Have your say on new Outdoor Festival in Lincolnshire Wolds

Visitors, residents and businesses are being asked to help shape a new Outdoor Festival which kicks off in the Lincolnshire Wolds next year.
The Wolds Franklin Trail from Spilsby has been popular with walkers.The Wolds Franklin Trail from Spilsby has been popular with walkers.
The Wolds Franklin Trail from Spilsby has been popular with walkers.

First announced in February, the Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival succeeds the popular Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival and those interested in taking part are now being asked for their views.

The Outdoor Festival steering group has launched two surveys which will help shape the Festival programme, one aimed at potential event participants and one aimed at businesses who are interested in hosting an event.

Team members are particularly keen to hear from local businesses, groups and activity providers as they look to create a Festival that is fun, active and showcases the Lincolnshire Wolds as a fantastic place to explore.

The steering group have now also released details of the Festival dates; with a launch event set for May 1, 2021 at Stourton Estates, and the festival drawing to a close on June 6.

Chair of the Outdoor Festival steering group, Geoffrey Newmarch, said: “I’m delighted to have a confirmed start date for our new Festival and I’d also like to thank Stourton Estates for agreeing to host our launch.

"The next step is working to develop a Festival programme, and to help us do that we need to hear from you – whether you’re a business who can provide a venue/ activity or just interested in participating.

"The feedback you provide will be vital in helping us develop a Festival that’s fun and inclusive for everyone, so please do complete the survey.”

Coun Adam Grist, East Lindsey District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Market Towns and Rural Economy, added: “This is a really important next step in developing the Outdoor Festival, and I’d encourage everyone to take five minutes to complete a survey.

"With the disruption and uncertainty we’ve all experienced this year, it’s wonderful to have an exciting new event to look forward to in the new year, and one that I’m sure will inspire visitors and residents alike to come and explore the wonderful Lincolnshire Wolds.”

Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival is being developed collaboratively by a steering group of organisations, including: The Ramblers, Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service, British Mountaineering Council, Heritage Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire County Council and East and West Lindsey District Councils.

Businesses who would like to know more about the Festival can email [email protected]

Both surveys are now live online at www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/OutdoorFestivalSurveys