What's On and Things To Do Around Bourne

The Grade l listed gardens encompass nearly 65 acres and incl large formal lawns, fine topiary and formal hedges, ornamental and productive kitchen garden, large herbaceous borders, rose parterre and woodland walks with spring bulb displays.

From the Jam with Bruce Foxton Acoustic. Artists performing: From The Jam.: Tickets avaiable.

The Jam had amazing chart success with 18 singles and 7 albums to make the top 40 in the United Kingdom from their debut in 1977 to their break up in 1982. Their last 5 albums were all top ten hits and their last 8 singles made it into the top 10.

The sharply dressed, well-spoken, disparagingly camp son of working class Bromley, Tom Allen embarks on his debut solo tour this autumn.

Danny Bryant Big Band – mixing the old with the new and will be playing Blues classics alongside modernising and re-presenting Danny’s own work in a classic big band format!

Come along and enjoy a wonderfully relaxed evening in the company of Global No. 1 bestselling authors, Louise Jensen & Darren O’Sullivan.

Stamford flower Club invite you to enjoy talented demonstrator , Shirley Henderson, create at least 5 artistic flower arrangements on the theme ’A Night on the Town’. She will also be passing on tips and telling anecdotes. Large screen video to enhance details. All the arrangements are raffled.

On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June 2018, Stamford Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.

The will be our 4th Food and Drink Festival in Stamford, following the success of previous years, we will returning to Stamford. The setting will once again be The Meadows, beside the River Welland, to celebrate the best of local, regional, national and international products.

TENORS Un LIMITED is proud to present their newest touring show. Throughout 2018 the guys will tour UK theatres and concert halls performing works from their previous albums and tours as well as new repertoire. This concert series combines the rich vocal harmonies for which Tenors Un Limited are known.

This diverse garden continues to be a work in progress. A cottage garden with David Austin roses backs the Grade 2 listed farmhouse (C17), and lawns with informal mixed borders rise gently to the front. There is an intriguing bog garden, a small orchard and raised veg plot.

50 things self-guided activities, plus some extra Woolsthorpe science-y stuff. Booking Not Needed. Families welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Family science activities and crafts for half term. Some small charges may apply. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Quirky things to buy and rural crafts at this relaxed summer weekend. Heritage stalls and local colour - come and meet some fascinating people! Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Practical workshop led by Strawberry Glass exploring the skills of stained glass copper foiling to make a colourful abstract piece of stained glass to take home. Tuition, all materials and a light lunch included. Booking Essential. Phone: 01476 862823. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Keep May Bank Holiday free for Easton on the Hill’s Gala Weekend. It has something for everyone – a great family event with some equally enjoyable evening entertainment. This year the theme will be a nostalgic and traditional village weekend of events, as a nod to the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1.

BBQ & , Licenced Bar & Refreshments Dog Show - Starting at 14:00 sharp. Bring your furry friend along From 12:30 - Bouncy Castle, Bouncy Slide, Rodeo Bull, Hook a duck, Children Fairground Ride etc.

Stretch and raise funds with St. Barnabas Hospice Sponsored Yogathon! Run by local yoga teachers Stefan Cunnington and Sarah Kemp. No experience necessary and all abilities are welcome. The event includes a light lunch with free bottled water and a free on-site sports massage. N.B.

If you love growing your own food then Barnsdale is the place to be this weekend. We’ll be opening up all the productive areas that are normally off-limits to visitors and our expert growers will be available to advise you on your own veggie production and chat about their favourite subject!

Learn how to record the fragile beauty of flowers in close-up with award-winning botanical and garden photographer Hemant Jariwala. This inspiring course covers the use of light, composition and colour and includes lots of useful tips and new techniques which will change the way you see the plants in YOUR garden.

Bring your dad for a day out at Barnsdale and we’ll treat him to a home-made burger and a beer, free! We’ve even got a special Dad’s Snoozing Area, kitted out with stripy seaside deckchairs, for him to sleep it off while the kids explore the plants and wildlife in our magical midsummer gardens.

Come along and enjoy 2 hours of Show Tunes, Film Themes, Big Band, Classical, Ballads, Orchestral, Jazz and Popular Easy Listening Favourites played by top professional artistes on electronic keyboard orchestra instruments. Free light refreshments during the 30 minute interval.

Approx 3 acre garden with sweeping lawns long herbaceous borders, colour themed island beds, hosta collection, lavender bed with seating area, topiary, acers, small raised vegetable area, 3 ponds and new exotic borders.

