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Bourne Tourist Information


The ancient market town of Bourne is situated on the north edge of the Fens. Traditional ties with Saxon hero Hereward the Wake who took refuge here. Sir William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Elizabeth I, was born in a house which is now the Burghley Arms Hotel. Bourne was also the birthplace of the fashion designer Frederick Worth, founder of the Paris Fashion House.

Bourne is also known to motoring buffs as the home of racing driver Raymond Mays and the place where the famous ERA and BRM racing cars were built.

The Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul - founded in 1138 is noteworthy.

Red Hall - an Elizabethan Mansion, now a community centre.

The Well Head in the Memorial Gardens - Bourne has been noted for centuries for its water supply, once proclaimed 'the purest water in England'.

Bourne Woods - near Bourne on A151 to Corby Glen. 500 acres of woodland on primeval forest site, with unique sculpture trail of stone and wood carvings en route. Idyllic walks and cycle rides.

 

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What's near Bourne

Attractions:
  Grimsthorpe Castle  2 Miles
  Burghley House  9 Miles
  Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre  11 Miles
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Towns:
  Hanthorpe  1 Mile
  Morton  1 Mile
  Edenham  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Connells  <1 Mile
  Sharman Quinney  <1 Mile
  Morriss & Mennie Estate Agents  7 Miles
Hotels:
  Crown Hotel  9 Miles
  Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Grantham South Witham  10 Miles
  Greetham Valley Hotel Golf and Conference Centre  10 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Mill House  1 Mile
  Maycroft Cottage  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Fen-Acre  11 Miles
  The Bungalow near Grantham  16 Miles
  The Bungalow near Grantham  16 Miles
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Campsites:
  Ferry Meadows Caravan Club Site  15 Miles
  Foremans Bridge Caravan Park  18 Miles
  Bainland Country Park  27 Miles

Cinema: Showcase Cinemas Peterborough  14 Miles

TIC: Stamford Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01780 755611  9 Miles


Attractions near Bourne
Grimsthorpe Castle (2 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.
Burghley House (9 Miles)*
Burghley house is the largest and grandest of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer of England, between 1565 and 1587, the house is a family home for his descendants to this day.
Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre (11 Miles)*
At Flag Fen archaeologists have discovered the preserved remains of a huge timber monument to our ancestors.
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Towns near Bourne
Hanthorpe Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Morton Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Edenham Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Bourne
Crown Hotel (9 Miles)*
Fusing 17th century heritage with 21st century hospitality, this stylish boutique hotel is set amid the historic centre of Stamford, less than 5 minutes from the A1.
Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Grantham South Witham (10 Miles)*
Located on the A1 northbound, 13 miles south of Grantham and 9 miles north of Stamford roundabout, the Travelodge Grantham South Witham provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Lincolnshire countryside.
Greetham Valley Hotel Golf and Conference Centre (10 Miles)*
Set within 260 acres of beautiful, naturally undulating Rutland countryside, 2 miles away from the A1, the hotel boasts 2 of the best maintained, diverse golf courses in the Midlands.
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Self Catering near Bourne
Fen-Acre (11 Miles)*
Fen-Acre is situated midway between Spalding and Peterborough with Stamford just 20 minutes drive away. A modern, one bedroom plus sofa bed, self catering apartment with full gas central heating.
The Bungalow near Grantham (16 Miles)*
Charming Self-Catering and Short Breaks Bungalow. The centrally heated Bungalow consists of a large double bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with electric shower. A large by fronted lounge with views.
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