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About Waddington
This is a town with an illustrious record of service for the R.A.F. A training unit for pilots was first established here early in 1916, this continued until the end of the First World War in 1918 when it closed down. In 1926 it re-opened as the base for Lincoln's 503 Squadron, and has been in operation ever since. The base has a most illustrious record, it has been home to other Squadrons, including 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron. The Victoria Cross was awarded to Squadron Leader John Nettleton, who was with the 44, when he led a day-light attack on a U-Boat factory. More recently, during the Falklands conflict of 1982, Vulcan's from the station flew to the Falklands in what were the longest distance bombing raids carried out by the R.A.F.
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. Flying displays and machines do not come much finer than those at Waddington.
Surrounding the town is a wealth of pretty hamlets in a landscape dominated with ancient churches, old inns, windmills, and timeless looking houses and cottages.
In the town you will find good shopping and leisure facilities which includes fishing on the River Witham. There is an excellent choice of accommodation should you wish to make this a longer stay, and there is an array of tempting pubs and restaurants
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Waddington
| Hartsholme Country Park | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hartsholme Country Park | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Whisby Natural Park | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Usher Gallery | (4.4 miles, 7.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lincoln Castle | (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lincoln Cathedral | (4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Doddington Hall | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Newark Air Museum | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tupholme Abbey | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Cogglesford Mill | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Newark Castle | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bainland Country Park | (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Tattershall Castle | (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Sundown Kiddies Adventureland | (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Belton House | (15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in WaddingtonAll attractions in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Waddington
Harmston, in the county of Lincolnshire (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction S)
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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Boothby Graffoe, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction S)
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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Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction N)
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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Bassingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction SW)
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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Metheringham, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction E)
Metheringham is an old Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book of 1086.
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Skellingthorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)
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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Carlton-le-Moorland, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)
Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond.
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Blankney, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE)
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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Eagle, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction W)
The village of Eagle is situated in spacious countryside a short distance away from the historic city of Lincoln.
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Swinderby, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W)
Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet.
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Nettleham, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction N)
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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Stapleford, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW)
Stapleford is a village lying in the picturesque valley of the River Witham.
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North Scarle, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W)
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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Rowston, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction SE)
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.
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Digby, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SE)
This is a tranquil village set in a lovely rural location in the vale of the Digby Beck watercourse.
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All towns in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Hykeham Station | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW) |
| Lincoln Central Station | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction N) |
| M180 Junction 4 | (26.2 miles, 42.2 km, direction N) |
| A1(M) Junction 34 | (26.8 miles, 43.1 km, direction NW) |
| Humberside International Airport | (29.7 miles, 47.7 km, direction N) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (38.3 miles, 61.7 km, direction NW) |
| Waddington to London | (116.0 miles, 186.6 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Waddington
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Waddington center |
| Eardley's Hotel | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N) |
| Branston Hall Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction NE) |
| Holiday Inn Lincoln | (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction N) |
| Le Petit Hotel | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction N) |
| Hillcrest Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction N) |
| Washingborough Hall Hotel | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NE) |
| The Lincoln Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction N) |
| The White Hart | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction N) |
| Mayfield Guest House | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction N) |
| Pyewipe Inn | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Waddington |
