Spires & Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail

The centre recalls life on an operational airfield honouring 106 squadron. Seasons of lectures and other events are held at the centre throughout the year.

Navenby

Mrs Smith's Cottage
01529 414294
www.oden.co.uk/mrssmith

A quaint little cottage built in the mid 1800s, lived in by a remarkable lady called Hilda Smith, who resisted unnecessary change.

North Hykeham

North Kesteven Centre
01522 883311
www.leisureconnection.co.uk

A centre with lots on offer, from a swimming pool with a flume and water features, table tennis, archery and badminton, to five-a-side football, squash, gym facilities, group training, a cafŽ and bar, plus lots more.

Terry O'Toole Theatre
01522 883311
www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk
The theatre stages a varied and exciting programme of professional drama, music, dance and children's theatre events alongside community performances.

North Rauceby

Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
01529 488490
www.heartoflincs.com

A centre that exhibits the fascinating story of this historic establishment, from its early days as a Royal Naval Air Service base to the current day.

RAF Digby

RAF Digby Sector Ops Room
01526 327619
www.airops.freeserve.co.uk

A restored Fighter Command Sector Operations Room in an original 1937 bunker, detailing history of RAF Digby from 1918 - 1945.

Sleaford

The Hub National Centre for Craft & Design
01529 308710
www.thehubcentre.info

The Hub is the largest space in the UK dedicated to the promotion, celebration and exhibition of craft and design. The Hub hosts a diverse range of exhibitions all year round, as well as a fantastic cafŽ and a contemporary crafts shop.

Cogglesford Mill
07966 400634 or 01529 414294
www.heartoflincs.com

A fully restored and working watermill, thought to be the only Sheriff's Watermill still operating in England. Special events and working days take place, also the sale of organic flour and other locally sourced products in the shop.

Navigation House
01529 414294
www.heartoflincs.com

An original grade II listed canal company office, built in 1838. Now a heritage centre, the building shows the story of the Navigation and the part it played in Sleaford's history.

Harpers at Sleaford
01529 304770
www.leisureconnection.co.uk

Sleaford's leading health club offers an indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Floodlit five-a-side football pitches, squash courts and air conditioned group training studios with a variety of classes are also available.

Sleaford Leisure Centre
01529 303081
www.leisureconnection.co.uk
The centre boasts a great 25m swimming pool for lane swimming, fun sessions or water aerobics. A health suite and fitness centre is also available to all.

Northgate Sports Hall
01529 303004
www.leisureconnection.co.uk

The hall offers a wide range of sports to try, including
five-a-side football, badminton, basketball, tennis, cricket, volleyball, plus many group training classes.

Thorpe on the Hill
The Natural World Centre, Whisby
01522 688868
www.naturalworldcentre.com

A visitor centre within a beautiful nature park, a fantastic eco zone gift shop plus the Boardwalk CafŽ with delicious food and regular exciting exhibitions.

Welbourn

Welbourn Forge
01400 273070 or 01529 414294
www.heartoflincs.com

A former forge and blacksmith's workshop, which dates from 1864 and served the needs of farmers and tradesmen. It now exhibits old photographs, displays and memorabilia and a restored earth privy.

To find out more about other local attractions, you can also contact:

Sleaford Tourist Information Centre
01529 414294
www.heartoflincs.com

Lincoln Tourist Information Centre
01522 873213
www.lincoln.gov.uk

Getting to the Trail

Spires & Steeples has been designed around three transport hubs: Lincoln, Metheringham and Sleaford. All have rail and bus links. For information call the Traveline on
0871 200 22 33 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/busrailtravel

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Listed below are just a select few places to stay, eat and visit in the area. For more information on other attractions in Lincolnshire, please contact Sleaford Tourist Information Centre on
01529 414294 or Lincoln Tourist Information Centre on 01522 873213.

The Red Lion Public House
Middle Street
Dunston
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 2EW
01526 322227

w: www.redliondunston.co.uk

Woodend Farm B&B
Woodend Farm
Digby
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 3NG
01526 860347

Digby Manor B&B
The Manor
North Street
Digby
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 3LY
01526 322064

e: gill@digbymanor.com
w: www.digbymanor.com

Devon Dumpling Tea Room
Branston Moor Nursery
Moor Lane
Branston
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 1HZ
01522 790022

e: gibbsalan@btconnect.com
w: www.growinggifts.co.uk

The Graffoe B&B
57 Hall Lane
Branston
Lincoln
LN4 1PY
01522 797987

e: pam.white@which.net

Food For Thought Farm Shop & Café
Rectory Lane
Branston
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 1NA
01522 797970

Walnut Cottage B&B
71 Main Street
Scopwick
Lincolnshire
LN4 3NW
01526 320894

e: jane@bedbreakfast.wanadoo.co.uk
w: www.walnutcottageexperience.co.uk

Washingborough Hall Hotel
Church Hill
Washingborough
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 1BE
01522 790340

e: enquiries@washingboroughhall.com
w: www.washingboroughhall.com

Butcher and Beast Inn
High Street
Heighington
Lincoln
LN4 1JS
01522 790 386

Cups and Cakes Café
High Street
Heighington
Lincoln
LN4 1JS
01522 790 386

Hub Riverside café
Hub: National Centre for Craft & Design
Carre Street
Sleaford
NG34 7TW
www.thehubcentre.info
01529 308710