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About Rowston
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, it was refurbished in 1741 and amongst its treasures is a unique candle snuffer. It is an attractive church building with a decorative spire which can be seen from most parts of the area. It lies within a serene churchyard where visitors can see graves and tombs from past centuries.
Rowston lies amid beautiful Linclonshire countryside, it can be found a short distance from Sleaford and is within easy reach of both Washingborough on the River Witham and the city of Lincoln, famous for its majestic 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 Rowston
| Cogglesford Mill | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Tattershall Castle | (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bainland Country Park | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Usher Gallery | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hartsholme Country Park | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lincoln Cathedral | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lincoln Castle | (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hartsholme Country Park | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Whisby Natural Park | (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Doddington Hall | (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Belton House | (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Newark Air Museum | (15.9 miles, 25.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Snipe Dales Country Park | (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Newark Castle | (18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in RowstonAll attractions in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Rowston
Digby, in the county of Lincolnshire (1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
This is a tranquil village set in a lovely rural location in the vale of the Digby Beck watercourse.
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Blankney, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction NW)
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 (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction N)
Metheringham is an old Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book of 1086.
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Cranwell, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.1 miles, 8.3 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.
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Boothby Graffoe, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction W)
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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Southrey, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.1 miles, 11.5 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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Harmston, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.8 miles, 12.5 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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Woodhall Spa, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.9 miles, 12.8 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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Waddington, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 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.
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Bardney, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N)
The village of Bardney lies on the eastern banks of the River Witham a short distance from Lincoln.
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Horsington, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction NE)
This is a pleasant village less than twenty miles from the Cathedral City of Lincoln.
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Helpringham, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction S)
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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Bassingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.0 miles, 17.6 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.
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Carlton-le-Moorland, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction W)
Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond.
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Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 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...
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All towns in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Metheringham Station | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction N) |
| Ruskington Station | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction S) |
| M180 Junction 4 | (32.1 miles, 51.6 km, direction N) |
| Humberside International Airport | (33.7 miles, 54.2 km, direction N) |
| M180 Junction 5 | (33.9 miles, 54.5 km, direction N) |
| East Midlands Airport | (43.5 miles, 70.0 km, direction SW) |
| Rowston to London | (110.2 miles, 177.3 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Rowston
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Rowston center |
| Old Coach House Motel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE) |
| Lincolnshire Oak Hotel | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction S) |
| Byards Leap Lodge | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW) |
| Woodhall Spa Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE) |
| Branston Hall Hotel | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW) |
| Golf Hotel | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE) |
| George Hotel | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W) |
| Washingborough Hall Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW) |
| Eardley's Hotel | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW) |
| Hillcrest Hotel | (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Rowston |
