Places of Interest

Lincoln
A city of contrasts with a plethora of historical sites yet also a vibrant and modern social scene. Highlights include : The Cathedral, a Norman Castle, Brayford Waterfront, Medieval Bishop's Palace, Toy Museum, Arboretum, Museum of Lincolnshire Life.

Boston
In the 13th century, Boston was a leading English port and the gateway to the New World. Highlights include: The Boston Stump, Maud Foster Windmill, Hussey Tower, Shodfriars Hall, Guildhall Museum, Blackfriars Arts Centre.

Woodhall Spa
A Victorian Spa town with delightful woodland walks.

Belton House, Grantham
Restored country House, complete with 1,000 acres of parkland, formal & informal gardens. Regular family and culutral events are held within the grounds.

Woodside Falconry & Conservation Centre, Nr Langworth
Fun for all the family with Birds of Prey, Novelty Race Days, Tropical Butterfly House, Indoor/Outdoor flying demonstrations.

Northcote Heavy Horse Centre, Nr Spilsby
A sanctuary for handicapped and retired horses with special themed event days.

Batemans Brewery & Visitor Centre, Wainfleet
A working brewery with daily Brewhouse Tours, an artefacts room, traditional pub games room, giant outside board games, shop & restaurant serving traditional home-cooked foods.

Tattershall Castle
Six floors of 15th century architecture designed to impress and dominate by Ralph Cromwell.

Woolsthorpe Manor
17th Century Manor House, home to Sir Isaac Newton.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, RAF Coningsby
A Lancaster, five Spitfires, two Hurricanes and a Dakota can be viewed. The visitors centre comprises a permanent gallery which portrays many aspects of Lincolnshire's aviation history. You might also see the Red Arrows in the Lincolnshire sky, practising from their base at nearby RAF Scampton.

Sporting Activities

Cadwell Park
Motor racing circuit, within easy reach of Goulceby, with regular motor cycle and car meetings.

National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa
Championship Golf course with a calendar of senior and junior events throughout the year.

Market Rasen Racecourse
Horse racing with regular monthly meetings at this small but very popular and attractive course.

Football Teams
Lincoln, Boston, Scunthorpe and Grimsby all have Nationwide Football league teams with regular fixtures at their modern stadiums.

Shopping

Donnington-on-Bain (2.5 miles)
Two general stores selling most things, bread, milk, eggs, papers, wine, canned foods, frozen foods etc.

Horncastle (6 miles)
Full range of shops, two supermarkets, chemists, Tourist Information Office, Post Office, antique shops, cycle hire, pubs and restaurants. Markets Thursday & Saturday.

Louth (8 miles)
Larger than Horncastle with full range of shops, supermarkets, Post Office speciality bakers, butchers, delicatessens. Wide choice of restaurants and pubs serving good food. Cinema. Markets on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.

Boston (25 miles)
Very large shopping centre with department stores, many independent shops, pubs and restaurants. Excellent fishmongers.

Lincoln (25 miles)
The city has a very wide range of shops of all sizes from small interesting independent shops to large department stores. All the usual High Street names can be found in Lincoln. There are many fine places to eat around the Castle and Cathedral as well as round the Brayford Pool. County Hospital for emergencies including walk in Dental service.