Branston Travel Guide

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Originally an 11th C. church with west tower from 11th and 12th C. 13th century font and inner south doorway, 14th century south aisle and south porch, 15th century seating and chancel plus new nave roof and clerestory, tower parapet and spire. 1864-1875 saw new north aisle, outer wall of porch removed and rebuilt, porch roof repaired, pipe heating installed, all floors and seating removed and redone and the gallery which had partially blocked the tower arch and accommodated the choir was removed. 1888 the church clock was installed. 1893 Chancel alterations and organ installed built by Henry Willis & Sons Ltd. 1895 Restoration of belfry and spire, spire taken down as unsafe – the stones were numbered and replaced in original position at cost of £324. 1912-13 New roof to south aisle and porch and extensive repairs to nave roof plus vital work to the tower at cost of £740. 1962 On Christmas day it is believed that a mouse chewed through an electricity cable which caused a devastating fire destroying the chancel and organ (fire believed to have originated in the organ), causing much smoke damage in the rest of the church which can still be seen on the arches and the cross which buckled in the fire is on display in the church. 1966 The church was rededicated with new chancel, new east end stained glass window and new organ built by Messrs Cousans (Lincoln) Ltd. The total cost was £44,000 (of which £35,000 was paid for through insurance). 2011 After numerous lead thefts from roof, a new roof is being installed at a cost of £35,000 made of terne coated steel with no resale value.
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Originally an 11th C. church with west tower from 11th and 12th C. 13th century font and inner south doorway, 14th century south aisle and south porch, 15th century seating and chancel plus new nave roof and clerestory, tower parapet and spire. 1864-1875 saw new north aisle, outer wall of porch removed and rebuilt, porch roof repaired, pipe heating installed, all floors and seating removed and redone and the gallery which had partially blocked the tower arch and accommodated the choir was removed. 1888 the church clock was installed. 1893 Chancel alterations and organ installed built by Henry Willis & Sons Ltd. 1895 Restoration of belfry and spire, spire taken down as unsafe – the stones were numbered and replaced in original position at cost of £324. 1912-13 New roof to south aisle and porch and extensive repairs to nave roof plus vital work to the tower at cost of £740. 1962 On Christmas day it is believed that a mouse chewed through an electricity cable which caused a devastating fire destroying the chancel and organ (fire believed to have originated in the organ), causing much smoke damage in the rest of the church which can still be seen on the arches and the cross which buckled in the fire is on display in the church. 1966 The church was rededicated with new chancel, new east end stained glass window and new organ built by Messrs Cousans (Lincoln) Ltd. The total cost was £44,000 (of which £35,000 was paid for through insurance). 2011 After numerous lead thefts from roof, a new roof is being installed at a cost of £35,000 made of terne coated steel with no resale value.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
View to Branston View to Branston from Mere Road with Springfield in the trees
Track to Peggy's Holt Track from Hall Lane towards Peggy's Holt and on to Ashfield House
All Saints' church, Branston, Lincs. Most of the church was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1963, but the Saxon tower with Perpendicular spire survive.
Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

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4 out of 5
Belton Grantham England
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22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln

DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
Brayford Wharf North Lincoln England
The price is ₹6,207 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
₹6,207
₹7,448 total
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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The Lincoln Hotel

The Lincoln Hotel

3 out of 5
Eastgate Lincoln England
The price is ₹7,213 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹7,213
₹8,655 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Balcony view was limited.view was just a wall of a house. Hotel very dated and needs a renovation. Was ok stay

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

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The Plough Retreat

The Plough Retreat

3 out of 5
Main Street Newark England
Stay at this apartment in Newark. Enjoy free parking and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Newark Air Museum and ELK Motorsport are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
Wouldn’t recommend
Disappointed with room, cold - one radiator didn’t appear to work and one needed reprogramming in order to get warmth. The duvet was thin meaning we were cold during the night, and the bed was uncomfortable, so much so we nearly got up and drove home. Shower had black mould on head & pipe. There ...

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

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Cosy Cottage in the Heart of Sleaford

Cosy Cottage in the Heart of Sleaford

2 out of 5
Sleaford England
Stay at this residence in Sleaford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Sleaford Library and National Centre ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Beautifully presented, clean… well equipped and close to shops and pubs…..

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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25 Kingfisher Court

25 Kingfisher Court

3 out of 5
25 Kingfisher Court 57 Sleaford Road Lincoln England
Stay at this golf cottage in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Just Wake and Tattershall Castle are located ...
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