The delightful market town of Bourne sits on the eastern side of the South Kesteven district, bordering the Fens. The town dates from Anglo Saxon times and was built around a series of natural springs in what is now the Wellhead Gardens.

In the centre of the town in the beautiful setting of green open space stands the Wellhead and Bourne Memorial Gardens, on the site of Bourne Castle. The gardens are open daily for visitors to enjoy.

Popular places to visit in Bourne

Grimsthorpe Castle

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Burghley House

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Rutland Water Nature Reserve

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Discover the time-worn corridors and rooms of Oakham Castle. This grand structure provides an informative side trip for everyone. Travelers have a great range of options in and around this destination. Take in the vast range of plants, trees and flowers at Barnsdale Gardens. If you feel confident, try pronouncing their botanical names! Still have time to spare? If you wouldn’t mind some spiritual enlightenment on your getaway, call in to Normanton Church. 

Belvoir Castle

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Peterborough Cathedral

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Belton House

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Discover the great outdoors

On the outskirts of the town sits Bourne Woods, offering miles of walking on accessible, well-marked tracks, a large picnic area and a sculpture trail.
Ten minutes on from Bourne Woods on the A151 is Grimsthorpe Castle with magnificent state rooms, acres of gardens, parkland walks, an adventure playground and special events all through the summer. The cycle hire shop at the castle will provide everything required to enjoy the lakeside cycle trails.
Visit one of the UK’s oldest trees – The Bowthorpe Oak – at Manthorpe, which is also a working farm offering visitors the chance to see lambs and sheep shearing.

Bourne is a great base for a Lincolnshire holiday. Discover things to do, enjoy locally sourced food and drink and seek out a superb range of visitor attractions across South Kesteven.