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Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PD. Tel: 01476
871000. Home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, superbly situated
overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. Magnificent staterooms containing
notable paintings, tapestries and fine furniture. Also visit
the Queen's Lancers Museum. The Stewards Restaurant is open throughout
the season (Tel: 01476 871024). www.belvoircastle.com. About
5 miles west of Grantham.
Grimsthorpe Castle Park
and Gardens. Grimsthorpe, Bourne, PE10 0LY. Tel: 01778 591205
Visitors who bring their bicycles can set off and explore the
further reaches of the park using waymarked tracks (and a map
from our ticket point). There's also an opportunity to take a
ride in our minibus and view the park with a knowledgeable guide.
Charges apply. www.grimsthorpe.co.uk. About 9 miles south of
Grantham.
Belton House, Belton, GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS. Tel:
01476 566116. Belton offers the variety of peace and tranquility
or if you prefer plenty to see and do. There are formal gardens,
deer park and a large adventure playground. Used as a film location
for the BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Tom Jones'. National
Trust. Charges apply. About 2 miles north of Grantham.
Cranwell Aviation Heritage
Centre. Heath Farm, near Cranwell, Sleaford. Tel: 01529 488490.
The Royal Air Force College, Cranwell opened in 1920. The college
is home to the Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre which has photographs
and exhibits of Cranwell's fascinating history. About 10 miles
north east of Grantham.
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