The Lincolnshire Wolds
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The Lincolnshire Wolds
The Lincolnshire Wolds & Surrounding Areas 2 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Welcome to the Lincolnshire Wolds… Think Lincolnshire is flat? This picturesque rolling landscape will change your mind. For three decades the Wolds have been an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of only 37 in England, and covers 216sq miles. Nestling amongst these hills, moulded through Ice Ages, are sleepy stone villages and bustling market towns steeped in history and just waiting to be discovered. Leave the car. Take a walk or cycle through this wonderful countryside and explore its hidden valleys, lush flora, streams and rivers. Use your time to meet the local people who are proud of their heritage and local traditions. This is a landscape that inspired one of England’s greatest poets, Alfred Lord Tennyson, born in Somersby. Search out his ‘haunt of ancient peace’ described in his poetry or visit the village where he was born. The Lincolnshire Wolds | 3 Contents Introduction..........................2 Alford......................................4 Burgh le Marsh....................6 Horncastle.............................8 Louth.......................................10 Spilsby....................................12 Tattershall & Coningsby....14 Wainfleet...............................16 Woodhall Spa.......................18 Natural Beauty.....................20 Heaven Made for Walking...........................22 Tastes of Lincolnshire.........24 From here head to Lincolnshire’s coastline, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Wolds, the coastline is as diverse as the countryside. Perfect for nature lovers, sport lovers, and not forgetting, the traditional family fun of our coastal resorts, there really is something for everyone. Enjoy the seaside.................26 Map.........................................28 4 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Alford Market Alford At the eastern foot of the Wolds nestles the market town of Alford. Renowned for its popular summer craft markets during the Easter, Whitsun and August Bank Holiday Festivals. This is where craftsmen from all over the country gather works of art and street entertainers amuse the crowds, every visitor is guaranteed a memorable experience. Steeped in history, Alford is a town that claims links with US Presidents. It was the birthplace of female preacher and ‘first American feminist’ Anne Hutchinson, who founded the State of Rhode Island and from whom Presidents Roosevelt and Bush are said to be directly descended. Alford is also where New World adventurer Captain John Smith first went to school in the 16th century. Smith was born in nearby Willoughby and the welcoming parish church of St Helena still has the same font today that was used to baptize him in 1580. To discover more about Smith, why not go ‘On the The Lincolnshire Wolds | 5 Further Information Alford Craft Market www.alford.info Five-Sailed Windmill East Street. Open all year Tel: 01507 462136 www.visitlincolnshire.com Alford Jazz Festival Tel: 01507 463468 Email: info@alfordfestivalmusic.org.uk www.alfordfestivalmusic.org.uk Alford Manor House West Street. Open all year Tel: 01507 463073 www.alfordmanorhouse.co.uk Alford Manor House Alford Pottery Commercial Rd. Open all year Tel: 01507 463342 Heritage Trail Trail of Captain John Smith’ and visit the towns and villages where he grew up. Here you will also find (reputedly) the largest thatched house in England, Alford Manor House. Having undergone major refurbishment in 2006, investment in the Manor House continues and is definitely worth a visit. The dramatic Five-Sailed Windmill, built by Sam Oxley, offers a wonderful welcome into the town. Its creaking sails gently turn, milling the grain that is used to produce the delicious cakes and snacks available in the Tea Room and Mill Shop. Captain John Smith Tel: 01507 601111 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk St Helena’s Church Willoughby. Open all year St Wilfred’s Church East Street. Open all year Three Towns Walks A series of walks based around the towns of Alford, Spilsby and Wainfleet Tel: 01507 601111 