Lincolnshire hotels accommodation, attractions
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MAIN TOWNS IN LINCOLNSHIRE - Alford, Bardney, Bourne, Boston, Brigg,
Cleethorpes, Coningsby, Grantham, Grimsby, Horncastle, Leadenham,
Lincoln, Louth, Mablethorpe, Market Rasen, Scunthorpe, Skegness,
Sleaford, Spalding, Spilsby, Stamford, Sutton on Sea, Tattersall,
Wellingore, Woodhall Spa. |
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Alford. Alford can be found on the A1104, 13 miles north-west
of Skegness and 8 miles south of Mablethorpe. A nearby large
town is Louth. Alford is about 125 miles from Birmingham. It
is a small market town in the Lincolnshire Wolds, with market
days on Tuesdays and Fridays. Alford windmill, 30 metres high
and six floors, is a five sailed mill that is in full working
order. Photo : Alford. |
More information and
accommodation : Alford.
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Bardney. Bardney is a small Lincolnshire town located in
the northern-most part of the Fens, half-way between Lincoln
and Horncastle on the east bank of the River Witham, which flows
alongside the village. It is about 10 miles east of Lincoln and
6 miles north of Woodhall Spa. A relatively undiscovered place,
Bardney has a medieval 7th century abbey of which little now
remains. Book: Lincoln
and Newark-on-Trent (Landranger Maps). |
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accommodation : Bardney.
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Bourne. Bourne is an ancient market town in southern Lincolnshire,
located on the A15. A nearby large town is Spalding, 12 miles
away. Bourne is about 80 miles from Kingston upon Hull and 105
miles from London. To the east of Bourne are the flat and fertile
fens and to the west are wooded uplands. There are currently
69 listed buildings in the parish of Bourne, the most important
being the Grade I listed church of St Peter and St Paul. Book: Grantham, Sleaford and Bourne
(Landranger Maps). |
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accommodation : Bourne.
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Boston. Boston is situated near the south-east coast of
Lincolnshire, where the River Witham becomes the Haven on its
short journey to The Wash. Located on the A16, Boston is about
80 miles from Kingston upon Hull. It is an historic and attractive
market town dominated by the 14th-century St.Botolph's Church,
whose 271ft high tower is a landmark for miles around. The Port
of Boston was established in 1886 and has a long history of handling
agricultural and timber products. Photo : Sign to Boston. |
More information and
accommodation : Boston.
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Brigg. Brigg is located on the A18, about 30 miles from
Kingston upon Hull. It is near the M180 taking traffic to the
M18 (west) and to Grimsby in the east. Brigg has been a thriving
market town for centuries, serving the largely rural villages
on both sides of the river with a corn exchange. The excellent
shopping facilities include the traditional street market and
around 150 specialist shops centred mainly in the pedestrianised
area. Photo : Brigg. |
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accommodation : Brigg.
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Cleethorpes. Located on the east coast Humber Estuary, Cleethorpes
is now part of North East Lincolnshire. The town is about 35
miles from Kingston upon Hull, with nearby Grimsby just 3 miles
away. Cleethorpes is a long-established family seaside resort,
famous for its miles of clean, golden sands, beautiful parks
and restful gardens, donkey rides, promenade gardens full of
bright flowers, a light railway and open top buses running along
the sea front. Photo
: Cleethorpes. |
More information and
accommodation : Cleethorpes.
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Coningsby. Coningsby can be found on the A153 between Sleaford
and Horncastle. It is about 30 miles from Lincoln and 14 miles
from Boston. Coningsby lies with the Wolds on one side and the
Fens on the other, overseen by the impressive tower of St Michael's
Church with its unique one handed clock face. The face is 16.5
feet in diameter, the largest one-handed clock face in the world.
Coningsby is home to a busy RAF base, as well as the Battle of
Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre. Coningsby. |
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accommodation : Coningsby.
