Thurlby

A quiet village location near to the attractive market towns of Bourne, Stamford and Market Deeping.  The Fens make natural cycling country and Belton House, Belvoir Castle and Burghley House are all nearby.  Rutland Water offers a great choice of watersports and walks and is an important area for bird life.  Serious food lovers should visit nearby Hambleton where there are two Michelin-listed restaurants.

Market Rasen Racecourse - Set in beautiful rural surroundings, the racecourse is the only one in Lincolnshire. With a friendly atmosphere and amazing views around the course it’s the perfect location for a family day out.  There’s jump racing throughout the year as well as themed meetings and other entertainment at weekend fixtures.  There is also a children's nursery on site so adults can relax and enjoy the races. Book your tickets online at www.marketrasenraces.co.uk for a 10% discount.

Belton House - Belton is the perfect example of an English country home. There are 36 acres of gardens, the lakeside walk, a magnificent landscaped park and the largest children’s adventure playground in Lincolnshire. Open 31st March – 31st October, Wed-Sun plus bank holidays.

Birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton – A peaceful 17th century farmhouse and science discovery centre. You can still see childhood scribblings on the wall and a replica of his experiment on the principal of differential calculus. Open Saturdays and Sundays 4th October – 26th October 2008, 1pm-5pm.