Bourne
Things to do in Bourne, Lincolnshire
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Bourne sits in Lincolnshire with enough to offer for a weekend break without demanding you plan weeks ahead. The main draw is Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens, rated 4.7 from over 1,100 reviews, which gives the town a real focal point for visitors. There's also an outdoor swimming pool open to the public, and Paint A Pot Place offers a hands-on activity if you're travelling with children or simply want something to do on a quieter afternoon.
Where to stay in Bourne(4)
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For somewhere to stay, you have four hotels and guest houses to choose from. The Six Bells and The Wishing Well Inn are both well-established places, rated 4.7 and 4.4 respectively, while the Angel at Bourne and Glen House Annexe complete the options. If you prefer to camp, Cresslands Touring Park is rated 4.8 from 152 reviews, and The Wishing Well Inn also operates a certificated camping site. This gives you genuine flexibility depending on whether you want a bed indoors or under canvas.
Things to Do in Bourne(3)
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Where to Eat in Bourne(2)
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Eating out offers two distinct directions. Don't Lose Hope is rated exceptionally highly at 4.9 from 74 reviews, while Mandala Nepalese & Indian Restaurant gives you another choice at 4.7 from 46 reviews. Between the castle gardens for a morning, a meal at one of these restaurants, and a dip in the outdoor pool on a warm day, Bourne provides the pieces for a straightforward midlands break.
Attractions Near Bourne
All attractions in Bourne →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Bourne.
6 mi
Tallington Lakes Leisure Park
Stamford · ⭐ 4.2
8 mi
Shaws of Maxey
Peterborough · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
Stamford Leisure Pool
Stamford · ⭐ 3.4
9 mi
Hide & Secrets Adventure Play at Burghley House
Stamford · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
The Yard Stamford
Stamford · ⭐ 4.5
11 mi
Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure
Spalding · ⭐ 4.3
11 mi
Forest Facility Adventure Centre
Stamford · ⭐ 5.0
11 mi
Easton Walled Gardens
Grantham · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Bourne(2)
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The Wishing Well Inn Certificated Site
⭐ 4.4
Cresslands Touring Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £25/night
Windmill Farm Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7
Waggon and Horses
from £21/night
Tallington Lakes
⭐ 4.2
Rectory Farm
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
The Woodlands
from £23/night
The Deepings Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Bourne
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Fletland Holiday Hamlet - Fletland Mill
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,962
The Den
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £767
The Holt
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,586
The Roost
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,526
The Sett
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £731
The Warren
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,312
Home Farm Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £383
Lake Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2
Common questions about Bourne
How many campsites are there in Bourne?
We list 2 campsites in and around Bourne, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Bourne have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Bourne offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Bourne?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Bourne.
What is there to do in Bourne?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Bourne.
Where can I eat in Bourne?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Bourne.
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