Wold View Country Park - Fun Days Out

Lincoln Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and a working place of worship, consecrated in the 11th century. The building is grade I listed and has Gothic architecture from several periods, including two large rose windows, the Dean's Eye and the Bishop's Eye. The Victorian writer John Ruskin rated it highly among British buildings.

Beyond the main building, the visitor centre has an Exhibition Gallery with the Romanesque Frieze and artefacts from the cathedral's history. The Discovery Centre lets families build an arch, sit on a throne and recreate a stained glass window. Themed tours cover historic graffiti, stained glass and hidden symbols in the carvings. Dean's Green is a landscaped garden with seating and a fountain, and there is a café and shop. It suits history fans, families with children and anyone interested in architecture.

Tip: The cathedral is a living church, so some areas can close for services or events. Check the visit page for current restrictions before you travel.

The Deep is a public aquarium in Hull, overlooking the Humber Estuary where the River Hull meets it. Its Endless Ocean tank holds sharks, rays and northern Europe's only pair of green sawfish, and you can walk through Europe's deepest viewing tunnel or ride a glass lift through the water. Elsewhere you'll find the Lagoon of Light with colourful tropical fish, plus turtles, jellyfish, coral, fish that glow in the dark and penguins.

There are hands-on displays and an interactive area where you learn to control an underwater diving vessel, and a chronological journey through the story of the oceans. Daily talks cover sharks, penguins and artefact handling. It was voted the best family place to visit in Hull, so it suits families, and anyone curious about marine life. The Deep is a charity, so your visit supports its conservation work.

Tip: Check the daily talk times when you arrive and plan your visit around the shark and penguin talks. Use HU1 4DP or HU9 1TU for sat nav, which takes you to Tower Street.

Lincoln Castle was built by William the Conqueror in the late 11th century on the site of a Roman fortress. It is unusual for having two mottes, and it stayed in use as a prison and court for centuries. It sits in the heart of Lincoln's historic Cathedral Quarter.

Inside, you can explore the Victorian prison, with its extraordinary chapel where each prisoner was seated in an enclosed pew, and hear the convicts' stories. The Medieval Wall Walk goes past towers and dungeons, with views over the castle, cathedral, city and surrounding countryside. At the time of writing it is only partially open during repairs and isn't suitable for wheelchair users. The Magna Carta Vault holds an original 1215 Magna Carta, though each document is off display for about three months a year and a guest document is shown instead. There is a gift shop and a cafe on site.

No dogs are allowed in the grounds, apart from assistance dogs (accreditation may be required). Other pets are not allowed either.

Tip: Call the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782019 before you go to check which parts are open and which Magna Carta documents are on display.

Gainsborough Old Hall is a five-hundred-year-old manor house, built by Sir Thomas Burgh in 1460 and now run by English Heritage. It is one of the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England, and a timber-framed building with a striking black-and-white look.

Inside, head for the medieval great hall with its elaborate timber roof, the domestic apartments and the kitchen, which is possibly the most complete medieval kitchen in England. Two open fireplaces are each big enough to roast an ox. Look out for the witches' marks and curses carved into the walls. Climb the brick tower for views over the town and the river Trent, then stop for refreshments in the tearoom in the 15th-century parlour. Children can follow the World Builder trail. History lovers will enjoy the stories of royal visits, Puritan Dissenters and the Hall's later life as a theatre, tenements and even a pub.

Tip: Head for the medieval kitchen and great hall first, then finish with the tower climb (59 steps) for the view.

Doddington Hall is an Elizabethan mansion built between 1595 and 1600 by Robert Smythson, with walled courtyards and a gabled gatehouse. It has been a family home for over 400 years, and its contents reflect that. The Holly Room is covered in early 17th-century Flemish tapestries. Around the hall are gardens of walled and wild areas, with an outdoor sculpture exhibition at times.

Beyond the house, the estate has plenty to fill a day. Walk the Wilder Doddington landscape, part of a 400-year rewilding vision, through parkland and ancient woodland. There is a farm shop, two cafés, a restaurant and a tea room, plus home and country clothing shops and a bike shop. In autumn, the Kitchen Garden grows over 30 varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd.

Tip: Check the opening times before you go, as the hall and gardens open on different dates and the gardens' last entry is earlier than closing.

Bolingbroke Castle is a ruined castle in Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire. It was founded in 1220 by Ranulf, Earl of Chester, shortly after he returned from the Fifth Crusade. It is one of the earliest castles designed and built without a keep, relying instead on thick walls, five D-shaped towers and a twin-towered gatehouse.

Much of the lower walls are still visible, along with the ground floors of the towers. The castle was the birthplace of Henry Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, in 1367, and it later saw action in the English Civil War before being slighted in 1652. Today it is a national monument, and its story and layout make it an interesting stop for anyone curious about medieval Lincolnshire.

Tip: Look for the lower walls and the ground floors of the towers, which are the main surviving parts to see.

Newark Air Museum sits on the former RAF Winthorpe airfield, just outside Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire. During the Second World War the airfield trained Avro Lancaster crews, and today it is home to a collection of over 80 aircraft, running through the history of flight.

The displays are spread across the museum site, with larger aircraft shown in the hangars. There is a café on site, plus a shop that bills itself as "The Best Aviation Outlet". The museum runs events through the year, including Cockpitfest, where enthusiasts bring memorabilia and cockpits to look at. It's a natural choice for aviation fans, history lovers and families with children, and the museum offers a Cub and Scout programme, an orienteering activity around the site and school learning sessions built around the Second World War and the principles of flight.

Tip: There is free car parking next to the site, and you don't need to pre-book. In bad weather, check with the museum before you travel.

Beverley Minster is the parish church of Saint John and Saint Martin in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. It is one of the largest parish churches in the UK, bigger than a third of English cathedrals, and is regarded as a Gothic masterpiece. A holy place for around 1300 years, it grew up around the monastery founded by Saint John of Beverley, whose remains still lie in a vault beneath the nave.

Inside, visitors praise the Gothic architecture and the skilful medieval stone and wood carvings. The west front, with its two great towers, is a superb example of the Perpendicular style and inspired the west towers of Westminster Abbey. You can explore on your own, or join an 'Exploring Beverley Minster' tour or a Roof Tour. There is also a shop inside.

Tip: Tours, including the Roof Tour, can be booked through the Minster's website. On Sunday mornings access is limited to the west end until services finish.