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This guide is packed full of ideas of things Planning your visit to do and places to visit; whether this is your first time holidaying in the Lincolnshire Food & Drink 6 Wolds or if you’ve been before, you’ll find the area has something for everyone. Inspiration & Heritage 8 Stunning locations, unique Aviation 14 characters, charming towns, Get Active 16 heritage and fabulous food Lincolnshire Wolds – the Lincolnshire Wolds Market Towns 18 welcomes you. Alford 24 Whether you’re looking for an exciting adventure, a gastronomic holiday, a 26 romantic getaway, or just to relax and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the countryside; the 28 Lincolnshire Wolds is the perfect retreat for Louth 30 all the family. 32 34 36 Surrounding Area 38 Area Map 40

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There is a fantastic choice of places to A taste of tradition visit in the Lincolnshire Wolds. From the architectural splendour of , to Home to some of the UK’s finest produce, the acclaimed market towns of Louth and you can’t afford to miss out on sampling Alford, not forgetting the home of one of the Lincolnshire Wolds’ gorgeous gourmet the UK’s best-loved motor racing circuits, delights. It’s no wonder that Lincolnshire Cadwell Park, this Area of Outstanding was voted Britain’s favourite food spot last Natural Beauty offers so much to delight, year in a public poll. fascinate and enthrall. Visit the of Louth heralded To give you a helping hand, we’ve by TV chef Rick Stein as “The finest little compiled our Top Five Shortlist of the most market town in Britain”, and the Hairy unmissable things to do. Bikers as: “A great foodie centre, full of wonderful shops”, Louth is the place to sample an amazing array of produce; including the famous Lincolnshire Sausage, Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, Lincolnshire Plum Bread and Stuffed Chine.

4 visitlincolnshirewolds.com considered tobethefinestinEngland. the lastoriginal working windmills, often home totheFive Sailed Windmill, one of perfect day outfor thefamily. Alford isalso beautiful garden, theManorHouseisa featuring itsoriginal designandhidinga manorhouseinthecountry.thatched Still the ManorHouse, reputedly thelargest Take atrip tothetown of Alford andvisit Step intime back Lincolnshire Wolds from itshighestpoint. one toenjoy thebreathtaking beautyofthe the BlueStoneHeathRoad withyour loved Pack upa locally sourced picnicandheadto A romantic picnic country. collections ofteacupsandmugs inthe toseeoneofthelargestHagworthingham at The SecondHandShopand Tearoom in Lincoln toSkegness, make sure you stop off If you are headingoutonthe A158 from porcelain, jewellery andbooks. in thecrowds withanarray ofvintage and gifts, Horncastlecontinues todraw in Britain withtreasure troves ofcollectables Voted oneofthebestantiquesdestinations Collectable charm escape from thehustle andbustle. large village offers abeautiful sanctuaryto and anamazing selectionofteashops, this a croquet lawn, anoutdoorheatedpool Spa. Featuring two top-classgolf courses, Treat yourself toarelaxing day at Woodhall Peaceful Sanctuary visitlincolnshirewolds.com

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Planning your visit Planning your Food & Drink Savour some of Britain’s finest produce.

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Lincolnshire is a rich agricultural county, home to many talented producers who grow and make fantastic foods, locally and organically. The Lincolnshire Wolds is at the heart of the county, so you are never far away from hearty fare, real ales, food markets and farm shops. Visit the bustling markets in Alford, Horncastle, Spilsby, and Louth, popular with locals and visitors alike, where you can peruse, taste and buy everything from homemade bread to Lincolnshire cheeses, all made and produced only a few Top 5 Lincolnshire Treats miles away. ◆ Lincolnshire Sausage For real ale enthusiasts, take a trip to the home of Fugelestou Ales at the ◆ Lincolnshire Plum Loaf Brewery near Louth or one of the area’s ◆ Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese most popular attractions, the award- ◆ Batemans Ales winning Batemans Brewery in Wainfleet ◆ Stuffed Chine and sample how traditional Lincolnshire beer is produced.

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Inspiration & Heritage The Lincolnshire Wolds is steeped in heritage and home to some of the country’s most celebrated ancestors.

