Things to do

Find great things to see and do for all ages in West Lindsey. Whether you’re visiting for a day or a week, you’ll be sure to fill your time. The district is ideally situated in close proximity to the historic City of Lincoln and the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Look out for our annual events including the West Lindsey Churches Festival and the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival! West Lindsey is also home to the Lincolnshire Show.

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Photograph of a family of four in the banquet hall of Gainsborough Old Hall.

Gainsborough Old Hall is one of the largest and best preserved medieval manor houses in England.

Photograph of an assortment of horses, donkies, ponies and mules at Bransby Horses.

Bransby Horses is a charity that cares for nearly a thousand horses, donkeys, ponies and equine mules.

Photograph of a man fishing at Otby Lake

Otby Lake is one of Linoclnshire's most natural and challenging trout fishing lake.

Photograph of a family of free feeding a goat at Rand Farm Park

Rand Farm Park has many personable animals that enjoy being stroked and spoken to.

Photograph of a person in protective gear, walking across a tight rope in the wood at Wild Pines Park.

Wild Pines Park has a ropes course and activity centre.

Photograph of a packed stadium surrounding Market Rasen Racecource

Market Rasen Racecourse stages over 20 jump racing fixtures each year.

Gainsborough Old Hall is one of the largest and best preserved medieval manor houses in England.

Bransby Horses is a charity that cares for nearly a thousand horses, donkeys, ponies and equine mules.

Otby Lake is one of Linoclnshire's most natural and challenging trout fishing lake.

Rand Farm Park has many personable animals that enjoy being stroked and spoken to.

Wild Pines Park has a ropes course and activity centre.

Market Rasen Racecourse stages over 20 jump racing fixtures each year.

Visitor Attractions

There are a number of great places to visit across the district, from historic manor houses to family friendly attractions.

Countryside

West Lindsey can offer a wonderful array of activities for you to explore in award winning countryside.

Shopping

From local, unique independents and boutiques to large high street favourites.

Markets

Details of the markets in Caistor, Market Rasen and Gainsborough.

Walking

There is so much to see in West Lindsey and a great way of experiencing this is by walking.

Cycling

There is so much to see in West Lindsey and a great way of experiencing this is by cycling.

Volunteering

Volunteering is choosing to do something for the benefit of others, or for your community or the environment, without being paid to do it.

Aviation Heritage

Lincolnshire famously known for its links to the RAF and aviation heritage. Visit existing and former RAF sites across the county that played a huge part during World War I and II.