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About Old Leake

Old Leake is a traditional Lincolnshire village lying is spacious countryside a short distance from the coast. It's earliest mention is in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and judging by the population mentioned, even then it must have been a prosperous place in which to live and work.

The reclaimed landscape lends itself to farming, much of the land around the village is farmed. Over the years farming has proved the mainstay of village life, but the style of the industry is somewhat changed. No longer do we see the large mixed dairy herds, but rather fields full of lush vegetables, cereals and of course the Lincolnshire potato.

St. Mary's Church is the focal point of the village. This is a superb church building with parts dating back to Norman times. Its sturdy tower was built between the late 16th century and the middle of the 17th century. St. Mary's is rich in church history, well worth a look around. Outside, amongst the old tombs and gravestones, is an impressive cross commemorating the dead of World War II. The churchyard has much new planting, a number of Elms, some over 100 years old, were lost to Dutch elm disease and a new avenue of Elms has been planted on the original site, along with several other varieties so that in the years to come the churchyard will take on its former "tree-lined" glory.

The village enjoys all the usual village amenities, it has a well supported community centre and three pubs. A large open space provides the opportunity for sport, including football and cricket. There is also a well equipped children's playground.

Old Leake is just a few short miles from the famous Lincolnshire town of Boston, where you can find good shopping, an historic windmill and a museum where you can learn of the history and heritage of the region. The historic Sibsey Trader Windmill lies to the west of the village and on the seaward side is a lovely landscape of sea marshes covered with sea lavender and samphire. The coast offers delightful summer evening strolls with fascinating seascapes as the sun goes down, its rays lending a golden glow to wildly foaming waves.

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

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Recommended attractions near Old Leake

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Snipe Dales Country Park	(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Tattershall Castle	(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Harrington Hall	(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Bainland Country Park	(14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Fantasy Island	(15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Manor House Museum	(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
The Butterfly & Wildlife Park	(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Claythorpe Water Mill & Wildfowl Gardens	(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Cadwell Park	(20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Cogglesford Mill	(20.7 miles, 33.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Sandringham House	(22.4 miles, 36.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Castle Rising Castle	(22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Tales of the Old Gaol House	(23.0 miles, 37.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Old Leake

Sibsey, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction W)
The village has two windmills, one, a popular tourist attraction is the well preserved Trader Windmill with 6 sails, now fully restored to excellent working order.
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Frithville, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)
This is another pleasant "Fen" village. It lies on drained land close to the town of Boston and not far away from the famous Sibsey Trader Windmill.
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Boston, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
This is the town in which the Pilgrim Fathers were imprisoned in the year 1607 following their first attempt to escape to America and the cells which held them can still be seen in the 15th-century Guildhall.
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Carrington, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)
This is a tranquil village perfectly placed for exploring the beauty of the Lincolnshire countryside.
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Revesby, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
Surrounded by woodland, the pretty village of Revesby was once the home of the celebrated naturalist, Sir Joseph Banks
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Mareham le Fen, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)
This pleasant Fen village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but it's history is known to stretch far beyond 1086.
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Stainsby, in the county of Lincolnshire (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)
This is a pleasant Lincolnshire village lying in the spacious countryside bordering the River Witham.
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Ingoldmells, in the county of Lincolnshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NE)
Ingoldmells offers an exciting traditional sea-side holiday, it has a good beach which is safe for bathing, and in the hinterland there is a great choice of caravan and camping parks for families.
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Gosberton, in the county of Lincolnshire (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SW)
This old village sits inland from the Wash just above the point where the River Welland enters into the open sea.
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Woodhall Spa, in the county of Lincolnshire (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction NW)
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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Calceby, in the county of Lincolnshire (15.8 miles, 25.3 km, direction N)
Often referred to as the 'lost village of the Wolds' Calceby lies close to the southern-most tip of the famous Bluestone Heath Celtic road, said to have been used by Ancient Britain's before the Romans arrived.
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Fulletby, in the county of Lincolnshire (15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction NW)
The village was the birthplace of Henry Winn, writer and poet. Winn was the son of the local shoemaker, he grew up in the village, was educated here, and later he married a local girl.
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Holbeach, in the county of Lincolnshire (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction S)
A small market town in the middle of a famous bulb growing region, there is a cluster of small streets and a central main street where the dominant feature is the church of All Saints.
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Alford, a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction N)
Deep in the Lincolnshire countryside, not far distant from the golden sandy beaches between Mablethorpe and Chapel St.Leonards is the pleasant market town of Alford.
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Moulton, in the county of Lincolnshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction S)
Set in the heart of the famously beautiful fenlands of Lincolnshire is the pleasant town of Moulton.
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Nearby travel help

Boston Station	(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
Thorpe Culvert Station	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)
A1(M) Junction 17	(38.2 miles, 61.4 km, direction SW)
A1(M) Junction 17	(38.5 miles, 61.9 km, direction SW)
Humberside International Airport	(42.2 miles, 67.9 km, direction NW)
Norwich Airport	(55.5 miles, 89.4 km, direction SE)
Old Leake to London	(105.6 miles, 170.0 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Old Leake

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Old Leake center
The New England Hotel	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)
White Hart Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW)
Southview Park Hotel	(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NE)
Best Western Vine Hotel	(12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction NE)
The Crown Hotel	(12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction NE)
The Fountaindale Skegness	(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NE)
Comfort Inn Boston	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SW)
Royal Renaissance	(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction NE)
County Hotel	(13.1 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE)
North Shore Hotel	(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NE)
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