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Planning your visit Planning your Alfred, Lord, Tennyson Alfred Tennyson (1809 – 1892) was the Inspired by events of the day, his most most successful poet of the , notable works include ‘Charge of the Light influencing countless people with his gift Brigade’, a tribute to the British cavalrymen of the written word. in the Crimean War. Not many people know that the once Poet Laureate was born here in the heart of the Did you know? Lincolnshire Wolds, in the idyllic sleepy ◆ Tennyson’s family owned over hamlet of Somersby. 2,500 books. As a free-spirited child schooled initially ◆ Tennyson used half the proceeds from in Louth, Tennyson grew up to study at his first published work to pay for a Cambridge University and is the only private stagecoach to Mablethorpe, person to achieve a Peer of the Realm, where he shouted prose along the way. thanks to his skills as a writer. ◆ At the peak of Tennyson’s career, he was Responsible for some of the most earning £10,000 per annum. celebrated poetry of all time, Tennyson ◆ Tennyson is buried in Westminster excelled at short lyrics, with much of Abbey. his work based on classical mythological themes.

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Planning your visit Planning your Sir Did you know? Sir Joseph Banks (1743 – 1820) was raised ◆ Known as the ‘Father of Australia’, at Revesby Abbey, on the edge of the Banks’ report started the deportation Lincolnshire . of petty criminals to the country. It was during his schooling at Eton that the ◆ He was close personal friends with King explorer first began to show an interest in George III and was an unofficial director nature, ultimately leading to his further of the Royal Gardens at Kew. education in botany at Oxford University. ◆ Elected president of the Royal Society at With the sudden death of his father in just 23. He held the position for 42 years. 1761, Banks was thrust into property and ◆ He organised the first sheep to be sent land management as he inherited numerous to Australia. Lincolnshire estates. His interest in exploration led to his voyage on the infamous ship Endeavour, to assist Captain Cook on his travels to the South and Australasia.

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Planning your visit Planning your Captain John Smith Did you know? Born in the village of Willoughby in 1580, ◆ Smith was responsible for building the Captain John Smith is regarded as one first houses in Jamestown. of the country’s most famous explorers. ◆ Smith was injured in a gunpowder The son of an ordinary yeoman farmer, accident in 1609 and taken back Smith had great ambition and courage to . and rose through the ranks of English society to become the Captain of Cavalry ◆ When Pocahontas visited England in with his own coat of arms - the mark of a 1616, Smith wrote to Queen Anne ‘gentleman’. to ask her to welcome Pocahontas as a ‘Princess’ to the court. The In 1607 Captain John Smith became an Queen granted this wish and met important leader of the first permanent with Pocahontas, who had married settlement in the New World at Jamestown, Englishman, John Rolfe. Virginia. He ensured its survival by building a relationship with Virginian Indians - one of whom was the legendary Pocahontas, who saved Smith’s life when he was due to be executed by her father.

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Planning your visit Planning your Sir Another famous explorer from the region, The entire expedition disappeared and it was Sir John Franklin (1786 - 1847) was born 12 years before it was confirmed that Franklin in Spilsby in 1786. After joining the Navy had died on Beechy Island in July 1847. as a teenager he fought in two of the most A statue commemorating the famous famous battles, Copenhagen in 1801 explorer can now be seen in the market and Trafalgar in 1805. place in Spilsby. His first expedition to the Arctic took place in 1819 and he charted over 1,000 miles Did you know? of the Arctic . Franklin made a total ◆ During his first trip to the Arctic Franklin of four journeys to the Arctic during his and his companions were forced to eat lifetime. the lichen and leather from their boots Franklin was presented with the in order to survive. Geographic Society Gold Medal in 1829 ◆ Franklin was appointed Governor of and received a knighthood from King in 1836. George IV in the same year. ◆ When Franklin made his last journey Franklin made his last voyage at the age to the Arctic he had been retired from of 59 to the between Arctic exploration for 20 years. Canada and the Arctic.

