The Old King’s Head, standing in Kirton for over 400 years, boasts a storied past and is a building cherished by the local people.
The building sits right at the center of village life, in what used to be the county's third biggest settlement. Throughout its existence it has seen landlords, owners and tenants come and go, each leaving behind a tapestry of memories
Heritage Lincolnshire, the Buildings Preservation Trust for the county, came to the building's rescue in 2016 as the building stood proud, but vulnerable to irreparable damage.
Through fundraising and grants the Trust raised enough money to purchase the building and carry out the extensive restoration works that have been ongoing since February 2019
Heritage Lincolnshire are a local charity working to conserve the rich history of the county for the benefit of people who live and work in the area.
Founded in 1988, they are the most active Buildings Preservation Trust in the East Midlands, restoring and bringing buildings such at The Old King’s Head back to life.
After two years with our building contractors on site, The Old King’s Head opened to the public on Friday 1st October 2021 as a café, 9-bedroom B&B and community room available for hire.
For the official opening day, The Duff family, who were former residents of The King’s Head, were welcomed back. They were the first to be served in the café and Mary, had the grand job of cutting the red ribbon to declare us officially open!
