David and I stumbled across this site a couple of years ago when we were wandering around Lincolnshire. It has everything that we desire by way of a rally site; electric hook up, fresh water, waste water and loo emptying a few steps away and a clean toilet block. As a bonus it has four heavily stocked fishing lakes, with Carp weighing over 24lb if you were lucky enough to catch one, a bar and restaurant on site too.
We were all parked back agains a hawthorn hedge on what used to be a light aircraft landing strip!
The weather for the first few days was a bit unkind to us as the wind seemed to come straight off the polar ice cap. However, we still managed to have our welcome meeting on the Wednesday with everyone well wrapped up. One evening we all managed to get together in Ray and Carol’s van, ladies inside and chaps in their nice new pump up porch and on our last evening we tried to get everyone together in our van for a final chat and some liquid refreshment.
Burgh Le Marsh is a lovely ancient village with all the necessary facilities, fish & chip shop, Chinese Takeaway (which serves the best BBQ ribs I have ever tasted and they were only just able to fit in the foil dish they were so huge), three small supermarkets, hairdressers, butchers, church, a couple of windmills an antique shop and 3 pubs - all within a few minutes walk. The nearest pub, Ye Olde Red Lion was lively, friendly and served good beer.
Also within a few minutes walk was the No.56 bus stop! This took us to some really lovely places, including ancient Spilsby, the birth place of Sir John Franklin. They have a statue of him leaning on an anchor in the market place and also have a theatre which looks more like a Greek temple. Amazing for such a small village, which had loads of interesting independent shops and a small market on Monday.
Further along the bus route is Horncastle which has a wonderful array of antique shops from which Phyllis purchased a couple of crystal wine glasses for very little money. There is a small market on Thursdays and Saturdays. Again most of the shops are independent ones so give a wide variety of goodies to look at and a selection of cafes to provide refreshment.
Just about three stops away is the Gunby Estate, now a National Trust property. Built by the Massingberg family, it was lived in until the 1960s and still looks as if the family are going to come back at any moment. There are formal gardens as well as acres of farmland and woodland to discover. When we were there in some places it would not have been possible to add one daffodil bulb as they were so prolific and even grew out of Pampas grasses. Oddly enough there were holly bushes growing half way up Yew trees too – very curious.
If you stay on the bus it takes you miles through the Lincolnshire Wolds, visiting a number of delightful small villages before finally arriving in Lincoln, which is always a treat.
Also in the area (at RAF Coningsby) is The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Unfotunately the No. 56 does not go there, but with a change at Horncastle it was possible to get as far as Coningsby Village. The ‘Flight’ presently consists of twelve aircraft:- 6 Spitfires, 2 Hurricanes, Lancaster, Dakota, and 2 Chipmunks. They are operated by the Royal Air Force and have been based at RAF Coningsby since 1976. Those members who had cars visited and we put it on our list to get there next time.
The previous trips were all inland but the campsite is just a few miles from the coast and the traditional seaside resort of Skegness. Unlike many British resorts, it is still very busy and very clean. There are no empty shops and the funfair is packed with rides and there is a lovely promenade that stretches for miles. There are also plenty of places to eat, as long as you like Fish & Chips.
All in all, this is a great part of the world to visit. There is so much to see and do, and if you like walking then there are a number of walks direct from the site, which are mostly flat.
Marilyn & David Miland
We were all parked back agains a hawthorn hedge on what used to be a light aircraft landing strip!
The weather for the first few days was a bit unkind to us as the wind seemed to come straight off the polar ice cap. However, we still managed to have our welcome meeting on the Wednesday with everyone well wrapped up. One evening we all managed to get together in Ray and Carol’s van, ladies inside and chaps in their nice new pump up porch and on our last evening we tried to get everyone together in our van for a final chat and some liquid refreshment.
Burgh Le Marsh is a lovely ancient village with all the necessary facilities, fish & chip shop, Chinese Takeaway (which serves the best BBQ ribs I have ever tasted and they were only just able to fit in the foil dish they were so huge), three small supermarkets, hairdressers, butchers, church, a couple of windmills an antique shop and 3 pubs - all within a few minutes walk. The nearest pub, Ye Olde Red Lion was lively, friendly and served good beer.
Also within a few minutes walk was the No.56 bus stop! This took us to some really lovely places, including ancient Spilsby, the birth place of Sir John Franklin. They have a statue of him leaning on an anchor in the market place and also have a theatre which looks more like a Greek temple. Amazing for such a small village, which had loads of interesting independent shops and a small market on Monday.
Further along the bus route is Horncastle which has a wonderful array of antique shops from which Phyllis purchased a couple of crystal wine glasses for very little money. There is a small market on Thursdays and Saturdays. Again most of the shops are independent ones so give a wide variety of goodies to look at and a selection of cafes to provide refreshment.
Just about three stops away is the Gunby Estate, now a National Trust property. Built by the Massingberg family, it was lived in until the 1960s and still looks as if the family are going to come back at any moment. There are formal gardens as well as acres of farmland and woodland to discover. When we were there in some places it would not have been possible to add one daffodil bulb as they were so prolific and even grew out of Pampas grasses. Oddly enough there were holly bushes growing half way up Yew trees too – very curious.
If you stay on the bus it takes you miles through the Lincolnshire Wolds, visiting a number of delightful small villages before finally arriving in Lincoln, which is always a treat.
Also in the area (at RAF Coningsby) is The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Unfotunately the No. 56 does not go there, but with a change at Horncastle it was possible to get as far as Coningsby Village. The ‘Flight’ presently consists of twelve aircraft:- 6 Spitfires, 2 Hurricanes, Lancaster, Dakota, and 2 Chipmunks. They are operated by the Royal Air Force and have been based at RAF Coningsby since 1976. Those members who had cars visited and we put it on our list to get there next time.
The previous trips were all inland but the campsite is just a few miles from the coast and the traditional seaside resort of Skegness. Unlike many British resorts, it is still very busy and very clean. There are no empty shops and the funfair is packed with rides and there is a lovely promenade that stretches for miles. There are also plenty of places to eat, as long as you like Fish & Chips.
All in all, this is a great part of the world to visit. There is so much to see and do, and if you like walking then there are a number of walks direct from the site, which are mostly flat.
Marilyn & David Miland