Architecture

Group Leader: Luke Pickering

Objectives of the Group

We are a large and friendly Group, who are interested in the buildings and settlements of the local area.  We arrange talks in the winter months and trips to towns, villages and individual buildings once the weather gets warmer.  We have a varied programme which includes the ancient and modern, usually with knowledgeable local guides.  Our tours often finish in the local pub or teashop!

We meet on the third Thursday of the month, generally at 10.30am. Some of our visits do have limited numbers and we have Booking Forms at the General Meetings where you can put your name down. If you have any questions, please phone Luke on 07774 251197.



See below for photos taken at some of our events, and reports are accessible.

*  Please note that the events marked with an asterisk are not scheduled for our usual third Thursday of the month.

VISIT TO AUBOURN HALL

HARMSTON RD, AUBOURN, LINCOLN LN5 9DZ

THURSDAY 11th JUNE - 10.15 AM FOR 10:30 AM

We are fortunate to have been able to arrange a visit to the impressive 17^th century Aubourn Hall, set in 12 acres of secluded gardens and surrounded by the wider Aubourn Estate.

Our tour will start in the beautiful gardens, with a guided walk.  This will be followed by a visit to the historic Ground Floor of the Manor House.  The Nevile family have been custodians of Aubourn Hall and Estate for generations and no doubt our guide will have tales to tell, along with knowledge to share.

We will then move on to enjoy a light buffet lunch.    The cost of the visit, including lunch, is £26 per person.

We are restricted to a maximum of 30 members. The Booking Form will be on the Architecture Group’s table at the 21 May 2026 General Meeting, with payment of £26 to secure your place, due no later than the 4 June 2026 General Meeting.

Aubourn Hall is approximately 15 miles from Welton and south of Lincoln.  The journey should take around 30 minutes.   Car sharing is recommended.

Luke Pickering 07774 251197

VISIT TO ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, HECKINGTON,

SLEAFORD NG34 9RW

LUNCH AT THE MILLER’S HOUSE TEA ROOMS,

FOLLOWED BY

TOURS OF HECKINGTON 8 SAIL WINDMILL AND BREWERY.

FRIDAY 17 JULY 2026 – 10.15AM FOR 10.30AM

Our day will begin with a guided tour of the magnificent St Andrew’s Parish Church. It was built in the 1300s in lavishly decorated style with statues, gargoyles and carved animals leaping from the world and imagination of the 14 th century stone carvers!

We then go for lunch at the Miller’s House Tea Rooms, followed by a visit to the only 8 sailed Windmill in the world. The day can be rounded off at the on-site Brewery.

Both the Church and Mill tours each cost £5 and food at the Tea Room must be pre-ordered.   

Beer is optional!!

We are limited to 25 members. The Booking Form and lunch menu will be on the Architecture Group’s table in the Welton Room at the 4 June General Meeting. Orders and payments for food and also the Windmill tour must be made by 8 July 2026. We will take payments in cash

  or by cheque.



Alternatively, you can arrange a BACS payment with our Treasurer Malcolm. £5 donations for the St Andrew’s Church tour will be collected on arrival. Car parking details are to be confirmed nearer the time.

Heckington is 30 miles from Welton and the journey will take around 45 minutes. If you require, or can offer a lift please indicate on the Booking Form. Arrangements to share the cost of the journey should be made between yourselves.

Luke Pickering 07774 251197

Reports of Previous Visits/Talks