attractive market town often described as the ‘gateway to the Lincolnshire Wolds'
Horncastle is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The market town is steeped in history, Horncastle dates back to Roman times and in the Domesday Book of 1086 it is claimed to be owned by King William. Enjoy a stroll around Horncastle's quaint, cobbled streets, spot thatched houses and 18th and 19th century architecture.
Horncastle is also a hotspot for antiques and artisan shops as well as galleries, award winning coffee houses, restaurants and cosy traditional pubs. Horncastle hosts weekly markets on Thursdays and Saturdays and monthly Farmers Markets, held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Find something for everyone.
Horncastle local independent shopping
Horncastle is a hotspot for antique shopping and small local businesses, from bakeries to fashion, witchcraft to reclaimed vintage - there is plenty to discover.
aviation heritage
Horncastle is a great destination for aviation enthusiasts with some of Lincolnshire's best aviation attractions nearby.
things to do in the Horncastle area
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (BBMF)
Laceby Manor Resort Restaurants
Laceby Manor Spa & Golf Resort
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Longwool Lookout at the Rookery Rural Retreats
Medieval Maze and Victorian Splendour Cycle Route
The Blacksmith’s Arms Rothwell
The Cheese Shed @ Cote Hill Farm
The Stables at the Rookery Rural Retreats
Wilderness Ways Bushcraft & Survival
Back 2 Bear Outdoor Activities
Bain Valley, Belmont Mast, Biscathorpe Lake Birdwatching
Brackenborough Hall Coach House
Covenham Reservoir Birdwatching
Donna Nook National Nature Reserve Birdwatching
Grimblethorpe Hall Country Cottages
Red Hill & Stenigot Birdwatching
Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes
South Ormsby Estate Birdwatching
South Ormsby Estate’s Lincoln Red Beef
The Half Moon Hotel and Restaurant
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
Poachers Hideaway Holiday Cottages
nearby
Massingburd Mundy
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more about the Wolds
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