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About Bassingham

Bassingham, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, is a large, flourishing village located close to the banks of the River Witham, a few miles south-west of the Cathedral City of Lincoln.

It is known mostly for its lovely old church dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels. The church has a unique history, it was built before the Norman Conquest and has been rebuilt twice since the Conquest. It is of the Gothic style, with a sturdy tower crowned with graceful pinnacles. The tower has been rebuilt twice, in 1782 and again in 1887. A major restoration of the building took place in 1860, but much original work was retained and inside there are interesting features as well as beautiful windows. The church stands in a lovely meadow setting, surrounded by a tree studded churchyard where visitors can see the graves and tombs of several centuries.

As well as all the usual amenities Bassingham has several noted inns, The Five Bells, dating from the 18th century offers excellent food and drink in atmospheric surroundings exuding character and olde-worlde charm.

The village offers plenty of opportunity for leisure, not only is there the delight of the Witham but there is also the River Brant to explore. A short distance away is the Nottingham Museum of Aircraft, and at Newark-upon-Trent there is a museum recalling the history and social heritage of the area.

Bassingham makes an ideal base for visiting a whole host of little villages occupying this favoured part of the Lincolnshire Fens.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Bassingham

Whisby Natural Park	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Newark Air Museum	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Doddington Hall	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Newark Castle	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Usher Gallery	(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Lincoln Castle	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Lincoln Cathedral	(8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Belton House	(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Southwell Minster	(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Cogglesford Mill	(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Sundown Kiddies Adventureland	(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Grantham House	(14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
Tupholme Abbey	(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction E)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Bassingham

Carlton-le-Moorland, in the county of Lincolnshire (1.1 miles, 1.9 km, direction S)
Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond.
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Stapleford, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SW)
Stapleford is a village lying in the picturesque valley of the River Witham.
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Swinderby, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW)
Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet.
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Harmston, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction E)
Harmston grew up on an escarpment from which there are dramatic views of the Witham valley, and it is perhaps this river-side position which has given this lovely pastoral place much of its character.
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Boothby Graffoe, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E)
Boothby Graffoe is one of the springline villages lying on the vast Lincolnshire plain. It is a sparsely populated hamlet of immense charm with a history that travels back over hundreds of years.
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Eagle, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NW)
The village of Eagle is situated in spacious countryside a short distance away from the historic city of Lincoln.
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Collingham, in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction W)
This is a small Nottinghamshire village pleasantly located on the banks of the River Trent. It offers all the usual village amenities, church, couple of shops, butchers, newsagents and three public houses.
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Waddington, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE)
Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England.
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North Scarle, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW)
The village is small and unspoilt, it has pleasant leafy lanes and a quiet High Street. Of its most picturesque aspects apart from the church, is a George V Post Box.
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Skellingthorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction N)
This is a large village lying around three miles from Lincoln which is fringed by the Fosdyke Navigation. Visitors will find a few shops, pubs and an interesting Anglican church.
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Newark-on-Trent, a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SW)
As it's name implies, this town enjoys a fine position on the River Trent. The great castle where King John died in 1216 lies in ruins on the banks of the river.
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Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NE)
This fine cathedral City was called Lindon by the Ancient Britons' and later the Romans' knew it as Lindum. In AD48 a Roman...
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Metheringham, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E)
Metheringham is an old Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book of 1086.
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Blankney, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction E)
This is a small well kept "estate" village which was built around the great estate of Blankney Hall, the estates of which have existed since the time of William the Conqueror.
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Cranwell, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE)
Cranwell is best known as the home of the Royal Airforce College which became the first military air academy in the world when it opened its doors to would be fliers in 1920.
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Nearby travel help

Swinderby Station	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NW)
Collingham Station	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)
A1(M) Junction 34	(25.3 miles, 40.7 km, direction NW)
M1 Junction 26	(26.5 miles, 42.7 km, direction W)
Humberside International Airport	(33.7 miles, 54.2 km, direction N)
East Midlands Airport	(35.3 miles, 56.8 km, direction SW)
Bassingham to London	(114.0 miles, 183.4 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Bassingham

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Bassingham center
George Hotel	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE)
Eardley's Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE)
Holiday Inn Lincoln	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)
Branston Hall Hotel	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)
Byards Leap Lodge	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SE)
Pyewipe Inn	(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction N)
Le Petit Hotel	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE)
The White Hart	(8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE)
Mayfield Guest House	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE)
The Lincoln Hotel	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE)
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