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1 2 3 Manor Stables JandJ Alpacas Ancaster Leisure Craft Centre Wood Lodge, Meadow Farm Lincoln Road, Ancaster, , Clensey Lane NG32 3JN , NG32 3PY Newark Open Feb-Dec: NG23 5HT Open all year round Tues to Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays Mondays & Thurs to Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm Open Wednesday 09:00 – 18:00 to Sunday each week: FREE Admission & parking Nov - Mar 10-4 Our Ancaster site is a huge multi-activity A working Arts and Crafts Centre with Apr – Oct 10-5 indoor and outdoor pursuits venue for a variety of skills and shops. Resident all ages; with a second site at Belton Visit our Alpaca Centre & herd of over crafts people include a master saddler, a Woods Hotel, near Grantham. Catering 90 alpacas. The Coffee shop and craft picture framer, a watercolour artist, as for individuals, parties and corporate shop look out over the alpaca paddocks, well as furnishings, home accessories, events, both sites are open to the public serving breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake. crafts, gifts and more. Walk the alpaca trail, no booking all year round! Karting, Paintball, Laser required, £3 adults & £1 over 5 yrs. The Tack Room café offers a fine range Tag, Quad Bikes, Archery, Airsoft, Ten- Alpaca Trekking from May ‘19. of homemade refreshments. pin bowling and more....

01636 626990 01400 272779 01400 230306 www.visitalpacas.co.uk www.cuttinglane.com www.ancasterleisure.co.uk

4 5 5a Downtown Downtown Superstore () Garden Centre

Belton House, Gonerby Junction, Gonerby Grantham, A1, Grantham, Junction, A1, NG32 2LS Lincolnshire, Grantham, (SatNav: NG32 2AB Lincolnshire, NG32 2LW) NG32 2AB Opening Hours Open every day except Christmas day. Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 7pm March – October 9.30-5.30 Saturday 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday 9.30am - 6pm November – February 9.30-4 Sunday 10am*- 5pm Saturday 9.00am - 6pm Please see website for more details. Bank Holidays 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm Bank Holidays 9.30am-5.30pm Sitting elegantly in formal gardens with *Viewing period, tills open 11am views across pleasure grounds and an Downtown Superstore’s perfect for The store satisfies your every garden ancient deer-park, Belton is often cited shoppers with a love for brands. There’s need, whilst offering departments that as being the perfect example of an great product across Fashion, Beauty, you wouldn’t expect such as Aquatics English country-house estate. Furniture and Home. Visit Café Culture and Reptiles. After a busy day shopping, Home to Lincolnshire’s largest when you’re ready for a bite to eat. enjoy a break in Café Culture. woodland playground. [email protected]

01476 566116 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ (01476) 590239 Tel: 01476 512333 belton-house www.oldrids.co.uk www.oldrids.co.uk

www.discoversouthkesteven.com 6 7 8 Cliff Edge & Grantham Museum Cycle Hire Trips St. Peter’s Hill, Grantham, NG31 6PY The Visitor Centre, Wyndham Park, All year - Thursday, Friday, Saturday Grantham, 10am -4pm NG31 9BB Telling the story of Grantham, its history and its famous residents – including Open: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 permanent exhibitions of Margaret Monday Closed (except bank hols). Thatcher, Sir & The Dambusters. Cliff Edge Cycle Hire is a family run business and we aim to offer all ages ‘Superb gem of a museum, and with a and abilities the perfect bike hire Discover the beauty of the Grantham little cafe and a small gift shop. We spent package, including suggested routes. A Canal – stroll or cycle the rural towpath. an hour looking round, things are laid delivery and collection service is also Narrowboat trips on selected dates out neatly with plenty of information. available on request. from 18 at Woolsthorpe by Kids have things to look at and Belvoir NG32 1NY, private cruises also do...interactive areas were fun and well available. Details of this and other thought out.’ events on website

01476 568783 07771 602609 www.granthamcanal.org www.granthammuseum.org.uk www.cliffedgecyclehire.com

