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Recommended Towns & Villages near Cranwell

A picture of Digby

Digby (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (4.2 miles, 6.8 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 (5.1 miles, 8.3 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...

A picture of Boothby Graffoe

Boothby Graffoe (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW)

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...

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

Blankney (1 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)

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...

A picture of Metheringham

Metheringham (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction N)

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

The Church at Harmston, Lincolnshire

Harmston (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)

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...

Helpringham Village Green in Lincolnshire.

Helpringham (6 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE)

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 Belton House

Belton (71 Pictures)

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

The popular village of Belton lying north of Grantham is home to magnificent Belton House. It is also a typical "Estate" village which perfectly epitomises all the values of English country life...

The Lych Gate, St. Mary's Church

Carlton-le-Moorland (26 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Waddington

Waddington (45 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 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 Bassingham

Bassingham (8 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NW)

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...

Stapleford Woods

Stapleford (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)

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

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

Grantham (39 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 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...

A picture of Southrey

Southrey (5 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NE)

This is a pleasant place which grew up along the banks of the River Witham, within site and sounds of some famous abbey's...

Woodhall Spa Village sign

Woodhall Spa (17 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction NE)

It is sited on heathland, surrounded by lovely woodland and as its name suggests is based beside spa waters which made the town notable in the 19th century when it was fashionable as an inland resort town...

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Bardney

Bardney (11 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NE)

The village of Bardney lies on the eastern banks of the River Witham a short distance from Lincoln...

A picture of Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln (655 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N)

This fine cathedral City was called Lindon by the Ancient Britons' and later the Romans' knew it as Lindum. In AD48 a Roman garrison was set up to command the meeting of the.....

A picture of Eagle

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction NW)

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

Newark Castle

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction W)

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...

Recommended attractions near Cranwell

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW)

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

Arrow slot view of Lincolnshire

Tattershall Castle (46 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 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.....

Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction W)

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A picture of Usher Gallery

Usher Gallery (1 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N)

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A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 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)

(14.2 miles, 22.8 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.....

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW)

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

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction W)

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

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.8 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)

(17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction SW)

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

East Kirkby Aviation Centre - A day when a Lancaster Bomber taxied down the run way

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre (5 Pictures)

(20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction E)

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Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction W)

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

1983 - Sundown Kiddies Adventureland - Then known as Pets Corner. - At the tudor houses

Sundown Kiddies Adventureland (16 Pictures)

(23.9 miles, 38.5 km, direction NW)

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Harrington Hall near Spilsby in Lincolnshire.

Harrington Hall (1 Pictures)

(24.8 miles, 39.9 km, direction NE)

Built of a soft-pinkish brick, this long beautifully proportioned 17th century house presents a charming picture, the very.....


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