Croxton Kerrial NG32 1QP Pre National Night 23-24 May 2013 Less than 4 miles from The National at Belvoir Castle The convenience of a one night stay, get to the National without the stress of sitting in the Bank Holiday traffic. Large field on cricket/football pitches, with clubhouse on site. Local pub, serving food in the village. £9.00 per van This is an ‘Arrive and Site’ rally. Rally opens 12 noon. On-line booking available through www.leicscentre.co.uk View of Croxton Kerrial waterspout on the A607. The spout is fed by the village pond above it and drains back into a stream that runs under the road. Part of an old water system sourced from a local spring which was refurbished in 2003 as part of the Millennium celebrations. The discovery of Croxton’s medieval manor house, once owned by the Kyriel family who came to England with William the Conqueror. The stone lined pit found early in the dig has now been confirmed as the manors garderobe, or toilet. Excavations are continuing and have uncovered substantial walls indicating the main walls of the hall, front doorway and a small drawing room, in which Sir Nicholas de Kyriel would have conducted his private business. Downtown Superstore, Grantham Lincs. NG32 2AB www.oldrids.co.uk Situated nearby on the A1, Nr Grantham. Melton Mowbray Promoted as the "Rural Capital of Food", it is perhaps best known for its culinary specialties. Located in the heart of the East Midlands in the county of Leicestershire. Known for its world famous Pork Pies and Stilton Cheese. www.melton.co.uk .