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Grantham. Grantham is a small market town in Lincolnshire
situated on the river Witham. It is located about 1 mile to the
east of the A1 (the A1 and the motorway known as the A1(M) runs
from Edinburgh to London). Grantham itself is about 285 miles
from Edinburgh and 110 miles from London. Two world famous people
are associated with the town: Sir Isaac Newton and Margaret Thatcher.
Book: Grantham, Sleaford
and Bourne (Landranger Maps). |
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accommodation : Grantham.
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Grimsby. Grimsby is located on the Humber Estuary on the
north-east coast, about 30 miles from Hull. It can be easily
reached by road, rail, air or sea and is the main town in North
East Lincolnshire. Grimsby was the world's largest fishing port
in the 19th century. Today, the port is a major centre of food
processing, specialising in the import of Danish and Norwegian
products. Much of the town has been rebuilt with pedestrian malls
and good facilities. Photo
: Grimsby. |
More information and
accommodation : Grimsby.
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Horncastle. Horncastle is a country market town of great charm
in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, 20 miles west of
Skegness, 18 miles east of Lincoln and 12 miles south of Louth.
Horncastle has become nationally acclaimed for its antiques shops
and was voted best antique town in 2001. The walls of the fort
the Roman built here still remain in places, one section is on
display in the town's library, which is built over the top of
the wall. Photo : Horncastle. |
More information and
accommodation : Horncastle.
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Leadenham. Leadenham is a small village nestling on the Lincoln
limestone ridge escarpment about 13 miles south of the city of
Lincoln. It is now bypassed by the A17 Sleaford Road. Lying 10
miles east of Newark, the skyline of this historic village is
dominated by the Church of St Swithun's. Leadenham. |
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accommodation : Leadenham.
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Lincoln. Lincoln is a cathedral city on the A15 and the A46.
It is about 45 miles from Kingston upon Hull and is the county
town of Lincolnshire. Its magnificent cathedral on top of Steep
Hill can be seen from miles around. The "Up hill" part
of the town is of most interest to the visitor with many historic
remains, including the castle just a short walk from the cathedral
itself. Photo : Lincoln. |
More information and
accommodation : Lincoln.
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Louth. Louth is an attractive Georgian town in the north
of Lincolnshire, located on the A16 about 15 miles from Market
Rasen. Grimsby is about 15 miles away while Kingston upon Hull
is about 45 miles. Louth has been a market town since the 8th
century and has a variety of local speciality food shops. Market
days are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, where fresh fish can
be bought from the stall on the Fish Shambles. Photo : Louth. |
More information and
accommodation : Louth.
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Mablethorpe. Mablethorpe is a lively seaside resort with a superb
award-winning beach. It is located on the A52, south of Cleethorpes
and north of Sutton-on-Sea. The nearby town of Louth is 15 miles
away while Kingston upon Hull is around 60 miles. With easy access
from the town, the beaches are spacious, clean and safe. There
are donkey rides, a Sand Train and Mablethorpe Animal Gardens
and Seal Trust, a seal and seabird hospital with wildlife from
around the world. Photo
: Mablethorpe. |
More information and
accommodation : Mablethorpe.
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Market Rasen. Market Rasen is known for its racecourse and lies
just off the A46, between Grimsby (20 miles) and Lincoln (17miles).
It is a traditional small market town. It has a few Georgian
buildings but most are Victorian, the most impressive being the
centenary chapel with its stone columns and brick façade.
Photo : Market Rasen. |
More information and
accommodation : Market Rasen.
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Scunthorpe. Scunthorpe is located on the A18, and also the M180
taking traffic to the M18 (west) and to Grimsby (east). Scunthorpe
is about 30 miles from Kingston upon Hull. The town was originally
five rural villages and appears in the Domesday Book as Escumetorp.
Ironstone was mined in the area as early as the Roman occupation,
but the deposits lay forgotten until the 19th century. The rediscovery
of iron ore resulted in the development of an iron and steel
industry and rapid population growth. Photo : Scunthorpe. |
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accommodation : Scunthorpe.
