Visiting Historic Houses in North
Lincolnshire
Northern
Lincolnshire and the Lincolnshire Wolds has an embarrassment of riches in
the form of market towns. From Barton in the north to Caistor, Brigg,
Horncastle and Louth you will find delightful brick pan tiled Georgian
terraces and cottages.
Of
course every market town has a manor house and there are numerous halls and
mansions scattered around each one many in private residence. Here though,
we will focus on the Halls and historic houses which are open to the public
in North Lincolnshire and take a look at some of Englands finest stately
homes a little further to the south.
Whilst
visiting our historic treasurers (including windmills and 2 castles) make
sure you take in our beautiful market towns especially the elegant three...
Louth, Horncastle and Alford each known respectively for food, antiques and
crafts. Then head out onto the Lincolnshire Wolds (especially by bicycle or
walking) and discover picturesque villages and take in the graceful vistas
and tranquility of the rolling hills of "Poacher Country"
Below
is a list of some of our closest historic houses and we look
forward to welcoming you to All Seasons. We will be delighted to help plan
your itinerary to make the best of your visit, just email your dates and we
will do the rest...........
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A
- Normanby
Hall -(Top Photo) House open April - Sept . Grounds are open all year from
9am to dusk
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B
- Elsham Hall -Grounds
and Walled Garden Open March 22 2008l - Sept 2008 weekends from 11am see website for
more
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B
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Thornton Abbey Gatehouse - Restored and Open Oct -March weekends
and everyday July - Sept.
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C
- Epworth Old Rectory
- Former home of John Wesley founder of Methodism Open March - Oct
every day various times see website for more details
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C
- Brigg - Market town - market days Thurs and Sat.
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C
- Gainsborough Old Hall - Banqueting house for Richard III and
Henry VIII and used by the Pilgrim fathers prior to leaving for America.
Built in 1460, with tea room and guided tours, see website for more.
Open Easter - Nov Mon - Sat
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D
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St James Church - Guided tours, tea room and views from base of
spire, Englands tallest parish church spire.
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D
- Louth - Georgian market town - Edward VI Grammar school former
school of Capt John Smith and Tennyson. market days Wed,Fri and
Sat.
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D
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Westgate House - Grade 2 listed, open 11.30 to 4pm by prior
arrangement only tel. 01507 354388
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E
- Alford - Georgian market town - Craft market in summer of Tuesday
and Fridays and market day Tuesday
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E
- 5 Sailed Windmill Alford
- Various opening times but open every
weekend 11am - 4pm all year - tea room
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E
- Alford Manor
House - Largest thatched Manor House in England -
Various opening times, see website.
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E
- Somersby - Birthplace of Tennyson - excellent walking and
pretty church.
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F
- Gunby
Hall - House and gardens open June - Aug every
Wednesday 2-5pm, see website
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G
- Tattershall
Castle - Open every weekend 12 - 4 pm March - December also
Mon,Tues and Weds in summer.
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G
- Old Bolingbroke Castle - Open all year, large ruins of the
birthplace of King Henry IV.
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G
- Horncastle
- Antique trail and excellent range of shops
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H
- Lincoln - Beautiful city and capital of Lincolnshire with
world renowned cathedral, castle including magna carta,
jews house and steep hill shops
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H
- Lincoln Cathedral - One of the finest gothic cathedrals in
Europe, doubles as Westminster Abbey for films and a must see
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H
- Doddington Hall
Gardens open Sunday Feb - Sept, House Weds and Sun May to Sept .
times 1 - 5pm
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H
- Mrs Smiths House - Navenby, national Trust. Time capsule of a
remarkable woman, see website for more
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Louth.......
"Best little market
town in Britain"
Rick Stein - Celebrity TV
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Historic Houses in South
Lincolnshire and Rutland
Set in tranquil parklands and ornate
gardens, each of the five historic houses of Hidden England is unique and
together they offer a thousand years of living history.
All are within an hours drive of one
another with picturesque towns, delightful villages and magnificent
countryside in between.
Close to the A1 and easy to reach
from London, the North and the East and West Midlands, Hidden England is
easy to get to and a joy to explore.
Get to Stamford, Bourne and Grantham
easily in 1 hour and 30 minutes from Louth and the Lincolnshire Wolds
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Normanby
Hall (Scunthorpe)
St James Church (Louth)
Westgate House (Louth)
Alford Manor House
Alford Windmill
Somersby
Gunby Hall (Nr Skegness)
Tattershall
Castle
Steep
Hill (Lincoln)
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