In series of interview features, we hear from the inspiring people at the heart of Lincoln’s thriving tourism and hospitality businesses, and shine a light on what’s going on behind the scenes. Check out the latest stories in the blog feed below.
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Louth distillery tour and tasting: inside the home of Pin Gin
We took a tour and tasting at Louth Distillery, Lincolnshire's first distillery and the home of Pin Gin.
May
Inside the Robin Hood Theatre: a century-old venue run by volunteers
The Robin Hood Theatre in Averham was designed by a vicar and built by a village carpenter.
Jan
Crust restaurant, Lincoln: a rare treasure from a fading era
Victor Vella has run the characterful Crust restaurant in Lincoln for more than four decades.
Nov
Inside The Greenhouse: a creative new coffee shop in Boston
Lee and Dan are the owners of The Greenhouse, a new dog-friendly coffee shop in Boston with a creative menu.
May
Street art in Lincoln: the stories behind the city’s murals
The artists behind three stunning pieces of street art in Lincoln tell the stories behind their murals.
Apr
How the New Theatre Royal Lincoln rediscovered its former glory
Natalie Hayes-Cowley, artistic director at the New Theatre Royal Lincoln, tells the story of the venue's turnaround.
Feb
Old King’s Head, Kirton: restoring an old Lincolnshire village inn as a B&B
A look behind the scenes at Heritage Lincolnshire's beautiful restoration of the Old King's Head in Kirton.
Sep
T Lounge: how a healthcare support worker created a Lincoln tea room
NHS worker Anne Reeves tells how she opened a new tea room in Lincoln in the middle of a global pandemic.
Aug
How the Blue Room is taking theatre outdoors in Lincoln
The Blue Room in Lincoln is seeking to bring visitors back to the stage with a series of outdoor performances.
Jul
The Tiny Tavern: how Lincoln’s newest micropub has survived the pandemic
The Tiny Tavern, a new micropub on Lincoln High Street, opened a week before the country first went into lockdown.
May
How the Barton Ghost Walk went virtual
Faced with a winter season of restrictions, the hosts of the Barton Ghost Walk transformed the experience into a short film.
Feb
Coffee Cats: how a Lincoln cat café has supported rescue animals through a crisis
As a new business with animals to care for, Lincoln’s first cat café faced multiple challenges through the pandemic.
Jan
Reinventing The Birdcage: behind the scenes at a Lincoln community pub
Rachael Brooke, manager at The Birdcage, discusses how the pub has harnessed creativity to get through tough times.
Jan
Chris Tomlinson, Branston Hall Hotel: moving with the times
General manager Chris Tomlinson discusses what’s been going on behind the scenes at Branston Hall Hotel during shutdown.
Oct