Familiarisation Trips and Story Ideas

A familiarisation trip to Lincolnshire will give a taste of what the county has to offer a visitor.

We’d love to show you the best our county has to offer by arranging a media trip for you.

Why Lincolnshire?

Lincolnshire is a county of surprising contrasts, yet still one of Britain's best kept secrets. There's so many things to do and see; from exploring the quiet villages, coastlines and the gentle rolling hills of the Wolds, to relaxing in the peaceful wilderness of the Fens.

Alternatively, you can escape to one of the jolly, bustling seaside resorts such as Skegness or Cleethorpes – or relax on the quieter coast where seabirds soar and the shore stretches for miles.

There are many fine churches, stately homes, tranquil gardens and museums; and charming towns such as Stamford, Grantham and Lincoln City with their fine stone architecture, narrow lanes with many historical connections. Lincolnshire makes the perfect escape for a day visit, short break or more relaxing holiday, and a trip will give you firsthand experience of them all.

Popular familiarisation trips are listed below, or Lincolnshire Tourism can produce a tailor made one to suite your needs.

Driving the Lincolnshire Coast   What better way is there to explore the Lincolnshire Coast line then getting out in your car, on your bike or even on foot. This itinerary will show you the best bits of the East Coast; from award winning food and drink, deserted beaches and wildlife retreats – right through to our fun coast which offers donkey rides, ice-cream and a bit of traditional seaside fun.   If you want more information, or a bespoke itinerary producing for your media visit please contact us. more
Film Tourism: Pride and Prejudice, The Da Vinci Code and The Young Victoria Retrace the steps of the stars from the 2005 box office success. The blockbuster movie, which featured Keira Knightley, Matthew McFayden and Dame Judi Dench, picked a handful of Lincolnshire locations for the lavish backdrop of their Hollywood movie.  more
Lincolnshire… a food lovers’ paradise It won’t take long to get into the spirit of good eating on a Lincolnshire gourmet weekend break. Lincolnshire supplies over 20% of all consumed food in the UK and has the largest amount of Grade 1 growing soil in the country. On a visit you’ll visit some of the best suppliers, producers and places to eat in the county, and sample some of the finest produce available. more
Alfred Lord Tennyson   The life, loves and poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson are being brought to life as his home county Lincolnshire celebrates the Poet Laureate’s 200th birthday. Poetry lovers can explore the life and work of Tennyson – one of the most famous poetic voices of the 19th century, and follow in his footsteps. more
Captain John Smith Lincolnshire to Virginia: On the trail of the New World. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the birthplace of America, by retracing Capt John Smith’s journey of discovery to the New World. Follow in Smith’s footsteps on a trail through his native Lincolnshire that eventually led to Virginia. more
Aviation Heritage Take to Lincolnshire’s big skies and experience the thrill and excitement of aviation – past and present. During Wolds War 2 Lincolnshire was known as the Bomber County due to its large number of operational airfields. Now-a-days Lincolnshire is criss-crossed with reminders of its historic aviation past – including that of the famous Dambusters operation and aircrew from allied countries during the war. more
The Freedom Trail Lincolnshire’s sense of adventure and pioneering spirit has helped shape the world in a Freedom Trail stretching across the Atlantic and beyond. Lincolnshire was the birthplace of Methodism, where stout men of religion fled the county to found Boston in Massachusetts, it is one of the few places to see the inspirations behind the American Constitution. more
Lincolnshire - the haunted county Lincolnshire is steeped in history, with many ancient monuments and sacred sites. Hear the chilling stories behind Lincolnshire’s most popular tourist attractions, get a glimpse of people’s lives who helped shape Lincolnshire’s history - and those characters who refuse to leave the city even as ghosts. In fact, so many places claim to be occupied by ghosts round here that some claim Lincolnshire is Britain’s most haunted county. more
Lincolnshire at Christmas Festive fun and seasonal sparkle are around every corner in Lincolnshire. Enjoy a taste of Christmas past and present with our suggested itinerary; or build in a visit to Lincoln’s Christmas Market, which is the largest in Europe, into a longer stay in the county. more