Events in the Surrounding Area
Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days
Throughout Lincolnshire
9 - 12 September
'Celebrate the rich and varied local heritage of Lincolnshire during Heritage Open Days 2010. Over 85 special openings and events have been arranged across the county and all are free of charge. This year's theme is "Lincolnshire at War - Through the Ages" which includes events such as tours of disused airfields and bunkers, guided walks looking at coastal defences, exhibitions of war time memorabilia and themed workshops. So come along and explore Lincolnshire's military heritage ranging from the Roman Occupation to the two World Wars'
If you have any questions about Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days please telephone the Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire on 01529 461499. Or visit thier website at http://www.lincsheritage.org/hod/content.php?key=introductionRead full "Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days" articleWragby Show & Country Fayre
Sunday 5th September at Catcham's Corner, Goltho, near Wragby
Gates open at 9am
Great Day Out & Family Fun
For more information, please see http://www.wragbyshow.co.uk/
Read full "Wragby Show & Country Fayre" articleLincolnshire Day
Lincolnshire Day
October 1st is Lincolnshire Day Come to Lincolnshire in October as it marks the official celebration of Lincolnshire Day. Lincolnshire Day celebrates everything great about the county - from the mighty Lincolnshire sausage to our grand historic links, coast, local heroes, nature and aviation heritage. There are special events throughout the county, not just on the 1st of October.
For more information, please see http://www.visitlincolnshire.com/site/events/lincolnshire-day-2010-p55531 and http://www.lincolnshireday.co.uk/en/
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Manor House Stables Events
'The Old Stable Store' - Gift Shop at the Manor House Stables opens on Fridays and Saturdays from August to December
We have re-opened our little shop now in our converted stables on Fridays and Saturdays and during days when we hold our courses and workshops. As with other years we have lots of little unusual gifts for sale but we are also now offering our 'Manor House Hampers' made up in locally-made wooden trugs and containing a lovely variety of Lincolnshire produce as well as goodies from a little further afield but which are organic, unusual and of course scrummy! Come to the shop and we'll make one up for you - just choose from a variety of food items from the shop. Perfect gifts for friends and family.
Shop opening times
Friday 10 - 4
Saturday 10 - 4
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Our new Course Brochure is now ready - please see Courses and Workshops page for more details. Courses range from Corn Dollies to Candle-making and from Beads to Basket-making.
All are 1-day courses starting from between 9.30-10.00am and continuing all day with a special home-made lunch and a glass of our own special home-made wine, finishing about 4.30-5.00pm (depending on course).
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Our Achievements
Tastes of Lincolnshire Award
The Manor House Stables achieved the Award of 'Highly Commended' at the Lincolnshire Life and Tastes of Lincolnshire Awards dinner on Monday the 11th January 2010. For more information about the Tastes of Lincolnshire, please see http://www.visitlincolnshire.com/food-and-drink/tastes-of-lincolnshire
Photograph - Lincolnshire Life
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A Green Award for Converted Stables
Britain Calling has featured the Manor House Stables in its November issue
See full Issue at http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Images/BC_Nov_09%20(2)_tcm12-176904.pdf
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We are proud to say that we have been awarded a GOLD in the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
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The Press
"Cool in the Country"
The Bothy at the Manor House Stables has been featured in the March edition of the Woman & Home magazine.
"Luxury goodies and eco-credentials are piled equally high in this converted 18th-century stable block near quaint Woodhall Spa and historic Lincoln. It's a self-catering retreat for two or three, where an antique organic-mattressed bed competes for attention with a hi-tech shower, and a welcome hamper groans with homemade jam, wine and organic veg..."
Read full ""Cool in the Country"" article"Eco and Friendly" - Review in The Guardian 3 October 2009
"This self-catering converted stable takes its eco-credentials seriously, but there's no skimping on comfort"
From Travel Journalist Sally Shalam's Check-in Column http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/oct/03/sally-shalam-reviews-manor-house-stables
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Read full ""Eco and Friendly" - Review in The Guardian 3 October 2009" article10 top UK green breaks
The Guardian - Saturday 12 July 2008
A twin renovation of former farm stables, the Bothy and Hayloft at Manor House Farm in the village of Martin offers guests a comfortable, rural hideaway...
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