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk 6 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Gunby Hall Burgh le Marsh Lying between the Wolds and the coast is Burgh le Marsh, once a Roman Settlement now a thriving market town whose charter was granted in 1401. Approaching Burgh the sky is filled with impressive views of two historic landmarks, the windmill and the beautiful 14th century parish church, the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Stately Dobson’s Mill, a windmill dating back to 1813, is still working today. What makes the mill unique to Lincolnshire is that the sails turn clockwise as it has five left-handed sails. The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a handsome building with a strikingly painted clock face that was originally meant for the Market Place, and warns that one should ‘Watch and pray for ye know not when the time is’. The sound of the church bells reputedly saved the lives of a ship’s crew at the time when the coastline was much closer. Nearby to the town is Gunby Hall, The Lincolnshire Wolds | 7 Further Information Church of St Peter and St Paul Tel: 01754 810216 www.burghlemarsh.info Open all year Dobson’s Mill High Street Tel: 01754 810324 www.burghlemarsh.info Open Easter to end of September Gunby Hall Gunby, nr Spilsby Tel: 07870 758876 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Open Easter to end of September Church of St Peter and St Paul built by Sir William Massingberd in 1770, and which Alfred, Lord Tennyson described as ‘an English home... all things in order stored, a haunt of ancient peace’. These words can be seen, hand written by Tennyson himself, in the library. Gunby Hall, now owned by the National Trust, is a beautiful example of a stately home. There are panelled rooms and a beautiful oak staircase, as well as many fine paintings, items of furniture and china. The exquisite walled gardens are planted with traditional English vegetables, fruit and flowers, and contain a dovecote that was built prior to the house. Interconnect Bus Walks Countryside walks running along the Interconnect 6 bus route Lincoln to Skegness. Contact Skegness Tourist Information Centre for further details Tel: 0845 674 0505 Or download the leaflets at www.e-lindsey.gov.uk Windmill Restaurant High Street Tel: 01754 810281 www.burghlemarsh.info Open all year 8 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Antique shopping Horncastle Nestling in the valley of the River Bain, it was ancient Rome that spotted Horncastle’s potential when it built a Roman settlement here. Not much of old Rome remains, though part of the town wall can still be seen in the library on Wharf Road. These days Horncastle is better known for its scores of antiques and collectables shops, selling everything from furniture and jewellery to books and porcelain, there is also a host of restaurants, pubs and cafes offering a tasty break from shopping. The beautiful landscaped gardens at Bain Valley Park are perfect for picnics or a place to sit and relax. Horncastle was also the home town of Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist who financed Captain Cook’s voyage around the world in 1771 in the ‘Endeavor’ and was President of the Royal Society for 41 years. He founded the Australian colony of New South Wales, took breadfruit to the West Indies and the mango from Bengal. The Lincolnshire Wolds | 9 Further Information Bain Valley Park Hemingby Lane Tel: 01507 601111 Heritage Trails Alfred, Lord Tennyson Sir Joseph Banks Tel: 01507 601111 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk Horncastle Tourist Information Centre Horncastle Library, Wharf Road, Horncastle Tel: 01507 601111 www.visitlincolnshire.com Horncastle Lion Theatre Snipe Dales Country Park and Nature Reserve Bull Ring. Open all year Tel: 01507 522885 Sir Joseph Banks Centre Bridge Street, Horncastle The other famous son of Horncastle was Alfred Lord Tennyson, born in Somersby 6 miles from Horncastle. The house where he lived with his eleven siblings, the former rectory, is now a cottage but not open to the public. However a trip to the village of Somersby provides an excellent opportunity to visit the church where the Tennyson children were baptized as well as view the