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About Marton

Marton is a sleepy village with a long history. In far off Roman times, a small fort guarded a nearby crossing of the River Trent.

The village can be discovered around 5 miles south of Gainsborough, it has reminders of the days when sailing boats plied their trade along the river and of the romantic era of coach travel. This can be seen in the bright blue anchor dredged from the Trent and now proudly displayed in a prominent village position, and by the Black Swan, an atmospheric 18th century coaching inn which retains much of its former charm and still welcomes visitors. There is also a restored windmill tower to be seen.

At the heart of the village lies an historic parish church dedicated to St.Margaret of Antioch. The building has an interesting embattled roofline graced with intricate pinnacles, it is mostly of Anglo-Saxon and Norman structure with an 11th century tower showing herringbone masonry and set into the outer wall is a Saxon cross shaft. The church has an attractive porch entrance, and once inside there is much to interest the visitor, whilst outside in the quiet, lawned and tree lined churchyard, there are tombs and graves weathered by the storms and winds of hundreds of years. A lofty Medieval market buttercross is sited in the churchyard, this acts as a memorial to the villagers who gave their lives in the two world wars of the 20th century.

Marton offers visitors a pleasant, tranquil place to stay. As well as the features of the village there is plenty of interest in the surrounding countryside, with the fens and waterways of the landscape offering endless fascination. Within easy reach is the City of Lincoln with its famous Cathedral of the fens, and at nearby Torksey, on the banks of the River Trent, there is the impressive sight of ruinous Torksey Castle which remains as a stark reminder of England's bloody Civil War.

Nearby leisure pursuits include golf, fishing, boating, walking and birdwatching.

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 Marton

Sundown Kiddies Adventureland	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Gainsborough Old Hall	(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Chainbridge Nature Reserve	(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Bassetlaw Museum	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Doddington Hall	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lincoln Castle	(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lincoln Cathedral	(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Usher Gallery	(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Clumber Country Park	(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Sherwood Heath Local Nature Reserve	(15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Rufford Country Park	(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Newark Air Museum	(16.1 miles, 25.8 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Marton

Saxilby, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SE)
The village is dominated by the Foss Dyke Canal, a waterway built by the Romans and later deepened by Henry I to allow safe passage for larger vessels.
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Gainsborough, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction N)
The lovely market town of Gainsborough flourishes along a sweep of the River Trent which opens up pleasant riverside walks revealing much of the areas flora and fauna as well as interesting pieces of modern sculpture.
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Ingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction E)
Ingham, from its earliest dawning's at the time of the Doomsday Book has enjoyed a tranquil existence. The village lies in a lovely area between Lincoln and Gainsborough, amidst some of the shire's most stunning scenery.
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Skellingthorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SE)
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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Gringley on the Hill, in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NW)
This charming hill-top village lies in spacious countryside close to the Chesterfield Canal. It shows an abundance of picturesque red-brick properties including out lying farms with ancient barns and dovecotes.
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North Scarle, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction S)
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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Eagle, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction S)
The village of Eagle is situated in spacious countryside a short distance away from the historic city of Lincoln.
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Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE)
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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Nettleham, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)
This is a most delightful Lincolnshire village with dreamy stone cottages, a picturesque village green, and a sparkling beck around which well fed ducks and moorhens colonise.
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Dunholme, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)
Dunholme is a small Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond. It is found nestling beneath a range of low hills, straddling along a stream.
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Swinderby, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction S)
Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet.
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Collingham, in the county of Nottinghamshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction S)
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 (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SE)
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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Epworth, in the county of Lincolnshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction N)
The birthplace of John Wesley and Charles Wesley, early leaders of the Methodist movement
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Bassingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction S)
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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Nearby travel help

Gainsborough Lea Road Station	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction N)
Gainsborough Central Station	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction N)
A1(M) Junction 34	(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction W)
M180 Junction 3	(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)
Humberside International Airport	(23.8 miles, 38.3 km, direction NE)
Sheffield City Airport	(26.9 miles, 43.3 km, direction W)
Marton to London	(128.5 miles, 206.8 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Marton

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Marton center
West Retford Hotel	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W)
Pyewipe Inn	(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE)
Mayfield Guest House	(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SE)
Holiday Inn Lincoln	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)
The White Hart	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)
The Lincoln Hotel	(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE)
Le Petit Hotel	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE)
Hillcrest Hotel	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE)
Ye Olde Bell Hotel	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)
Eardley's Hotel	(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE)
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