Nearby Towns
Alford – history and crafts
Distance – 9 miles
This quiet and picturesque market town sits on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and offers historic attractions including a working five-sailed windmill, Alford Manor House and the 14th Century St Wilfred’s Church.
It is also a centre for craft enthusiasts with its regular Craft markets, the Craft Market shop as well as a busy Craft Centre offering a programme of classes.
Mablethorpe – traditional seaside
Distance – 10 miles
A traditional family seaside resort where you can enjoy a fun day out with donkey rides and ice cream on the blue flag 2-mile long beach.
We can recommend the famous Sand Train which has offered rides along the beach since 1952, sometimes even dipping its wheels into the sea. The round trip ticket allows you to stop off at the Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre. There is also a Land Train version which will drive you around Mablethorpe town.
Louth – a foodie paradise
Distance – 23 miles
This Georgian market town is perfect for foodies with bustling weekly markets Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays where you can sample and buy Lincolnshire’s finest produce. It also has thriving Christmas and Victorian Sunday Markets.
The town boasts a wide variety of independent food shops including butchers, bakers, fishmongers, delicatessens and the award winning Louth Cheese Shop.
Horncastle – tea and antiques
Distance – 23 miles
A haven for antique hunters with a huge variety of specialist shops and centres including:
And you can break up the day with refreshments at one of many lovely cafes such as Myers Cafe, Tanya’s or Bridge Tea Room.
Try to avoid Mondays or Wednesday afternoons as many places will be closed then.
Woodhall Spa – historic spa town
Distance – 29 miles
Step back in time in this Edwardian spa town set amongst pine woods. Woodhall Spa is also home to The National Golf Centre and boasts one of the best golf courses in the world.
Other highlights include:
Jubilee Park with its heated outdoor pool, croquet lawn, children’s playground, picnic area, tennis courts and cafe
Kinema in the Woods – a step back in time to ‘flicks in the sticks’ – followed by a visit to Tea House in the Woods
The charming Cottage Museum