various memorabilia on display. Nearby you will find Snipe Dales Country Park and Nature Reserve. Situated on the southern edge of the Wolds, Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving. It offers a variety of attractive walks through 36 hectares (90 acres) of mainly coniferous woodland. Swimming Pool and Lifestyle Fitness Suite Coronation Walk. Open all year Tel: 01507 522489 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk Snipe Dales Country Park and Nature Reserve Lusby/ Winceby. Open all year Tel: 01507 526667 www.lincstrust.org The Spa Trail Horncastle to Woodhall Spa www.woodhallspa.org 10 | The Lincolnshire Wolds St James’ Church Louth Louth is one of the most perfectly preserved Georgian market towns in England. Known as the capital of the Wolds, it has to be explored on foot to get the greatest benefit from its beautiful architecture and complex street patterns, not forgetting its fantastic speciality food shops selling local produce. The town grew up alongside the small River Lud and is one of the few settlements throughout the world that stands astride the Greenwich Meridian Line of zero degrees longitude, meaning it has a foot in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. Dominating the skyline is the breath-taking 295ft spire of the award-winning St James’ Church. The spire was a new addition to the church in 1506, however the church itself dates back to the 12th century. On the outskirts of the town is Hubbard’s Hills, a steep-sided chalk valley that is 125ft deep. It is an ideal place for walking or picnicking. You can also see part of the Louth Art Trail here (visit Louth Tourist Information Centre for further details). The Lincolnshire Wolds | 11 Further Information Heritage Trails Alfred, Lord Tennyson Captain John Smith Tel: 01507 601111 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk Louth Museum 4 Broadbank Tel: 01507 601211 www.louth.org Open April to October Louth Playgoers Riverhead Theatre Victoria Road Tel: 01507 600350 www.louthplaygoers.co.uk Hubbard’s Hills Louth Tourist Information Centre Cannon Street, Louth Tel: 01507 601111 www.visitlincolnshire.com Spout Yard Park is another beautiful recreational area worth visiting, featuring an art gallery and children’s play area. A visit to Louth Museum should definitely be on your list when visiting the town. The museum gives a fascinating insight into the history of the town, its townsfolk and wealth of heritage. You can also see two back-lit replicas of William Brown’s Panorama of Louth viewed from the top of St James’ spire in 1844. Two of Lincolnshire’s famous sons were educated in Louth at the King Edward VI Grammar School. Captain John Smith was originally educated in Alford, however he later attended King Edwards and 230 years later Alfred Lord Tennyson also attended. Spout Yard Park Tel: 01507 609091 www.byford.co.uk/spout_yard St James’ Church Westgate Tel: 01507 603213 Open Easter to October Wolds Words A festival of reading, writing and performance Various locations www.woldswords.org.uk 12 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Sir John Franklin statue Spilsby This pleasant town has held a regular weekly market since the Market Charter was granted in 1302. Today the market still attracts visitors and residents alike looking to make that special purchase. The restored Buttercross, (said to date from the 14th century) has stood in the Market Place for over 600 years. However, overshadowing the Buttercross is the impressive bronze statue of the town’s most famous son, Sir John Franklin, born in Spilsby in 1786. Franklin joined the Royal Navy when he was 14 and fought at Trafalgar with Nelson before travelling to Australia to survey the coast, naming various settlements after Spilsby and the surrounding villages. A plaque on the wall of the Franklin House Bakery marks his birthplace and a memorial to him can be found within the parish church. The colonnaded portico of the theatre in Spilsby was undoubtedly built to impress so it comes as no surprise that The Lincolnshire Wolds | 13 Further Information Bolingbroke Castle Remains Old Bolingbroke, nr Spilsby Open all year. www.spilsby.info Heritage Trails Alfred, Lord Tennyson Captain John Smith Tel: 01507 601111 