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Sightseeing
Donna Nook is a cross between a nature reserve and live RAF firing range. Which, by the sounds of it don’t go together but, having been ourselves in mid-December, can highly recommend bundling up for a visit. Taking up just over 6 miles of coastline, the Ministry of Defence maintains part of the area as a bombing target range which in itself is a spectacular sight. However, from late October to early January the grey seals come to the beach to pup and what an experience that is. The nature reserve has respectfully made the dunes accessible all year round and allow visitors to get within feet of the pubs while protecting the vulnerable seal pups. Camera’s at the ready!
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Donna Nook
Donna Nook is a cross between a nature reserve and live RAF firing range. Which, by the sounds of it don’t go together but, having been ourselves in mid-December, can highly recommend bundling up for a visit. Taking up just over 6 miles of coastline, the Ministry of Defence maintains part of the area as a bombing target range which in itself is a spectacular sight. However, from late October to early January the grey seals come to the beach to pup and what an experience that is. The nature reserve has respectfully made the dunes accessible all year round and allow visitors to get within feet of the pubs while protecting the vulnerable seal pups. Camera’s at the ready!
Lincoln is at the heart of the county and worth a visit. You can explore its Roman origins, medieval heritage and modern-day engineering. The castle and cathedral are must see sites to walk the walls of the castle, view the Victorian prison or even inspect the Magna-Carta. The Cathedral is the centre point for the city and if you are strong willed and good at walking up steep hills, take a stroll up Steep Hill from the historic city centre to the Cathedral.
Lincoln also has a number of infamous events during the year. From the 1940’s revival weekend to the revered Christmas Market, there are events year-round worth visiting.
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Lincoln
Lincoln is at the heart of the county and worth a visit. You can explore its Roman origins, medieval heritage and modern-day engineering. The castle and cathedral are must see sites to walk the walls of the castle, view the Victorian prison or even inspect the Magna-Carta. The Cathedral is the centre point for the city and if you are strong willed and good at walking up steep hills, take a stroll up Steep Hill from the historic city centre to the Cathedral.
Lincoln also has a number of infamous events during the year. From the 1940’s revival weekend to the revered Christmas Market, there are events year-round worth visiting.
RAF Country
At its peak Lincolnshire was one of the world’s largest aircraft production areas building over 3500 aircraft and 3000 aero engines. Today the county is home to the famous Red Arrows who are often seen flying over in formation practicing or on route to their scheduled displays.
The International Bomber Command Centre provides a world-class facility acknowledging the efforts, sacrifices and commitment of the men and women, from 62 different nations, who came together in Bomber Command during WWII. There are still three major active RAF bases and hurricane fighters, euro fighters and the very unusual looking Ospreys
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Is a family run museum which has been in operation for over 20 years. It is now widely seen as a living memorial to the 55,500 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives during WW2 and holds one of the rarest aircraft in its collection - an Avro Lancaster Bomber. Not only can you visit the museum and the aircraft, but by booking in advance you can secure a taxy ride down the runway in the bomber. Along with many wartime vehicles the museums collection includes a Ford WOT1 Crew Bus - the only one of its kind known in existence. The aviation museum has both the Lancaster and original Control tower as its centre pieces.
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Centro Internacional de Comando de Bombardeiros
Canwick AvenueRAF Country
At its peak Lincolnshire was one of the world’s largest aircraft production areas building over 3500 aircraft and 3000 aero engines. Today the county is home to the famous Red Arrows who are often seen flying over in formation practicing or on route to their scheduled displays.
The International Bomber Command Centre provides a world-class facility acknowledging the efforts, sacrifices and commitment of the men and women, from 62 different nations, who came together in Bomber Command during WWII. There are still three major active RAF bases and hurricane fighters, euro fighters and the very unusual looking Ospreys
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Is a family run museum which has been in operation for over 20 years. It is now widely seen as a living memorial to the 55,500 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives during WW2 and holds one of the rarest aircraft in its collection - an Avro Lancaster Bomber. Not only can you visit the museum and the aircraft, but by booking in advance you can secure a taxy ride down the runway in the bomber. Along with many wartime vehicles the museums collection includes a Ford WOT1 Crew Bus - the only one of its kind known in existence. The aviation museum has both the Lancaster and original Control tower as its centre pieces.
Sand in me knickers
We are so close to the coast but perfectly placed to enjoy the serenity of the country side and just a short drive from the penny arcades – my favourite sea side pastime! From the hustle and bustle of Skegness to the quiet shores of Cleethorpes, Ingoldmells and Alford, there is loads to do and see.
With many less populates beach areas to visit for a quiet day by the sea. From fun fairs to craft fairs and the monster trucks at Skegness Raceway. Check out all a summary of the seaside resorts here
If being on the water rather than in it is your thing, the Boston Belle has been cruising up and down the River Witham and on The Wash from Boston for 18 years. Day trips are available up river to Lincoln and out to sea to the wash. Bookings must be made in advance on their website.
