An Introduction to Londonthorpe's Military History Guided Walk
A unique opportunity to discover the military history of Londonthorpe and Bellmount. Visit the war graves at Londonthorpe church and enter Bellmount Tower to capture the scale of contribution to the WWI & WWII war time efforts.
- Booking essential
The National Trust and the Woodland Trust, supported by National Lottery Players through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, are working together to reconnect Grantham to its historic landscape.
Visit the war graves at Londonthorpe Church and explore Bellmount Tower to see the scale of the area's contribution to the war effort during both the First and Second World War.
Booking is essential as places are limited. Distance: 7.5km.
No dogs on this walk. The route includes entering Belton's Deer Sanctuary, where the priority remains keeping the environment solely for the purpose of the deer and grazing sheep.
This walk will start at Londonthorpe Woods car park.
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Prices
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The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Londonthorpe Wood Car Park, Londonthorpe Ln, Grantham NG31 9SL (free of charge) What3Words location ///differ.resides.research
- What to bring and wear
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Accessibility
This walk includes unsurfaced and uneven ground, meaning it is not wheelchair accessible, and may include stiles.
Upcoming events
Spotlight on Conservation at Belton House
The popular Spotlight Sessions at Belton have returned! Spend time with our mansion team to see the conservation work they do while the mansion is closed to free flow visitors.
Belton Circular Walk - Gardens
Join one of our Rangers for a leisurely and informative walk around Belton Gardens. Stroll along the river Witham, amble through the Wilderness Gardens, and discover a diverse range of habitats while getting closer to nature.
Paint the Gardens
From the youngest toddlers to the most mature seniors, and those with little painting experience to amateur and professional artists - come and paint the gardens at Belton!
Bellmount Tower Open Day!
Bellmount Tower will be open for you to explore and discover more about its history. Enjoy fantastic views across the countryside - make sure to bring your camera!