9 10 9a D K Carriage The Engine Yard Horses

Belvoir, , NG32 1PE

Belvoir, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE Open from March to December, please check our website for dates. Open 7 days a week: 10am - 5pm Open from 10.30am until 5pm. (Sun 10am - 4pm) Don’t miss a thing.... (Last entry at 4.30pm). Restored from Victorian buildings and Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through surrounded by woodland, The Engine Yard the beautiful . Sit back, Belvoir Castle; the ‘beautiful view’, set in is a unique village. It’s home to a relax & enjoy the rolling country scenery rural Leicestershire’s hidden Vale of distinctive selection of shops and including majestic Belvoir Castle & Belvoir. It doubles as Windsor Castle in the experiences right next to Belvoir Castle. breath-taking views for miles. popular Netflix series ‘’. The Local foods, garden centre, artisan rediscovered gardens are the last work of For booking enquiries, please call/email shopping, fashion, crafts and toys, keep Capability Brown and worthy of a trip! [email protected] every member of the family happy.

01476 871001 01949 358695 01476 871001 www.belvoircastle.com www.dkcarriagehorses.co.uk www.engineyardbelvoir.com

www.discoversouthkesteven.com 11 12 13 Easton Manor Walled Gardens (National Trust)

Harlaxton, Grantham, NG32 1AG Easton, Grantham, Woolsthorpe by Lincolnshire. Public open day: Sunday, NG33 5AP 28 July 2019 11 am – 5 pm NG33 5NR (Not normally open to the public, Open every day from 9 March to 3 being a private education centre, but Open: 3rd March - 27th October. November 11am - 5pm (last entry available for private tours, Open Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sun & 4.15pm) entry by guided conferences and events) Bank Hol Mon, 11am - 4pm. tour or timed ticket only. Please check website for details. is an exuberant and Easton Walled Gardens is a 400-year-old, unforgettable merging of Gothic, 12-acre garden set in the heart of The world changed here at Sir Isaac Jacobean, and styles. Few Lincolnshire. Home to snowdrops, Newton’s birthplace and family home houses match the splendid, mile-long, sweet peas, roses and meadows. Since and site of some of his greatest approach over a bridge, under a 2001, the gardens have been restored creativity. Manor House, hands-on gatehouse to Salvin’s towering façade. from an overgrown wilderness to the Science Centre, Cafe and the famous nationally important garden it once was. Apple Tree.

01476 530063 01476 862823 01476 403000 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ www.harlaxton.co.uk www.visiteaston.co.uk woolsthorpe-manor

14 15 16 The Willoughby Hand Craft Barns Memorial Trust Castle Art Gallery 2 Rd, Hanthorpe, Bourne Moreley's Lane, PE10 0RE Glen NG33 4NL Open Sat & Sun all year: 10am - 4pm Feel free to contact Chris on Grimsthorpe, Bourne, PE10 0LZ 07932 693555 or Open: April & May: Sundays & Thursdays [email protected] as During exhibitions, April to November, June to September: Sunday I’ll be pleased to open the barn Tuesday - Sunday (and Bank Holiday to Thursday inclusive. for you other days. Mondays) 12 noon to 5 pm. Park & Gardens open 10.30am to An attractive 17th century building in the 6.00pm. Castle 12.00 to 4.00pm Hand Craft Barns is a superb little gift Dutch style, formerly a school, the shop in an old stone barn. We sell unique gallery holds a series of exhibitions from An historic Lincolnshire estate, open gifts which are handmade, eco-friendly April to November culminating in the during the summer for everyone to enjoy and Fair Trade. We also sell locally annual Open Art Competition. the countryside, nature and history sourced products.

01476 552304 01778 591205 07932 693555 www.willoughbygallery.com www.grimsthorpe.co.uk www.handcraftbarns.co.uk

www.discoversouthkesteven.com 17 18 19 Baldock’s Mill & The Bowthorpe Oak Stamford Shakespeare Heritage Centre Bowthorpe Park Farm, Manthorpe Company Bourne, PE10 0JG Tolethorpe Hall, Open: June to Oct, 10am-4pm on Little Casterton 21 South Street, Sat, Sun and Bank Hols Stamford, Bourne, Also: April 6th - 22nd: Lambing PE9 4BH PE10 9LY June 1-2: Sheep shearing June 21: Summer Solstice Festival 6-11pm Open air woodland stage and 600 seat Open Sat, Sun and Bank Hols October 26-27: Halloween covered auditorium 2-4pm. Also daily on (see website for event details) Performances: 11th June – 31st August Heritage Open Days: 2-4pm Mondays – Fridays (7.45pm), Saturdays Sept 13-22 Home to the UK’s largest girthed Oak (1.30pm & 7.45pm) tree, we welcome visitors and also This is an old Water Mill with a Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful grounds, hold events to show our working farm Working Water Wheel, agricultural & then take your seat and see a stage like and meet our animals. Private industry displays. Charles Frederick no other. William Shakespeare’s Julius bookings to view the tree available Worth Haute Couture exhibition & Caesar and Twelfth Night and Noël during closed days. Raymond Mays and BRM exhibition Coward’s Blithe Spirit.

