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Gainsborough is the ideal base to explore Lincolnshire and vast array of visitor attractions and places to visit that would make a great day out. From family friendly attractions to heritage sites and museums, take a look at what s on offer!

But don’t just take our word for it – watch our videos to find out more ⬇️

For more ideas and inspiration, head over to our Visit page. To find out more about Lincolnshire, visit www.visitlincolnshire.com.

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Gainsborough Library Architectural Trail (opens in a new window)

Discover the history and architectural features of Gainsborough library.

Town Trails | Heritage

West Lindsey Churches Guide (opens in a new window)

Plan a day out and visit some remarkable churches steeped in history, some with quirky stories too.

Heritage

Go Explore Heritage in Market Rasen (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the Go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Visitor Information | Heritage

Go Explore Family Days Out beyond Lincoln (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the Go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Visitor Information

Go Explore Walking & Cycling in Caistor (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the Go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Walking | Cycling | Visitor Information

Go Explore Walking & Cycling around Market Rasen (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the Go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Walking | Cycling | Visitor Information

Go Explore Heritage around Gainsborough (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Visitor Information | Heritage

Go Explore Heritage in and around Caistor (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Visitor Information | Heritage

Go Explore Food & Drink (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the Go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Visitor Information

Go Explore Family Days Out around Market Rasen (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the Go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Visitor Information

Go Explore Aviation (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the Go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Visitor Information | Heritage

Go Explore Events (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the Go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Events | Visitor Information

Go Explore Family Days Out around Gainsborough (opens in a new window)

Be ready for an adventure in Lincolnshire with the go Explore series, providing you with ideas for unforgettable days out!

Visitor Information

West Lindsey Aviation Heritage Guide 2025 (opens in a new window)

Explore the area’s rich aviation heritage with the West Lindsey Aviation Heritage guide.  Locating active RAF stations and former airfield sites.

Heritage

The Pilgrims Trail (opens in a new window)

Explore the keys sites across the Pilgrim Roots region associated with the Separatists’ story.

Town Trails | Heritage

E Magazine: Radical Routes – The Mayflower Story (opens in a new window)

Radical Routes is an online newspaper that takes a close look at the Mayflower story, its myths and legends, and aspects that may have been over-looked or need reinterpretation to include previously hidden history.

Heritage

Podcast: Dan Snow’s History Hit – Mayflower 400 (opens in a new window)

Dan Snow is joined on his podcast by a series of historians, writers and storytellers, to talk about the 400th anniversary of the journey of the Mayflower.
Travelling from Southern England to North America in September 1620, they discuss why the settlers left, and they examine the contested legacy of the Mayflower for the descendants of North American communities.

Heritage

Podcast: You’re Dead To Me – The Mayflower (opens in a new window)

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Misha Ewen and comedian Alex Edelman to take a trip back in time and across the Atlantic with the passengers of Mayflower.

Heritage

Chronicles of the Mayfower Pilgrims as told by Ratty! (opens in a new window)

A short film for children: Join us on an adventure from Lincolnshire to America and find out what it was really like on board the Mayflower!

Heritage

Mayflower Reflections: A 360°/ VR Animated Short Film (opens in a new window)

Mayflower Reflections explores the momentous story of the Mayflower voyage of 1620 and it’s contemporary parallels.
Through the use of 360° video and VR, Mayflower Reflections takes you on a journey from the English churches of the 1600s to the deck of the Mayflower ship and the early settlements of the Plymouth Colony.

Heritage

The Story of Mayflower II – Part Two (opens in a new window)

A tour of the exhibition on the reconstruction of the ship, Mayflower.

Heritage

The Story of Mayflower II – Part One (opens in a new window)

The story of the post WWII idea to construct and sail a replica of the ship, Mayflower.

Heritage

Interconnect Walk – Gainsborough to Stow (opens in a new window)

An 8 mile (13km) walk from Gainsborough to Stow. This walk takes approx. 4.5 hours and interconnects with bus and rail services.

Walking

Interconnect Walk – Gainsborough to Knaith Park (opens in a new window)

A 6.5 mile (10km) walk from Gainsborough Lea Road to Knaith Park. This walk takes apprximately 3.5 hours and interconnects with bus and rail services.

Walking

Community Art Trail in Gainsborough (opens in a new window)

Walk the trail and discover the 10 designs inspired by ideas & drawings from children and young people in Gainsborough.

Supported by Leap.

Town Trails

Discover Gainsborough Leaflet (opens in a new window)

This leaflet outlines the highlights of Gainsborough and provides links to websites for further information on travel option and places to stay, eat and drink.

Visitor Information

Gainsborough Heritage Trail (opens in a new window)

A 90-minute self-guided tour past some of the most iconic sights and attractions of this market town.

Town Trails

Discover downloads about Gainsborough