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A158 west from Skegness, A158 east
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Lincolnshire
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Lincolnshire
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 Horncastle
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| Horncastle, almost an antiques centre on
it's own, with lots of shops to wander around. The town has Roman origins and you can still see some of the remaining walls.
Sir Joseph Banks, who travelled with Captain
Cook to the South Pacific, lived here, and William Marwood, a public executioner for 11
years from 1872 is buried in the churchyard at Holy Trinity Church.
Tourist Information centre in the town. |
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Map of Horncastle |
What
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Horncastle Tourist Attractions
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 Snipe Dales Country Park, off A158 eastwards, a country park with nature reserve,
all in over 200 acres, woods, trails, and a viewpoint. |
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villages around the town, try Somersby, north off the A158
east, with Tennyson's bust in the church, he was born in this village. |
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Tattershall
Castle, south on A153, 15th century, with turreted keep,
shop, etc, Tel: 01526 342543 
the village has a cathedral like parish church, Holy Trinity
Collegiate Church.Open: Apr-Oct, Sat-Wed afternoons |
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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor
Centre, south on A153 at Coningsby, with
Lincolnshire having numerous airforce bases in WWII, this is the ideal place for this
centre, the home of the Memorial flight, formed in 1957, with its Lancaster bomber and
Spitfires, exhibitions, some flying, shop etc, Tel: 01526 344041
Open: Mon-Fri, some Sat, Bank Holidays |
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Aviation
Heritage Centre,East
Kirby, A153 south the east on A155, collection of aircraft on
this WWII airfield, including the famous Avro Lancaster, Just
Jane, shop, etc, Tel: 01790 763207
Open: Mon-Sat |
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Where
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Guest
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The Bull Hotel
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Bull Ring Horncastle LN9 5HU
Tel: 01507 523331 Fax: 01507 524011
Newly refurbished 16th Century Coaching Inn. 8 en suite bedrooms. Bistro & Restaurant
offering wide range of meals and carvery. Function rooms for meetings, weddings and private parties.
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Horncastle LN9 5RJ
The cottage is situated in Edlington, a quiet hamlet near Horncastle, it has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4 adults. It stands in the grounds of Edlington Hall with its own lawned garden. The cottage has been recently renovated and is very ... Sleeps 4
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Horsington Horncastle LN10 5EX
Wayside is a renovated cottage bungalow in the centre of Horsington, just 300 yards walk to the Elder Tree Public House. The cottage is situated down a quiet lane just off the main road (B1190), set in its own mature open plan gardens. It ... Sleeps 4
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Old Bolingbroke Horncastle PE23 4EX
Enjoy visiting this well appointed country cottage, located in a quiet royal village complete with castle ruins. Explore rolling Lincolnshire Wolds, nearby seaside or historic Lincoln and a host of market towns. Sleeps 3
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Old Bolingbroke Horncastle PE23 4HD
A very quaint and cosy 350 year old Grade II listed cottage built with stone 'borrowed' from Bolingbroke Castle after the civil war. Sleeps 3
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Tetford near Horncastle
Peacefully nestling on a hillside amidst the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, this charming converted shepherd's bothy is perfect for a relaxing break, whatever the season. Pretty villages and old market towns dot the tranquil rolling countryside and ... Sleeps 2 + 2
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Keal Coates near Horncastle
A fisherman's dream, enjoying a glorious and peaceful setting by a well stocked mixed coarse lake, home to specimen carp of up to 25lb, this exceptional lodge is a delightful year round holiday retreat. The local inn is just 100 yards away and amon... Sleeps 6
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Around
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resort, or the bustle of the much larger Skegness, inland Louth to the north is worth a look as is Woodhall Spa. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Woodhall Spa (5.83 miles) Louth (11.78 miles) Alford (12.83 miles) Boston (16.14 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Information
Centre
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Bullring, Horncastle, LN9 5HU
Tel: 01507 526636
Email: horncastleinfo@e-lindsey.gov.uk
Open: Easter-Sept |
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