Discover West Lindsey
Not far from Lincoln, you will find the three market towns of Gainsborough, Market Rasen and Caistor, plus a wealth of picturesque villages surrounded by countryside perfect for walking and cycling enthusiasts.
West Lindsey has a rich aviation heritage and RAF Scampton, just outside Lincoln, was home to the famous RAF ‘Red Arrows’ aerobatic team. The famous No. 617 Squadron or ‘Dambuster Squadron’ was once stationed at RAF Scampton and you can learn more about its fascinating history in the West Lindsey Aviation Heritage Trail.
Just outside Lincoln is Burton Waters marina, with lovely shops and restaurants, or drive a little further to Saxilby village, where you can follow the plaques of the heritage trail and enjoy a pub lunch, fish and chips or a speciality ice cream.
You might like to visit historic market towns dating back to the Ancient British, Roman and Viking eras, where you can spend the day visiting heritage centres, shopping or relaxing in the many pubs and eateries.
Or venture further east to the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds, perfect for walking, cycling, fishing and horse-riding breaks.
Market Dates across West Lindsey
Gainsborough
- Regular Market: Every Tuesday and Saturday, 9.30am - 1pm
- Farmers' and Craft Market: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9.30am - 12pm
Market Rasen
- Regular Market: Every Tuesday, 10am - 3pm
- Pop-up Markets: Select Saturdays per month, various dates.
Caistor
- Regular Market: Every Saturday, 9.30am - 12pm
- Evening Street Food Market: 1st Wednesday of the month, 3.30pm - 8pm
Things to do in West Lindsey
Gainsborough Old Hall
- Heritage / Visitor Centre
One of the best preserved, timber-framed manor houses in the UK, dating to the 15th century and…
Rand Farm Park
- Farm Attraction
Enjoy a fun-filled family day out, with hands-on animal experiences and a wide range of other…
Uncle Henry's
- Farm Shop
Farming heritage combined with a love for great food, provenance and interest in the local community…
Gainsborough Heritage Centre
- History & Heritage
The Gainsborough Heritage Centre is brimming with memorabilia from the town’s social and…
Gainsborough Trinity Arts Centre
- Arts Centre
A unique picture-house and theatre housed in a stunning grade II listed Church dating back to 1843…
Redhill Farm Shop on the Farm
- Farm Shop
A traditional farmshop at Redhill Farm offering the highest quality, best tasting free range meat…
Ferry Ales Brewery
- Breweries
A five barrel micro brewery near Fiskerton, Lincoln, with on site shop and offering brewery tours…
Bransby Horses
- Tea / Coffee Shop
Lincolnshire based equine charity Bransby Horses is home to more than 300 horses, ponies, donkeys…
Brightwater Gardens
- Garden
Discover eight acres of beautiful gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland in rural Lincolnshire…
Hemswell Antique Centres
- Shop
Set in rural Lincolnshire, just a few miles outside Lincoln, Hemswell Antique Centres is a treasure…
Market Rasen
Market Rasen is a picturesque market town, situated on the western edge of the Lincolnshire…
Caistor
A West Lindsey market town nestled on the hillside along the Viking Way in the Lincolnshire…
Gainsborough
Bordered by the River Trent, Gainsborough has a long history of industry and was once a…
Spend the night
The Old Posthouse B&B
- Bed & Breakfast
The Old Posthouse is an award-winning, family-run bed and breakfast. A welcoming and comfortable…
The Old Granary
- Self-Catering
Situated on a family potato farm, The Old Granary offers self-catering accommodation in a beautiful…
Thorganby Hall
- Self-Catering
A collection of individual holiday cottages in the Wolds of North East Lincolnshire. Thorganby Hall…
Wolds View Touring Park
- Camping & Caravan Site
Phil & Jane would like to welcome you to their adults-only, five-star Touring Park, built to a…
Bridleway Bed & Breakfast
- Bed & Breakfast
Bridleway B&B is in a fantastic location; set beside an oak wood, yet only five minutes to…