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk Northcotes Heavy Horse Centre Great Steeping, nr Spilsby Tel: 01754 830286 www.northcotehorses.com Open February to October Spilsby Theatre Northcotes Heavy Horse Centre Church Street. Open all year Tel: 01790 752936 www.spilsby.info/theatre St James’ Church this Grade Two listed building was originally built as the main courthouse for the whole of Lincolnshire. No doubt the defendants who came to trial here were suitably subdued by the grand surroundings of the Sessions House where cases were heard from 1826 until 1878. Nearby lie the remains of Bolingbroke Castle. Bolingbroke was a Royalist stronghold until 1643, when it surrendered to Parliamentary troops when the Royalists were defeated at the battle of Winceby. The castle eventually fell into decay and became a ruin. Church Street/ Boston Road Open all year. www.spilsby.info Stockwith Mill Hagworthingham, nr Spilsby Tel: 01507 588221 www.stockwithmill.co.uk Open March to December Three Towns Walks A series of walks based around the towns of Alford, Spilsby and Wainfleet Tel: 01507 601111 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk 14 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Tattershall & Coningsby As you approach Tattershall you will see the skyline is dominated by the huge brick-built medieval remains of Tattershall Castle. Ralph Cromwell, one of the most powerful men in England, created the castle in the newly fashionable style using red bricks in 1434. Sadly after Cromwell’s death in 1456 it fell into decline, but in 1911 the castle was purchased and restored by Lord Curzon, who left it to the National Trust on his death in 1925. Next to his castle Cromwell built the impressive perpendicular style Holy Trinity Church, founded in 1438. Here you will find some of the finest medieval stained glass in England, as well as the grave of Tom Thumb by the font. The original Tom Thumb is said to have been only 18 inches tall, yet he apparently lived to be 101. His home was a very small house, of which a miniature replica can be seen on the gable of the Old School House in the market place. The imposing tower of St Michael’s Church oversees the appealing village of The Lincolnshire Wolds | 15 Further Information Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre RAF Coningsby Tel: 01526 344041 www.bbmf.co.uk Open all year Holy Trinity and Collegiate Church Tattershall www.httf.org Open all year Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre Tattershall Castle East Kirkby, nr Spilsby Tel: 01790 763207 www.lincsaviation.co.uk Open all year Tattershall Tourist Information Centre Coningsby. Its unique one-handed clock face, dating from the 17th century, lays claim to be the largest working version of the ‘antique one-handed’ type still in existence. The village is also home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, formed in 1957 to commemorate the Royal Air Force’s major battle honour, consisting of several Spitfires, two Hurricanes, two Chipmunks, a Dakota and a Lancaster. In nearby East Kirkby you can find the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, which is based on a bomber airfield from the 1940s. Here you will see ‘Just Jane’, a preserved Lancaster Bomber. Butts Lane, Tattershall Tel: 01507 601111 www.visitlincolnshire.com Tattershall Castle Tel: 01526 342543 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Open February to December Thorpe Camp Visitors Centre Woodhall Spa Road Tel: 01205 361334 www.thorpecamp.org.uk Open Easter to end of September 16 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Batemans Brewery Wainfleet The original Wainfleet was some distance away from where the present town stands. But as a result of rivalry between two monasteries, the centre of the town shifted to Wainfleet Haven, which was then on the coast and a busy port in the Middle Ages. Unfortunately the Haven, on the River Steeping, began to silt up as the coastline moved no fewer than 5 miles further East, leaving Wainfleet marooned. Wainfleet may have lost its harbour but the little town has many more claims to fame, notably that William of Waynflete (born 1398) became Bishop of Winchester in 1447, became Lord High Chancellor and founded Magdalen