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About Cranwell
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. Since this time many distinguished aviators have graduated from the college, including Sir Frank Whittle, who pioneered the jet engine.
A well known visitor attraction is to be found at Heath Farm, this is the Cranwell Aviation and heritage Centre. Here, visitors can learn the history of the Airforce college through a series of exhibits. The centre is open from May until the end of September.
There is plenty to see and do in the area including taking a look at Cranwell's historic church dedicated to St.Andrew. This attractive church building is of Saxon/Norman origin, shows early English work and has an exquisite screen.
A fascinating tale surrounds Baynards Leap. This is a well known spot marked by two horse shoes by a hedge. Legend tells that a horse called Baynard jumped the hedge in order escape a witch. A stone commemorates the jump.
Cranwell is within easy reach of Sleaford and not too far from Lincoln and its renowned Cathedral.
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 Cranwell
| Cogglesford Mill | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Belton House | (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tattershall Castle | (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Whisby Natural Park | (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hartsholme Country Park | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Bainland Country Park | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Newark Air Museum | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hartsholme Country Park | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Usher Gallery | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lincoln Castle | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lincoln Cathedral | (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Doddington Hall | (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Newark Castle | (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Belvoir Castle | (16.6 miles, 26.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Grimsthorpe Castle | (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in CranwellAll attractions in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Cranwell
Digby, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NE)
This is a tranquil village set in a lovely rural location in the vale of the Digby Beck watercourse.
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Rowston, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE)
The village of Rowston is perhaps best known for its historic church. The church, dedicated to St.Clement has church records dating back to 1566.
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Boothby Graffoe, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW)
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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Blankney, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)
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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Metheringham, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction N)
Metheringham is an old Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book of 1086.
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Harmston, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)
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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Helpringham, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE)
Helpringham is a richly rewarding walking area, with walks around old villages and waterside walks giving visitors a lovely glimpse of the regions natural wildlife and variety of scenery.
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Belton, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction SW)
The popular village of Belton lying north of Grantham is home to magnificent Belton House. It is also a typical "Estate" village which perfectly epitomises all the values of English country life.
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Carlton-le-Moorland, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)
Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond.
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Waddington, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction N)
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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Bassingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NW)
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.
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Stapleford, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)
Stapleford is a village lying in the picturesque valley of the River Witham.
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Grantham, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SW)
This delightful town, set on the River Witham in a spacious agricultural region is noted for many historic factors but more latterly as the birthplace of Britains first woman Primne Minister - Margaret Thatcher was born here in 1925 and she became Prime Minister in 1979.
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Southrey, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NE)
This is a pleasant place which grew up along the banks of the River Witham, within site and sounds of some famous abbey's.
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Woodhall Spa, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction NE)
It is sited on heathland, surrounded by lovely woodland and as its name suggests is based beside spa waters which made the town notable in the 19th century when it was fashionable as an inland resort town.
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All towns in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Sleaford Station | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE) |
| Ruskington Station | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E) |
| M1 Junction 26 | (32.5 miles, 52.3 km, direction W) |
| M1 Junction 27 | (33.9 miles, 54.5 km, direction W) |
| Humberside International Airport | (38.0 miles, 61.1 km, direction N) |
| East Midlands Airport | (39.0 miles, 62.8 km, direction W) |
| Cranwell to London | (106.5 miles, 171.4 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Cranwell
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Cranwell center |
| Byards Leap Lodge | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction W) |
| Lincolnshire Oak Hotel | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE) |
| George Hotel | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W) |
| Old Coach House Motel | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction E) |
| Belton Woods | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW) |
| Olde Barn Hotel | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW) |
| Branston Hall Hotel | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction N) |
| Best Western Kings Hotel | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SW) |
| The Angel And Royal Hotel | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SW) |
| Eardley's Hotel | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Cranwell |
