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Why stay here ...
During your stay why not visit the RAF Memorial Flight at Coningsby which is an easy 20 mile drive away – historic aircraft include Spitfires, Hurricanes, Dakotas, Lancaster and Chipmunks.
The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) hangar is located within the boundaries of RAF Coningsby and viewing the Flight’s historic aircraft is available only by guided tour which last approximately 1 hour. For full details on opening times, admission charges, and planning your visit please go to BBMF Visitor Centre Website.
Other suggested day trips include:-
- The market town of Sleaford (15 miles) or Boston (10 miles). Why not take an easy drive into Grantham - best known as the birthplace of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, and the place where Isaac Newton went to school.
- Take time to visit Spalding in the South Lincolnshire Fens where you could visit The Baytree Garden Centre which has a café offering traditional home cooking using fresh ingredients. Or take a trip on the Water Taxi linking Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens to Spalding Town Centre – the relaxing cruise lasts 30 minutes.
- Take time to explore The Gordon Boswell Romany Museum – superb traditional Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness. Talk to the owner about enjoying the rather unique “Romany experience” a 7 mile drive in a Romany Vardo – stop to tether the horses, make a stick fire and then enjoy a steak meal.
- Or get closer to nature by visiting the wonders of the Wash at the RSPB reserves at Frampton Marsh and Frieston Shore.
There are several National Trust Houses in the area and these include:-
- Belvoir Castle and Gardens open from Sunday 13 March and includes the Lost Landscape of Capability Brown.
- Belton House – a Grade I listed country house in Belton near Grantham – surrounded by formal gardens and a series of avenues leading to follies within a larger wooded park.
- Tattershall Castle – a splendid 15th Century moated red brick castle set in beautiful grounds.
- Consider visiting Thorpe Camp – home of the 97, 619 and 617 (Dambusters) and the 627 Squadron who flew out of RAF Woodhall Spa in the 1940s.
- Kinema in the Woods is a cinema in Woodhall Spa which dates back to 1922 and is the only fully functioning cinema in the UK to employ back projection.
- There is a regular Tuesday walk in Donington everyone welcome and Donington is also the birthplace of Matthew Flinders who was an English navigator and cartographer.
There is a dog walk on site and we can offer cycling directly from the site – we are an adult only and fully lawned site set in a peaceful and quiet location.
During the last week in April each year there is a Church Flower Festival held in Donnington Church and other local churches where visitors can see beautiful themed flower displays. Some of the churches have stalls and and offer snacks. Please ask Lynda for more details.
Lynda and Graham look forward to welcoming you to their CL.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- PE11 4XD
- GPS:
- Lat 52.891086 / Lon -0.228275
- OS field ref:
- TF198341
- OS map ref:
- 130
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Great short break
Gralyn Barn
We spent three relaxing nights here last weekend and enjoyed every minute. Hosts, Graham and Linda were very helpful and friendly, not only advising on local spots to visit but also a print out for us. The site was immaculately kept, the pitches well spaced, room is not an issue on this CL.
Fresh water, bins (with recycling) and waste disposal are all conveniently sited by the main gate but are “masked” by a discrete hedge from pitches. We will be returning next year.
Hidden Gem
Gralyn Barn
This CL is a hidden Gem , not only an immaculate site but lovely genuine friendly owners . The site is a superbly managed grass field with plenty of room and fantastic views. It is so quiet with only wildlife seen and heard. Access is via easy country roads and no issues . Many attractions nearby to visit and there are amenities in the local village ( 1 mile away). The photos on the website don't do it justice and we will be returning.
Peaceful
Gralyn Barn
If you want peace and quiet this is the site for you !spacious pitches !views over fields .close to local village .easy access to site and friendly owners
Hidden Gem
Gralyn Barn
What a place of paradise very welcome from Linda and Graham on arrival. Well kept clean site and very peaceful. We decided to stay an extra 2 nights!. Will definitely be back!! Donnington village 5 min drive away nice Chinese.Fabulous pub the old red lion at bicker about 10 mins away excellent food. Great central base for exploring this part of Lincolnshire woodhall spa/ conisgby/ Stamford ect. Great
daveywayvey
Reviewed on 15/08/2022 20:05
Perfect site.
Gralyn Barn
What a lovely site, large pitches and so peaceful. Graham is so welcoming and is always an hand if you need help.
All grass pitches and fully serviced. Very relaxing stay.
