Heritage sites in Lincolnshire will reopen from Monday with booking in advance advised, and in some cases, essential.
The grounds of Lincoln Castle are already open as a green space and the medieval wall walk reopened in April. The iconic attraction will be back fully open seven days a week (10am-5pm) from May 17.
This means the David P J Ross Magna Carta Vault, the Victorian prison, takeaway cafe and shop will be back open, but booking with timed-entry is essential, including Castle Day tickets for adults priced at £13.05.
Here is a round-up of Lincolnshire County Council-run heritage sites and other historical attractions reopening from Monday:
The Collection Museum
The museum will be open five days a week between 10am and 4pm Thursday-Monday. It will reopen from May 20.
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life on Burton Road. Photo: The Lincolnite
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life will be back open for three days a week – Friday to Sunday between 10am and 4pm.
Entry is free, but visitors must book online at least three days before their intended visit.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Centre (BBMF)
Photo: Sean Strange for Lincolnshire Reporter
It will be open for four days a week – Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 4pm.
Tours will take place at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm and 2pm.
Pre-booking is essential due to limited numbers – book tickets here.
Councillor Lindsey Cawrey, executive councillor for heritage and culture at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “We’re delighted to announce that from Monday, Lincoln Castle, The Collection Museum, Usher Gallery, Museum of Lincolnshire Life and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Centre will all reopen and, because we are expecting a lot of interest, pre-booking is advised.
“This way, you will get a guaranteed entry time, enabling us to keep to the necessary social distancing guidelines. And, of course, all our sites are Covid secure, with extra hand washing facilities and sanitizer available.
“We’re thrilled to be opening our doors once again and welcoming visitors back to our sites across the county. We can’t wait to share all the wonderful stories once more!”
There are also other Heritage sites not run by the county council for families to enjoy, including the following:
Lincoln Cathedral
The golden glow of Lincoln Cathedral, the jewel in Lincolnshire’s crown. | Photo: Jason Paul Corrigan
Lincoln Cathedral will reopen again for visitors on May 17. All are invited to visit and have a look around one of Lincolnshire’s most iconic buildings, with volunteer guides on hand to answer any of your historic questions about the cathedral.
A discount admission price of £5 for adults, with under 16s going in free, will be in place from Monday, May 17 to Saturday, June 5 to encourage visitors.
Burghley House
Burghley House in Stamford
Burghley House near Stamford will fully reopen on Wednesday, May 19 – see more details and plan your visit here.
Belton House
The outdoor spaces at Belton House are already open, while The Mansion will be open from May 19, between 12.30pm-5pm Wednesday-Sunday.
International Bomber Command Centre
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The IBCC Gardens, Memorial and Garden Café are already back open. The exhibition galleries and the Hub Cafe (indoors) will reopen on Tuesday, May 18.
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Coastguard workers have expressed their devastation as a teenage boy was found dead after being recovered from the sea in Skegness over the weekend.
The incident saw emergency services receive a report of a child under the age of 16 in the sea at Skegness, at around 6.15pm on Saturday, August 13.
Unfortunately, despite an extensive search operation carried out by police and HM Coastguard Skegness, the body of a boy matching this description was recovered at around 11.30pm.
The coastguard said its “hearts are heavy” upon hearing the news, describing the difficulty of somebody not being rescued on the Lincolnshire seaside.
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard Skegness said: “Sometimes, despite all our best efforts, not everyone is rescued and it hurts our hearts. It’s why we do what we do day after day. It’s what drives us to keep on searching and to keep responding when things go wrong at the coast.
“We searched for hours with our fellow coastguards and our friends and colleagues from the RNLI and the police to find the teenager after he was reported missing.
“Although he was found, it was sadly a tragic outcome and we have no words other than to offer our heartfelt condolences to those who are grieving the loss of someone they loved so very much.”
It came at a busy time for Lincolnshire Police officers in Skegness, with ten children reported missing in the space of just two hours over the weekend – either from the arcades, beach or water itself.
Emergency services were called to Ashby Ville Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe shortly after 3.30pm on Sunday 14 August following reports of concern for the safety of a man in the water.
The man was treated by emergency services before being taken to hospital, where he currently remains in a serious condition.
Anyone with any information or concerns about this incident is asked to call us on 101 quoting log number 373 of 14 August.
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