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Recommended Towns & Villages near Belton

The West Front of the Tower at St Wulfram's Church Grantham

Grantham (39 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SW)

This delightful town, set on the River Witham in a spacious agricultural region is noted for many historic factors but more latterly as the birthplace of Britains first woman Primne Minister - Margaret Thatcher was born here in 1925 and she became Prime Minister in 1979...

Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire

Cranwell (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)

Cranwell is best known as the home of the Royal Airforce College which became the first military air academy in the world when it opened its doors to would be fliers in 1920...

A picture of Woolsthorpe Manor

Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Lincolnshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)

The tiny hamlet of Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth lies in spacious rural countryside in the valley of the River Witham...

A picture of Carlton-le-Moorland

Carlton-le-Moorland (26 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction N)

Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond...

Stapleford Woods

Stapleford (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N)

Stapleford is a village lying in the picturesque valley of the River Witham...

The Ossington

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NW)

As it's name implies, this town enjoys a fine position on the River Trent. The great castle where King John died in 1216 lies in ruins on the banks of the river...

The Five Bells pub

Bassingham (8 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction N)

Bassingham, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, is a large, flourishing village located close to the banks of the River Witham, a few miles south-west of the Cathedral City of Lincoln...

A picture of Boothby Graffoe

Boothby Graffoe (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction N)

Boothby Graffoe is one of the springline villages lying on the vast Lincolnshire plain. It is a sparsely populated hamlet of immense charm with a history that travels back over hundreds of years...

Red bridge from the beckside

Helpringham (6 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction E)

Helpringham is a richly rewarding walking area, with walks around old villages and waterside walks giving visitors a lovely glimpse of the regions natural wildlife and variety of scenery...

A picture of Digby

Digby (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NE)

This is a tranquil village set in a lovely rural location in the vale of the Digby Beck watercourse...

A picture of Rowston

Rowston (1 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE)

The village of Rowston is perhaps best known for its historic church. The church, dedicated to St.Clement has church records dating back to 1566...

From the cliff

Harmston (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction N)

Harmston grew up on an escarpment from which there are dramatic views of the Witham valley, and it is perhaps this river-side position which has given this lovely pastoral place much of its character...

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N)

Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet...

Rest a while

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NW)

This is a small Nottinghamshire village pleasantly located on the banks of the River Trent. It offers all the usual village amenities, church, couple of shops, butchers, newsagents and three public houses...

St. Oswald's, Blankney, Lincolnshire. The church was largely rebuilt 1820 and again in 1879-80.

Blankney (1 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction NE)

This is a small well kept "estate" village which was built around the great estate of Blankney Hall, the estates of which have existed since the time of William the Conqueror...

Lancaster

Waddington (45 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction N)

Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England...

A picture of Metheringham

Metheringham (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NE)

Metheringham is an old Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book of 1086...

Bandstand in the playclose

Melton Mowbray (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction SW)

An historic market town famous for its Pork packed pies and Stilton cheeses, both are savoured all over Britain and in many other countries...

Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NW)

Southwell, surrounded by lovely open countryside, offers an interesting choice of guest accommodation and has a good range of shops, inns and restaurants...

Church of All Saints, Eagle, Lincoln, Lincs

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction N)

The village of Eagle is situated in spacious countryside a short distance away from the historic city of Lincoln...

Recommended attractions near Belton

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)

Belton is the perfect example of a home belonging to an English country gentleman, and yet it is a delightful Anglo-Dutch.....

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW)

A castle has stood on this spot since the 11th-century, it was built by Robert de Todini, standard-bearer to William the.....

A picture of Woolsthorpe Manor

Woolsthorpe Manor (10 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction S)

Called a manor but in reality this is the farmhouse where Isaac Newton was born in 1642. The house remains very much during.....

Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NW)

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The ruins of Newark Castle on the banks of the River Trent. Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW)

The romantic ruins of this once glorious castle were left to fall into further disrepair following the ravages of the English.....

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction NW)

Historically a monastery was probably founded here in the 10th century, with the church being begun around 1108. The building.....

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction N)

This is a superb, large Elizabethan house with a truly impressive roofline. It was built in around 1600 by Robert Smythson, with.....

A picture of Usher Gallery

Usher Gallery (1 Pictures)

(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction N)

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A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.6 km, direction N)

A fine Norman motte-and-bailey castle built in 1068 on the site of a former Roman fortress. It is interesting for its two.....

Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction N)

Looking at the West front of Lincoln's fine Cathedral Church of St.Mary, past the pageant of ancient buildings outside the castle.....

Rutland Water

Rutland Water (128 Pictures)

(20.7 miles, 33.4 km, direction S)

Rutland Water is the largest reservoir in England (by surface area) and one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. Its.....

Arrow slot view of Lincolnshire

Tattershall Castle (46 Pictures)

(20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction NE)

Looking at the huge red brick keep perched in its lofty setting the visitor is immediately struck by the strong French influences.....

Burghley House

Burghley House (72 Pictures)

(21.9 miles, 35.2 km, direction S)

This is a graceful house which perfectly epitomises the wealth of the prosperous Elizabethan period. Burghley was completed in.....

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(22.1 miles, 35.6 km, direction NW)

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The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(23.0 miles, 37.0 km, direction W)

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A picture of Watermead Country Park

Watermead Country Park (174 Pictures)

(26.7 miles, 43.0 km, direction SW)

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Crowland Abbey, Lincolnshire

Crowland Abbey (18 Pictures)

(26.8 miles, 43.2 km, direction SE)

Crowland Abbey was founded in 716 by King Ethelbald, in memory of St.Guthlac who had built a cell on the Fen island. It has a.....

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Leicester Cathedral (16 Pictures)

(30.3 miles, 48.7 km, direction SW)

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