Discover the Heritage Vales of South West Lincolnshire
The gateway to one of England’s largest and most enthralling counties, with beautiful rolling countryside bordering onto fertile fens combining historical houses and castles, ancient market towns and chocolate box villages.
Sculpture gardens can be enjoyed at Burghley House, Belvoir Castle and Bourne Woods. There is a wide range of golfing opportunities in the area, from championship standard 18 holes through to smaller rural courses. Coarse and fly-fishing are available throughout the district on private water, lakes, reservoirs and rivers. Enjoy our town and cycle trails, guided walks, the
Stamford ghost walk, the Grantham canal and countryside walks. Full details can be obtained from our Grantham or Stamford Tourist Information Centres.
Where we are and how to get there
Road
The A1 main trunk road from London to Edinburgh passes close to Grantham and Stamford. From the M1, leave at junction 25 and take the A52 from Derby to Grantham, or leave at junction 21 and take the A46/607 from Leicester to Stamford.
Train
Grantham is just 55 minutes direct from London Kings Cross, and 35 minutes direct from Nottingham. There is a connecting train from Peterborough or Leicester to Stamford.
Sea
The sea ports of Hull and Harwich on the eastern coastline all link up to the road and rail networks leading directly to Lincolnshire.
Air
Nottingham East Midlands Airport is only 35 miles from Grantham.
Birmingham, Stansted and Luton international airports are within two hours travel.