01778 422775 01778 590691 01780 756133 (Box office) www.bournecivicsociety.org www.Bowthorpeparkfarm.co.uk www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk

20 21 22 Guided Walks of St. Martin's Antiques Stamford Town Hall Stamford Centre.

St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, Your guide: Jill Collinge, 23a High Street, PE9 2DR St. Martin's, Stamford, PE9 2LF Stamford Town Guide and Lincolnshire Blue Badge Tour Guide. Open for free guided tour every Fri – hourly tour starting at Open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - Guided walks of Stamford are available 11am/12pm/1pm/2pm 5.00pm and Sunday 10.30am - 5.00pm. throughout the year for individuals No booking required, groups welcome. or groups. Disabled access. Over 70 dealers selling a variety of lovely antiques, vintage and collectable items. [email protected] A splendid Georgian building beside Located just off the A1, free parking and St Mary’s Church. Tours include the a short stroll from the centre of beautiful Discover why Stamford is recognised as Mayor’s Parlour, Civic Regalia, Stamford. one of the finest stone towns in . Courtroom, Council Chamber and the Malcolm Sargent Room.

01780 753808 01780 729076 & 07712853854 Tel: 01780 481158. www.stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk www.stamfordtours.co.uk www.st-martins-antiques.co.uk

www.discoversouthkesteven.com 23 24 25 Browne’s Hospital Museum Stamford, PE9 3JY Antique & Craft Centre

50-56 High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8B

Open daily: 10 am-5 pm Monday to Saturday House and Gardens open 16th March – 11 am to 4 pm Sundays & Bank Holidays. Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PF 3rd November 11am-5pm (House closed Closed Easter Sunday. Open: Saturdays in July to Sept on Fridays). The Park free to enter all year 1.30 to 4pm round, 8am - 6pm (or dusk if earlier). Fifty plus traders selling a variety of Also Sept 13-22 for Heritage Open Days. For a full list of Burghley events visit stock, including vintage furniture, Pre-booked groups welcome any day. www.burghley.co.uk/events ceramics, glassware, rugs, books, vinyl England’s Greatest Elizabethan house, records, wool, patchwork material and The Hospital was founded and built in with magnificent state rooms and 1475. Visit the Common Room, the exhibitions, plus Sculpture Garden, supplies as well as new and handcrafted Chapel, the Staircase, the Audit room Garden of Surprises, Gift Shop, furniture and accessories. and the Confrater's room. Restaurant and Garden Café.

01780 765002 01780 752451 www.browneshospital.co.uk www.burghley.co.uk (01778) 380238

26 27 28 Misty Meadows The Priest’s House Labyrinth and Peace Alpacas (National Trust) Garden Misty Meadows, All Saints Church, 38 West Street, Maxey, near Market Deeping, Easton on the Hill, PE6 9HJ Church Street, Easton on the Nr Stamford, PE9 3LS Open March – December – see website Hill, Stamford, for event dates & activities PE9 3LL Open daily 10am-5pm. If unmanned Set in an idyllic lakeside setting, Misty contact one of the nearby keyholders Meadows offers walking with alpaca shown on the property notice board. experiences, meet and greet sessions, Access is free. alpaca adoption packages, an excellent Open all day every day This 15th century National Trust chantry programme for schools, and a great An innovative place of peace, building contains a small museum and a deal more. contemplation and reflection for comprehensive exhibition on the mining everyone, this walled garden and paved and production of Collyweston slates – a labyrinth lies within the churchyard of All unique and ancient local industry. Saints, Easton on the Hill.

07909 388505 07803 050108 01832 205158 www.mistymeadowsalpacas.co.uk www.eastonlabyrinth.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ priests-house-easton-on-the-hill

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