Guided Walk At Londonthorpe Village

Londonthorpe Village overlooks the Belton Estate and Londonthorpe Woods, with its interesting mix of habitats.

Credit: Estelle Slegers Helsen / WTML

Join the National Trust for a guided tour of Londonthorpe Village, its church and the picturesque surrounds.

Standing on a hilltop overlooking Belton Estate, the village of Londonthorpe is steeped in history dating back to 161AD. The short walk will either take in Bellmount Plantation and, time permitting, Bellmount Tower, or proceed around Londonthorpe and Alma Woods, admiring the sights of Grantham and the Second World War RAF Camp.

The church will be kindly providing refreshments, cake and biscuits.

Together with the National Trust, supported by National Lottery players through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we've linked Londonthorpe Woods and Bellmount, reconnecting Grantham to its historic landscape.

This is a free event but booking in advance via the National Trust website is essential.

Don't forget

Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring sturdy footwear. You may also wish to bring binoculars.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

A compost toilet is available at Londonthorpe Woods for event attendees.

When and where

Date: Tuesday 11 November, 9.30am–12.30pm.
Price: free, but donations to support the management of our woodlands are welcome.
Location: Londonthorpe Woods, 5 Gates Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9SL.
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Grid reference: SK944380.
Parking: available at Londonthorpe Woods car park, 5 Gates Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9SL.
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Access: this event will cover around three miles of surfaced and unsurfaced paths with uneven ground, meaning it is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. There are also two stiles and a narrow gate. If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch at reconnectinggrantham@woodlandtrust.org.uk .
Dogs: not allowed at this event. The route enters Belton's Deer Sanctuary, where the priority remains keeping the environment solely for the purpose of deer and sheep grazing.