Visitors have the rare opportunity to step inside Lincoln’s Ellis Mill when the eagerly anticipated Festival of History returns next month.
The doors of the mill will be thrown open on Monday 5 May between 11am to 2pm, giving you the chance to tour the ground floor of this iconic building.
Steve Dunk, visitor experience manager at Lincolnshire County Council, said:
“The Festival of History is a brilliant city-wide celebration where Lincoln’s rich past comes to life and I’m delighted visitors will be able to explore a fascinating, lesser-known part of this past at Ellis Mill.
“Dating back to 1798, the mill is the last of nine that once stood on the Lincoln hilltop and on this special day we’ll be opening the ground floor so people can find out more about the mill.”
You’ll find Ellis Mill on Mill Road, just behind the Museum of Lincolnshire Life, which also has an action-packed programme of Victorian Adventures to look forward to over the Festival weekend.
On 3 and 4 May, travel back in time to meet a curious cast of historical figures including Mystic Maxine, the psychic, Mrs Cheshire, the Victorian pharmacist, and many more, soundtracked by live music from a traditional Victorian harmonium musician.
Dare you join Mr Liberty, the School Master? He’ll be delivering Victorian lessons in the school room on Monday 5 May. Once class is dismissed, unleash your creativity and get stuck into Victorian themed craft activities. Don’t forget to join the family fun trail!
Ticket information
Entry to Ellis Mill is free. No booking required.
Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday Victorian Adventures event at The Museum of Lincolnshire Life costs just £3 for adults, £1.50 per child, and £2 for concessions. Or buy a family ticket for two adults and up to three children for £6. Simply pay on the door on the day.
Tickets for the Monday cost £4 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free entry for adults.
More Festival of History events
Don’t let your journey through thousands of years of Lincoln’s past end there! Step inside Lincoln’s Castle of Curiosities and experience the grandeur of the ‘Victorian Extravaganza’, featuring a breathtaking show by Ben Atkinson and his team of highly skilled Action Horses.
A short walk away at The Usher Gallery, unravel the mystery of a curious Roman object. A vehicle fitting or a candle holder depicting a Roman God, or a servant? You decide!
To find out more about all the exciting events taking place during the Festival of History head to the Visit Lincoln website.