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Get closer to Get closer to Alfred, Lord Tennyson Captain John Smith

◆ Somersby ◆ Willoughby ◆ Louth ◆ Alford, Smith was educated at ◆ Stockwith Mill Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Get closer to Get closer to Sir Joseph Banks Sir John Franklin

◆ Sir Joseph Banks Centre, The Bull ◆ Spilsby Hotel, and Banks’ Town House, ◆ Louth, Franklin was educated at Horncastle King Edward VI Grammer School ◆ Revesby Estate ◆ The Lincolnshire Fens Pick up trail leaflets from our Tourist Information Centres. Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. A line from Alfred Tennyson’s poem, “In Memoriam A. H. H”.

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◆ Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre Open: Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 5.00pm Located: RAF Coningsby, Road, Coningsby, LN4 4SY Housing the only operational Lancaster Bomber in the UK, the BBMF is located on an operational RAF base and is also home to five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Dakota and two Chipmunks.

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Open: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am - 5.00pm Located: Airfield, East Kirkby, Spilsby, PE23 4DE Nestled on a former bomber airfield, the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre has a restored control tower Lincolnshire boasts a rich heritage in and numerous interesting exhibits. aviation. With numerous RAF bases in the region, visitors can expect to see the ◆ Visitors Centre Planning your visit Planning your practice flights of the world famous Red Open: Every Sunday & Bank Holiday Arrows, along with some of the most iconic Monday from 2.00pm - 5.00pm war planes ever to take to the skies – Located: Woodhall Spa Road, including the Lancaster Bomber and Spitfire. , LN4 4PE With informative displays this camp In recognition of the county’s role in offers guided tours detailing the base’s aviation history there are numerous shows role in the Second World War. and events that showcase the technological evolution that has ensured Britain’s ◆ Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum prominence in flight. Open: Daily, 10.30am – 4.30pm from Easter to the end of October In 1943 Petwood House was requisitioned Located: Iddesleigh Road, by the RAF to become the officers’ mess for Woodhall Spa, LN10 6SH the famous Dambusters. Today, Petwood The museum includes an RAF display House is a quintessentially country hotel and incorporates a Tourist Information that continues to honour this famous Centre. group of men, with a dedicated Squadron Bar packed with artefacts and memorabilia from their epic flights.

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Get Active Miles of open space and beautiful rolling countryside.

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With uncluttered roads, miles of open space Taking place between May and June, the and beautiful rolling countryside - the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival has Lincolnshire Wolds is perfect for lovers of grown to become the third largest walking the great outdoors. festival in the Country. With over 90 walks to choose from across this Area of If it’s adventure you’re after - then you are Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Festival in the right place! With hundreds of trails, has something to suit all ages and abilities. tracks and country lanes to explore - on foot, horseback or mountain bike, the Lincolnshire The Lindsey Trail, a 69 mile trail across the Wolds has something for everyone. Lincolnshire Wolds, is one of the first routes in the country and suitable for carriage For those with an interest in nature a visit drivers, horse riders, cyclists and walkers. to Country Park and Nature Reserve is highly recommended. Situated on Cadwell Park, one of the UK’s best loved the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, motor racing tracks is also based in the visitors can explore the woodland and wetland Lincolnshire Wolds. Home to the British areas of the Country Park, home to a variety Superbike Championship that takes place of birds, water plants and wildlife. There are every August, throughout the year you can two walking routes to be enjoyed from the also watch club racing on the weekends. Nature Reserve and Snipe Dales also marks During the week you can race your own the start of two cycle trails for keen cyclists. bike or car on track days.

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Amazing big skies With so many things for the family to do in the Lincolnshire Wolds, it’s no surprise that each year it attracts visitors of all ages. Home to avid explorers, the RAF’s typhoon aircraft and the birthplace of some of the world’s finest poets and writers the Lincolnshire Wolds is a great place to explore. Take time to take in the amazing ‘big skies’ and be embraced by the beauty of the countryside, which inspired Alfred, Lord, Tennyson to write some of his finest work, including the poem ‘The Palace of Art’, where he described the ‘dewy pasture, dewy trees, softer than sleep… a haunt of ancient peace’. In this sense, the Lincolnshire Wolds is truly breathtaking and was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1973.

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For a day of animal Magic

This lively community theatre has a programme to suit everyone.

