Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "Spring has fully arrived at Rand Farm Park, Lincolnshire, and the barns are alive with the rhythm of lambing season and new life! ๐ŸŒธ Heat lamps glow over fresh straw, ewes settle into their pens and newborn lambs take their first shaky steps within minutes of entering the world. Visitors can watch the whole process - from bonding and feeding to the careful checks the team carry out to make sure every lamb is warm, dry, and thriving. The air was a mix of soft bleats, warm hay and that unmistakable earlyโ€‘spring light pouring through the barn roof. After a long winter, the whole farm feels like itโ€™s waking up again, full of new life and new energy. You can fuel up at the cafe too! ๐Ÿ“Œ Rand Farm Park, Rand, Lincoln, LN8 5NJ What youโ€™ll see this season: โ€ข Ride the heights of their Skyrider โ€ข Practice your aim at archery โ€ข Take a tractor ride โ€ข Play silos, go-karts, fun golf and more outdoor play! โ€ข Indoor play areas with slides and balls you can target at people! โ€ข Indoor lambing โ€“ as a lowland Lincolnshire farm, Rand lambs earlier in warm, strawโ€‘lined barns โ€ข Heat lamps glowing to keep newborns warm in their first hours โ€ข Newborn lambs taking their first steps within minutes of birth - there was a live birth when we were there! โ€ข Bottleโ€‘fed lambs getting extra care from the farm team plus you can take part in feeding them too โ€ข Live demonstrations and explanations from staff throughout the day - like being able to hold the guinea pigs and bunnies The Farm has a huge variety of residents! Whether they are in the Big Barn, the outdoor paddocks, or the "small furry" section, here is a list of the animals you can meet: โ€‹The Big Barn โ€ข โ€‹Sheep & Lambs: Seasonal newborns + the famous Swiss Valais Blacknose. โ€ข โ€‹Goats: Anglo Nubians, Pygmies and Golden Guernseys. โ€ข โ€‹Cows: Jersey and shaggy Highland cows. โ€ข โ€‹Pigs: Friendly residents and seasonal piglets. โ€‹Field Friends โ€ข โ€‹Donkeys & Ponies: Look for Charlie the donkey and Billy the pony. โ€ข โ€‹Alpacas: The curious paddock residents. Small & Fuzzy โ€ข โ€‹Poultry: Freshly hatched chicks, chickens and ducks. โ€ข โ€‹Small Furries: Cuddly rabbits and guinea pigs. A lovely, educational day out to entertain the family!"

bryonyannie on April 14, 2026: "Spring has fully arrived at Rand Farm Park, Lincolnshire, and the barns are alive with the rhythm of lambing season and new life! ๐ŸŒธ Heat lamps glow over fresh straw, ewes settle into their pens and newborn lambs take their first shaky steps within minutes of entering the world. Visitors can watch the whole process - from bonding and feeding to the careful checks the team carry out to make sure every lamb is warm, dry, and thriving. The air was a mix of soft bleats, warm hay and that unmistakable earlyโ€‘spring light pouring through the barn roof. After a long winter, the whole farm feels like itโ€™s waking up again, full of new life and new energy. You can fuel up at the cafe too! ๐Ÿ“Œ Rand Farm Park, Rand, Lincoln, LN8 5NJ What youโ€™ll see this season: โ€ข Ride the heights of their Skyrider โ€ข Practice your aim at archery โ€ข Take a tractor ride โ€ข Play silos, go-karts, fun golf and more outdoor play! โ€ข Indoor play areas with slides and balls you can target at people! โ€ข Indoor lambing โ€“ as a lowland Lincolnshire farm, Rand lambs earlier in warm, strawโ€‘lined barns โ€ข Heat lamps glowing to keep newborns warm in their first hours โ€ข Newborn lambs taking their first steps within minutes of birth - there was a live birth when we were there! โ€ข Bottleโ€‘fed lambs getting extra care from the farm team plus you can take part in feeding them too โ€ข Live demonstrations and explanations from staff throughout the day - like being able to hold the guinea pigs and bunnies The Farm has a huge variety of residents! Whether they are in the Big Barn, the outdoor paddocks, or the "small furry" section, here is a list of the animals you can meet: โ€‹The Big Barn โ€ข โ€‹Sheep & Lambs: Seasonal newborns + the famous Swiss Valais Blacknose. โ€ข โ€‹Goats: Anglo Nubians, Pygmies and Golden Guernseys. โ€ข โ€‹Cows: Jersey and shaggy Highland cows. โ€ข โ€‹Pigs: Friendly residents and seasonal piglets. โ€‹Field Friends โ€ข โ€‹Donkeys & Ponies: Look for Charlie the donkey and Billy the pony. โ€ข โ€‹Alpacas: The curious paddock residents. Small & Fuzzy โ€ข โ€‹Poultry: Freshly hatched chicks, chickens and ducks. โ€ข โ€‹Small Furries: Cuddly rabbits and guinea pigs. A lovely, educational day out to entertain the family!".

