WOODHALL SPA Community Website

Fig 1 - LNER advertising poster from the 1930's

Woodhall Spa was conceived as a Spa resort and it still largely depends on visitors for its prosperity today. These range from day trippers from across the county and region, travelling by car or in organised coach parties, to golfers, conference delegates and those attending many of the social functions at the hotels and pubs or visiting on short break holidays. From here you can link to pages with information on places of general interest in the village and surrounding area such as Jubilee Park, the Kinema in the Woods, Cottage Museum, Kirkstead Abbey, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Tattershall Castle. Here is a brief summary.

Photo 1 - Jubilee Park outdoor heated swimming pool.

Jubilee Park is a very popular destination for locals and visitors alike, especially in the summer months when the heated outdoor swimming and paddling pools are open. Other park amenities and attractions include a camping and caravanning site, children's playground, ball games and picnic area, bowling, croquet, cricket, putting, tennis, a cafe and cycle hire.

For more information visit the Jubilee Park page

Photo 2 - The Kinema in the Woods

The Kinema in the Woods, known as the 'The Flicks in the Sticks' during the Second World War, was converted from a cricket pavilion in 1922 by Captain Allport. Today with its unique back projection, and the opening of a second screen in 1994, you can catch all the latest movies, as well as some timely classics.

For more information visit the Kinema in the Woods page

Photo 3 - The Cottage Museum

Once the home of Johnny Wield (bathchair proprietor and well known photographer in the Spas heyday), the Cottage Museum and Tourist Information Centre can be found just off The Broadway. With its excellent display of local photographs and memorabilia reflecting the history of the town, it is a must for visitors.

For more information visit the Cottage Museum page

Photo 5 - The Spa Trail and Viking Ship sculpture

There are a variety of interesting routes for walkers in and around Woodhall Spa. The Viking Way and Water Rail Way pass through the village and Woodhall Spa Scouts can be seen here on the Spa Trail (a disused railway line running between Woodhall Spa and Horncastle.

A series of walks to suit all abilities can be downloaded from the Local Walks page.

Photo 6 - The 6th fairway on the Hotchkin golf course, Woodhall Spa

Woodhall Spa is the home of the English Golf Union and the National Golf Centre. In addition to the famous Hotchkin and the Bracken courses in Woodhall Spa there are several reasonably priced golf clubs and courses within a 15 mile radius of the village.

Visit the Golf Page for more information

Photo 7 - Refreshment stop in Horsington village

Woodhall Spa is surrounded by a network of relatively quiet on and off road routes ideally suited for family rides. This network has recently been enhanced by the addition of two off-road routes based on disused railway lines. One links Boston with Lincoln and runs alongside the River Witham, the other links Woodhall Spa with Horncastle. The routes are known as the 'Water Rail Way' and Spa Trail..

Visit the Cycling Page for more information on local routes

Photo 8 - Roughton Moor Nature Reserve

There are several nature reserves near Woodhall Spa with a diversity of habitats including woodland, heathland, fenland and bog

Visit the Wildlife Page for more information

Photo 9 - Boating on the River Witham

The River Witham passes through the Parish of Woodhall Spa. Moorings at Kirkstead Bridge are a mile west of the village centre

Visit the River Witham Page for more information

Photo 11 - Fishing on the River Witham

Visit the Fishing page for more Information.

Rand Farm Park is a genuine working farm for children of all ages to enjoy. It is located on the main A158 Lincoln to Skegness road, about two miles on the Lincoln side of Wragby.

Rand Farm Park: www.randfarmpark.com/home.cfm

Stockwith Mill: A tea room and craft shop based in an old watermill

Stockwith Mill website: www.stockwithmill.co.uk

The Wragby Maze: Co-located with a Conifer Centre near the village of Wragby

Wragby Maze website: website.lineone.net/~conifer_maze

For further information on tourist attractions and events in Woodhall Spa and the local area, please contact the Touriist Information Office which is co-located with the Cottage Museum.

Cottage Museum
Iddesleigh Road
Woodhall Spa
Lincolnshire
LN10 6SH

Tel: 01526 353775
e-mail: info@e-lindsey.gov.uk

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Saturday to Sunday 10.30 am - 4.30 pm

Open Easter to end of October 2009

Why not take a short break in Woodhall Spa and visit some of the local attractions?

The village has a fine selection of hotels, guest houses and camping/caravanning sites. Select the accommodation page for more information.

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