Location: 

Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire

Operator

Blue Badge Guides

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The Mayflower set sail on 16th September 1620 from Plymouth, UK, to voyage to America, known at the time as the New World. But its history and story start long before that. Its passengers were in search of a new life of religious freedom. They would go on to influence the future of the United States of America in ways they could never have imagined.

The group, who would go on to be known as the Pilgrims, wanted to start a new way of life free of the Church of England's doctrine. More than 30 million people can trace their ancestry to the 102 passengers and approximately 30 crew who landed in Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts, in the harsh
winter of 1620. Their story begins many years before, beginning with a decision made by King Henry VIII of England that would change the course of world history forever.

A 9.30am meet at Exchequer gate Lincoln Cathedral for a guided walk round Cathedral Grounds and precincts before heading towards the Bassetlaw area and the birthplace of many Separatists.

Enjoy a coffee break at Tuxford Windmill, a working tower windmill built in 1820 before departing for Babworth to visit to All Saints Church where the sermons of Richard Clyfton inspired William Brewster and others to their Separatist beliefs.

Drive the short distance to Scrooby visit St Wilfred’s Church. Brewster is believed to have founded a Separatist Church in his family home - the (privately owned) manor house at Scrooby.

Enjoy a pub lunch at “The Pilgrim Fathers”, an 18th Century Inn on the old Great North Road before departing to Gainsborough to visit All Saints Church completed in 1748 with a mix of perpendicular Gothic and Classical Revival and then to the United Reformed Church, named in honour of John Robinson (1576-1625) who was the pastor of the Pilgrim Fathers before they set sail on the Mayflower. It includes an exhibition based around the Mayflower adventure.

A visit to Gainsborough Old Hall, a large 15 th Century timber-framed medieval strong house and one of the best-preserved manor houses in Britain built between 1460 and 1480. It boasts a magnificent Great Hall and strong brick tower. King Richard III in 1483 and King Henry Viii in 1541
both stayed at the Old Hall. After a guided tour of Old Hall, you will enjoy a traditional English cream tea before returning to Lincoln.

The Highlights:  

• Lincoln featuring one of the most magnificent of English Gothic Cathedrals
• Scrooby and Babworth where the first separatists were born and worshipped
• Gainsborough Old Hall traditional afternoon cream
• Tuxford Mill. A working  tower windmill, built in 1820

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Price

£150 net per person up to 2-4
people in a group.

Discount for parties of 6

Group Size

Min 2, max 6.

Contact

Harvey Goodman

www.goodtours.co.uk
+447767422147
harvey@goodtours.co.uk