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "๐™๐™–๐™ข๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐˜ฟ๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™๐™–๐™จ๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™๐™–๐™˜๐™š๐™˜๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง๐™จ๐™š! ๐Ÿด The family and I had a very very lovely day at Market Rasen joining in with the crowd for the LIVES Family Extravaganza Raceday! We enjoyed a day of racing, complete with activities for the whole family like face painting, petting farm animals and soft play! Made a fun change in activities and would go again! Market Rasen Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse in the town of Market Rasen, in Lincolnshire, England. It is owned and operated by Jockey Club Racecourses - racing initially began at Market Rasen in the early 1800s, however found its current home in 1924, its first race meeting coming in April of that year. This course stages over 20 jump racing fixtures each year - the beautiful track is best known as a premier summer jumping racecourse. The oval shaped course is 1 mile 2 furlongs in distance. The ground is undulating and bends are sharp. There are nine fairly easy jumps, two of these are open ditches and there is one water jump in front of the stands! The family-friendly atmosphere, its stunning countryside views and exciting races make Market Rasen a great day out for everyone. @market_rasen_racecourse host fun functions like Women's Day, Family Day, Race Days, Live Music and much much more! They also do venue hire and have a caravan/touring site! Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Park is located at the heart of the historic racecourse. The Caravan Park offers the opportunity to stay onsite and to enjoy fantastic horse racing, and the opportunity of other events on your doorstep, as well as explore the picturesque countryside surrounding the Lincolnshire Wolds. Market Rasen is a small, bustling, Market town situated on the River Rase and located on the Western edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Markets are regularly held in the town offering ample opportunity to buy local produce and gifts. The town is also serviced by two supermarkets, butchers, bakeries, pharmacies, and much more. Make use of the many walks, cycle paths and country lanes in order to enjoy the unspoilt countryside. For more information - https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/marketrasen/events-tickets/"

bryonyannie on June 20, 2025: "๐™๐™–๐™ข๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐˜ฟ๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™๐™–๐™จ๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™๐™–๐™˜๐™š๐™˜๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง๐™จ๐™š! ๐Ÿด The family and I had a very very lovely day at Market Rasen joining in with the crowd for the LIVES Family Extravaganza Raceday! We enjoyed a day of racing, complete with activities for the whole family like face painting, petting farm animals and soft play! Made a fun change in activities and would go again! Market Rasen Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse in the town of Market Rasen, in Lincolnshire, England. It is owned and operated by Jockey Club Racecourses - racing initially began at Market Rasen in the early 1800s, however found its current home in 1924, its first race meeting coming in April of that year. This course stages over 20 jump racing fixtures each year - the beautiful track is best known as a premier summer jumping racecourse. The oval shaped course is 1 mile 2 furlongs in distance. The ground is undulating and bends are sharp. There are nine fairly easy jumps, two of these are open ditches and there is one water jump in front of the stands! The family-friendly atmosphere, its stunning countryside views and exciting races make Market Rasen a great day out for everyone. @market_rasen_racecourse host fun functions like Women's Day, Family Day, Race Days, Live Music and much much more! They also do venue hire and have a caravan/touring site! Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Park is located at the heart of the historic racecourse. The Caravan Park offers the opportunity to stay onsite and to enjoy fantastic horse racing, and the opportunity of other events on your doorstep, as well as explore the picturesque countryside surrounding the Lincolnshire Wolds. Market Rasen is a small, bustling, Market town situated on the River Rase and located on the Western edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Markets are regularly held in the town offering ample opportunity to buy local produce and gifts. The town is also serviced by two supermarkets, butchers, bakeries, pharmacies, and much more. Make use of the many walks, cycle paths and country lanes in order to enjoy the unspoilt countryside. For more information - https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/marketrasen/events-tickets/".

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Its Mothering Sunday this weekend in the UK. So have chosen this photo to share. Grey Seal Mum and pup on the Lincolnshire Coast

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Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "Lincoln Cathedral - such a majestic build! I remember my dad taking me round buildings when I was younger and I found it so boring, but as an adult I'm now the boring one and can appreciate a good archway ๐Ÿ˜‚ Little snippet of information from the website ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ฑ๐˜ด://๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ.๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ/ - "Consecrated in the 11th century, Lincoln Cathedral has welcomed people through its doors for almost a thousand years.  It is one of the great Cathedrals of the world, attracting visitors of all ages and nationalities. The Cathedral is first and foremost a place of worship and pilgrimage.  The daily offering of prayer and praise, enriched by wonderful music, beats at the heart of the Cathedralโ€™s life.  Our services are open to all, and our welcome extends to people of all faiths and none. We are also a popular attraction for visitors to the city, and host a range of events throughout the year. Our Father Willis organ is one of the finest organs in the world. It us used every day for our services as well as special events. To ensure it always sounds its best it is tuned regularly; usually on a Wednesday in the middle of the month. If you visit us on organ tuning day, expect to hear long, continuous notes played as each note is checked and tuned. Itโ€™s not the most beautiful sound youโ€™ll hear from the organ, but it is necessary. To make sure every member of the family has fun, youโ€™ll find exciting activities and information around every corner as you explore the Cathedral. At the welcome desk you can pick up a themed backpack. For younger children, there is an activity trolley with books, dressing-up, puppets and much more. We aim to provide a space which is welcoming to all and are committed to inclusive practices through staff training and physical adaptations where possible." I had a look at the events they have on and they range from the stained glass tour, commemoration of Holocaust memorial day, Historic Graffiti tours, Guided roof tours, an evening of Radiohead, Queen by candlelight and much more! There's also educational tours for schools, family fun or just people just wanting to visit. ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฏ ๐˜“๐˜•2 1๐˜—๐˜Ÿ"

