historic market town on the Viking Way with Roman heritage
Situated at the northern edge of the Wolds, the town of Caistor is popular with walkers with the Viking Way running through the town.
This picturesque town is rich in history dating back to Roman times and was a hill fort for early Britons and is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. There are also 56 listed buildings in the town centre offering a range of unique architecture.
The Sypher Spring on Fountain Street is also one of many natural springs in Caistor. It is enclosed by high brick walls on two sides and is a well cared for local feature.
Nearby you can find the villages of Nettleton, with its Ironstone mining history, Claxby and Grasby. There are a number of fishing lakes plus a wide range of events that take place throughout the year
Nearby
Caistor Lakes
The Multi-Award Winning Leisure Park set within the idyllic Lincolnshire Wolds. Guests can enjoy 3 very disciplined well stocked fishing lakes and a Platinum Multi-Award Winning Restaurant, Bistro, Bar and Grill.
things to do
Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre
A beautiful conversion of a former Methodist chapel; cakes, afternoon tea and lunches are served in the cafe and on the sunny terrace.
things to do in the area
Laceby Manor Spa & Golf Resort
Lincolnshire Llama Cleethorpes
Medieval Maze and Victorian Splendour Cycle Route
The Cheese Shed @ Cote Hill Farm
Back 2 Bear Outdoor Activities
Bain Valley, Belmont Mast, Biscathorpe Lake Birdwatching
Covenham Reservoir Birdwatching
Red Hill & Stenigot Birdwatching
South Ormsby Estate Birdwatching
South Ormsby Estate’s Lincoln Red Beef
Willingham Forest & Linwood Warren Birdwatching
‘Tails’ of the Riverbank Cycle Route
Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre
Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – Market Rasen to Caistor Cycle Route
Edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds – Market Rasen to Wickenby Cycle Route
In Search of the Lost Don Cycle Route
Iron and Agriculture Cycle Route
Lincolnshire Wolds Cycle Route
Mysteries of the Marshes Cycle Route
local businesses
Caistor is located on the hillside towards the northern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. This picturesque market town is popular with walkers due to the Viking Way running through the town and the markets held on Saturdays. Discover fascinating history and culture in Caistor, such as notable buildings dating from the Georgian period and some dating back to the Roman era - find 56 listed buildings in the town centre alone. Enjoy visiting Caistor’s unique eateries and exploring the scenic nearby villages of Nettleton, Claxby and Grasby.
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