Destination
The market towns of Gainsborough, Caistor & Market Rasen are located in the Lincolnshire district of West Lindsey, North of the city of Lincoln, and bordered by Nottinghamshire on its Western edge and East Lindsey and the coast to the East. Caistor & Market Rasen are within the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(AONB).
Beautiful countryside walks, heritage sites including aviation history, local food and drink can all be found in the district, and you can be sure of a warm friendly welcome in an ideal location for both staying and visiting other parts of the county.
What's on Offer
Places to Visit
Gainsborough Old Hall
Gainsborough Model Railway
Hemswell Antiques Centre, Hemswell
RAF Scampton, Scampton
Bransby Home of Rest for Horses, Bransby
Woodside Falconry Centre, Newball, Langworth
Rand Farm Park, Rand
Market Rasen Racecourse
Arts & Heritage Centre, Caistor
For more information: http://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/visitors-/-leisure/things-to-do/visitor-attractions/
Shopping
There are plenty of places to shop including small independent gift shops, regular markets in Gainsborough, Market Rasen and Caistor and not forgetting Marshall’s Yard, an exciting new retail park in Gainsborough
A visit to Hemswell Cliff is also recommended as it boasts the largest Antiques centre in the UK.
Whatever your shopping needs you will find something to satisfy them.
For more information: http://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/visitors-/-leisure/things-to-do/
Eating Out
As a County renowned for its fresh locally grown food you are sure to find many wonderful places to eat in West Lindsey to suit every taste.
Small intimate cafes, traditional tea and coffee shops, restaurants serving British and international cuisine, pubs, bars and hotels – enjoy anything from a light snack through to a sumptuous multi-course meal.
Find out more at: http://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/visitors-/-leisure/food-and-drink/
Accommodation
Whether you want to do-it-yourself in self catering accommodation, caravan or camping, or you are looking for a friendly bed & breakfast, a village inn or an hotel, you can be sure of a warm welcome and Lincolnshire hospitality.
For more information visit: http://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/visitors-/-leisure/where-to-stay/
Getting There
Rail
East Coast website - http://www.eastcoast.co.uk
London Midland website - http://www.londonmidland.com
National Rail website - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk
Air
Humberside Airport
Humberside Airport is on the A18, located three miles from Junction 5 on the M180
www.humbersideairport.com
Robin Hood Airport
Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster, Sheffield
Situated in the heart of the Yorkshire and Humber region and close to the major cities of Sheffield, Leeds, Hull, York and Lincoln.
www.robinhoodairport.com
East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport is in the centre of the country, surrounded by the cities of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester
www.eastmidlandsairport.com
