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Recommended Towns & Villages near Stragglethorpe

The Lych Gate, St. Mary's Church

Carlton-le-Moorland (26 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction N)

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

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, STAPLEFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE

Stapleford (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Bassingham

Bassingham (8 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (4.7 miles, 7.6 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 (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE)

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...

Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.0 miles, 11.3 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...

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Harmston

Harmston (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE)

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...

Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire

Cranwell (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction E)

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...

Dahlias and the Orangery at Belton House, nr. Grantham, Lincolnshire

Belton (71 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S)

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...

Rest a while

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 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...

A picture of Waddington

Waddington (45 Pictures)

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

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...

Church of All Saints, Eagle, Lincoln, Lincs

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction N)

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

Church

North Scarle (14 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)

The village is small and unspoilt, it has pleasant leafy lanes and a quiet High Street. Of its most picturesque aspects apart from the church, is a George V Post Box...

St Wulfram's Parish Church, Grantham

Grantham (39 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction S)

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 Digby

Digby (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction E)

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

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

Blankney (1 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 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...

A picture of Rowston

Rowston (1 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction E)

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 Metheringham

Metheringham (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)

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

St Lawrence Parish Church

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)

This is a large village lying around three miles from Lincoln which is fringed by the Fosdyke Navigation. Visitors will find a few shops, pubs and an interesting Anglican church...

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln (655 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 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.....

Recommended attractions near Stragglethorpe

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Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 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)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)

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

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S)

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

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.9 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)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction N)

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A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 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.....

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction W)

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

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.8 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.....

Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 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.....

A picture of Woolsthorpe Manor

Woolsthorpe Manor (10 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.8 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.....

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction W)

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

Sundown Kiddies Adventureland (16 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction NW)

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Arrow slot view of Lincolnshire

Tattershall Castle (46 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction E)

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

The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction W)

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NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham Castle Museum (16 Pictures)

(22.8 miles, 36.7 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.....

July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(22.9 miles, 36.8 km, direction NW)

The peaceful landscape of this delightful country park gives visitors lovely summer memories of time spent ambling around.....

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(24.6 miles, 39.5 km, direction NW)

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