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Attractions near Blankney
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Usher Gallery
(9 Miles)*
The Usher Gallery was founded in 1927 following the bequest to the City of Lincoln of an outstanding collection of decorative art. |
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Lincoln Castle
(10 Miles)*
In 1068, two years after the battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times. |
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Museum of Lincolnshire Life
(10 Miles)*
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is the largest and most exciting Social History Museum in the County. It occupies a listed barracks, built in 1857 for the Royal North Lincoln Militia. |
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Doddington Hall and Gardens
(12 Miles)*
Doddington Hall stands today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family church. |
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Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood
(16 Miles)*
The Museum houses a large collection of dolls from the 18th century to the present day in a late 17th century Dower house and former rectory of considerable interest |
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Millgate Museum
(17 Miles)*
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings. |
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Belvoir Castle
(21 Miles)*
Belvoir Castle has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for one thousand years. The name Belvoir means 'beautiful view' and dates from Norman times. |
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Grimsthorpe Castle
(23 Miles)*
Grimsthorpe has been the home of the de Eresby family since 1516, when it was granted by Henry VIII to the 10th Baron Willoughby de Eresby on the occasion of his marriage to Maria de Salinas, kinswoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon. |
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Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve
(27 Miles)*
Set in 32 acres of tranquil lakes and woodland the Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve has an Exotic Bird Sanctuary and two large lakes with fishing. |
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Church Farm Museum
(29 Miles)*
Take an unhurried stroll into a bygone era. Discover the tranquil and friendly atmosphere of this Lincolnshire Farm Museum. |
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Melton Carnegie Museum
(31 Miles)*
This exciting newly refurbished museum contains informative and innovative displays. |
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Barnsdale Gardens
(31 Miles)*
The Barnsdale Gardens familiar to millions of BBC2 viewers as the home of Geoff Hamilton and Gardeners World is open every day. The gardens comprise 37 individual gardens and features that all blend together by linking borders into one 8 acre garden. |
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Nottingham Racecourse
(31 Miles)*
With over 100 years of history, Nottingham Racecourse offers a wealth of tradition, great facilities and excellent value for money. At its heart is the modern Centenary Stand, complimented by the recently refurbished Grandstand. |
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Mr Straws House
(31 Miles)*
Mr Straw's is a semi-detached house built in 1905, it is unchanged inside since the 1930s. |
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Epworth Old Rectory
(32 Miles)*
Samuel Wesley built the house in 1709 after fire had destroyed the earlier building from which John was rescued as 'a brand plucked from the burning'. |
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