# North Owersby Staycation Guide — Where to Stay & What to Do > North Owersby is a small farming village on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, near Market Rasen and Caistor, ideal for a quiet countryside break. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Quiet Wolds village life on Lincolnshire's doorstep [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants) North Owersby is a small working farming village in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, sitting almost exactly halfway between the market town of Market Rasen to the south and the old Roman town of Caistor to the north. It lies right on the western edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty whose rolling chalk hills rise gently to the east, while flatter, more open farmland stretches away towards the Ancholme valley to the west. It is the kind of place that rarely makes headlines, and that is very much the point: a scattering of farms, cottages and a handful of streets, with the parish church of St Martin at its centre. The village has been recorded since Domesday under the wider Owersby name, and North Owersby became its own civil parish in 1866 before being merged back with Owersby in 1936. St Martin's church is a Grade II listed building, rebuilt in 1762 by J Warner of Caistor using salvaged medieval ironstone masonry, and altered again in the 19th century; its plain, pleasant exterior and sparse white-painted interior are typical of many small Wolds churches that quietly outlasted the grander plans once made for them. For visitors, North Owersby works best as a peaceful base for exploring the surrounding Wolds countryside rather than a destination with its own attractions, and that honest, unhurried character is exactly its appeal. ## Getting to North Owersby North Owersby sits just off the A46, the main road linking Lincoln with Grimsby and the Humber, making it straightforward to reach by car from most of Lincolnshire and beyond. Market Rasen, six miles south, has a railway station on the Lincoln to Cleethorpes line, useful for those arriving by train who then need a short taxi or pre-arranged lift onward, since North Owersby itself has no direct rail or regular bus service. The nearest larger centres, Lincoln and Grimsby, are both under 45 minutes away by car, and Humberside Airport is a similar distance to the north-east. ## Best time to visit North Owersby Late spring through to early autumn is the most comfortable window for exploring the Wolds on foot or by bike, with May and June bringing fresh green hedgerows and long daylight hours, and September and October adding golden harvest colours to the surrounding farmland. Summer weekends can bring extra traffic to Market Rasen Racecourse and Cadwell Park on event days, so it is worth checking fixture lists if you want a quieter visit. Winter has its own appeal for anyone happy with shorter days and the possibility of a proper frosty walk, but conditions on the smaller Wolds lanes can be exposed, so it suits visitors who don't mind wrapping up. ## Where to stay in North Owersby [All hotels in North Owersby →](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/hotels) About staying in North Owersby Hotels in North Owersby itself are non-existent, as this is a tiny farming village without commercial accommodation of its own. Visitors looking for a hotel base instead head to Market Rasen, around six miles south, which has a small selection of inns and guesthouses, some with racecourse-day trade from Market Rasen Racecourse next door. Caistor, a similar distance north, offers a handful of pub-with-rooms options in its historic market square. For a wider choice of hotels with more facilities, Lincoln to the south-west has a full range of city-centre and edge-of-city options, generally under 45 minutes' drive from North Owersby, making it a practical base for those who want to combine a Wolds visit with a city stay. Wherever you choose, it is worth booking ahead in the racing and events season, as rooms in the smaller Wolds towns are limited and can fill quickly around Cadwell Park and Market Rasen Racecourse fixtures. [Nettleton Country House Nettleton Park, Nettleton](https://staycation.co.uk/nettleton/hotels/nettleton-country-house) [Rooms At The Olive 45 King Street, Market Rasen](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/hotels/rooms-at-the-olive) [Advocate Arms Hotel 2 Queen Street, Market Rasen](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/hotels/advocate-arms-hotel) [Wold View House B and B Bully Hill Top, Market Rasen](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/hotels/wold-view-house-b-and-b) [The Annex at Church View Barn Church View Barn Atterby, Snitterby](https://staycation.co.uk/snitterby/hotels/the-annex-at-church-view-barn) [The Old Posthouse B&B 24 Main Street, Market Rasen](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/hotels/the-old-posthouse-b-b) [Treetops Cottages & Spa 39 Station Road, Barnetby](https://staycation.co.uk/barnetby/hotels/treetops-cottages-spa) [The Red Lion Hotel Main Rd, Gainsborough](https://staycation.co.uk/gainsborough/hotels/the-red-lion-hotel) ## Things to Do in North Owersby [All attractions in North Owersby →](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions) Top things to do near North Owersby Most of what draws people to this part of Lincolnshire lies within a short drive, in the Wolds themselves or the nearby market towns. - **Lincolnshire Wolds AONB** — the chalk and clay hills immediately east of the village offer some of the county's best walking and cycling, with quiet lanes, ancient woodland and long views rarely shared with crowds. - **Viking Way** — this 147-mile long-distance footpath runs the length of Lincolnshire from the Humber Bridge to Rutland Water, passing through the Wolds and within reach of North Owersby for a section of genuinely rural walking. - **Market Rasen** — the nearest town, around six miles south, has independent shops, cafes and pubs, plus Market Rasen Racecourse, one of the country's best-loved National Hunt racing venues. - **Caistor** — a similar distance to the north, this former Roman settlement retains its historic street layout, a Saturday market and the Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre. - **Cadwell Park** — a well-known motorsport circuit tucked into a natural amphitheatre in the Wolds, popular for motorcycle racing events through the season. - **Nettleton Beck and the surrounding Wolds villages** — a scattering of small stone villages and quiet valleys make for rewarding detours if you are exploring by car or bike. [Hall Farm Park ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions/hall-farm-park) [Wild Pines Park ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions/wild-pines-park) [Lincoln Bowl ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions/lincoln-bowl) [Uncle Henry's Farm Shop, Behind the Garden Wall ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions/uncle-henry-s-farm-shop-behind-the-garden-wall) [Brigg Garden Centre ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions/brigg-garden-centre) [FunForest ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions/funforest) [Hunt Fun Brigg ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions/hunt-fun-brigg) [Rand Farm Park ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/attractions/rand-farm-park) ## Where