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Skegness. Skegness on the Lincolnshire coast is a bustling
seaside resort, 14 miles south of Mablethorpe, 20 miles east
of Horncastle and 20 miles north of Boston. Skegness is about
65 miles from Kingston upon Hull. Together with the holiday villages
of Ingoldmells and Chapel St. Leonards it provides a holiday
resort with 10 miles of golden beaches. Photo : Skegness. |
More information and
accommodation : Skegness.
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Sleaford. Sleaford is in the centre of rural Lincolnshire,
located on the A17about 20 miles from Newark and 18 miles from
Boston. It is still a small traditional market town with markets
is held on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Royal Air Force
has stong links with Sleaford, with stations close by. Photo : Sleaford. |
More information and
accommodation : Sleaford.
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Spalding. Spalding is located on the A16, about 28 miles from
King's Lynn. Spalding is about 90 miles from Kingston upon Hull.
Spalding is famous for its Flower Parade, a spectacular parade
of floats decorated with spring flowers, accompanied by marching
bands and dancers. The town has a traditional shopping centre
around the market place and sheep market. Book: Boston and Spalding (Landranger Maps). |
More information and
accommodation : Spalding.
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Spilsby. Spilsby is located halfway between Horncastle (11
miles) and Skegness (12 miles) on the A16 Grimsby to Boston road.
The town is steeped in history but is also a thriving market
town with prosperous local industries. Spilsby is special among
the market towns in Lincolnshire, lying between the Lincolnshire
Wolds and the Fens. Photo
: Sign to Spilsby. |
More information and
accommodation : Spilsby.
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Stamford. Stamford is a town within the South Kesteven district
of Lincolnshire. Situated on the River Welland, Stamford is about
1 mile east of the A1. The town has narrow alleys, cobbled streets,
quiet tearooms and cafes. It also has 11 churches, numerous pubs
and restaurants, all within walking distance of town centre.
Many of the buildings are constructed from old Lincolnshire limestone.
Book: Stamford (Town &
City Memories). |
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accommodation : Stamford.
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Sutton on Sea. Sutton on Sea is a delightful quiet holiday resort
on Lincolnshire's coast. The town of Louth is 20 miles away,
while Kingston upon Hull is about 60 miles. There is lot to do
for all the family, including the Mablethorpe to Sutton-on-Sea
Promenade Cycleway. Adjacent to the town, the beaches are clean
and safe, with beach chalets available to rent. Photo : Sutton on Sea. |
More information and
accommodation : Sutton on Sea.
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Tattersall. Tattershall is a village in Lincolnshire situated
on the southern edge of the Wolds, just 5 miles from Woodhall
Spa and about 30 miles from Lincoln. It is an attractive village
dominated by its castle, built by the 3rd Lord Cromwell and restored
this century. This 14th century fortified house, now in the care
of the National Trust, is a splendid example of medieval brick
building. National Trust charges apply. About 3 miles southeast
of Woodhall Spa. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo © NTPL / Andrew Butler). |
More information and
accommodation : Tattersall.
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Wellingore. Wellingore is a small rural village in Lincolnshire,
about 12 miles south of Lincoln, on the A607. It lies equidistant
from Lincoln, Newark and Sleaford. RAF Wellingore operated between
1935 and 1945. The control tower is no longer there, but several
pillboxes and other buildings still stand. Wellingore. |
More information and
accommodation : Wellingore.
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Woodhall Spa. Woodhall Spa is an attractive and welcoming Edwardian
Spa town with wide tree-lined avenues, located on the B1191.
Lincoln is about 20 miles away, Horncastle about 6 miles while
Kingston upon Hull is about 60 miles away. The town is surrounded
by woodland, which walkers on the Viking Way route can enjoy
as they pass through the town. Woodhall
Spa |
More information and
accommodation : Woodhall Spa.
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