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Things to see in Grantham (United Kingdom): 19 places and when to go
Grantham is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Temples (8), Museums and art (2). The best known are Belvoir Castle, Belton House and Woolsthorpe Manor. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.8842, -0.5924
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Temples (8) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (1) · Architecture (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 124 km as the crow flies
What to see in Grantham
The places in and around Grantham, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Belvoir CastleHistoric house museum and home of the Dukes of Rutland in Leicestershire, England, UK13 km
- Belton HouseCountry house museum in Belton near Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom6.2 km
- Woolsthorpe ManorCountry house in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England, UK8.7 km
- Ancaster, LincolnshireHistory12 km
- Grimsthorpe CastleCountry house in Lincolnshire, England, UK14 km
- St Wulfram's Church, GranthamChurch in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK4.7 km
- Heckington WindmillGrade I listed windmill in Heckington, Lincolnshire, England, UK22 km
- St Medardus and St Gildardus Church, Little BythamChurch in Little Bytham, Lincolnshire, England, UK16 km
- Folkingham CastleCastle in Lincolnshire, England, UK13 km
- St Denys' Church, SleafordMedieval parish church in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, UK18 km
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Corby GlenGrade I listed church in Corby Glen, Lincolnshire, England, UK9.4 km
- St Barbara's Church, HacebyChurch in the village of Haceby, Lincolnshire, England, UK8.8 km
- Vaudey AbbeyCistercian abbey in Edenham, Lincolnshire, England, UK14 km
- Aslackby PreceptoryHistoric site in The Temple Farm14 km
- St Martin's Church, AncasterChurch in Ancaster, Lincolnshire, England, UK11 km
- St Mary and St Peter's Church, HarlaxtonChurch in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England, UK6.5 km
- St Botolph's Church, QuarringtonChurch in Quarrington, England16 km
- Grantham MuseumMuseum in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom4.3 km
- 8 Sail BreweryBrewery22 km
When to go to Grantham
The best time to visit Grantham is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:52
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:34
- JunBest time16:38
- JulBest time16:11
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:22
- DecPossible7:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Grantham
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Melton Mowbray14 places21 km
- Newark33 places31 km
- Spalding15 places35 km
- Lincoln31 places38 km
- Nottingham93 places40 km
- Peterborough47 places41 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Grantham?
The best known: Belvoir Castle, Belton House, Woolsthorpe Manor, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, Grimsthorpe Castle. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Grantham?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22.
How do you get to Grantham?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 124 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Grantham as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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