College, Oxford. He left to the town of his birth the Magdalen College School, a striking red-brick building. These days it’s a library, museum and café. The town is also home to Batemans Brewery, founded in 1874 and still run by the same family. From miles around you can see the unique ‘bottle beer’ weather vane on top of the brewery mill The Lincolnshire Wolds | 17 Further Information All Saints’ Church www.wainfleet.info Barkham Street www.wainfleet.info Open all year Batemans Brewery Visitor Centre Salem Bridge Brewery Tel: 01754 882009 www.bateman.co.uk Open all year Magdalen Museum Magdalen Museum tower. It is famous nationwide for its award-winning real ales. A look around the Visitors Centre gives you the chance to find out everything about brewing and the history of ale, as well as sampling the end product! Perhaps the most unusual group of buildings in the town is the row of houses in Barkham Street. Built in 1847 for the Bethlem Trust, these three storey terraced houses are similar in style to those built for the Trust in London, but here no effort was made to fit them in with their surroundings. St Johns Street Tel: 01754 881548 www.wainfleet.info Open Easter to end of September Three Towns Walks A series of walks based around the towns of Alford, Spilsby and Wainfleet Tel: 01507 601111 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk 18 | The Lincolnshire Wolds The National Golf Centre Woodhall Spa This town came into being because a speculator dreamt of planting a forest, building a city and sinking a coal mine. He wasn’t successful in any of these ambitions until 1821 when he sank a shaft. The shaft flooded, water overflowed into a ditch, the cattle drank it – and were cured of their ailments! The locals then tried it out and discovered it cured them. When the local Lord of the Manor, Thomas Hotchkin, decided it had cured his gout, he had the water analysed. It contained six times more iodine and bromine than any other known mineral water and so the spa was born. Following on from this discovery the town started to develop and Woodhall Spa’s hotels began to spring up. One of these, Petwood House, played a key role in Lincolnshire’s history during the Second World War when, in 1943, it became the Officers Mess for the 617 Squadron – known as the famous ‘Dambusters’. The Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum houses a range of photographs, exhibits and memorabilia from the towns past, including a room dedicated to the 617 Squadron. It is also home to the Tourist Information Centre. The Lincolnshire Wolds | 19 Further Information Jubilee Park and Swimming Pool Tel: 01526 353478 www.e-lindsey.gov.uk Open all Year (not all facilities) Swimming Pool open May to September Kinema in the Woods Coronation Road Tel: 01526 352166 www.thekinemainthewoods.co.uk Open all year The National Golf Centre Jubilee Park The Broadway Tel: 01526 352511 www.woodhallspagolf.com Open all year The Spa Trail Woodhall Spa is also a popular venue for golfers and has thrived since the establishment of the English Golf Union’s headquarters, with two of the finest courses in the country. The Hotchkin course has been voted the best inland course in the UK. Set against the backdrop of pine and birch trees, Woodhall Spa is a place for peaceful walks and eccentricities such as the Kinema in the Woods, one of the few back projection cinemas in the country with an original Compton organ. You will also find Jubilee Park, with its pretty floral beds, bowling greens and children’s play park, it offers something for everyone. Woodhall Spa to Horncastle www.woodhallspa.org Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum Iddesleigh Road Tel: 01526 353775 www.woodhallspa-museum.co.uk Open Easter to end of October Woodhall Spa Tourist Information Centre Iddesleigh Road Tel: 01526 353775 www.visitlincolnshire.com Open Easter to end of October 20 | The Lincolnshire Wolds The Lincolnshire Wolds Natural Beauty The Lincolnshire Wolds, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1973, has some of the highest ground in eastern England. Among the sand dunes and whitecapped breakers discover a hidden coastline a world away from the family fun resorts. This wonderful landscape has been moulded through the Ice Ages