We have our own free Lots of car park and coffee bar and animals to meet… bar facilities are available …rabbits, guinea pigs, at all performances. degus, rats, pigs, goats, sheep, The theatre can be ponies and donkeys. Lamb feeding in the Spring. hired (if available) Hawk and owl demonstrations daily. Louth Playgoers Society for community performances Ltd, Riverhead Theatre, or corporate events. Tea room and picnic area • big farmhouse breakfasTs Victoria Road, Louth, play area • big bouncy casTle • ride on Toys • free car parking Lincs LN11 0BX Open Feb to end of Oct 10am - 5pm every day (10am - 4pm to end of March) Just outside Louth, 30 minutes from the coast, 45 minutes from Lincoln. Please contact the Box Office on 01507 600350 between No Dogs apaRt fRom guiDe Dogs 10am and 1pm Mon - Sat for further information: www.rushmoorpark.co.uk www.louthplaygoers.co.uk

Tel: 01507 327184 Early Birds Louth Road, , The Riverhead Theatre is a member of Lincolnshire Nr Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 7DY Get in for just £4 per person when you One Venues. www.lincolnshireonevenues.com arrive before(not available 11am with any this other voucher offer)

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Stockwith Mill Tea Room and Craft Shop Enjoy excellent food in a superb setting by the working Waterwheel and Millrace. Open March to September: Tuesday to Sunday inclusive 10.30am to 6pm, October: 10.30am to dusk November and December: Saturday & Sunday only 10.30am to dusk. Open Bank Holidays Closed Christmas and January and February.

Stockwith Mill, Harrington Road, ,Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 4NE 01507 588 221 [email protected]

Traditional Bakery Café Tearoom Deli & Cheese Shop - The Bull Ring - H O R N C A S T L E (01507) 525871 www.myersbakery.co.uk Home of the Famous Lincolnshire Plum Loaf - Original Recipe Since 1901 l Louth

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Welcome to Alford At the foot of the Wolds stands the beautiful market town of Alford. The peaceful atmosphere, along with The house, dating from 1611, is the largest beautiful buildings, the fine Five Sailed thatched manor house in the country and Windmill, summer jazz festival and regular it is a perfect example of Georgian and arts and craft markets, means that a visit Victorian design. Visitors can also explore to Alford certainly won’t disappoint. the Hackett Barn Museum, which houses over 300 years worth of Alford’s historic For those with a keen interest in history, artefacts. Alford has plenty to delight. Lose yourself in a trip to Alford Manor House.

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No trip to Alford is complete without a visit Places to visit: to the Five Sailed Windmill. Considered the finest in England, the windmill is still in use ◆ Five Sailed Windmill today. Discover how a mill works and how ◆ Alford Manor House flour is made. The windmill produces a range ◆ Market Place of organic flours, which can be purchased ◆ Watermill and in the shop and are used in the cakes and Wildfowl Gardens treats available in the tea room. ◆ Giant’s Hill Long Barrow ◆ St. Wilfred’s Church Throughout the year, the town has weekly ◆ Weekly markets every Tuesday outdoor markets and in the summer, arts and Friday and craft markets. Selling everything from ◆ Craft fairs every Tuesday throughout ceramics to chocolates, Alford’s markets the summer, with larger craft fairs at certainly have something for everyone. Whitsun and August Bank holidays The town also holds annual jazz and folk alfordcraftmarket.co.uk festivals, certain to entertain with a fleet of dancers and musicians. Events: Discover the surrounding areas by visiting Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens. ◆ Craft fairs every Tuesday (summer) The gardens boast a collection of over 300 ◆ Annual Jazz Festival (July) birds and have a self-proclaimed Enchanted Woods area, which is ideal for sharing a picnic with the family on sultry summer days. visitlincolnshirewolds.com 25 l Louth

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These days, it is the main training base for The Classic Motorcycle Museum on the pilots learning to fly the Tornado F3 and B1192 near Coningsby boasts an extensive Typhoon. collection of antique and rare motorcycles sure to delight avid motor enthusiasts. Explore The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Visitor Centre, where you can see a Lancaster bomber, five Spitfires, two Places to visit: Hurricanes and a Dakota being maintained to flying condition. Guided tours by ◆ Battle of Britain Memorial Flight volunteers offer visitors the perfect way to Visitor Centre (Tours daily from discover more about RAF history, heritage March to October) and the local area. ◆ St. Michael’s Church As well as the RAF, there are plenty of other ◆ Coningsby Moorside attractions in this historic village, including Motorcycle Museum St Michael’s Church on the high street, which is home to the world’s largest one handed clock. Dating back to the 17th century, the clock face is 16.5 feet in diameter and the hand is nearly 9 feet long. It is wound every day by hand. The pendulum itself is so large that it only swings once every 2 seconds!

