Discover Lincolnshire

06/12/2024

To advertise in the upcoming issue of Discover Lincolnshire 2025 contact us today on 01522 692542 or email [email protected] / [email protected]

02/12/2024

The gift that delights throughout the year!

Delivered each month by Royal Mail, an annual subscription to Lincolnshire Life or The Lincolnshire Poacher each quarter, will brighten the Christmas stocking of anyone who relishes life in our wonderful county.

2025 New subscription offer. A free Lincolnshire Flag Tea Towel worth £10. Quote 'Newsub25' to claim.

Subscriptions are priced from £36. You can order online at www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk or call 01522 689671.

18/11/2024

Choose which weekend you would like to visit the Alford Christmas Craft Markets!

Over two weekends 23rd and 24th November and 30th November and 1st December 2024. You will find a full hall of curated high quality Lincolnshire craft stalls at Alford Corn Exchange.

Opening times are 10am-4pm each day except for Saturday the 30th November when we stay open late until 6pm to coincide with the Alford Extravaganza and Christmas Lights switch on.

Free entry and lovely tea shop. The Alford Craft Market Shop will be open Saturdays and Sundays over those weekends too.

There is free all day car parking in all Alford Car Parks. Time restrictions still apply for on street parking.

We look forward to seeing you.

08/11/2024

Taste of Excellence Food and Drink Awards 2024 – WINNERS!
A tremendous thank you to everyone who nominated their favourite eateries, hostelries, venues and businesses for this year’s Taste of Excellence awards. The county’s most coveted food, drink and hospitality awards took place at The Drill, Lincoln on Thursday 7th November.

Best Newcomer of the Year
WINNER: Soul Foods, Alford

Rising Star of the Year
WINNER: Dale Brophy – BARE Street Kitchen, Grimsby

Best Bed and Breakfast of the Year
WINNER: The Pyewipe, Lincoln

Best Self Catering Establishment of the Year
WINNER: Treetop Hideaways, Woodhall Spa

Best Hotel of the Year
WINNER: Washingborough Hall, Lincoln

Best Wedding Venue of the Year
WINNER: Doddington Hall, Lincoln

Best Farm or Local Shop of the Year
WINNER: Vine House Farm Shop & Café, Deeping St Nicholas

Best Bakes or Sweet Treat of the Year
WINNER: Just Bake It, Lincoln

Best Drinks Product of the Year
WINNER: The Strait and Narrow, Lincoln – In-house Cocktails

Best Producer of the Year
WINNER: Batemans Brewery, Wainfleet All Saints

Best Tea or Coffee Shop of the Year
WINNER: Doddington Tea Room, Lincoln

Best Food to your Door
WINNER: Riverhead Coffee, Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Best Dining Pub of the Year
WINNER: The Red Lion Inn, Raithby

Best Restaurant of the Year
WINNER: Grain Store, Doddington Hall

We wouldn’t be able to put this event together without the help and support from our sponsors.

01/10/2024

HAPPY LINCOLNSHIRE DAY!

Enjoy our glorious county this Lincolnshire Day which is celebrated every year on 1st October and marking the anniversary of the Lincolnshire Rising, a revolt by Catholics against the establishment of the Church of England by Henry VIII in 1536.

20/09/2024

TOP 10 NOMINATIONS!
A tremendous thank you to everyone who nominated their favourite eateries, hostelries, venues and businesses for this year’s Taste of Excellence awards.

We will be returning to The Drill, Lincoln for our awards night on 7th November at 6.30pm, tickets are priced at £95 per person inc VAT and can be purchased from [email protected] or telephone 01522 689671.

A list of all top 10's in all categories are available at
https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/food-and-drink/taste-of-excellence-food-and-drink-awards-2024-you-top-ten/

02/09/2024

Taste of Excellence Food and Drink Awards 2024 – voting closed!

Our readers and clients of these businesses have put forward their nominations in their 1,000s in these 2024 Awards. We were especially interested to hear your reasons for nominating your heroes, favourites and those who have gone above and beyond your expectations.

