Local Area

The surrounding fields and villages are teeming with wildlife and criss crossed by public footpaths, so there is lots to explore when taking a break from fishing.

If all the fishing and exploring makes you thirsty you can always visit the Blue Bell Inn situated in the village. This 13th century Inn is steeped in history and was the drinking place of the Dambusters who were stationed at nearby Thorpe Camp. The Inn contains a good sized collection of Dambuster memoribillia including some old signatures on the ceiling. They serve good food and real ales.

If its retail therapy you need then the old Roman city of lincoln is 22 miles north and the the historical town of Boston, from where the pilgrims set sail for America, is just 16 miles south.

The seaside is just 30 miles away with the popular coastal resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe.

For general supplies the picturesque town of Woodhall Spa is 3 miles away and boasts many independant shops and should have everything you need, and offers a wide range of amenities for the visitor, including golf, a good array of quality shops, Jubilee Park with open air swimming pool, tennis courts, bowling greens, the Cottage Museum and the unique Kinema in the Woods.

The English Golf Union 01526 354500
Woodhall Spa Golf Club 01526 352511
Woodhall Spa Tourist Information Centre and Cottage Museum 01526 353775
Lincoln Castle, Cathedral and museum, A158, approx 18 miles
Boston Market Town, Pilgrim Fathers Monument and the famous Boston Stump Church. - Market days:  Wednesday and Saturday, A52, approx 18 miles
Tattershall Castle, National Trust, A152, approx 4 miles
Tattershall Leisure Centre, water sports, A152, approx 4 miles
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, RAF Coningsby, home of the City Of Lincoln Lancaster bomber, A152 approx 4 miles.
Lincolnshire Aviation Museum at East Kirkby
Thorpe Camp Visitor, Tattershall Thorpe
Gunby Hall, National Trust, nr Spilsby, A158
Belton House, National Trust, A607
Louth market town and the Lincolnshire Wolds, A16, approx 18 miles