Nick Fox takes us on a tour of Horncastle's past, featuring some of the murky episodes from the town's history and some of the dodgy characters who took part in them. Not to be missed! There is a small fee of £2 for this walk.
Join Nick Fox to explore the fascinating lives some of Horncastle's local clergy. From 'saints' like Simon Islip who rose to become an Archbishop of Canterbury, to the 'sinners' like James Gibson who found himself imprisoned in Tattershall Castle, and the unfortunate John Rouceby who was cruelly murdered on the lawless Lincoln Heath. Members admission […]
"Lawless and immoral": preventing crime and arresting offenders was a huge problem in Victorian Horncastle, with the tiny police force often stretched to the limit. Come on the beat with Adam Cartwright to hear about some of the town's characters and criminals, and visit where their offences took place. There is a small charge of […]
Part of the Horncastle Horse Fair week. Please note this event starts from the Community Centre, Manor House Street - not the Joseph Banks Centre
Horncastle’s uplifting community arts event is back for the third year this August, with a range of activities and events taking place in the town centre, around the ‘Mane Event’ on Saturday 9th August. The event takes inspiration from the town's ancient summer fair, the Great August Horse Fair, which was once the largest fair […]
On Saturday September 13th we will be staging our Horrid History walk around Horncastle, as part of Heritage Open Days. See and hear about the fascinating history of our town, as well as some of the key characters that have shaped its development. You''ll also see some of the fine architecture that Horncastle has to […]
Join Jenne Pape to explore the history of Lincolnshire's beautiful traditional cottages built using the 'mud and stud' technique. Members admission is £2, and non-members £5. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for a donation.
Join historian Nick Fox to hear more about the Lincolnshire Rising of 1536 - a major challenge to the authority of King Henry VIII. Find out why the King called us "the most brute and beastly shire" and how matters took a dark turn in Horncastle
Join Ian Marshman for a talk based on our exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We'll look at life during wartime, from the experience of local men fighting overseas to soldiers stationed in town. The talk will also explore stories from the home front here in Horncastle with evacuees, air raids, and […]
Join local history author Mick Lake as he shares fascinating stories from Lincolnshire, including tragic or bizarre events that happened to county folk in days gone by. Members' admision is £2; non members £5. Tea and coffee are available for a donation.
