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Sleaford

National Rail | station code SLR

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Sleaford is an attractive market town on the River Slea. Markets are held on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sleaford is on the Poacher Line from Nottingham to Grantham and Skegness. Pick up an Arts and Heritage Trail of Sleaford from one of the attractions or download from www.heartoflincs.com

www.poacherline.org.uk | www.heartoflincs.com

The Spires and Steeples Trail is a linear walk roughly following the railway via Ruskington (6 miles) and Metheringham (14 miles) to Lincoln (27 miles).

Sleaford Booking.com Lincolnshire holidaycottages.co.uk

Sleaford Museum ¼ mile

Displays and exhibits cover the history of Sleaford and its people. Admission free, donations welcome.
Open M 1230-1500, WS 1000-1500, F 1000-1230.
www.sleafordmuseum.org.uk

Navigation House ½ mile

Originally the canal company office built in 1838 the building houses displays and exhibits covering the development of the new River Slea and the story of the Navigation. Events programme.
Open MFSSu 1000-1400.
www.heartoflincs.com

Hub ½ mile

Hub is home to the National Centre for Craft and Design. It hosts a programme of exhibitions and other experiences. Admission free but charges for some workshops and events. Café.
Open Daily 1000-1700 (1600 Sun).
www.hub-sleaford.org.uk

Cogglesford Watermill ¾ mile

A picturesque working watermill on the River Slea. Admission free.
Open MFSSu 1200-1600, see website for milling days and history tours.
www.heartoflincs.com

Sleaford map

Explorer Map Grantham

Explorer Map Lincoln (includes Sleaford)

Explorer Map Boston

Explorer Map Skegness

Pathfinder Guide Lincolnshire & The Wolds

First Aid Kit for walkers