This May half term, help jolly pirates Long Joan Silver and No Beard Jack as they travel the high seas to find buried treasure and make anyone that gets in their way, walk the plank!

Peterborough Museum and City Gallery present works by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and modernist painter Sheila Girling.

Peterborough is old. Really old. This year our glorious cathedral celebrates its 900th birthday and we’re throwing the entire city a party! ‘This Is Peterborough’ is a very special kind of garden party. Join us in the Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, bring your own picnic and prepare for a summer evening of fun!

The UK’s ‘Best Vintage Fair’ returns to Peterborough Cathedral this June! Find unique, handpicked quality goods with stalls of vintage fashion, accessories, home, collectables and more from some of the UK’s finest vintage traders.

Two acres, part farmer’s field part local tip, were combined as a building plot in 1960 and have been transformed over the past 25 years into a place of of peaceful relaxation. Trees and shrubs, wildflower meadow, wildlife ponds, scrap metal sculptures and an impressive and varied collection of plants and shrubs.

In May we usually feature some of the finalists from Peterborough Music Festival, and this year we’re delighted to welcome Annie Wakefield, Amelia Glendinning and Sophie Lewis to the Glasshouse. All three are outstanding singer-songwriters, and each will perform for around 20 minutes in the first hour.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

There is no greater pop comeback than Steps who have returned to claim their pop crown! Their concert at Peterborough is part of their Summer of Steps 2018 Tour with special guests Aqua and Blue.

Walled garden surrounding 17th century farmhouse, divided into rooms with tall hedges, topiary and mixed borders. Paths leading to wild garden overlooking Nene valley.

Join St. Barnabas Hospice for our annual Grand Plant Sale where you can browse a beautiful array of bedding plants, perennials, shrubs and baskets. Refreshments will be available on the day and the event is open to all. All plant donations are gratefully received.

You can pre-book any time up to the DAY BEFORE your visit. There is no charge to reserve a mansion key. Entry to Belton is free for members. Non members pay for admission on arrival at Belton. All visitors to the house will require their own key.

Join a ranger to explore Belton’s parkland and complete some #50things activities along the way. Booking Not Needed.

Uncover stories of Belton House on a special family house tour. Discover the untold stories of Belton House with our interactive tour. It’s been specially designed for families with children aged 5 years and over in mind. There’s limited tickets available, so pre-booking is essential. Booking Essential.

Join us as we challenge you to complete one of the #50things activities. Meet the Play Team who will be challenging families to take part in one of the #50things activities each Friday in the school holidays. Tick off one of the ’50 things to do before you’re 11 ’ activities from your checklist.

Discover the stories behind the War and Pieces exhibition at Belton this summer in this interactive, 20 minute workshop. Suitable for visitors aged 6 years and older. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Join local artist Jan for a watercolour challenge as you recreate one of Lady Sophia Cust’s inspirational scenes of Belton. Bring your paints and brushes, and we’ll provide the rest.

Take inspiration from the formal gardens at Belton to create your own work of art. Recreate the beauty of Belton’s gardens in paint, pencil or crayon. All materials supplied. Booking Not Needed. Families welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

An introduction to Belton’s wilderness garden and the designed features of the landscape. This short walk follows the river Witham taking in the Gothic Ruin, Hermitage, site of Belton’s knucklebone floor and the Boathouse.

The National Trust and SOS Fashion Shows present Belton’s first fundraising fashion show. A chance to buy the latest fashion, for all ages, sizes and occasions. All proceeds will support the Belton Boathouse appeal.

Bring your toddler along to enjoy stories, rhymes and crafts in the Discovery Centre on the first and third Thursday of each month. All activities are designed for children aged 18 months to 4 years old and will involve some exploration of the Gardens and House.

Founded in 1947 by Lord Brownlow, Belton Park Cricket Club can be seen playing a game on Belton’s Oval lawn, most weekends from early spring all the way through to early autumn. Come and watch a bit of cricket on Belton’s Oval lawn.

Create and fly your very own kite, or bring your own and join in the fun. Booking Not Needed.

The Lionheart Bowmen are back with bows and arrows of all sizes for you to practise your target skills. Booking Not Needed.

Find out what the project team have been up to on the renovation of Belton’s 17th century Grade I listed stable block. Booking Not Needed.

The National Centre for Craft & Design and artsNK will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Circus in Britain through a major exhibition of live performances, aerial, film, photography and design.