guided tours will be on the hour at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.
Make a day of it and visit The Old King's Head over the road for their Kirton History weekend, Heritage Lincolnshire's latest Buildings Preservation Project reopened as a cafe and B&B.
Mablethorpe
Stepping through time in Mablethorpe
Station Sports Centre, Station Road, Mablethorpe, LN12 1HA
Wednesday 14th September, 11am or 2pm tour
A walk through time in Mablethorpe taking in the historic High Street and Esplanade looking back to the origins and development of the town and looking forward to the future Town Deal projects funded by HM Government.
Pre-booking; Email alice.ullathorne@heritagelincolnshire.org or call 01529 461499
Additional Information: Booking is required due to limit on the tours. Car parking is close by. Dog friendly. Full disabled access.
Grantham
Grantham House, Castlegate, Grantham NG31 6SS
Sunday 11 September, 14.00-16.30
Relax in the delightful 4 acre gardens at Grantham House. Enjoy a garden walk, partake of tea, coffee and cake, and enjoy the Grantham Civic Society bookstall stocked with local books.
Additional Information: No booking required, just turn up. Refreshments, car parking and toilets are available. Partial disabled access but please note some paths may be uneven. Free car parking is available in the Watergate Car Park in Grantham.
Grimsby
Grimsby Minster Makers Market, Cafe & St James Square
Grimsby Minster, St James Square, Grimsby, DN31 1JN
Saturday 17th September, 10am-5pm
Makers Market will make another appearance in Grimsby Minster , with local produce and crafts. The Minster café open with picnic cream tea available to purchase that can be enjoyed in the tranquil space of the Minster or taken away to enjoy in St James square .
Other events are going on in St James Square including,
- Installation by Annabel McCourt and Adrian Riley – Digital exhibition that builds on the existing fixed works, it comprises a CCTV van and VMR system located near the Labyrinth, there will also be homemade ice-cream on sale in St James square .
- Timeline information – for a drop in so people can leave stories, memories, pictures and information about the Minster and surrounding area of past and present. Gathering local information to enable a Community built timeline to be showcased in the Minster.
Lincoln
International Bomber Command Centre
International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Ave, Lincoln LN4 2HQ
Saturday 17th September, 10.30am-3.00pm
Join us for some free family activities here at the IBCC as part of the national Heritage Open Days events. Have you seen our Anderson shelter and Dig for Victory garden? Come along to take a look and enjoy some 'Home Front' themed activities including a family challenge to build your own Air raid shelter...
Additional Information: No booking required, just turn up.