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Skegness Bowl
Grand ParadeSand in me knickers
We are so close to the coast but perfectly placed to enjoy the serenity of the country side and just a short drive from the penny arcades – my favourite sea side pastime! From the hustle and bustle of Skegness to the quiet shores of Cleethorpes, Ingoldmells and Alford, there is loads to do and see.
With many less populates beach areas to visit for a quiet day by the sea. From fun fairs to craft fairs and the monster trucks at Skegness Raceway. Check out all a summary of the seaside resorts here
If being on the water rather than in it is your thing, the Boston Belle has been cruising up and down the River Witham and on The Wash from Boston for 18 years. Day trips are available up river to Lincoln and out to sea to the wash. Bookings must be made in advance on their website.
Life in the fast lane
Cadwell Park is about 20 minutes away and offers bike and car track days, classic and modern-day motorsport races as well as being a fixture on the annual BSB Bennetts Superbike Championships. Day tickets, weekend passes, and seaso n tickets are all available on their website.
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Cadwell Park
Life in the fast lane
Cadwell Park is about 20 minutes away and offers bike and car track days, classic and modern-day motorsport races as well as being a fixture on the annual BSB Bennetts Superbike Championships. Day tickets, weekend passes, and seaso n tickets are all available on their website.
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Self-catering
The Barn is self-catering but we do provide coffee pods in addition to basic supplies for the kitchen such as pepper, salt, tea, sugar, instant coffee and milk. If you’d like a box of our fresh eggs laid by our lovely hens, please do let us know and we will provide you with a box for your stay. Top Tip – they are excellent poached!
The kitchen is fully equipped with Hob, cooker, microwave as well as pots, pans, plates, cutlery and utensils as well as washing up liquid, dishwasher & dishwasher tabs, cleaning supplies and antibacterial wipes and gel.
Boston is 5 miles away and Tesco, Asda, Lidl
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Eating Out
Eating out – Please check opening times
Boston itself has many restaurants and pubs. From traditional pub grub to excellent Chinese, Thai, pizza and Indian takeaways, you will be spoilt for choice.
A short walk down the river bank and over Langrick Bridge will take you to The Witham & Blues, a New York style restaurant & grill. Recently reopened for take away service at the weekends, their burgers are amazing and if you like a rack of ribs, this is the place to go!
Just a little further on is the Langrick Station Café. A disused railway station with some great memorabilia from its former li
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Things To Do
Things to do
Lincolnshire is a very underrated county largely associated with potato farming on the Fens and Skegness. While staying with us, we encourage you to explore Lincolnshire and not only take advantage of the beautiful, peaceful sun sets over our farm’s big skies but experience the lovely AONB Lincolnshire Wolds, the nature reserves of Frampton Marsh, our RAF history at Coningsby or the historic city of Lincoln.
Beautiful Lincolnshire
From beaches to nature reserves and country parks. Lincolnshire is stuffed full of interesting and beautiful places to visit.
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AONB Lincolnshire Wolds
The Wolds are everything you envision the English country side to be. Rolling green fields, charming stone villages and cobbled streets of market towns. It’s just 15 minutes by car to the edge of the Wolds and vast Fens give way to hills and valleys dotted with great places to stop and shop, eat or wander. Horncastle, Woodhall Spa and Market Rasen offer a variety of independent shops which are great for a few tokens of your visit and even better if you are looking for antiques! The Wolds is also where you can pick up a variety of walks including the Viking Way.
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RSPB Frampton Marsh
RSPB Frampton Marsh is home to Avocets, redshanks, skylarks and whimbrels in summer, with thousands of ducks gathering on the freshwater scrapes in winter. Without a doubt the best place to view the abundant wildlife who inhabit the wash. If you want to stretch your legs or are a keen twitcher, it’s definitely worth a visit.
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MOOCHING
Mooching
Everyone loves a good carboot sale and Lincolnshire is no exception. They seem to one every day of the week. There is a regional Facebook group which provides, dates, times and locations of the current car boot sales. Just search Facebook for ‘Carboot sales in Lincolnshire 2020’.
Weird and Wonderful
Just around the corner from The Barn is the Bubble Car museum. Yes, the Bubble Car museum. It’s a museum dedicated to the Bubble Car. I don’t think we need to say anymore about the Bubble Car museum except that they also offer a café and 50 microcars on display, many in thought provoki
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Biking, Hiking & Golfing
Biking, Hiking & Golfing
If you like to keep moving, Lincolnshire offers many biking routes and The Barn is 400 meters from Route 1 of the National Cycle Network. This part of the National Cycle Network connects Dover the Shetland Islands via the East Coast of England and Scotland.
Lincolnshire also offers a number of cycle routes via the AONB Wolds or seaside. Chose a Wolds route for country lanes and stunning views of castle ruins, abbeys,
farms that have fed the country for centuries and some of the oldest churches in Britain. A sea route offers stunning cliff views of the golden vistas