and now offers some of the most wonderful scenic views with rolling hills and intimate valleys. This part of Lincolnshire is rich in nature and we treasure the heritage that both time and our ancestors have left to us. One of the largest unspoilt areas of coastline in eastern England, this is a place for nature lovers and birdwatchers. Take a trip northwards from Skegness and discover a different Lincolnshire. Gently sloping sand dunes hug mile upon mile of sand offering a hidden coast where nature comes alive. The Lincolnshire Wolds | 21 Further Information Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve Skegness Tel: 01754 898079 www.lincstrust.org Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service Tel: 01507 609740 www.lincswolds.org.uk Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival Various locations Tel: 01507 609740 www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary Gibraltar Point Church Lane, Huttoft Tel: 01507 490864 / 07940 146330 www.radcliffedonkeys.com Rushmoor Country Park Head off the beaten track to SaltfleetbyTheddlethorpe National Nature Reserve, Anderby Creek or Moggs Eye and discover a tranquil solitude perfect for birdwatchers… or beach romantics. Just south of Skegness lies Gibraltar Point, a 1,300acre wildlife reserve, internationally renowned and one of the oldest in Lincolnshire. The Visitor Centre offers a café, updated exhibitions and new interactive features allowing visitors to learn even more about this important wildlife habitat. North Cockerington Tel: 01507 327184 www.rushmoorpark.co.uk Saltfleetby - Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve www.naturalengland.org.uk Walking and Cycling Contact the Tourist Information Centres (See Inside Back Cover for details) 22 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Heaven made for walkers… Uncluttered roads, fields ever changing in colour. Meander along country lanes. Wander across ridge-tops. Whether stepping out on your own or joining the popular annual Walking Festival… experience the Wolds. Big Skies bring Big Benefits. A haven for walkers, choose from leisurely strolls to serious treks, from hillside walks to country ambles. With a vast amount of routes to choose from, this really is a place to get back to nature. Enjoy the freedom. Head out on your own, including tackling part of the 130mile Viking Way that stretches from the Humber Bridge through Lincolnshire and on to Oakham in Rutland. Then there’s the 95-mile Lindsey Loop linking the Wolds’ six historic market towns. Or join in the increasingly popular Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival, where you will be able to choose from The Lincolnshire Wolds | 23 Further Information Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service Information on walks across Lincolnshire Tel: 01507 609740 www.lincswolds.org.uk Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival Various locations Tel: 01507 609740 www.woldswalkingfestival.com Ramblers Association Britain’s Walking Charity Tel: 01522 534655 (Area Secretary) www.lincolnshireramblers.org.uk Walking and Cycling more than 50 organised walks – offering something to suit almost any pace and ability. Step out into the vast expanse of Lincolnshire countryside or take a nearby coastal route where seabirds soar over miles of beach. Most of the walks are free and all offer a great way to see more of the rolling landscape of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Various locations Contact the Tourist Information Centres (See inside back cover for details) 24 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Tuck in to the tastes of the Wolds Fresh food. Fine dining. Not surprisingly for such a fertile landscape, Lincolnshire offers a gastronomic delight for visitors. We’re well known for Lincolnshire Sausages and Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese which carry the county’s name far and wide, but when you arrive, you’ll see for yourself the diversity of local food products on offer. Look out for the logo of regional food campaign ‘Tastes of Lincolnshire’ as your guarantee that locally-produced, highquality food is on the menu. Whether you’ve chosen to have a stylish restaurant meal, afternoon tea in a village