Spilsby Things to Do

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If you're in the locality during mid-July do try to get tickets for the Spitfire Prom at Belton House. Usually on the third Saturday of July this is a picnic - concert - fireworks event, wonderful when the sun shines but even if it rains the concert goes ahead and there's a great feeling of "only in England" and all being in this together! Of course softies can book a gazebo pitch!!

Aim to arrive at about 5 p.m. and get a good place to set up your camp - chairs, table, picnic, candelabra, floral arrangement, wine cooler and if you're here from abroad display your national flag - you might get a special mention! Then enjoy your picnic before the concert of light classics with the English National Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. During appropriately themed music (633 squadron etc) Charlie Brown flies his Spitfire on a series of loops and rolls over the house - a spine-tingling show. After the interval the music becomes "Last Night of the Proms" - Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory etc and you will enjoy a fantastic firework display. Finally, enjoy a warming coffee or hot chocolate and give the car park a chance to clear before packing up camp and going home.

Remember to take warm clothing or a rug, even on the hottest summer nights it's pretty chilly by 10 p.m.

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About an hour's drive from Spilsby.

A trip to Belton House (in the care of the National Trust) has something for everybody.

For those into Restoration dramas, Belton is one of the finest Restoration houses in England, built between 1685 and 1688, with glorious wood-carving, plasterwork, tapestries, furniture, silver....The house only came to the NT in the mid 1980s so it still has the feel of being a family-occupied house and not a museum or manufactured "stage set". The gardens are wonderful, formal Dutch and Italian-style near the house and a large and fully stuffed orangery, and extensive parkland. Look for the sundial, featured in Helen Cresswell's lovely book for children, "Moondial". Speaking of the younger ones, Belton has a very large play and adventure park which will keep children of all ages happy and challenged for hours and a new Wildlife Discovery Centre. When you're ready for refreshment there is a lovely restaurant in the old stable block as well as an ice cream kiosk in the playground or you are welcome to enjoy your own picnic in the grounds.

For a very special treat book tickets for Belton's Spitfire Prom (15 July this year). An outside concert by the English National Orchestra with an aerial display by Charlie Brown in his Spitfire and wonderful fireworks to conclude the evening. Everybody arrives early and enjoys a picnic on the lawn in front of the house before the concert.

About 7 miles south of Spilsby on the A16.

A great day out, particularly for those with young families.

Stickney Farm Park aims to be both fun and educational.

Meet and feed the animals, enjoy the Lincolnshire countryside, and eat well in Emily's Pantry.

A lovely afternoon out can be had at this National Trust property near Spilsby.

Beautiful old walled garden.

Interesting house.

Don't forget to walk down to the church - it's lovely and very well cared for.

Check opening times before you go and it's only open a couple of day each week.

Relive a World War Two Bomber Airfield at East Kirkby.

Experience the sights and sounds, smells and atmosphere.

The only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on its original airfield!

Cafe, special events, a great day out, see the website for more information.