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Lincoln; whose skyline is dominated by the medieval cathedral and which was used as a location for the filming of “The Da Vinci Code” is a good starting point. The Cathedral is situated in the Bailgate , with Lincoln Castle and many independent shops close by. You will also find The Collection, a museum and…
Belton House; a National Trust property close to Grantham is well worth a visit. The house and grounds are extensive and there is also a children’s play area. Belton Horse Trials offers “more than just horses” and they are held in April. Built for Sir John Brownlow in the 1680s, Belton House has all the…
Burghley House is just an hour’s drive away. The house and grounds are magnificent and the famous Burghley Horse Trials take place here in September. After a visit here you can then go into the old town of Stamford with its interesting buildings, shops and of course the famous old coaching inn “The George”. No…
Newark is just half an hour away and is situated on the River Trent. Newark is a busy market town with a Castle and Air Museum as well of good places to eat. The County Show is held at the beginning of May at the showground also at this venue you will also find Antique…
Doddington Hall, near Lincoln, is a privately owned Elizabethan mansion with a variety of collections accrued over the years. There are extensive grounds to roam around and other facilities include a restaurant and farm shop. Since 2006 Doddington has been our much-loved family home. They have continued Claire’s parents work in devoting themselves to the upkeep,…
Gainsborough Old Hall is a timber-framed medieval manor house and has had many famous visitors over the years including Richard 11 and Henry V11. Gainsborough Old Hall was not only the home of the Burgh family but also a demonstration of their wealth and importance. By 1596, however, the Burghs had fallen on hard times…
If you are interested in the Lincolnshire’s links with the air force the following website will give you information on visits available to various RAF museums in the county. www.raf-lincolnshire.info/museums.htm . Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – A unique partnership between the Royal Air Force and Lincolnshire County Council provides the public with a gateway…
Coast and Wolds. The Lincolnshire east coast is within easy reach of Rowston, with Skegness being the most famous resort. There are also other smaller less commercial sea-side towns to visit. This is a wonderful area of countryside with some of the most beautiful, unspoilt scenery in the East Midlands. There are rolling hills and…
Horncastle is located at the confluence of the rivers Bain and Waring, in the county of Lincolnshire, approximately 135 miles north of London and 19 miles east of Lincoln. The town has a population of around 4,900 and is within the East Lindsey District of Lincolnshire which covers an area of approximately 600 square miles.…
On the way to Horncastle you will pass through Woodhall Spa which is home to the “Kinema in the Woods”, part of the cinema is housed in the original building used during the war for showing films. The Kinema in the Woods is currently open seven evenings a week with matinee showings on Saturdays, Sundays…
Being in the countryside does not mean you have to travel for miles and miles to find an array of outstanding, and indeed award winning restaurants, cafes and pubs. The Red Lion, Digby – 1 mile – home cooking. The Finch Hatton Arms, Ewerby – 6 miles – value for money food in the bar or…