Events

We have a very active and varied calendar of events here on the Poacher Line, they include our famous Music Trains – combining real ale and music. Music at the Mill – a fantastic night of music at the world's only working 8 sailed Windmill with onsite brewery, Bucket & Spade trains, Story telling trains and a Winter Express.

New to our calendar is the Radcliffe on Trent summer carnival and who can forget Community Rail in the City; an annual event which showcases all the great work that other Community Rail partnerships do around the country. Check out our calendar to get involved in our next event – see you there!

Please check back for updated 2025 event

JANUARY

No events currently planned

FEBRUARY

No events currently planned

MARCH

 

 

 

 

APRIL

18th - Good Friday

21st - Easter Monday

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MAY

10th - Skegness - VE & VJ Day Event - Picnic in the Park -

VE & VJ day event is taking place in Tower Gardens. Starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm free entry

 

for full details please click here

8th - Skegness - VE Day celebrations - 80th Anniversary

for full details please click here

JUNE

6th - Bingham - D-Day 80th Anniversary celebrations

Further details TBC

8th June - Bingham - Summer Fayre

10:30am - 3:30pm

Where: Bingham Market Place

 

Further details TBC

 

14th - Railway Ramble - Ancaster to Sleaford

Saturday 14th JUNE 2025 :  RAILWAY RAMBLE : ANCASTER to SLEAFORD

 

As part of the North Kesteven Walking Festival, our walk today is organised by the Ramblers Lincolnshire Area and Poacher Line Community Rail Partnership.

(www.poacherline.org.uk)  (www.hillholtwood.co.uk)

 

Catch the train from Skegness, Wainfleet, Boston, Heckington or Sleaford to Ancaster .

 

Our route follows public footpaths and quiet lanes with fine views across the Ancaster Valley, South Rauceby, alongside the River Slea, discover the site of Sleaford castle to finish at Sleaford station.

(this is a linear walk, we take the train out and walk back, we do not return to Ancaster)

 

Sorry, no dogs please.

 

Bring a packed lunch and drink.  Wear suitable clothing & footwear.

 

Walk is free but train fares apply.

 

Train departs: Skegness 1015, Wainfleet 1024, Boston 1049, Heckington 1104, SLEAFORD 1113 to arrive at ANCASTER 1122.

 

(connecting trains depart Lincoln 1033, Metheringham 1045, Ruskington 1054 to arrive Sleaford 1103 OR depart Peterborough 0936, Spalding 0956 to arrive Sleaford 1017.)

 

Meet time: 11.00am at SLEAFORD railway station.

 

Parking : car parking in Sleaford.

 

Grid Ref: TF 067 454

 

Postcode: NG34 7RG

 

Distance: 7 miles.

 

Grade: moderate

 

Contact leader:

Name : Stuart Parker (Ramblers Lincolnshire)

www.lincolnshireramblers.org.uk

 

Phone: 07908-450444

JULY

17th - Boston - Beach in the park

Boston Central Park beach to return this Summer with a variety of other activities including Skate Jam

The 'Boston' beach is making a return to Boston Central Park this summer, offering a host of activities for all ages - most of which are free.

The popular beach area is to be installed in the park on Monday 17th July in time for the school holidays. It will stay for the duration of the school break until September 4th and can be used by anyone during the park's opening hours.

 

For full details please click here

26th - 27th - Heckington Show

Visit the ​157th
Heckington ​Show

Why not visit Heckington show - Hall Grounds Heckington. This volunteer let event is the biggest Village show in England. for more information Click Here

AUGUST

9th - Bands on the Bank - Wainfleet Brewery

MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL - gates open at 12 noon for full list of information please Click Here

3rd - Boston May Fair celebrating its 900th anniversary

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5th - May Day Bank holiday

 

 

 

26th - Bank Holiday

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29th- A Midsummer N̶i̶g̶h̶t̶'s̶ ̶D̶r̶e̶a̶m̶ NIGHTMARE | Rauceby Hall

Enter into a dream of magic, mischief, and a touch of darkness as we take you on a gothic journey through Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream NIGHTMARE!

for full details please click here

18th - Bingham - Classic Car Show

where: Bingham town Square

further details TBC

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

30th - Sleaford Christmas Market and town lights switch on ceremony

The Christmas Market is held in the centre of town in various outdoor venues and there is always so much to see and do for all the family on the day! 

 

for full details please click here

29th - Bingham - Christmas Fayre

where: Bingham town square

 

Further details TBC

DECEMBER

No events currently planned