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About Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth
The tiny hamlet of Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth lies in spacious rural countryside in the valley of the River Witham. It is peaceful, pleasant place which somehow seems to have escaped the hand of time.
The hamlet is best known for Woolsthorpe Manor, home of the scientist, philosopher, alchemist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton.
Woolsthorpe Manor is in the care of the National Trust. It is a typical limestone yeomen farmhouse of the 17th century, together with farm buildings. Here visitors can see a descent of the famous apple tree instrumental in Newton's discovery of gravity and learn of his childhood in the manor.
The hamlet lies equidistance from the larger town's of Melton Mowbray and Grantham. Both offer good shopping, hotels and historic buildings.
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 Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth
| Woolsthorpe Manor | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) | Pictures |
| Grantham House | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Grimsthorpe Castle | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Belvoir Castle | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Belton House | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Oakham Castle | (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Egleton Nature Reserve | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Brown's Hill Quarry Nature Reserve | (11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Rutland Water | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Burrough Hill Hillfort | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Burghley House | (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Launde Abbey | (15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Barnack Hills & Holes NNR | (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cogglesford Mill | (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Eyebrook Reservoir | (18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in Woolsthorpe-by-ColsterworthAll attractions in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth
Grantham, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)
This delightful town, set on the River Witham in a spacious agricultural region is noted for many historic factors but more latterly as the birthplace of Britains first woman Primne Minister - Margaret Thatcher was born here in 1925 and she became Prime Minister in 1979.
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Belton, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N)
The popular village of Belton lying north of Grantham is home to magnificent Belton House. It is also a typical "Estate" village which perfectly epitomises all the values of English country life.
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Oakham, in the county of Rutland (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SW)
For centuries the countryside around Oakham has echoed to the sound of hunting horns, for the vales and rolling farmland surrounding this sedate market town, have been the stamping ground for the counties hunting fraternity.
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Melton Mowbray, in the county of Leicestershire (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)
An historic market town famous for its Pork packed pies and Stilton cheeses, both are savoured all over Britain and in many other countries.
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Normanton, in the county of Rutland (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction S)
Normanton lies in a landscape of rolling farmlands, broken only by rivers and patches of woodland. It is a tranquil place, with the waters offering scope for sailing and other water-sports, bird-watching, fishing, and cycling.
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Edith Weston, in the county of Rutland (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction S)
The village lies on the southern shores of Rutland Water, one of Europe's largest man-made reservoirs, and England's premier fly fishing waters.
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Braunston, in the county of Rutland (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SW)
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Stamford, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)
Of the 17 churches, only 6 now remain in Stamford, which is without doubt, one of the finest medieval towns in the British Isles, if not in Europe.
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Duddington, in the county of Northamptonshire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction S)
This is a gem of a village that is all gracious houses and cottages of stone, roofed with stone slates, that are spaciously interspersed around enchanting country lanes backed by mile after mile of glorious rich pasture and meadowland.
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John O'Gaunt, in the county of Leicestershire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction SW)
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Barrowden, a Picturesque Village in the county of Rutland (15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction S)
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Bisbrooke, a Picturesque Village in the county of Rutland (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction S)
Bisbrooke lies amidst a landscape of gentle hills dotted with rolling farmlands, rivers, reservoirs and woodland.
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Uppingham, in the county of Rutland (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction S)
Uppingham is a small town in what used to be called Rutland. It was just a tiny county, yet it encompassed some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Tilton on the Hill, in the county of Leicestershire (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SW)
This is a quiet rural village situated in one of the highest parts of the rolling Leicestershire countryside.
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Harringworth, in the county of Northamptonshire (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction S)
Harringworth is a peaceful, serene village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
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All towns in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Grantham Station | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction N) |
| Oakham Station | (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction SW) |
| A1(M) Junction 17 | (23.1 miles, 37.2 km, direction SE) |
| A1(M) Junction 17 | (23.2 miles, 37.4 km, direction SE) |
| East Midlands Airport | (29.2 miles, 47.1 km, direction W) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (51.0 miles, 82.1 km, direction NW) |
| Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth to London | (92.6 miles, 148.9 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth center |
| The Angel And Royal Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N) |
| Best Western Kings Hotel | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N) |
| Belton Woods | (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction N) |
| Barnsdale Hall Hotel | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S) |
| Whitwell Hotel | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S) |
| The Whipper-In Hotel | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S) |
| Grange Country Guest House (Non Smoking) | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SW) |
| Old Wisteria Hotel | (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction S) |
| Scalford Hall | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W) |
| Quorn Lodge Hotel | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth |
