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

3rd- Good Friday

4th - Sleaford Easter Garden

Seasonal Crafts, an Easter Trail with chocolate prizes and photo opportunities

 

Admission : free

Time: 10:00am - 14:00pm

Venue: Sleaford Market Place

6th - Easter Monday

MAY

JUNE

6th - Railway Ramble - Ancaster to Sleaford

Saturday 6th JUNE 2026 :  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 1016, Wainfleet 1025, Boston 1053, Heckington 1108, SLEAFORD 1117 to arrive at ANCASTER 1126.

 

(connecting trains depart Lincoln 1019, Metheringham 1031, Ruskington 1040 to arrive Sleaford 1050 OR depart Peterborough 0946, Spalding 1005 to arrive Sleaford 1026.)

 

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

25th-26th - Heckington Show

Visit the ​158th
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

8th - 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

26th - Bank Holiday

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