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Useful information: Attractions, sports, pastimes and shopping to be found in Lincolnshire
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Walking
If you enjoy walking, there is a woodland walk from Little Walk Cottage, and a local footpath network. Nearby is a link to the Viking Way (7 miles), the course of which takes you almost entirely through thinly populated countryside, quiet villages and small market towns. The Viking Way crosses an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, over fens, wolds and heath land on a meandering journey across Lincolnshire and Rutland. The walk is a total of 147 miles long but not everyone feels up to walking the full distance and many just walk short stretches at their own pace.
Cycling
Sutrans National Cycle Route (2 miles). Willingham Woods Cycle Trail (10 Miles)
Well Known Attractions
Grimsby, The National Fishing Heritage Centre (12 miles). Hull, The Deep Aquarium (30 miles). Hemswell antiques centre (20 miles). Rand Park Farm (20 miles). Woodside Falconry and Conservation Centre (25 miles). Rushmoor Country Park, nr. Louth (15 miles) Hall Farm Park (14 Miles)
Local Produce
Lincolnshire is famous for it's Speciality foods. For details of food festivals, gardening fairs etc; please visit www.visitlincolnshire.com and www.tastesoflincolnshire.com. Our Lincoln Red cattle graze the parkland and fields surrounding the Hall and Cottage. We are members of Tastes of Lincolnshire and have a direct marketing venture selling our Lincoln Red Beef, which was voted Britains Best Beef in Country Life Magazine.
Battle of Britain
In World War Two the Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa was seconded by the RAF and became the Officers Mess for the famous 617 squadron "The Dambuster Squadron" that flew many of the now famous missions from nearby Scampton. A memorial to commemorate the Squadrons achievements and losses has been erected in the Royal Square in the centre of Woodhall Spa (25 miles). The Battle of Britain Memorial flight is stationed at RAF Coningsby (30 miles), where you can see the last flying Lancaster in Great Britain. The flight is also complemented with five flying Spitfires, a Hurricane and Dakota.
At East Kirkby (30 miles) is the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, The visitor centre and museum is also the home of the local Archaeology Aviation Recovery Group and they display many of the finds recovered from organized digs. Also on display is "Just Jane" a Lancaster that, although not permitted to fly, from time to time has taxiing displays (both daytime and evenings) for the benefit of the public, these events are well publicized in advance. Why not give them a ring (01790 763207) and confirm events before your arrival.
Golf
Waltham Windmill (6 miles) Tel: 01472 824109. The Manor, Laceby Tel: 01472 873346) (5 miles). Kenwick Park, Louth (12 miles). Louth Golf Course (12 miles). Market Rasen Golf Course (12 miles). At Woodhall Spa is the National Golf Centre the home of golf in England and the headquarters of the English Golf Union, its two famous championship golf courses are the Hotchkin and the Bracken (25 miles).
Water Sports
North Lincs Sailing Club, Barton on Humber (20 miles). Covenham Reservoir (10 miles)
Horse Riding
Country Rides, Tealby Top (6 miles) Tel: 01673 838226. Hill House Equestrian Centre (10 miles) Tel: 01673 843407
Yoga and Pilates Breaks available
Motor Sport
Cadwell Park Motor Racing Circuit, near Louth (motorbikes and cars) (15 miles) .
Go-karting
Chequered Flag Karting, Holton-le-Clay (9 miles)
Horse Racing
Market Rasen (National Hunt) (12 miles). Doncaster (Flat) an hours drive. York Races (Flat) up to one and half hours drive
Cinemas
Louth Playhouse, Louth (12 miles). Multiplex, Hull/Scunthorpe. Woodhall Spa, The Kinema in the Woods, this is a back projection Cinema, it has two auditoriums, on selected dates the original Compton organ provides entertainment before showing the main feature (25 miles) there is now a multiplex cinema at Cleethorpes.
Theatres
Louth Playgoers, Louth (12 miles). Theatre Royal, Lincoln (27 miles). The Auditorium, Grimsby (12 miles). Hull New Theatre, Hull (28 miles)
Other Attractions
Waltham Windmill (6 miles). Brandy Wharf Cider Centre (15 miles). Normanby Hall Country Park, Scunthorpe (30 miles). Elsham Hall Country and Wildlife Park (20 miles).
Market Towns
Louth, (Church, antiques, Hubbards Hills, Georgian architecture). Alford, (windmill, Manor House Museum) (12miles). Horncastle an old Roman town which won the Millers Guide award for the best Antiques Centre, there are numerous shops to visit. (18 miles). Lincoln - visit the Cathedral and Castle, walk the cobbled streets of the old sector with its quaint shops, restaurants and bars (27 miles). Tattershall (27 miles) Tattershall castle, and the Tattershall Leisure Centre with all manners of outdoor water sports.
Historic Buildings
Gunby Hall, National Trust (30 miles). Tattershall Castle, National Trust (30 miles). Thornton Abbey, English Heritage (18 miles). Gainsborough Old Hall (30 miles).
Religious Buildings
Nearest church is in Thorganby village. Lincoln Cathedral (27 miles). Beverley Minster (32 miles) Wold and Marsh Churches, Stow Church and Coates pre-reformation Church (25 miles).
Beaches
(25 -30 miles) fun by the seaside, in the quiet of Anderby Creek or Sandilands, Sutton on Sea, Skegness, Mablethorpe (Cleethorpes 12 miles) with entertainment for all tastes, Why not visit the Fantasy Island Complex at Ingoldmells, advertised as the largest leisure and theme park in the UK.
Restaurants
Caistor Wine Bar, Caistor (6 miles). Winteringham Fields, (Michelin Stars) (25-30 miles). Hall Farm Restaurant, Ashby-cum-Fenby (5 miles). Thornton Abbey, White Hart, Lissington (good steak) Swallow Inn, Swallow (4 miles away, good for family lunch)
Public Houses
Click'em Inn, Swinhope (1 mile) very walkable. Blacksmiths Arms, Rothwell (4 miles)
Nearest Garages
Binbrook (4 miles). Laceby (5 miles)
Shopping
Newsagents: Binbrook 4 miles, Waltham 6 miles, Caistor 6 miles. Nearest supermarket Morrisons at Laceby. Large Tescos at Cleethorpes (offering home delivery service to Little Walk Cottage) and a smaller Tescos at Market Rasen.
Butcher, PO, General Stores: Binbrook
Chemist: Waltham, Caistor
Bank: Louth 12 miles, Grimsby 12 miles, Caistor 6 Miles
Nearest Cashpoint: Caistor
Nearest large Supermarket: Morrisons at Laceby, 7 miles, off A46
Public Transport: Twice daily bus service, Railway Stations at Market Rasen (12 miles) and Barnetby (15 miles).
Taxi Service in the Village: Linda's Taxis Tel: 01472 398654 Mobile: 07796136159 |
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