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What to do locally/links
Whether it’s historic buildings, Castles, Museums, Walks, Golf courses, fishing, Water sports, Shakespeare, antiques or adventure playgrounds, South west Lincolnshire has them all. In addition to the walking, cycling, and fishing there’s loads of things to see and do.
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Burghley House.
Regarded by many as the finest Elizabethan House in England, Burghley House was built in the 16th Century by William Cecil, the first Lord Burghley. Now in the hands of Lady Victoria Leatham, this stunning house, extensive grounds and sculpture park are open to the public over the summer period.
Website www.burghley.co.uk
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Rutland water
The reservoir of 3000 acres of water and 26 miles of shoreline was constructed by Anglian Water and has been developed to provide a wide range of recreational uses: walking, a variety of watersports, fishing, cycling (cycles can be hired), bird watching, children’s play areas and places to picnic. There is a butterfly centre as well as the renowned bird centre with its Osprey programme.
Website www.anglianwaterleisure.co.uk
Two recent guests, Guido and Monique Vinck, from Belgium, enjoy superb fly fishing on Rutland Water
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Stamford Shakespeare festival
A purpose-built auditorium in the landscaped grounds of the Elizabethan Tolethorpe Hall near Stamford provides the setting for the annual summer season of outdoor Shakespeare, which attracts 30,000 visitors a year. Prior to performances, theatre goers can dine in the Hall or picnic on the lawns. Tickets and details from Stamford Arts Centre.
Website www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk
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Grimsthorpe Castle
Grimsthorpe is considered to be the most important 18th Century house in the area. Architecturally of the Baroque style, it houses beautiful paintings, furniture and tapestries and is surrounded by 3000 acres of landscaped gardens and parklands. It also offers an adventure playground, cycle trails, Land Rover tours, red deer herd, woodland walking trail, refreshments and shop.
Website www.grimsthorpe.co.uk
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