Grimsthorpe Castle is a country house situated in the middle of 3000 acres (1214 hectares) of landscaped gardens. The castle park has everything from green pastures, lakes, woods etc to pavilions and towers. The castle greatly represents a fortress and is an interesting visit. You can watch ancient trees and wildflowers in its park land, hire cycles and cycle around the estate and children can enjoy the lovely playground. There are also guided tours to explain to you more about the history of the place and a tea room that serves delicious food. The castle is still owned by the de Eresby family that came here in 1516.
The quaint Gedney Hill is a small village located in Lincolnshire’s South Holland district. This civil parish lies close to Cambridgeshire’s border. The beautiful village gets its name from the Old English tern ‘gaeda+eg’ which can be translated into ‘island of Gaeda’. The village is self-sufficient with many modern amenities and shops filling up the streets of the village. The Gedney Hill Mill is a prized tourist attraction. Gedney Hill also has an ancient public house which is a tourist’s haven.
Located on the western banks of the Witham River, the Wyndham Park in Grantham is one of the city's most well-known green spaces where people of all ages can take part in a variety of fun activities and outdoor sports. The recipient of the prestigious Green Flag Award, the park's staff, and curators ensure that its trees are well-maintained and taken care of. Some of the park's major attractions include the Bowling Garden, the Padding Pool and the Sensory Garden.
Barnack Hills & Holes is pretty small compared to its wild counterparts. Spanning an area of just about 22 hectares (50 acres), it is still quite a wonder. It is often hailed as one of Britain's most important wildlife site and is a natural nature reserve as well as a site of specific scientific interest. It's orchid rich meadow lands, which contain around eight different species, are quite a rare sight. The Reserve initially was a limestone quarry which is the reason for its very unique, hummocky landscape. The quarry can be dated back to the Romans, who were here 1500 years ago. The rich flora here results in an abundance of wildlife. The reserve is a popular spot for walking.
A welcoming 211 hectares (520 acres) of ancient woodlands inhabited by a rich species of wildlife and fauna, Bedford Purlieus National Nature Reserve is the place to visit if you are a nature lover. The Reserve is now managed by The Forestry Commission and and is listed as a site of Special Scientific Interest. This huge area of nothing but dense forests was in ancient times an iron smelting center and later in the medieval period became the Royal Forest of Rockingham. Later, it became a part of the estate owned by the Duke of Bedford, which is where it gets its present name from. The reserve provides a great trail for walking and also is a favored spot for spotting wildlife and birds.
Dogsthorpe Star Pit is managed by the Wildlife Trusts and is spread over 37.2 hectares (91.93 acres). The reserve was initially a brick pit and naturally turned into a wildlife ground when the clay dried out. The reserve includes various water features like lakes, shallow pools, and is now listed as a site of specific scientific interest. It is a haven for bird watchers as various local species can be spotted here. The orchid meadows are also quite a charm, making your walk around the reserve scenic.
Frampton Marsh is a Lincolnshire's RSPB nature reserve. You can enjoy the wonders of the coastal wetland reserve along with the family or just take out a backpack and head towards this site. Take a walk along the trail and admire the nature's gift. After a tiring exploration, pop into the visitor center for refreshments.
Located centrally in the Rockingham Forest, Fermyn Woods Country Park is an ancient forest area offering amazing surroundings and diverse flora and fauna spread across 15hectares of land. It has been recorded that the park has more than lakh visitors every year who visit the park to enjoy the outdoor activities on the wild trails and relax in the tranquility of the serene environment also getting a glimpse of wildlife inhabitants such as red kites, woodpeckers and skylarks.
Grimsthorpe Castle is a country house situated in the middle of 3000 acres (1214 hectares) of landscaped gardens. The castle park has everything from green pastures, lakes, woods etc to pavilions and towers. The castle greatly represents a fortress and is an interesting visit. You can watch ancient trees and wildflowers in its park land, hire cycles and cycle around the estate and children can enjoy the lovely playground. There are also guided tours to explain to you more about the history of the place and a tea room that serves delicious food. The castle is still owned by the de Eresby family that came here in 1516.
Amongst the various woodlands of Cambridge lie the Castor Highlands, covering an area of 90 hectares (222.40 acres). The woodlands are pretty ancient and still show signs of 700 year old cultivation ridges, along with ponds, orchid meadows, and 450 kinds of plants housing a large number of animals and birds. the reserve provides a quite a few nice trails taking you through the woods. You can either walk or hire a bicycle. The reserve provides various natural attractions during various seasons. You can see the growing wild flowers in the summer, toads and other aquatic life in the spring and woodpeckers in the winters. The park is a great place for bird watching or just breathing some fresh air.
Barnack Hills & Holes is pretty small compared to its wild counterparts. Spanning an area of just about 22 hectares (50 acres), it is still quite a wonder. It is often hailed as one of Britain's most important wildlife site and is a natural nature reserve as well as a site of specific scientific interest. It's orchid rich meadow lands, which contain around eight different species, are quite a rare sight. The Reserve initially was a limestone quarry which is the reason for its very unique, hummocky landscape. The quarry can be dated back to the Romans, who were here 1500 years ago. The rich flora here results in an abundance of wildlife. The reserve is a popular spot for walking.
Gray bricks adorning the compound wall and the black iron gate, with specks of gold in it, lead you to the Caythorpe Court. This Grade II listed building which was previously a hunting lodge, was created for Edgar Lubbock in 1901, with design inputs from Sir Reginald Blomfield. Having served as an Agricultural College and then a School of Agriculture, it was finally sold and made a center for adventure-based holidays. Today, it is a great location to take your family for a vacation where the children are completely occupied with the activities and sports.