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From cobbled streets and thatched houses, Horncastle is also home to Sir Joseph Banks, to the old Roman ruins and a 13th Century the Botanist Explorer who journeyed to church, this market town is a gem to explore. Australia. What will you unearth in these ancient streets… With over 20 different shops dealing in furniture, porcelain, jewellery and books, it’s no wonder it is a popular place for antique enthusiasts. Places to visit: Along with antiques shops, the town also ◆ Market (Thursday and Saturday) welcomes visitors to its weekly markets ◆ St. Mary’s Church on a Thursday and Saturday and monthly ◆ Roman Wall in Horncastle Library farmers markets, held on the 2nd Thursday ◆ of each month. These are great places to Antiques shops not only bag a bargain or two, but to buy ◆ King’s Head (old-fashioned some of Lincolnshire’s finest produce. thatched ) ◆ For those who want to find out about Banovallum House - Headquarters of the town’s past, take some time to visit the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust the 13th Century Church of St Mary and ◆ Stanhope Memorial the remains of the old Roman Wall in the ◆ Sir Joseph Banks’ Centre Library.

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The ‘Capital of the Wolds’ Louth This beautiful Georgian market town is a gastro delight for ‘foodies’. Hailed by TV chef’s The Hairy Bikers as a If you can’t visit on a market day, you “foodie Mecca”, Louth is one of the UK’s will not be disappointed. Louth has such best-loved foodie hot-spots and certainly a lot of fabulous food shops to explore, not to be missed. including: butchers, bakers, fishmongers, greengrocers and cheese shops. Visit the bustling weekly markets and sample some of Lincolnshire’s finest produce, selling everything from speciality cheeses through to Lincolnshire Plum Loaf.

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Whether you have a passion for shopping Places to visit: or an interest in history, this charming market town offers an array of attractions ◆ St James’ Church and activities: from the stunning St. James’ ◆ Louth Museum, open April - October, Church sporting the tallest parish spire in Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm) the country, to the shopping area dotted ◆ The Louth Art Trail with countless inns and magnificent ◆ Riverhead Theatre Georgian and Victorian houses. ◆ Greenwich Meridian Line Spout Yard is a great sun-trap park complete ◆ Weekly markets every Wednesday, with an outdoor theatre, children’s play Friday and Saturday at Market Place areas and picnic tables. There is also a ◆ Hubbard’s Hills and Westgate Fields purpose built art gallery and exhibitions of ◆ Rushmoor Country Park local artists run throughout the year. ◆ Shopping in the many independent Just beyond the town lies Hubbard’s Hills, a shops in the centre of town steep-sided chalk valley; perfect for walking or an ideal spot for a picnic. Why not follow the Events: Louth Art Trail, which showcases some of the ◆ Food Festival (July) finest local art. For those with young children, ◆ or the young at heart, take a trip to Rushmoor Victorian Fayre (October) Country Park, with a huge variety of farmyard ◆ Christmas Craft Market (December) animals to keep everyone entertained.

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Spilsby The quaint market town of Spilsby is full of history and charm, and years of traditional hospitality make it the perfect place for visitors. Although one of the smaller market towns Church, to catching a play at the Spilsby in the area, don’t be deceived as there’s Theatre, or stepping back in time at the much to do in and around Spilsby. From Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. discovering more about the famous Arctic Enjoy a stroll around the stone streets explorer, Sir John Franklin, to visiting the that have changed very little since the magnificent Gunby Hall or St James’ Parish beginning of the 19th Century.

