Justin Shaw, artist
The ideal pub is anywhere that serves our locally brewed Bateman's ale. But the Vine Hotel in Skegness is my favourite place to drink or eat. This is one of the oldest buildings in Skegness and was frequented by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. There are two bars, one of which has a lovely warming fire in winter – great to sit by and drink a Rosey Nosey [Bateman's bottled beer]. For summer days, there is a large beer garden where you can enjoy a pint of Summer Swallow.
• bw-vinehotel.co.uk
Phil Gibson, farmer
The Lincolnshire Wolds walking festival in May has more than 100 walks led by knowledgeable locals. They range from half a mile to 20 miles, with varying difficulty, from very easy with wheelchair access to ones where you have to be super-fit. There are some incredible views, all the way across to the Pennines or to the coast.
• woldswalkingfestival.co.uk
Philippa Fairburn, president of the Rolling Scones Women's Institute
Supper with Rosie is a new pop-up restaurant just outside Louth in a converted barn, serving quality, carefully-sourced food with the focus on our fantastic Lincolnshire food producers. It's a fantastic dining experience where you bring your favourite wine and friends to enjoy together.
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Heather and Michel Ducos, Alford Pottery owners
The Five Sailed Windmill is the largest landmark in Alford and a building we are all very proud of. We have visited it many times over the past 40 years; we take all our visitors and send all our pottery customers to see it. The best thing is the freshly ground top-quality flour. No need to worry about provenance or air miles; here it is more a question of a gentle stroll or a last-minute rush on our bicycle.
• alford-windmill.co.uk
Martin Wrates, photographer
SO Festival, a theatre and performance event that takes place across East Lindsey in the summer, is one of the highlights of the year. We're just a small town in Lincolnshire, but it brings something unexpected and amazing to Skegness and beyond. People come from all over the country to see the performers and to be part of the experience.
SO festival, 28 June-7 July, sofestival.org
Chris Smith, owner of Lakings of Louth deli
Hubbard's Hills is a park and area of natural beauty in Louth that everybody goes to. It's got some historical interest, too – it was bequeathed to the town in a will, donkey's years ago. In the summer, you can sit on the grass, have a picnic, and the kids can paddle in the river. There's also little tea room nearby, which has been there forever, where you can get ice-creams and hot drinks.
• hubbardshills.co.uk
Fiona Anderson, countryside consultant
Petwood Hotel is a lovely old, black-and-white-fronted country house hotel, and it was the wartime home of the officers of the Dambusters. You can take afternoon tea in the drawing room and the bar is full of Dambusters memorabilia – it's like a little museum. There are signed telegrams from Churchill and, in the car park, there's a Barnes Wallis bouncing bomb – not a live one, of course.
• petwood.co.uk
Michael Lenton, mayor of Spilsby
Simons of Spilsby is a traditional butcher's shop with an array of mouth-watering choice cuts of meat. Simon makes his own sausages, pies, ready-made meals and a plethora of other delicacies. All his meat is sourced from local farmers and abattoirs, and he takes a great deal of pride in his produce. He has won many awards for the products he makes, the proof of which hang proudly from the walls.
• simonsbutchers.co.uk
Roy Hobson, manager of Louth Playgoers Riverhead Theatre
Forty years ago, when I first came to Louth, approaching over the Wolds from Lincoln, I couldn't fail to be impressed by the magnificent spire of St James's Church. It reaches into the sky giving visitors their first memorable glimpse of the town. Spend just a few pounds (and a little energy) to climb the steps to the top of the tower and take in the splendid views across the town, the wolds and out to the coast – breathtaking.
• stjameschurchlouth.com
Wendy Seabrook, owner Caxton House guesthouse
Gunby Hall and Gardens is a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle; it's calm, relaxing and interesting. The house is very homely and full of beautiful furniture and artworks, and we frequently go to buy produce grown in the garden – Clive, the head gardener, is a fountain of knowledge. Of course, the visit wouldn't be complete without a cup of tea and Jane's homemade cake in the teashop, set in the old laundry.
• nationaltrust.org.uk/gunby-hall
