History lovers from across Lincolnshire are invited to discover the incredible stories behind Lincolnshire’s Revesby Estate through a new guided history walk this summer.
Hosted by historian Adrian Gray, the one-day-only event on Saturday 6th June will take guests on an immersive walking tour through some of the Revesby Estate’s most historic locations, before concluding with a sumptuous two-course summer lunch prepared by local caterers.
Beginning at the Estate’s park gates at 10am, guests will explore the Kangaroo Park, the site of the former home of the famed scientist, explorer and botanist Sir Joseph Banks, and the restored Rose Arboretum, all while hearing terrific tales about the people and places that helped shape the Estate and village across generations.
The walk will also include visits to the Village Green and St Lawrence’s Church, a Victorian-decorated Gothic parish church built in 1891 by Charles Hodgson Fowler on the site of earlier Georgian and Norman churches, with strong links to the Banks and Stanhope families.
Following a welcome drink and light but indulgent summer lunch in the Village Hall, the afternoon continues with an exploration of the site of the original Revesby Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in 1142 as a daughter house of Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire.
The lunch will be prepared by local catering business Deli 2 Your Door. Run by Jane and Steve, who also sell Revesby Estate venison at Horncastle Market every Thursday and Saturday, the eatery provides only the highest quality homemade dishes with grass-fed meats and fine foods.
Peter Wiggins-Davies, Owner of Revesby Estate, said: “Revesby has a rich and distinctive history, and we are proud to share it in a way that feels both welcoming and accessible.
“There is a real appetite for days out that offer something meaningful, where people can learn, experience a place properly, and enjoy good food and company at the same time. Our event on Saturday 6th June brings all of that together, with Adrian Gray sharing his knowledge and stories, followed by a summer lunch prepared by a local caterer. We hope visitors leave with a deeper understanding of Revesby’s story and a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable day.”
The history walk and summer lunch are expected to last approximately four and a half hours, with a walking distance of around three miles. Tickets cost just £30 per person, which includes a contribution towards the church and memorial project.