32 is theLincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Located only afew milesoutsideofSpilsby and awood-panelled music room. enthusiast withimpressive walled gardens Gunby Hallisamust for any history Lord,Alfred, Tennyson. of Somersby was once hometothePoet events. The beautifulneighbouring village the Theatre runs many plays andevening Set inafabulous Grade lllistedbuilding, well earnedrest attheSpilsby Theatre. After spendingaday exploring, take a Eresby Hall, burntdown in1796. entire town ofSpilsby, before their home, de Eresby family, who usedtoown the Displaying valuables from the Willoughby why notvisitSt. James’ Parish Church. For thosewho want toexplore alittlemore, during World WarTwo. Bomber Command who losttheirlives is amemorial tothe55,500troops from Avro LancasterBombers ‘Just Jane’ and The museum ishometooneoftherare ◆ Events: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Places to visit: Markets (Mondays) Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre ancient peace’) Gunby Hall(Tennyson’s ‘haunt of St. James Parish Church Franklin’s memorial birthplace/ Market Place visitlincolnshirewolds.com 33 Lincolnshire Wolds l Spilsby l Tattershall

Lincolnshire Wolds Lincolnshire Tattershall If you want to get out and about and experience something different, Tattershall is the perfect place to visit. Surrounded by miles of open space, the Start with a trip to Tattershall Castle, run small village of Tattershall is full of charm, by the . It is said by many from the dramatic Tattershall Castle to the to have the finest medieval brick-work in church of the Holy Trinity and the history England. of folk legend Tom Thumb.

34 the Market Place. seen ontheroof ofanother, larger house, in years old. Tom Thumb’s tiny housecanbe He issaidtohave diedin1620, at101 resident, who was allegedly just47cm tall. Tom Thumb, Tattershall’s most famous local It isalsotheresting placeofthelegendary fabulous perpendicular architecture. with itsamazingpaintedglasswindows and The Collegiate Church oftheHoly Trinity, Whilst at Tattershall visitthenearby church: the battlementstotake inunrivalled views. climb the150stepsfrom thebasement to For thosefeeling adventurous, why not appearance of afortress, toward off attacks. originally beenamansionwiththeoutward unusual inshape. Itisbelieved tohave distinctive reddy-brown colourandhighly Cromwell, inthe15thCentury, itisa Built by HenryIV’s Treasurer, Ralph to Tattershall Kart Centre? or alongtheHorncastleCanalpay avisit through thenearby Tattershall Carr Woods Alternatively, why nottake aleisurely walk for kidsonthoserainy entertaining days. feed. Iteven has anindoorbarn, perfect of farmyard animals which you canpetand Nearby Tattershall Farm Park hasavariety ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Places to visit: Tattershall Kart Centre Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre Tattershall Farm Park TomGrave Thumb’s The Collegiate Holy Trinity Church Tattershall Castle visitlincolnshirewolds.com 35 Lincolnshire Wolds l Tattershall Woodhall Spa l Woodhall

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Woodhall Spa The village of Woodhall Spa has various attractions to entertain and enthral; from golf courses to one of the oldest rear projection cinemas in the country. With an Edwardian feel to the architecture, The reputed healing properties of the Woodhall Spa offers you the chance to water encouraged local landowner Thomas explore its many quaint streets, with the Hotchkin to build a brick bath in 1829, which option to sip a quick cuppa in one of its was replaced by a proper bath house and many teashops or sup a swift pint in one of a hotel in 1838 as the fame of the village the local pubs. spread. The use of the spa baths declined over the years and ceased in 1983, when the well Regarded by many as one of the most collapsed. However, such is the popularity of beautiful villages in the county, Woodhall the village that it still attracts visitors. Spa is renowned for its infamous spring, which was discovered by accident in 1811 Jubilee Park boasts numerous activities by John Parkinson of Old Bolingbroke that draw countless holidaymakers seeking during his attempts to find . summer fun including a heated outdoor swimming pool.

