Events Diary

At 11am, join Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare to understand donkeys, how they live and how to care for them. More info at bransbyhorses.co.uk

A new publication – entitled ‘50 Stone Age Finds: From the Portable Antiquities Scheme’ - is the inspiration for a well- illustrated talk at Lincoln Central Library on Free School Lane which will draw on examples of Stone Age Finds from Lincolnshire. This talk is presented at 2pm by Kevin Leahy and is organized by the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology in conjunction with Lincoln Central Library. Admission is £3 per person, pre-booking advisable either via Eventbrite or with cash at the Library.

Stained Glass Tour at Lincoln Cathedral. What stories do the windows tell and other secrets. 1.15pm. £7.50 plus Cathedral admission fee. To book lincolncathedral.com

Pop along to Lincoln Market for a delicious Mini Food Market! Expect local produce from Lincolnshire traders, selling homemade products from gourmet local cheeses and milks, freshly baked breads and pastries, homemade jam, chutneys, honey, and more. The market's regular traders will also be offering their excellent products, including traditional Italian ice creams and sorbets, artisan doughnuts, delicious street food, unique gift items and premium watches. Open 10am to 5.30pm.

Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April
The Lincoln Record Fair takes place in Lincoln’s Waterside Shopping Centre and has free entry. It offers a great selection of different vinyl record traders! Opening hours match the shopping centre’s which is 9 to 5.30 on Saturdays, and 10.30 to 4.30 on Sundays.

Lincoln Choral Society, Bingham & District Choral Society and Scunthorpe & District Choral Society present Mendelsson’s Elijah in Lincoln Cathedral, 7.30pm. Accompanied by the Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Bullamore. Tickets £10-25. More information on lincolncathedral.com

Meet author Richard Strachan at The Blue Room in Lincoln, from 7pm to 8.30pm, at an author interview organised by Lindum Books in the City’s Bailgate. Richard will talk about his new novel Night Fire - published this month by Bloomsbury Books – it’s a story of WW2 jeopardy set in Lincoln! Tickets available via ticketsource.com/lindumbooks (It’s also independent bookseller Lindum Books’ 12th birthday this month)

Join a calm, creative gardening group at 10am supporting mental health and wellbeing at the Hillside Garden off Greetwell Road in Lincoln. Weekly until November 2026. For more info email info@greensynergy.org.uk or call 01522‍ 533077

Feeling a bit like you need to move more but you’re less mobile than you usually are? You could try Seated Chair Exercise at Moorland Community Centre, in Lincoln. The low impact way to improve strength and mobility for men and women of all abilities. To learn more, email moorland@voluntarycentreservices.org.uk or phone 07521‍ 432478

St Giles Methodist Church in Lincoln is the place to be at 10am for a Coffee Morning and ‘Free-4-All’ where everyone is welcome to a warm, welcoming space with free refreshments, Wi-fi, and a chance to connect with others.

Enjoy an evening with David Olusuga at Lincoln Cathedral (7.30 pm). Professor David Olusoga OBE will give a thought-provoking talk, examining some of history’s missing chapters to uncover how and why some events and people are remembered, while others are forgotten. Taking examples from the world wars, the Industrial revolution and other pivotal moments in global history, David uncovers history’s missing persons. More information on lincolncathedral.com

Pop along to the wonderful Heckington Windmill between 10.30am and 3pm where experts will be milling on the Hurst Frame and running steam engine Maud providing a working display of milling on a farm mill. More info on heckingtonwindmill.org.uk

Lincoln Rock N Roll Club at the Brant Road Social Club, enjoy the Sundown Boys from 7pm until late. A live band every month and a record hop. Playing the original classics and retro Rock N Roll; a haven for dancers of all abilities and a great social evening for all! Entry £10 on the door.

Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May
Enjoy Truckfest at the Lincolnshire Showground for lots of action! Expect to see car-crushing monster trucks, death-defying stunt shows, special celebrity guests, fantastic family entertainment, live music, delicious food and drink, a huge variety of trade stalls and so much more. Within the heart of the show are thousands of incredible trucks; from the latest models and large industry showcases, to stunning classic and vintage trucks on display. You can even enter your own truck or fleet and be a part of the show! For more information and tickets, visit truckfest.co.uk

Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May
The Lincoln Festival of History returns to the city, offering a chance to explore Lincoln from a new perspective, as the history of the city is brought to life. Returning for the third year, this city-wide celebration of history and heritage will transport you to pivotal moments in Lincoln’s past. Historic re-enactments, authentic experiences and themed events will be taking place across the bank holiday weekend, taking you on a captivating journey through time. With thrilling activities at Lincoln Castle, captivating tales at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life and living history displays at Lincoln Cathedral, this event is set to bring the past soaring into the future. For more information, pop onto vistilincoln.com

Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May
In Uphill Lincoln, on Castle Hill carpark, enjoy a stroll around the Lincoln Makers' Market packed with local creators, handcrafted pieces, and unique finds made in our county. The makers will be waiting for you from 11am to 5pm (free admission) during the Lincoln Festival of History.

Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May
The International Bomber Command Centre plays a major role in Lincoln's Festival of History (which runs from 2 to 4 May) including a chance to try morse code and celebrate the county's proud aviation heritage. The IBCC is open from 9.30am to 5.00pm every day except Monday, although it is open on Bank Holiday Mondays. Entry is free and parking is £3 for the whole day. For more info go to internationalbcc.co.uk

Saturday 2 May to Sunday 3 May
Browse the Castle Square Antiques Market Lincoln, packed with curios, collectibles, and vintage treasures. A great chance to discover something to add to your collections! You’ll find all the fascinating stallholders on the Castle Hill Car Park from 11am to 5pm

Lincoln's Craft & Flea Market returns to The Engine Shed at the University of Lincoln, opens at 11am. Craft & Flea brings together the best independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives from the Lincoln area. With a wide selection of products, including ceramics, illustrations, candles, jewellery, vintage collections, and more, there's truly something for everyone on offer! Admission £2.50 (under 12s free). Search craftandflea on Facebook

Between 2pm and 4pm you’re invited to hear the Ministry of Ukes live at Dawber Gardens at the Lawn, Union Road, Lincoln. Tea, coffee & cakes available with the cost being donations to the up-keep of the garden; Ellmoo ice-creams will be present too. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. For more info, visit daubergarden.co.uk

Enjoy a talk exploring the Victorian Gothic Revival and the 1882 restoration of St Mary Magdalene church in Lincoln’s Bailgate offering a closer look at the ideas and craftsmanship that shaped the building. Afterwards, visitors are encouraged to stay for tea and a selection of Victorian cakes! The talk takes place at 3pm. At the same time, St Mary Magdelen is running an exhibition which is available from when the Church opens at 12.30pm. The exhibition is all about the 1882 restoration of St Mary Magdalene, uncovering the stories and craftsmanship behind this Victorian makeover.

There’s a volunteering opportunity to prepare packs of vegetables into packs to be distributed across the area for those in need at 10am am to the Moorland Community Centre, Lincoln. To see if you can help, email moorland@voluntarycentreservices.org.uk or call 07521‍ 432478

HOUSE! Enjoy Community Bingo at the Moorland Community Centre in Lincoln; six games of bingo with small prizes to be won at 2.30pm. To book your place email moorland@voluntarycentreservices.org.uk or phone 07521‍ 432478. Later in the day at 6.30pm – eyes down at 7.15pm - try your luck again at the Bingo Night at Memorial Hall, Newark Road, North Hykeham. All proceeds go to funding Warmer Together projects. Eyes down at 7.15pm.

Gather at Pennells Garden Centre in South Hykeham at 10am for a Lincolnshire Co-op Wellbeing Walk, suitable for all abilities. To find out more visit https://www.lincolnshire.coop/wellbeing-walks or phone 01522‍ 444632. On the same day at the same time, the Co-op has also arranged walks in Branston and Cherry Willingham

Men’s Walking Football at the LNER Stadium at 7pm. Ideal for those who want to play football for longer, make friends, and stay active. Sessions are coach-led. This is a weekly event. To earn more, visit lincolncityfoundation.com

Saturday 9 May to Sunday 10 May
Heckington Windmill – Lincolnshire’s special eight-sail windmill - is taking part in the National Mills Weekend, which celebrates the very best of wind and water mills across the country! The mill will be open 11am to 4pm on both days but on the Sunday, from 12 noon you can see over 50 tractors arrive for the annual George Chambers Memorial Tractor Run

Creative pub go-ers are invited to be stitched up! A fun and relaxing get-together at the Joiner's Arms, Victoria Street, Lincoln where you'll be creating new group projects or you can take along whatever you're working on, whether it is knitting, crochet or stitching! Just turn up. 6.30pm.

Now until 31 May
'A Modern Chronicle’ is a photographic exploration of Lincolnshire's heritage, life and seasonal moments by local photographer Andrew Scott. Andrew Scott is an Award-Winning, self-taught photographer based in Lincoln. Over the years, Andrew has captured the City and County's architecture, streets, events and quiet moments. If you use facebook, you may have seen his popular photography. The exhibition is included as part of the Castle day ticket and free for Annual Pass holders to enjoy. For more information visit Lincolncastle.com

Now until 31 May
Discover a captivating exhibition – entitled Beneath Big Skies - by artist Robin Wheeldon at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life on Burton Road, Lincoln. The exhibition celebrates the heart and soul of Lincolnshire's rural heritage. This striking collection of oil paintings brings together Lincolnshire's beautiful vistas with timeless rural life, from sweeping farming scenes and beautifully observed landscapes to Lincolnshire's proud engineering, including reaper binders, traction engines and tractors. Alongside these sit characterful studies of livestock; curly coated pigs and shire horses rendered with warmth and skill. Together, the works tell a rich story of land, labour, and legacy under Lincolnshire's vast skies. Entry is free except on event days. For more info, visit: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/history-heritage/museum-lincolnshire-life