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  • Tales of Horncastle clergy, murder and scandal – Nick Fox

    Horncastle Community Centre Manor House Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Victorian Policeman Walk

    Joseph Banks Centre 7-13 Bridge Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    "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 […]

  • Horncastle Canal Walk

    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 Horse Fair 2025

    Horncastle Community Centre Manor House Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free

  • Horncastle’s Horrid History – Walk

    Joseph Banks Centre 7-13 Bridge Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Mud and Stud Buildings in Lincolnshire – Jenne Pape

    Horncastle Community Centre Manor House Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    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.

  • The Lincolnshire Rising Walk

    Joseph Banks Centre 7-13 Bridge Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    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

    £2

  • Horncastle in World War II – Ian Marshman

    Horncastle Community Centre Manor House Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Stories of Lincolnshire: Heroic, Tragic and Bizarre – Mick Lake

    Horncastle Community Centre Manor House Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    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.

  • Christmas Party

    Horncastle Masonic Lodge Banks St, Horncastle

    Our annual Christmas party for members is always a fun event.  Features a two course festive meal and a quiz