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About Saxilby

This large village lies on the border where Nottingham meets Lincolnshire. It is an attractive village full of rural charm, on a clear moonlit night there are enchanting views of Lincoln's great cathedral lit up against the night-time sky.

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. These days a pleasant part of a day out in Saxilby is to sit and enjoy gaily painted narrow boats as they course the waters. Here too, you can often catch sight of many species of wildlife.

Saxilby Tower Mill is one of the village's more noted buildings. It was constructed in 1823 and continued to work until around 1920. Its sails were removed in 1927 and by 1931 the cap had been removed. The mill now stands preserved, but disused.

The Sun Inn is an atmospheric pub at the side of the Foss Dyke Canal, it is an attractive building which belies the lurid, ghostly tales surrounding the inn, which is thought to be one of the most haunted in the region.

The Ship is another of Saxilby's pleasant pubs, this too, sits on the banks of the Foss Dyke which eventually links with the River Witham at Lincoln and the River Trent at Torksey.

Lincoln show ground is within easy driving distance, and many old RAF stations can be found in the area, one of which is RAF Scampton, once home to the famous Dam Busters, and the Red Arrows who can sometimes be seen practicing in the wide Lincolnshire skies

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 Saxilby

Doddington Hall	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lincoln Castle	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lincoln Cathedral	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Usher Gallery	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Whisby Natural Park	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Sundown Kiddies Adventureland	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Gainsborough Old Hall	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Chainbridge Nature Reserve	(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Bassetlaw Museum	(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Newark Air Museum	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve	(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Newark Castle	(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Sherwood Heath Local Nature Reserve	(16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Saxilby

Skellingthorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.0 miles, 4.9 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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Marton, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NW)
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.
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Eagle, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.4 miles, 8.7 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 (5.9 miles, 9.5 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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North Scarle, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)
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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Ingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE)
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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Nettleham, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.4 miles, 11.8 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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Swinderby, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S)
Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet.
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Dunholme, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 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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Waddington, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.9 miles, 14.4 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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Collingham, in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SW)
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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Harmston, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SE)
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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Bassingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 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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Gainsborough, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW)
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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Carlton-le-Moorland, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction S)
Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond.
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Nearby travel help

Saxilby Station	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Hykeham Station	(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE)
A1(M) Junction 34	(18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction NW)
M180 Junction 4	(19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction N)
Humberside International Airport	(25.2 miles, 40.6 km, direction NE)
Sheffield City Airport	(30.8 miles, 49.5 km, direction W)
Saxilby to London	(124.0 miles, 199.4 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Saxilby

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Saxilby center
Pyewipe Inn	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE)
Mayfield Guest House	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)
Holiday Inn Lincoln	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE)
The White Hart	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE)
The Lincoln Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction SE)
Le Petit Hotel	(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SE)
Hillcrest Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE)
Eardley's Hotel	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)
Washingborough Hall Hotel	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)
Branston Hall Hotel	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE)
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