market town with charm, community, and countryside
Kirton in Lindsey, also known as Kirton Lindsey is a small market town in North Lincolnshire, seven miles from Scunthorpe. Kirton Lindsey is situated half on top and half on the side of the Lincoln Cliff, the limestone escarpment which runs for over 50 miles from the Humber Estuary to near Grantham.
On the edge of the escarpment to take advantage of the wind is Mount Pleasant Mill, built in 1875 and restored to working order. It produces flour and has a bakery alongside and there are wide views over the Trent Valley.
St Andrew’s United Church includes Anglican, Methodist and Baptist congregations and dates from the late 12th century; look out for the gargoyles on the tower.
SPECIAL TO Kirton in Lindsey
Working Windmill - Mount Pleasant Mill
Home to the smallest listed building in the country. -The Grade II listed Whipping Post has stood outside the Old Police House on Spa Hill for more than a century, it features three pairs of iron shackles.
Catherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII, lived at Kirton Lindsey after she married her first husband.
things to do in the area
Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort by The QHotels Collection
Medieval Maze and Victorian Splendour Cycle Route
Play Avenue – Role Play Centre
Far Ings National Nature Reserve Birdwatching
Messingham Sand Quarry Birdwatching
Messingham Sand Quarry Nature Reserve
‘Tails’ of the Riverbank Cycle Route
In Search of the Lost Don Cycle Route
Iron and Agriculture Cycle Route
Mysteries of the Marshes Cycle Route
Sandhills and Windmills Cycle Route
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