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Places to eat in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Whether you feel like a cup of tea or coffee, a slice of homemade cake, or a meal made from fresh, local ingredients, you’ll find the cafés and tea-rooms in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire are great places for delicious food and drink. Or if the weather's good, bring a blanket and find a perfect picnic spot.

Cafés and tea-rooms in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

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Eating and shopping at Clumber Park 

Whether you're looking for food, drink or the perfect gift, Clumber Park has something for everyone.

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Eating and shopping at Belton 

Rest and refuel in a historic setting or treat yourself to something special to take home. Find out about our dog-friendly café and other places to eat and shop.

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Eating and shopping at Tattershall Castle 

Find out what you can purchase and where you can eat when you visit Tattershall Castle.

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Eating and shopping at Woolsthorpe Manor 

Woolsthorpe Manor is closed for the winter and will reopen on the 15 February 2025. Refuel and enjoy tasty food and drink in Newton’s Barn, and make sure to browse the gift shop for a special gift or something to remember your trip by.

Perfect picnics in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Discover the best places to enjoy a picnic. From spectacular lakeside views to quiet leafy spots and from the splendour of a mansion or a castle to a place by the coast, it’s all here in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

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Clumber Park 

From the tranquillity of the walled kitchen garden to the spectacular lakeside views of the Pleasure Grounds, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the perfect picnic spot.

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Partially open today
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Sandilands 

Whether you're spending time on the beach, taking a break from a long walk, or spending time with friends and family, Sandilands is the perfect place to roll out your blanket and enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature.

Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

View of the house through the wintry parkland at Belton Estate, Lincolnshire
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Belton Estate 

If you're seeking peace and quiet or looking for somewhere where the family can let off steam, there are some great picnic spots at Belton. Enjoy a wander through the Pleasure Grounds and find a spot in the midst of wildflowers or enjoy a picnic on the Oval Lawn with the mansion providing the perfect backdrop.

Grantham, Lincolnshire

Fully open today
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Woolsthorpe Manor 

Refuel after your science adventures at Woolsthorpe and enjoy a picnic within the historic courtyard at Isaac Newton’s childhood home. There's generous seating outside and some picnic tables. You can always grab a takeaway coffee to add to that picnic experience.

Grantham, Lincolnshire

Closed now
Tattershall Castle in Lincolnshire
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Tattershall Castle 

Pack your favourite goodies and bring a picnic to enjoy in the Castle grounds. Roll out a rug on the grass or grab one of the many picnic benches. Wherever you pick, there is always a great view of the tower.

Tattershall, Lincolnshire

Closed now

All places to eat in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

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