English Heritage sites near Welbourn Parish

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace

LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE

11 miles from Welbourn Parish

Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.

Tattershall College

TATTERSHALL COLLEGE

16 miles from Welbourn Parish

Remains of a grammar school for church choristers, founded in the mid-15th century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, the builder of nearby Tattershall Castle (National Trust).

Rufford Abbey

RUFFORD ABBEY

20 miles from Welbourn Parish

The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.

Gainsborough Old Hall

GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL

24 miles from Welbourn Parish

A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.

Sibsey Trader Windmill

SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL

25 miles from Welbourn Parish

Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.

Bolingbroke Castle

BOLINGBROKE CASTLE

25 miles from Welbourn Parish

The remains of a 13th-century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks. Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643.


Churches in Welbourn Parish

St Chad

Pubs in Welbourn Parish

Joiners Arms

21 High Street, Welbourn, LN5 0NH
(01400) 279356

Now the sole pub in the village, the brick-built free house is cosy and welcoming. Inside is single long room bar area with a small alcove at one end. Good homely food is available Friday to Sunday with special feature nights. There are occ...