The traditional county of Lincolnshire is the second largest in size after Yorkshire, but has only eight English Heritage and six National Trust properties – far, far fewer than in Yorkshire or the third largest county, Devon. However some of these properties are among England’s finest examples of their architectural styles, for example, Gainsborough Old Hall […]
Senior Travel Expert Photo Editor, John Esser, reports on a heritage site close to home. Despite living in the area for nearly 30 years, I have only now got round to discovering Doddington Hall & Gardens, courtesy of a birthday treat from my wife – and what a discovery it proved to be. Doddington Hall was built in 1600, […]
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Historic Houses Lincolnshire: Elsham Hall Gardens
Elsham Hall is situated in North Lincolnshire about 10 miles south of the Humber Bridge. The Hall itself is not open to the public, but the gardens and parkland surrounding the lake provided a pleasant half-day visit. If you have children/grandchildren with you, then they are well catered for with a small animal farm and […]