Pictures of Digby
About Digby
This is a tranquil village set in a lovely rural location in the vale of the Digby Beck watercourse. It is known mostly for its parish church dedicated to St.Thomas a' Becket, and for Digby Corner, a wildlife sanctuary.
The church is built in the Gothic style, its decorative spire is a noted local landmark. Surrounding the church is a peaceful grassed churchyard where visitors can see an ancient cross as well as old graves and tombstones.
Visitors can see attractive properties in the area, the village has a friendly shop/post office, and a local pub - the Red Lion. The War Memorial Hall built to honour the dead of W.W.II acts as the village hall, this is much used for local events and as a base for clubs.
Lincoln, where you can find one of England's loveliest cathedral's is within easy driving distance, as is the town of Sleaford. Near to the village is the large Royal Airforce Base, R.A.F Digby. The village is also within around 6 miles of the National Cycle Networks Route 1.
The region has some beautiful countryside, its picturesque meadows watered by the rivers Witham and Brant offer lovely places to explore, both rivers are easily accessible from Digby, along them you will find reeded pathways, dipping trees and a host of wildlife.
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 Digby
| Cogglesford Mill | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Tattershall Castle | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bainland Country Park | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hartsholme Country Park | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Usher Gallery | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lincoln Cathedral | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lincoln Castle | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hartsholme Country Park | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Belton House | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Doddington Hall | (14.6 miles, 23.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Newark Air Museum | (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre | (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Newark Castle | (17.9 miles, 28.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Snipe Dales Country Park | (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Grimsthorpe Castle | (20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in DigbyAll attractions in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Digby
Rowston, in the county of Lincolnshire (1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Blankney, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.5 miles, 5.6 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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Cranwell, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SW)
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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Metheringham, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction N)
Metheringham is an old Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book of 1086.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Harmston, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.1 miles, 13.0 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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Southrey, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Waddington, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)
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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Woodhall Spa, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.7 miles, 14.0 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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Bardney, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)
The village of Bardney lies on the eastern banks of the River Witham a short distance from Lincoln.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Helpringham, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Carlton-le-Moorland, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction W)
Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Bassingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W)
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.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Horsington, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NE)
This is a pleasant village less than twenty miles from the Cathedral City of Lincoln.
Info | Pictures | Hotels
Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NW)
This fine cathedral City was called Lindon by the Ancient Britons' and later the Romans' knew it as Lindum. In AD48 a Roman...
Info | Pictures | Hotels
All towns in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Ruskington Station | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction S) |
| Metheringham Station | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction N) |
| M180 Junction 4 | (33.0 miles, 53.1 km, direction N) |
| Humberside International Airport | (34.7 miles, 55.8 km, direction N) |
| M180 Junction 5 | (34.9 miles, 56.1 km, direction N) |
| East Midlands Airport | (42.9 miles, 69.0 km, direction SW) |
| Digby to London | (109.2 miles, 175.7 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Digby
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Digby center |
| Old Coach House Motel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E) |
| Lincolnshire Oak Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S) |
| Byards Leap Lodge | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW) |
| George Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction W) |
| Woodhall Spa Hotel | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE) |
| Branston Hall Hotel | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction NW) |
| Golf Hotel | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NE) |
| Washingborough Hall Hotel | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction N) |
| Eardley's Hotel | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW) |
| Hillcrest Hotel | (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Digby |
