Lincolnshire Limewoods
The Lincolnshire Limewoods is an area steeped in history and rich in wildlife. Discover ancient woodlands and quiet countryside or step back in time at one of the many archaeological sites - the Limewoods is wild and waiting to be explored.
You can view a map of the Limewoods area on the right and explore more about what there is to do from the links below.
The Limewoods Project
The Lincolnshire Limewoods Project is a partnership aiming to protect, enhance and promote the natural and historic landscape and features of the Lincolnshire Limewoods.
The project was awarded a £700,000 Heritage Grant from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and is a partnership between the following organisations:
Funding Partners
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Forestry Commission
- Natural England
- Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Partners
- Bardney Development Trust
- East Lindsey District Council
- English Heritage
- Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire
- West Lindsey District Council
- Woodland Trust
All partner organisations have signed a Memorandum of Agreement showing their commitment to the aims of the project. A number of partners are involved in developing and delivering projects as part of the Limewoods Project work programme.
Visit
There’s plenty to see and do in the Limewoods with walks, cycle routes, woods and nature reserves, abbeys and other visitor attractions on offer.
History
Occasional archaeological finds from the Limewoods area show local activity through the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, and there is evidence of Bronze Age occupation.
Wildlife
The Lincolnshire Limewoods is teeming with wildlife including a healthy population of birds, dormice, reptiles and several colonies of butterfly.
Get Involved
We work with a number of groups and organisations to provide opportunities for volunteering across the Limewoods area.