to Eat in North Owersby [All restaurants in North Owersby →](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants) Food and drink near North Owersby North Owersby itself has no pub or shop, so eating and drinking options are found in the surrounding villages and towns. Market Rasen offers a reasonable choice of pubs and cafes serving classic Lincolnshire fare, while Caistor's market square has long-standing local pubs and bakeries worth seeking out. Wolds villages nearby also have a number of well-regarded country pubs, though it is always worth checking current opening hours before setting off, as small rural pubs can have limited days and times. [Rand Farm Park ⭐ 4.2](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants/rand-farm-park) [The Gate of India ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants/the-gate-of-india) [Helz Kitchen ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants/helz-kitchen) [Ugly Duckling Restaurant ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants/ugly-duckling-restaurant) [Skydive Hibaldstow ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants/skydive-hibaldstow) [The Wheatsheaf ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants/the-wheatsheaf) [Wright's Ice Cream ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants/wright-s-ice-cream) [The Old Butchers Bistro ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/restaurants/the-old-butchers-bistro) ## Attractions Near North Owersby [All attractions in North Owersby →](https://staycation.co.uk/attractions) Worth the trip — within 50 miles of North Owersby. [2 mi Hall Farm Park South Kelsey · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/south-kelsey/attractions/hall-farm-park) [6 mi Wild Pines Park Market Rasen · ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/attractions/wild-pines-park) [7 mi Lincoln Bowl Lincoln · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/lincoln/attractions/lincoln-bowl) [7 mi Uncle Henry's Farm Shop, Behind the Garden Wall Kirton in Lindsey · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/kirton-in-lindsey/attractions/uncle-henry-s-farm-shop-behind-the-garden-wall) [8 mi Brigg Garden Centre Corbriggs · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/corbriggs/attractions/brigg-garden-centre) [9 mi FunForest Brigg · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/brigg/attractions/funforest) [9 mi Hunt Fun Brigg Brigg · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/brigg/attractions/hunt-fun-brigg) [11 mi Rand Farm Park Market Rasen · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/attractions/rand-farm-park) ## Camping in North Owersby [All campsites in North Owersby →](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/camping) About camping in North Owersby North Owersby sits on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, a landscape of gentle chalk hills, quiet valleys and working farmland that is well suited to those who enjoy a slower kind of countryside holiday. There is no campsite in the village itself, so campers typically look towards sites in the wider Wolds and around Market Rasen and Caistor, which offer a mix of touring pitches, small rural campsites and glamping options such as shepherd's huts and pods. As with anywhere in England, wild camping without the landowner's permission is not legal, so it is essential to book an established site or seek explicit permission before pitching up, rather than assuming open farmland or verges are fair game. The Wolds terrain here is gently rolling rather than dramatic, with chalky soil that drains reasonably well but can still turn heavy after prolonged rain, so a good tent and groundsheet are worth having outside the driest summer weeks. Exposed sites on higher ground can catch a stiff breeze coming off the surrounding farmland, so pitching with some shelter in mind pays off. Camping here suits walkers and cyclists keen to explore the Viking Way and the network of quiet Wolds lanes, and there is a genuine sense of rural remoteness only a short drive from the A46. Late spring to early autumn is the best window for camping, when the ground is firmer, days are longer and the Wolds hedgerows and farmland are at their most attractive. Facilities close to North Owersby are modest compared with better-known Lincolnshire coastal sites, so it is sensible to check what a site offers before booking, particularly if you need electric hook-up or are travelling with a family. For those who prefer a roof over their heads without giving up the outdoor feel, glamping options such as shepherd's huts and safari tents can be found scattered around the Wolds villages, offering an easier introduction to this quiet corner of the county. [Little Owls Caravan and Camping ⭐ 4.6 · from £28/night](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/camping/little-owls-caravan-and-camping-market-rasen) [North Gulham Glamping ⭐ 4.8 · from £60/night](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/camping/north-gulham-glamping) [⛺Campsite High Walks Farm from £38/night](https://staycation.co.uk/lincoln/camping/high-walks-farm) [Wold View Country Park and Fisheries ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/camping/wold-view-country-park-and-fisheries) [The Skipworth Arms ⭐ 4.2 · from £15/night](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/camping/the-skipworth-arms) [Station Farm Caravan and Camping Site ⭐ 4.9 · from £15/night](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/camping/station-farm-caravan-and-camping-site) [Glentham Grange ⭐ 4.8 · from £68/night](https://staycation.co.uk/market-rasen/camping/glentham-grange) [Nettleton Park ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/lincolnshire/camping/nettleton-park) ## Self-Catering Cottages in North Owersby [All cottages in North Owersby →](https://staycation.co.uk/north-owersby/cottages) [Ashfield Studio 1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £212](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lindsey/cottages/ashfield-studio-syk28500) [Moortown House 6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,072](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lindsey/cottages/moortown-house-uk50963) [🏡Cottage Castle Top Retreat 5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,240](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lindsey/cottages/castle-top-retreat-syk1071951) [Castle Top Retreat 5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,240](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lindsey/cottages/castle-top-retreat-syk1197246) [Castle Top Haven 3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £600](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lindsey/cottages/castle-top-haven-syk1197248) [🏡Cottage Castle Top Haven 3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £632](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lindsey/cottages/castle-top-haven-syk1150976) [Stonegarth 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £383](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lindsey/cottages/stonegarth-uk39050) [The Barn 2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £307](https://staycation.co.uk/west-lindsey/cottages/the-barn-syk989600) ### 🏨 Find Hotels in North Owersby Search hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com. 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