South Kesteven in Lincolnshire is preparing to launch a walking festival this spring, the first since the original event was cancelled due to the covid crisis.

There are more than 40 walks now confirmed across the district. Organised by South Kesteven District Council, the two-week event runs from April 11th and covers everything from urban strolls and canal walks to woodland trails and historic airfield routes, with walks rated for difficulty and flagged for suitability across different audiences including pushchair and wheelchair users.

The festival opens with a theatrical flourish — walking theatre company Rhubarb Theatre performs Robin Hoodie on April 11th and The Tempest on April 12th, with a family-friendly Time Traveller history walk in Bourne following on April 18th. Community groups from across the district have contributed guided and self-led walks, with the programme drawing in towns and villages from Grantham and Stamford to the Deepings.

Booking is now open for guided walks, with the full programme available at the Guildhall Arts Centre website. The council is billing the festival as part of a wider 2026 events calendar designed to bring accessible, affordable cultural activity to parts of the district that are less frequently reached by traditional arts venues.

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