Holiday cottage with hot tub
Countryside location near Sleaford, Lincolnshire
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The Lincolnshire countryside and surrounding area offers a wide range of things to do, places to explore and experience new adventures. Our guests consistently surprise us with new places they have discovered.

We have tried to capture some of these below. 

Things to do and visit

 
 
Details
Dog
friendly?
Distance
More info
Belton House, Grantham National Trust Country Estate – house and grounds, leisure centre and restaurant Y  20 miles by car www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house
(grounds only)
Skegness town Traditional seaside town Y (partly) 36 miles by car  www.skegness.net
1 hour by train
Lincoln city Historic city N 25 miles by car www.visitlincoln.com
1 hour by train
Woodhall spa swimming pool Outdoor heated swimming pool N 20 miles by car www.jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk
Kinema in the woods, Woodhall Spa Traditional 1922 cinema in the woods N 20 miles by car www.thekinemainthewoods.co.uk
Gibraltar Point, Skegness Nature Reserve and beach Y (partly) 43 miles by car www.lincstrust.org.uk/gibraltar-point
North Norfolk coast Various seaside towns to explore Y (partly) 55 miles www.visitnorthnorfolk.com
Nottingham city Historic ‘Robin Hood’ city N 45 miles by car www.itsinnottingham.com/in-nottingham
1 hour by train
Rutland Water, Rutland Water sports, outdoor adventure (climbing, cycling etc) Y 40 miles by car www.discover-rutland.co.uk
Heckington Windmill and Millers House Tea Rooms The only working 8 sailed windmill in the country N 2 miles www.heckingtonwindmill.org.uk
Springfields Outlet Retail Park, Spalding Outdoor outlet shopping centre and festival garden centre N 20 miles www.springfieldsshopping.co.uk
Crazee Bongos, Sleaford Children’s indoor play centre N 10 miles www.crazeebongos.com
Poacher Line, Grantham to Skegness Historic Grantham to Skegness train line Y 2 miles to Heckington station www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Bubble Car Museum, Boston The UK’s most unusual motor museum N 12 miles www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk
Play Park, Sleaford Children’s outdoor play park N 10 miles www.sleaford.gov.uk/openspaces
Heckington Brewery Local brewery Y 1 mile www.8sailbrewery.co.uk
Sandringham Estate, Norfolk The Queen’s summer residence Y (Country Park Only) 45 miles www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Open air swimming pool, Heckington Local open air community pool Y (end of season only) 1 mile www.heckingtonpool.co.uk
Tennis courts Tennis N 10 miles www.sleafordtennisclub.co.uk
Sports club Squash, snooker, kareoke, pool, bingo, darts, poker N 2 miles +44 1529 460649
Heckington Pavillion Bar and Function Room Sports fields, bar, music, car boot sales Y 1 mile www. heckingtonpavilion.com
Dog grooming, Heckington Dog Grooming Y ½ mile www.paddockspaws.co.uk
Tel: 01529 462003
Kennels, Heckington Kennels, doggie day care, pet sitting Y 2 miles www. a17kennels.co.uk
Woodside Wildlife Park, Newball (near Langworth), Lincoln Wildlife park N 33 miles www.woodsidewildlife.com
Pet sitting, Heckington Range of dog care, boarding, walking, training & agility Y ¼ mile www. a-zk9services.co.uk

Places to eat


  Details Dog friendly? Distance More info
Witham & Blues, Langrick (near Boston) Family run New York style Restaurant and Grill N 11 miles by car www.withamandblues.com
The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant, Kirkby-la-Thorpe Award winning restaurant and pub Y 4 miles www.thequeensheadinn.com
The Nags Head, Heckington Local pub, also serving food Y 1 mile 01529 461218
Abbey Parks Local farm shop and cafe Y ½ mile www.abbeyparks.co.uk
Take away food Chinese, Indian, Kebab/pizza, fish n chips in Heckington. More in Sleaford
Sleaford Range of pubs and restaurants of all cuisines