bryonyannie on January 19, 2025: "Lincoln Cathedral - such a majestic build! I remember my dad taking me round buildings when I was younger and I found it so boring, but as an adult I'm now the boring one and can appreciate a good archway ๐Ÿ˜‚ Little snippet of information from the website ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ฑ๐˜ด://๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ.๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ/ - "Consecrated in the 11th century, Lincoln Cathedral has welcomed people through its doors for almost a thousand years.  It is one of the great Cathedrals of the world, attracting visitors of all ages and nationalities. The Cathedral is first and foremost a place of worship and pilgrimage.  The daily offering of prayer and praise, enriched by wonderful music, beats at the heart of the Cathedralโ€™s life.  Our services are open to all, and our welcome extends to people of all faiths and none. We are also a popular attraction for visitors to the city, and host a range of events throughout the year. Our Father Willis organ is one of the finest organs in the world. It us used every day for our services as well as special events. To ensure it always sounds its best it is tuned regularly; usually on a Wednesday in the middle of the month. If you visit us on organ tuning day, expect to hear long, continuous notes played as each note is checked and tuned. Itโ€™s not the most beautiful sound youโ€™ll hear from the organ, but it is necessary. To make sure every member of the family has fun, youโ€™ll find exciting activities and information around every corner as you explore the Cathedral. At the welcome desk you can pick up a themed backpack. For younger children, there is an activity trolley with books, dressing-up, puppets and much more. We aim to provide a space which is welcoming to all and are committed to inclusive practices through staff training and physical adaptations where possible." I had a look at the events they have on and they range from the stained glass tour, commemoration of Holocaust memorial day, Historic Graffiti tours, Guided roof tours, an evening of Radiohead, Queen by candlelight and much more! There's also educational tours for schools, family fun or just people just wanting to visit. ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฏ ๐˜“๐˜•2 1๐˜—๐˜Ÿ".

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You never know what wildlife you will stumble across when out walking the countryside. A roe deer, Swanpool, Lincoln UK, unfortunately now known as the Western Growth Corridor. (It's such a shame that such a rich wildlife habitat is being replaced with housing).

#roedeer #lincoln #visitlincoln #lincolnshirewildlife #lincolnshire #visitlincolnshire #ukwildlife #britishwildlife #wildlifephotographyhy #naturelovers #NaturesWindow #naturephotography #NatureWatch

This weekend's photo just has to be last nights/this early mornings Aurora Borealis. Was out until 3 am capturing the most amazing display i have ever seen. This is one of my many favourites

#AuroraBorealis #Auroa #northernlights #visitlincolnshire

For this weekend's photo I thought I would go for quite an overlooked animal when it comes to photography, the stoat. I was photographing birds in a hedgerow when I noticed a movement to my side, turning slowly I found this little one watching me.

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This year has been an unusual winter. A lot warmer than normal with very few frosty/snowy days. Instead, we have had a lot of storms. What those storms do bring is some dramatic skies. And Lincolnshire is known as a big sky county.

#visitlincolnshire #lincolnshire #dramaticsky #WinterSunset #natureswindow #landscapephotography #lincolnshireskies

A bit late with this weekend's photo. I spend Saturday evening watching one of nature's wonders... A starling murmuration.
(best viewed on a large screen)

#murmuration #starlings #starlingmurmuration #dusk #Lakeside #bluehour #lincolnshirewildlife #visitlincolnshire #ukwildlife #britishwildlife #wildlifephotography #naturelovers #NaturesWindow #naturephotography #NatureWatch

Happy Winter Solstice to all. A day to rest and reflect. I thought this photo of a full moon rising over the lake with swans on a winter afternoon was an appropriate photo for the shortest day. (Best viewed on a large screen.)

#solstice #fullmoon #fullmoonrising #lake #muteswan #swan #lakeside #naturelovers #natureswindow #whisbynaturepark #whisbynaturereserve #lincolnshirephotography
#lincolnshire #visitlincolnshire #landscapephotography #lifeinthecountryside #watchingnature #nikon