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One of many floral tributes placed outside the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher in Grantham

Grantham (39 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)

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 Belton

Belton (71 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE)

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...

A picture of Woolsthorpe Manor

Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth (10 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Lincolnshire (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE)

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

The view from Burrough Hill

Melton Mowbray (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire (11.7 miles, 18.8 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...

Newark Castle

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction N)

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...

Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire

Cranwell (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.1 miles, 22.7 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...

Wonderful rolling fields

Oakham (86 Pictures)

in the county of Rutland (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction S)

For centuries the countryside around Oakham has echoed to the sound of hunting horns, for the vales and rolling farmland surrounding this sedate market town, have been the stamping ground for the counties hunting fraternity...

Stapleford Woods

Stapleford (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction N)

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

The Lych Gate, St. Mary's Church

Carlton-le-Moorland (26 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction N)

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

St Andrew's Church, Helpringham, Lincolnshire

Helpringham (6 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 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 Bassingham

Bassingham (8 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (16.8 miles, 27.1 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...

Normanton Church

Normanton (29 Pictures)

in the county of Rutland (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction S)

Normanton lies in a landscape of rolling farmlands, broken only by rivers and patches of woodland. It is a tranquil place, with the waters offering scope for sailing and other water-sports, bird-watching, fishing, and cycling...

Sailing Boats from the Sailing Club at Edith Weston, on the south coast of Rutland Water, Rutland

Edith Weston (13 Pictures)

in the county of Rutland (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction S)

The village lies on the southern shores of Rutland Water, one of Europe's largest man-made reservoirs, and England's premier fly fishing waters...

A picture of Boothby Graffoe

Boothby Graffoe (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (17.5 miles, 28.1 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...

Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (17.6 miles, 28.3 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...

Stamford

Stamford (246 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction SE)

Of the 17 churches, only 6 now remain in Stamford, which is without doubt, one of the finest medieval towns in the British Isles, if not in Europe...

A picture of Digby

Digby (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction NE)

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

The Grey Horse pub, one of three pubs in the village of Collingham, Nottinghamshire.

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction N)

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...

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction N)

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

The fine old church at Tilton-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire

Tilton on the Hill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction SW)

This is a quiet rural village situated in one of the highest parts of the rolling Leicestershire countryside...

Recommended attractions near Harlaxton

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W)

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

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE)

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

A picture of Woolsthorpe Manor

Woolsthorpe Manor (10 Pictures)

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE)

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

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction NW)

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

Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction N)

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Rutland Water

Rutland Water (128 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction S)

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

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction NW)

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

Burghley House

Burghley House (72 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 31.0 km, direction SE)

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

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham Castle Museum (16 Pictures)

(20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction W)

This superb mansion containing Nottingham's museum and art gallery sits on a green and pleasant mound high above the city. It.....

A picture of Watermead Country Park

Watermead Country Park (174 Pictures)

(21.9 miles, 35.2 km, direction SW)

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Young Buck

Wollaton Hall (58 Pictures)

(22.0 miles, 35.4 km, direction W)

From the outside, Wollaton Hall could easily be mistaken for a grand Victorian mansion - even though it was built when Sir.....

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(22.5 miles, 36.2 km, direction NW)

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The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(22.5 miles, 36.2 km, direction NW)

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Letting off Steam on the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway (48 Pictures)

(22.8 miles, 36.8 km, direction W)

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Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(24.6 miles, 39.7 km, direction NW)

A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire, England......

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester

Leicester Cathedral (16 Pictures)

(25.3 miles, 40.7 km, direction SW)

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Bradgate Park, Leicester, leicestershire

Bradgate Park (257 Pictures)

(25.5 miles, 41.0 km, direction SW)

Comprising of 850 acres of land with roaming deer, Bradgate Park is Leicestershire's largest and most popular country.....

Arrow slot view of Lincolnshire

Tattershall Castle (46 Pictures)

(25.5 miles, 41.0 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.....

Jewry Wall, A small piece of the Roman Wall still remains in Leicester City Centre.

The Jewry Wall Museum (15 Pictures)

(25.7 miles, 41.4 km, direction SW)

This is Leicester's leading Museum of Archaeology, showing an extensive range Roman finds as well as other unique historic relics.....

Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Peterborough Cathedral (68 Pictures)

(28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction SE)

The magnificent cathedral church in Peterborough was given cathedral status by Henry VIII in 1541. Formerly it had been one of.....


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