café, or lunch in a country pub, there are plenty of places to satisfy any appetite for good food. And wash it down with locally produced beer. Family brewery Batemans, in Wainfleet, has been producing awardwinning beers since 1874. The Lincolnshire Wolds | 25 Further Information Alford Market Tuesday and Friday Horncastle Market Thursday and Saturday Horncastle Farmers’ Market 2nd Thursday in the month Louth Market Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Louth Farmers Market 4th Wednesday and 2nd Friday in the month Mablethorpe Market Monday (summer only) and Thursday Skegness Market Monday to Saturday (summer), Friday and Saturday (winter) Spilsby Market Monday Regional specialities such as Lincoln Red Beef, Britain’s oldest breed of beef cow, is now making a welcome return to the nation’s plates while Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, produced near Alford, has won a well-earned national reputation as a fine cheese over the last 20 years. Towns like Alford, Horncastle, Louth, Spilsby and Wainfleet all have historic markets at least once a week where you can see and smell the quality of food being produced. From Farmers Markets to family butchers and bakers, taste the difference. Wainfleet Market Friday Woodhall Spa Country Market Every other Friday For information about restaurants, pubs and cafes in our area please contact the Tourist Information Centres. www.visitlincolnshire.com 26 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Fantasy Island Enjoy the seaside A trip to our coastline is a perfect compliment to your visit to the Lincolnshire Wolds. Our coastline has so many attractions on offer; animal sanctuaries, crazy golf, ten pin bowling, extreme sports, swimming, bowls, theatres, restaurants and many more! Skegness seafront buzzes with fun fair excitement, but the picturesque Compass Gardens offers a quiet area to sit and watch the world go by. The Tower Gardens hosts many outdoor events for families in the summer months and at the Embassy Theatre you have the opportunity to see the stars on stage every night of the week. Be prepared to be entertained and amazed at the annual SO Festival, when Skegness is transformed into a colourful carnival of dance, street theatre, music, comedy and more. At nearby Ingoldmells, both Butlins and Fantasy Island offer the whole family a fantastic day out with lots of entertainment and rides to thrill even the bravest of roller-coaster riders. The Lincolnshire Wolds | 27 Further Information Skegness Tourist Information Centre Grand Parade, Skegness Tel: 0845 674 0505 www.enjoytheseaside.com Mablethorpe Tourist Information Centre High Street, Mablethorpe Tel: 01507 474939 www.enjoytheseaside.com Embassy Theatre Grand Parade, Skegness Tel: 0845 6740505 www.embassytheatre.co.uk Beach Mablethorpe has always been a family favourite. With its two mile stretch of golden sand it is perfect for whiling away those long summer days. The popular Bathing Beauties Festival is the only one of its kind in the UK and is the world’s longest linear arts festival. If you’re looking for quaint holiday charm then look no further than Chapel St Leonards, Trusthorpe and Sutton on Sea. Tucked away from today’s hectic lifestyles, they offer simple pleasures – building sandcastles in the clean sand, enjoying locally produced food in the restaurants and pubs. There is so much to see and do… so come and visit us soon! There are a host of things to see and do at the coast, for further information please contact Skegness or Mablethorpe Tourist Information Centre or go to www.enjoytheseaside.com 28 | The Lincolnshire Wolds To Grimsby Holton Le Clay Tetney Marshchapel hall Tatters A1 e stl Ca North Thoresby 8 Grainsthorpe s Parad e in Skegnes North Cockerington CO Fotherby Louth A631 Ludford LN 0 120 B SH Little Cawthorpe Trusthorpe Withern Woodthorpe Mumby Brinkhill Somersby S Horncastle 95 Addlethorpe 1 53 A1 Hundleby East Keal West Keal Mareham le Fen Great Steeping A158 Skegness Thorpe St. Peter Stickford Tattershall Tumby Woodside Wainfleet All Saints Stickney Coningsby Dogdyke Burgh le Marsh 5 East Kirkby Toynton Gunby Halton Holegate 19 B1 Revesby A155 Ingoldmells Orby Spilsby Woodhall Spa Chapel St. Leonards Willoughby Raithby Old Bolingbroke To