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A drive to Lincoln combining a look round the Cath

A drive to Lincoln combining a look round the Cathedral with some shopping and perhaps a bite of lunch is an excellent outing in the winter months when the country houses are closed.

Tim Hart recommends to go via the A1 north and the B6403 at Colsterworth which soon becomes Ermine Street, the Roman road which was originally built to ford a great marsh to allow the Roman legions to march to Lincoln without getting their feet wet.

The Norman Cathedral, which is the third largest in England, and nearby Castle dominate the city from their vantage points on top of an extremely steep hill. This requires a fairly sustained effort to climb, but is made easier by the many attractive and interesting shops and studios on the way. For an informal lunch, the Wig and Mitre at the top of Steep Hill is the best bet.

You could also include Ely (1 hour 15 minutes) in your trip - a remote fenland town with a most magnificent Romanesque cathedral dominating the flat landscape.

Finally, Peterborough (35 minutes) is also a wonderful city to visit, and Peterborough Cathedral is one of the most important and best preserved mediaeval buildings in Europe. Because it is in the centre of a modern town otherwise uninteresting to tourists.

📷 thanks to Visit Lincoln

Our local magazine group Lincolnshire Pride has a wonderful article about the cathedral worth reading if you copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://www.pridemagazines.co.uk/lincolnshire/highlights/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-lincoln-cathedral/03-2019

Tim Hart's 'Things to Do' guide, available on the

Tim Hart's 'Things to Do' guide, available on the Hambleton website, lists a series of interesting drives around the property.

This short expedition to Exton, approximately 5 miles away, can be accomplished in half an hour.

From Hambleton journey towards Barnsdale Hill towards the gates at Exton Park. Park at Exton parish church and take the 5 minute walk to the church itself enjoying lovely views of Exton Park and the ruins of an ancient house destroyed by fire in 1810.

Although the church is the victim of much 19c restoration, inside you will find a very remarkable collection of monuments recently beautifully restored thanks to an energetic campaign led by The Countess of Gainsborough. To quote Pevsner “there are few churches in England in which English sculpture from the 16th to the 18th Century can be studied so profitably and enjoyed so much as at Exton”.

📷 thanks to Leicester Churches

Market Harborough is around 40 minutes from us and

Market Harborough is around 40 minutes from us and a convenient stop en route to the Spencer family's Althorp House and Estate if you wish to visit.

The driving route along the B664 from Uppingham will lead you through some beautiful countryside. The King’s Army was camped at Market Harborough prior to their defeat by Cromwell’s forces at the Battle of Naseby in 1645. Equestrian activities including the founding of the Fernie Hunt and the National Steeplechase held in the 1860s (the forerunner of the Cheltenham Festival) are prominent features in the area’s history.

Today, Market Harborough is a market town with a mix of individual and high street shops in the many 18th Century buildings. Notable landmarks include the attractive Old Grammar School founded in 1607, the Church of St. Dionysius whose 14th Century broach spire dominates the town, the Union Wharf and Foxton Locks for those keen on water transport history, and our bakery on Church Street.

https://www.hambletonhall.com/activities-and-events/

📷 credit to Althrop House

Melton Mowbray is about 10 miles distant from Hamb

Melton Mowbray is about 10 miles distant from Hambleton Hall to the north west. It is worth a visit if you would enjoy seeing the livestock market together with a Fur and Feather market. (every Tuesday ) both of which continue to run with Covid safety restrictions in place.

The Farmers Market selling produce and crafts is every Tuesday and Friday. A small antique and bric-a-brac market is also held on these days.

Don't forget to sample or buy some of the region’s chief gastronomic specialities: Melton pie, Stilton cheese and ham. Dickinson & Morris comes recommended, as it has been baking Melton Mowbray Pork Pies since 1851 and is the oldest remaining bakers of the authentic Pork Pie.

It is advisable to ask our reception team to assist you in recommending and pre-booking a pub during these restricted times.

📷 thanks to Dickinson & Morris

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Following on from yesterday's post about Uppingham

Following on from yesterday's post about Uppingham, we wanted to suggest how you may extend your journey from there to nearby Lyddington, either by car or on foot.

From the south end of the village there is a path clearly marked. Lyddington is a long village stretching along the main street and almost orange in colour from its local building stone. The church is very lofty – a rich medieval community’s thanks offering – and has a couple of brasses set into the floor. It also has the Bede House next door, originally a residence for the Bishops of Lincoln. Return via Harringworth (which has a vast railway viaduct as its backdrop) and South Luffenham.

Lyndon is a good spot to park and take a 5 minute walk around the perimeter of Lyndon Hall, a beautiful compact 17th century house. The walk starts by opening a mysterious oak door set in a fine stone wall. Return to Hambleton Hall via Manton and Egleton.

📷 of Harringworth Viaduct thanks to British Belt Company

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This week we turn our attention to Uppingham. The

This week we turn our attention to Uppingham. The smallest of the local market towns, Uppingham is quiet and has an air of bookishness largely due to its close ties with Uppingham School, which, like Oakham, was founded in 1584 by Archdeacon Robert Johnson. Uppingham’s houses are built from warm, brown ironstone which is quarried locally and they mostly date from the 18th century.

Uppingham has a significant number of worthwhile art galleries and antique shops. Our favourite is Goldmark Art.

📷 credit: English Heritage

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Continuing our tour of nearby market towns, drives

Continuing our tour of nearby market towns, drives, historic houses and gardens in the vicinity which are worth exploring during your stay with us, we share some news about this weekend's Burghley Horse Trials:

https://www.hambletonhall.com/news/

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Please tag friends and contacts who may be relevan

Please tag friends and contacts who may be relevant and interested in this role.

We are searching for a full-time assistant sommelier.

Full details here: https://www.hambletonhall.com/job-opportunities

The role involves working alongside Dominique Baduel our Head Sommelier to provide a first class wine service. You will be responsible for the wine service on Dominique's days off and you will have cellar management responsibilities. You should have previous wine service experience, knowledge, enthusiasm and a desire to learn.

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This Bank Holiday weekend provides the perfect opp

This Bank Holiday weekend provides the perfect opportunity to settle down on the sofa with this month’s Rutland Pride Magazine. If you do, you’ll notice a wonderful article about Tim Hart, Hambleton’s owner, and his 40-year hotel journey. The magazine is also available to read online. #rutlandpride #hambletonhall #40thanniversary #discoverrutland #visitengland #visitbritain

If you are joining us this Bank Holiday weekend, y

If you are joining us this Bank Holiday weekend, you will be pleased to know that the Burghley Fine Food Market is still taking place. More information about tickets and the market layout can be found on the link below:

https://www.discover-rutland.co.uk/listing/burghley-fine-food-market-summer/

Burghley House‘s Gardens and parkland are also open to the public. The gardens must be pre-booked so book your time slot online here:

https://www.burghley.co.uk/plan-your-visit/gardens-visiting

Also open, with strict guidelines in place are Rutland Water Garden Nursery, Barnsdale Gardens Plants Nursery and Welland Vale Garden Inspirations.

📷 credit: Burghley House

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