This ancient market town is believed to have originated as a 6th century Saxon settlement, with the name supposedly derived from 'the settlement on the gravel'. Sir Isaac Newton attended school in Grantham, as did William Cecil, the first Lord Burghley, who became the most powerful statesman in the land during the reign of Elizabeth I. Today the town is renowned as the birthplace of Lady Margaret Thatcher, Baroness of Kesteven, Britain's first woman Prime Minister.
Grantham was recorded as a Royal Manor, belonging at one time to Queen Edith, wife of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066) and appears later in the Domesday Book among William the Conqueror's lands. Royalty often stayed in Grantham and in 1290 Grantham was a resting place for Queen Eleanor's funeral procession, although the resulting Eleanor Cross disappeared in the 17th century during the Civil War. The town received its first Royal Charter in 1463.
Grantham grew considerably during the 18th century as a result of the Great North Road, becoming an important coaching centre midway between London and York in the stagecoach era. Later, the canal age and the subsequent Industrial Revolution brought the warehouses, wharves and factories which formed the foundations of the modern town.
Many famous visitors and Royalty have stayed in the town over the centuries. Travellers such as Daniel Defoe remarked that 'this is a neat, pleasant, well-built and populous town'. Charles Dickens stayed at the former George Hotel , which he mentioned in Nicholas Nickleby, and he also reportedly wrote Bleak House whilst in residence.
Grantham features a variety of places of interest to visit within the town itself and a number of important stately homes and castles are located in the near vicinity, making the town a good touring base for a fascinating stay amongst the treasures of South Kesteven. Population 35,000
Attraction
Belton House
Belvoir Castle
Fun Farm
Grantham Museum
Harlaxton Manor
Queen's Royal Lancers Museum
Roger Heaton Studio and Gallery
Ten Pin
Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery
Woolsthorpe Manor
Budget
Premier Inn Grantham *book online*
Travelodge Grantham A1 *book online*
Travelodge Grantham Colsterworth *book online*
Travelodge Grantham South Witham *book online*
Camping
Care Home
Church
The Parish Church of St Wulfram
Classes
Dance - Chevalier School of Dance
Sports - Simon Williams Golf
Yoga - Esoteric
Club
Council
South Kesteven District Council
Dentist
Avenue Road Dental Surgery
St Catherine's Road Dental Practice
The Dental Health Centre
Doctor
Swingbridge Surgery
The Rural Medical Practice
The Stackyard Surgery
The Surgery
The Surgery Ancaster
Estate Agent
Bairstow Eves East Midlands Ltd
Brown William H
Connell Estate Agents
Escritt & Barrell
Strutt & Parker
Woolwich Property Services
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Belton Park Golf Club
Sudbrook Moor Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Inn
The Brownlow Arms
The Peacock Inn
The Royal Oak Country Inn
Market
Arena Car Boot
Fox Inn Car Boot
Grantham Farmers Market
Grantham Market
Hougham Car Boot
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Beehive Inn
Black Dog
Blue Pig Inn
Cholmeley Arms
Cross Swords Inn
Lord Harrowby
Malt Shovel
New Inn
Odd House
Plough Inn
Recruiting Sergeant
Reindeer Inn
Royal Queen
The Castlegate
The Olde Barn Hotel
Walkers Wine Bar
White Swan
Restaurant
Beehive Inn
Bindi
Bombay Brasserie
Cholmeley Arms
Harry's Place
Hes Turkish Restaurant
Knightingales Coffeehouse & Eatery
Plough Inn
Recruiting Sergeant
Royal Queen
Siam Garden
Sorrentos
Spice
Walkers Wine Bar
White Swan
School
New Youth Theatre (Grantham)
The King's School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
A-2-B Cabs
A1 Taxi Enterprise
Amber Cabs
Can Cabs
Daves Taxis
Grantham Taxi Cabs
Premier Cabs
QA Taxis
Street Cars
Vet
Sports Clubs
Barkston & Syston CC (Cricket)
Cliffedale Chandlers TTC (Table Tennis)
Grantham (Women's Hockey)
Grantham CC (Cricket)
Grantham Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Grantham Shotokan Karate Club (Martial Arts)
Grantham TC (Tennis)
Ten Pin (Bowling)
Witham Wheelers CC (Cycling)
Shops
The New Grantham Bookshop
Village Books
Village Books
Grantham Florist
Boots
Sycamore Farm
Rymans
Our Price Pet Stores Ltd
Animal Magic
Nicely Natural Farm Shop
Helen's Flowers
Dorothy Perkins
Morris & Kon Ltd
Hobson & Co
Evans
Carphone Warehouse
Halfords
Express Entertainments
The Physiotherapy Company
Wickes
Grantham Physiotherapy Practice
Holland and Barratt
Old Manor Farm
Wilsford Organics
H Samuel
Peacocks
B&Q
Homebase
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Clarks
East Midlands Sound and Lighting
Westgate Gallery
Enhance Beauty
The Beauty Retreat
The Beauty Lounge
Annes-Secrets
Phoenix Fabrics
Alternative Wardrobe
Jenny Dowling Designs
Glen-esk Flower Shop
Original Gift Company
Hair Design Ltd
Gerards Hairdressing
Empire Designer Wear
Rutland Lighting
Sergio Hair Studio
Woodpeckers Furnishings
Antiques
Notions Antiques Centre
Harlequin Antiques
Grantham Antique Centre
Places to Stay near Grantham
The Red House (0.18 miles)
The Red House is an imposing, Grade II listed Georgian townhouse offering quality bed and breakfast accommodation just 2 minutes walk to Grantham's town centre. The guest rooms are spacious ... More
Angel & Royal Hotel (0.25 miles)
The Angel is reputed to be Britain's Oldest Inn c.1203 and where 7 past King's of England have held there Court's. Purchased by local business professionals in 2002 and now under the helm of one ... More | visit website
Kings Hotel (0.76 miles)
Park Lodge Guest House (0.77 miles)
The facilities consist of:
• All rooms have Freeview television, radio & alarms
• Central ... More | visit website
Ramada Grantham (1.43 miles)
Elegant yet informal, this hotel is situated just off the A1, equidistant between Lincoln and Nottingham, near castles and countryside attractions, yet just one hour from London by train. The hotel ... More
Premier Inn Grantham (1.65 miles)
De Vere Belton Woods (1.93 miles)
Travelodge Grantham A1 (2.67 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Allington Manor (4.37 miles)
The Olde Barn Hotel (4.60 miles)
The Olde Barn Hotel Grantham is located half way between Leeds and London just 1 minute off the A1 and set in the tranquil Lincolnshire countryside. It maintains much of its original charm whilst providing ... More | visit website
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