Sleaford Hogsthorpe Partney B11 B1 19 Mawthorpe A1 02 8 Hagworthingham Thimbleby Kirkby on Bain A16 Harrington Bag Enderby Horsington Roughton Anderby Creek Alford Tetford Hemingby Stixwould Sandilands 1 11 A1 Bilsby Belchford West Ashby Bucknall Maltby le Marsh A52 Aby Sutton on Sea Thorpe A104 Baumber Minting Mablethorpe Scamblesby Ruckland LD 8 6 A1 Cadwell WO A15 Theddlethorpe St. Helen Theddlethorpe All Saints A157 IRE Wragby Manby Legbourne Donington on Bain East Barkwith Saltfleetby St. Peter Grimoldby South Cockerington South Elkington 1 03 A1 6 LIN A1 Saltfleet Utterby Alvingham A157 To Lincoln North Somercotes Covenham Reservoir Ludborough Binbrook To Market Rasen Fulstow Eastville New York Friskney 2 A5 A16 Frithville Sibsey To Boston Langrick KEY To Boston = Main Road = Minor Road = Railway = East Lindsey Boundary N Anima ns l Attractio MAP NOT DRAWN TO SCALE es Mile s of golden beach The Lincolnshire Wolds | 29 Attractions Emb a ssy Theatre, Skegn ess Donna Nook National Nat ure Reserve Lincolnshire Wolds Railway (Ludborough) Rushmoor Country Park (N. Cockerington) Saltfleetby-Theddlethorp e National Nature Reserve Louth Museum (Louth) Meridian Leisure Centre (Lou th) Manby Motorplex (Manby ) KEY TO SYMBOLS = Adventure Park Animal Attraction Aviation Bird Sanctuary Brewery Castle Heritage Leisure Centre / Swimming Pool Maze Museum Nature Reserve Railway Seal Sanctuary Skate Park Sports Ground Theatre Watermill Windmill Cadwell Park (Cadwell) The Seal Sanctuary (Mablet horpe) Wragby Maze and Conifer Centre (Wragby) Claythorpe Watermill (Cla ythorpe) Radcliffe Donkey Sanctua ry (Huttoft) Alford Five Sailed Windmi ll (Alford) Alford Manor House (Alford) On Your Marques, Model Car Museum (Mumby) Attractions oldmells) Hardys Animal Farm (Ing Fantasy Island (Ingoldmells) Butlins (Ingoldmells) Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway (Skegness) (Gunby) Gunby Hall and Gardens Skegness Stadium (Orby) Burgh le Marsh Windmill (Burgh le Marsh) gness) Church Farm Museum (Ske ss) X-Site Skate Park (Skegne ry (Skegness) Natureland Seal Sanctua gness) (Ske tre Thea assy The Emb Embassy Pool and Fitness Suite (Skegness) Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve (Skegness) Northcote Heavy Horse Centre (Great Steeping) Batemans Brewery Visitor Centre (Wainfleet) et) Magdalen Museum (Wainfle y) kne (Fris The Parrot Zoo Attractions Horncastle Pool and Fitness Suite (Horncastle) Stockwith Watermill (Hag worthingham) Snipe Dales Country Park and Nature Reserve Jubilee Park and Swimming Pool (Woodhall Spa) Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum (Woodhall Spa) Lincolnshire Aviation Her itage Centre (East Kirkby) Tattershall Castle (Tatters hall) Tattershall Kart Centre (Tat tershall) Thorpe Camp Visitor Cen tre (Tattershall Thorpe) Battle of Britain Memoria l Flight Visitor Centre (Coningsby) High House Museum (Tum by Moorside) Stickney Farm Park (Stickne y) Sibsey Trader Mill (Sibsey) 30 | The Lincolnshire Wolds Published by: Economic Development, East Lindsey District Council. Photography: Copyright East Lindsey District Council. Tattershall Castle photograph Copyright National Trust/Andy Tryner Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, East Lindsey District Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies contained herein. If you would like the information contained in this guide in an alternative format, please contact Economic Development, East Lindsey District Council on 01507 601111 Louth Christmas Market The Lincolnshire Wolds | 31 Looking for more information about what to do in and around the Lincolnshire Wolds? Contact our Tourist Information Centres: HORNCASTLE Wharf Road, Horncastle LN9 5HL Tel/fax: 01507 601111 Email: horncastleinfo@ e-lindsey.gov.uk MABLETHORPE High Street, Mablethorpe LN12 1AF Tel: 01507 474939 Email: mablethorpeinfo@ e-lindsey.gov.uk LOUTH Cannon Street, Louth LN11 9NW Tel/fax: 01507 601111 Email: louthinfo@ e-lindsey.gov.uk SKEGNESS Embassy Theatre, Grand Parade, Skegness PE25 2UG Tel: 0845 674 0505 Email: skegnessinfo@ e-lindsey.gov.uk WOODHALL SPA (Open Easter to October) Cottage Museum, Iddesleigh Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6SH Tel/fax: (01526) 353775 Email: woodhallspainfo@ e-lindsey.gov.uk