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   Grantham (/ ˈ ɡ r æ n θ əm /) is a market town in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, situated on the banks of the River Witham and bounded to the west by the A1 road. It lies 23 miles (37 km) south of Lincoln and 22 miles (35 km) east of Nottingham .

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3. www.visitlincolnshire.com › destinations › granthamGrantham - Visit Lincolnshire

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   Grantham is home to an array of different activities and attractions, from animal and wildlife attractions to heritage and craft experiences. Grantham has plenty to keep the whole family entertained no matter what weather is forecast. Plan your itinerary today. The Engine Yard.

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   • St Wulfram’s Church. With the sixth highest spire in the country, St Wulfram’s Church is a parish church with the scale of a cathedral. The origins of this building are Saxon, but most of the stonework is from the 13th to the 16th centuries.
   • Belton House. The first of many stately homes within striking distance of Grantham, Belton House is often considered the archetypal English country house and is maintained by the National Trust.
   • Belton Park. In 1,300 acres, the park around Belton House is a day out in its own right. Some 750 acres of this land is designated a deer park, and you can see the best of it on a signposted 3.1-mile walking trail.
   • Woolsthorpe Manor. Sir Isaac Newton was born at this modest yeoman’s farmstead nine miles south of Grantham in 1642. He came back in 1666 when Cambridge University was closed because of the plague, and in that time he conducted experiments that would change the course of science.

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   Where is Grantham in England?

   • Grantham (/ ˈɡrænθəm /) is a market town in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, situated on the banks of the River Witham and bounded to the west by the A1 road. It lies 23 miles (37 km) south of Lincoln and 22 miles (35 km) east of Nottingham. The population in 2016 was put at 44,580. [ 1 ]

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   What is Grantham known for?

   • Grantham was recognised in the Domesday Book in 1086 with a recorded population of 183 households and in the Middle Ages, the town was successful in the wool and leather trade. St Wulfram's Church towers over the historic town and was described by Simon Jenkins as ‘the finest steeple in England’.

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   Why should you visit Grantham?

   • Grantham is home to an array of different activities and attractions, from animal and wildlife attractions to heritage and craft experiences. Grantham has plenty to keep the whole family entertained no matter what weather is forecast. Plan your itinerary today.

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   Where can I find historical information about Grantham?

   • Historical overviews of some or all of Grantham's history can be found in: Allen, Thomas, "Grantham soke and town", in Thomas Allen (ed.), The History of the County of Lincoln, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time, vol. 2 (London and Lincoln: John Saunders Jr, 1834), pp. 300–317

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   Is Grantham a good place to live?

   • Grantham is an attractive and industrial market town that sits on the border of Lincolnshire and Nottingham. Being home to a number of Lincolnshire's incredibly picturesque historic houses, castles and buildings including Belton House and Belvoir Castle, it is well worth a visit and makes for an excellent day trip or weekend away.

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   Where did the name Grantham come from?

   • Grantham's name is first attested in the Domesday Book (1086); its origin is not known with certainty. The ending -hām is Old English and means "homestead". The first part of the name may either be the personal name Granta or derive from the Old English word Grand (gravel), implying either "Granta's homestead" or "homestead by gravel". [ 3 ]

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   Things to Do in Grantham, England: See Tripadvisor's 39,217 traveler reviews and photos of Grantham tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Grantham. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Visit Grantham for plenty things to do in, from history and heritage to family friendly days out in the great outdoors.

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   Grantham Tourism: Tripadvisor has 39,225 reviews of Grantham Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Grantham resource.

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   The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, Grantham is a historic market town in the south of Lincolnshire. Located on the banks of the River Witham, Grantham sits on the border of both Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The town is easily accessible from the A1, and boasts fantastic road and rail links.