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.



ARCHITECTURE GROUP 2026 PROGRAMME

(10:30 am start)

15 January Welton Room - Talk by Vic Hughes - Lincoln Castle
19 February Lincoln Cathedral Tour with Simon Judge
19 March Visit to Southside / St Katherine's
24 April Coach Trip to Beverley. Joint with the Visits Group
7 May Tour of the Humberston Fitties
11 June Visit to Aubourn Estate, with Afternoon Tea
17 July Heckington Church and Windmill, with lunch
20 August Saxilby Guided Walking Tour
17 September Roman Lincoln Walk with Penny Forsdyke
15 October Tour of Greyfriars, Lincoln
19 November Welton Room - Annual 2026 Review and 2027 Planning

ARCHITECTURE GROUP


THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026 – 10.15AM FOR 10.30AM

WELTON VILLAGE HALL - TALK BY VIC HUGHES - LINCOLN CASTLE


Our first meeting of 2026 will take place in the warmth and comfort of the Welton Room.


Following his excellent talk to us last year about the city of Lincoln, we are delighted that celebrated local historian, Vic Hughes, is returning to talk to us this time about Lincoln Castle. You will be entertained and enlightened!


We will be serving tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival. A charge of £4 per member will be payable. Please put your name and phone number on the Booking Form, to secure your place at what will be a great way to start the New Year. The Form will be on the Architecture Group’s table in the Welton Room at the December and January General Meetings.


Luke Pickering 07774 251197


Kirton in Lindsey - August 2025

The Tin House, Immingham - June 2025

Guildhall and Stonebow - October 2024

Saint Mary's Guildhall - September 2024

.

Redbourne Heritage Walk - August 2024


Milton Mausoleum - July 2024


Wilderspin National School - June 2024


Guided Tour of Horncastle - May 2024


Walking Tour Around Hackthorn - April 2024

October 2023 Guided Tour of Lincoln Cathedral

September 2023 - Visit to York

August 2023 Folkingham

20 July 2023 Walk round Woodhall Spa

15 June 2023 - Navigation House Sleaford

April Visit to Waddington Heritage Centre

National Memorial Arboretum March 2023

Lincoln Cathedral October 2022

Harlaxton Manor September 2022