Your 2024 Award Winners will be announced in a special supplement in the December issue of Lincolnshire Life magazine and via our website and social media channels.

We’ll be announcing the top businesses in each category who will go forward to be considered by our team of judges, so keep an eye out on our social media channels.

30/08/2024

FINAL DAY OF VOTING!

It's the final day of voting in our Taste of Excellence Awards 2024, please support your favourites and keep those votes rolling in.

Click https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/food-and-drink/taste-of-excellence-food-and-drink-awards-2024-click-here-to-vote/ to vote.

Voting closes 31st August.

26/08/2024

FINAL WEEK OF VOTING!

We are into the final of week of voting in our Taste of Excellence Awards 2024, please support your favourites and keep those votes rolling in.

Click https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/food-and-drink/taste-of-excellence-food-and-drink-awards-2024-click-here-to-vote/ to vote.

Voting closes 31st August.

20/08/2024

VOTE... VOTE... VOTE... Time is running out to support your favourites!

We are into the couple of weeks of voting in our Taste of Excellence Awards 2024, please support your favourites and keep those votes rolling in.

Click https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/food-and-drink/taste-of-excellence-food-and-drink-awards-2024-click-here-to-vote/ to vote.

Voting closes 31st August.

We need your nominations - Celebrating Lincolnshire’s food, drink and hospitality businesses in 2024.

16/08/2024

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

We are into the final weeks of voting in our Taste of Excellence Awards 2024, please support your favourites and keep those votes rolling in.

Click https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/food-and-drink/taste-of-excellence-food-and-drink-awards-2024-click-here-to-vote/ to vote.

Voting closes 31st August.

We need your nominations - Celebrating Lincolnshire’s food, drink and hospitality businesses in 2024.

09/08/2024

We are into the final month of voting in our Taste of Excellence Awards 2024, please support your favourites and keep those votes rolling in.

Click https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/food-and-drink/taste-of-excellence-food-and-drink-awards-2024-click-here-to-vote/ to vote.

Voting closes 31st August.

We need your nominations - Celebrating Lincolnshire’s food, drink and hospitality businesses in 2024.

01/08/2024

We are into the final month of voting in our Taste of Excellence Awards 2024, please support your favourites and keep those votes rolling in.

Click https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/food-and-drink/taste-of-excellence-food-and-drink-awards-2024-click-here-to-vote/ to vote.

Voting closes 31st August.

31/07/2024

To advertise in Discover Lincolnshire 2025 contact us today on 01522 692542 or email [email protected]

25/07/2024

WIN TICKETS TO THE BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS

We are offering readers three pairs of season tickets and car passes to this prestigious event. Winners can enjoy all four days of the competition and in between watching the action can also enjoy shopping at more than 500 tradestands and indulge in delicious refreshments in the food village.

Enter online at https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/leisure/win-tickets-to-the-burghley-horse-trials/

Closing date is 12 noon Friday 16th August – good luck!

21/07/2024

YOUR FAVOURITES NEED YOUR VOTE!
We need your nominations – Celebrating Lincolnshire’s food, drink and hospitality businesses in our Taste of Excellence Food and Drink Awards 2024. Click here to vote https://bit.ly/tasteawards2024
Closing date for nominations 31st August 2024.

03/07/2024

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE IN THE CATEGORY BEST RISING STAR OF THE YEAR!

We need your nominations – Celebrating Lincolnshire’s food, drink and hospitality businesses in our Taste of Excellence Food and Drink Awards 2024. Click here to vote https://bit.ly/tasteawards2024

Closing date for nominations 31st August 2024.

02/07/2024

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE IN THE CATEGORY BEST NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR!

We need your nominations – Celebrating Lincolnshire’s food, drink and hospitality businesses in our Taste of Excellence Food and Drink Awards 2024. Click here to vote https://bit.ly/tasteawards2024

Closing date for nominations 31st August 2024.