Out & ABOUT
The Lincolnshire Coast
& Countyside
Sunflower holiday cottage
The perfect choice
for coast & country
Sunflower Holiday Cottage set in the open countryside makes the perfect location to use as a base to discover Lincolnshire. From the long sandy Blue Flag beaches of Mablethorpe, Sutton-on-Sea, Ingoldmells and Skegness. To the rolling natural beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds and historic market towns. Offering something for everyone of any age.
The Lincolnshire Coast
Enjoy the fun & thrills of the Lincolnshire coast holiday resorts. Mablethorpe, Sutton-on-Sea, Chapel-St-Leonards, Ingoldmells and Skegness with their amusements, white-knuckle rides and traditional seaside donkey rides. Relax exploring the wildlife and fauna of nearby nature reserves, Donna Nook famed for its seal population between October to December. For the plane spotters, Donna Nook is also a practice range for RAF and NATO aircraft. Further down the coast near Skegness, Gibraltar Point Nature reserve with stretches of unspoilt coastline and varied wildlife.
For further information visitlincscoast.co.uk
The Linconshire Countryside
Enjoy the peacefulness of the vast spaces and big skies that Lincolnshire as to offer. The rolling Lincolnshire Wolds, the flat Fens, historic market towns, quiet country lanes and footpaths, perfect for the cyclist and walker. Pay a visit to the city of Lincoln with its fine cathedral and excellent shops. Unique historic sites that are waiting for you to discover. Lincolnshire became known as ‘Bomber County’ during the second world war, thanks to the numerous RAF bases dotted around the county. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby allows the visitor to see and get up close to some of the iconic planes of that period.
For further information visitlincolnshire.com
Sight Seeing
For shopping & sightseeing take a trip to historic Lincoln.
The port & market town of Boston with St. Boltoph’s church and its iconic tower known as the Boston Stump.
Tattershall Castle a magnificent medieval 13th-century tower castle.
For further information and places to visit visitlincolnshire.com
Shows & Entertainment
The main theatres in the area include the New Theatre Royal Lincoln, Embassy Theatre Skegness and Grimsby Auditorium. Nearby Spilsby the Sessions House for live theatre & music events. There are numerous venues in the area, particularly along the coast. Providing a variety of entertainment from Karaoke to ‘Open Mic’ nights and talent contests.
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Local Interest
Alford Manor House is believed to be the largest thatched manor house in the country. There is a cafe serving hot & cold refreshments. During the year several events are held, including the very popular craft market.
On Your Marques at nearby Mumby is an interesting collection of model vehicles and motor racing memorabilia covering the many aspects of motoring history.
Rigsby Wood is an ancient woodland at the edge of the Wolds a short drive from Alford.
Further information on what the town of Alford as to offer.
Outdoor & Adventure
Beach and country Horse riding
Boating and watersports Adventure
Wildlife park & exotic animal sanctuary Ark Wildlife
Ropes course and activity centre Wild Pines Park
For further information and places to visit visitlincolnshire.com
Day Trips
Take a step back in time, discover what life was like on a North Sea fishing trawler at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre. All age groups will enjoy meeting the seals at Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Natureland in Skegness with its seals, penguins and butterfly house plus much more.
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