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Step back in time at the Woodhall Spa Budding golfers can tee off on its Cottage Museum, created to preserve the Championship level golf courses, ranked rich history of the village. It houses an 25th in Golf World magazine’s World Top extensive collection of photography from 100 Golf Courses. the region by the late John Wield, whose family inhabited the cottage for over 70 Places to visit: years before it became a museum. ◆ Visitors to Woodhall Spa can also visit Jubilee Park Petwood House Hotel, originally home to ◆ Kinema in the Woods the famous Dambusters. ◆ Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum Set deep in the pine forest is ‘Kinema in ◆ the Woods’, a cinema that celebrates its ◆ The Tower-on-the-Moor 90th birthday in 2012. Still showing films ◆ Petwood Hotel to eager crowds, expect to experience ◆ The (footpath) something rather different than what is currently available at your local multiplex. ◆ Water Rail Way Woodhall Spa is often hailed as the home of Events: English Golf following the establishment of The National Golf Centre in 1995. ◆ Woodhall Spa Country Show, every year in May

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The Lincolnshire Wolds are perfectly located A few miles north lies the resort of within an hour or two of all the best the Mablethorpe, a complete with its has to offer. very own train. Look out for the ‘Bathing Beauties’ as you walk along the For a traditional seaside destination, promenade and beyond; spot each of these head to the fabulous resorts of unique beach huts, designed as part of the and Mablethorpe. Come rain or shine, Bathing Beauties Festival which takes place entertainment is never in short supply each September. - from fun on the beach to thrills and screams on one of the many rollercoasters! National Nature Reserve covers three miles of coast from Skegness Home to an iconic seafront, Skegness offers to . The reserve is recognised a perfect getaway break, combining relaxing internationally for its important habitats walks along the promenade, fantastic fresh and species. Take time to explore one of the seafood and fun in the family amusement many footpaths that take you around the arcades. Nearby is also home to reserve. the popular holiday park of and the family resort of Fantasy Island. For those who want to forget it all, head to the coast at Theddlethorpe. A dog walkers paradise –the beach here is quiet and peaceful.

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A18 North Fulstow Grainsthorpe Thoresby North Covenham Lincolnshire Reservoir Wolds A16 A1031 North Cockerington A631 To St. Peter Theddlethorpe St. Helen By Road Ludford South Elkington LOUTH Theddlethorpe A157 Those travelling by car can easily access B1200 All Saints the Lincolnshire Wolds by the A1 or M1. Mablethorpe Donington Motorists travelling from and the on Bain A157 Little North can also access the region via the Sutton A16 Thorpe

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A16 Harrington Contact National Express for more Willoughby Hagworthingham information on how to get to the Wolds Bucknall Thimbleby HORNCASTLE Horsington B1195 Ingoldmells on 08717 818178 or visit Raithby nationalexpress.com Gunby B1191 Halton SPILSBY Alternatively Stagecoach runs many bus Roughton A153 Holegate Old Bolingbroke B1195 Toynton Great A158 services across Lincolnshire. East Skegness East Steeping WOODHALL SPA Kirkby Visit stagecoachbus.com for more Revesby Thorpe St. A155 Keal information. Kirkby Peter on Bain Mareham By Air le Tumby Woodside Wainfleet The closest airports are: TATTERSHALL CONINGSBY Stickney All Saints Eastville To New York Dogdyke Humberside Airport - 27 miles A52

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A18 MAP NOT DRAWN North Fulstow Grainsthorpe TO SCALE Thoresby Covenham Ludborough Reservoir A16 Binbrook A1031 Saltfleet Utterby Alvingham North Fotherby Cockerington A631 Saltfleetby To Market Rasen Grimoldby St. Peter Theddlethorpe St. Helen Ludford South Elkington LOUTH Theddlethorpe A157 Manby B1200 All Saints Mablethorpe Donington Legbourne on Bain A157 Trusthorpe Little Sutton A16 Cawthorpe Withern Thorpe on Sea Cadwell East Barkwith Woodthorpe Maltby Sandilands

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Tourist Information Centres Horncastle Tattershall Horncastle Community Access Point, Wharf Butts Lane, Tattershall, Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5HL Lincolnshire, LN4 4NL Tel: 01507 601111 Tel: 01507 601111 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Louth Skegness Louth Town Hall, Cannon Street, Louth, Embassy Theatre, Grand Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire, LN11 9NW Lincolnshire, PE25 2UG Tel: 01507 601111 Tel: 0845 674 0505 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Woodhall Spa Mablethorpe (open from Easter to end of October) High Street, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, Cottage Museum, Iddesleigh Road, LN12 1AF Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6SH Tel: 01507 474939 Tel: 01526 353775 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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