Things to See and Do
The Deepings is the collective name given to a delightful group of historic villages in South Kesteven comprising Market Deeping, Deeping St James, Deeping Gate, West Deeping and Deeping St Nicholas.
With a history dating back beyond the Bronze Age, the charming town of Market Deeping stands proudly on the River Welland, to the east of Stamford.
Places to Visit
Tallington Lakes
Discover this fabulous outdoor activity centre and retail shop on the Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire county borders. There is a fantastic leisure home park too! An ideal place if you want to water ski, wakeboard, jet ski, dinghy sail, windsurf, or canoe.
Springfields Shopping and Leisure
Discover this leading retail and leisure destination with over 50 premium High Street brands offering big savings. Enjoy 12 cafés and restaurants, the extensive Garden Centre, award-winning gardens and children’s Adventure Lands
Springfields Shopping & Leisure – Visit Lincolnshire
Market Deeping Antiques and Craft Centre
Over 60 traders selling antiques, second-hand and new furniture. Ceramics, vinyl records, craft supplies and gifts. A great treasure trove!
Market Deeping Antiques & Craft Centre – Discover South Kesteven
Stamford Shakespeare Company
Throughout the summer, the Stamford Shakespeare Company presents a season of classic and popular plays. The theatre is situated in the grounds of historic Tolethorpe Hall, where each summer thousands of people experience the magic of a visit to this unique venue.
Stamford Shakespeare Company | Discover South Kesteven
Tiny Steps Petting Farm
Farm with petting animals of all shapes and sizes. Picnic tables with outdoor play area. Caters for all ages and disabilities with wheelchair accessible paths.
Tiny Steps Petting Farm – Discover South Kesteven
Walks and Cycle Routes
Discover picturesque walks and cycle routes in Lincolnshire. Find a varied selection of walks and cycle routes across the county’s diverse landscapes in and around The Deepings – South Lincolnshire
Walking Routes
Deeping Lakes
A wetland nature reserve with lakes and pools, noted for its wildfowl and waterbird communities making it ideal for birdwatching. Explore the bird hide that looks over the lake or follow the path and discover the wildflower meadow.
- Car Parking
- Accessible
- Groups Welcome
The Viking Way
Explore the great outdoors and enjoy Lincolnshire’s scenic landscapes along the Viking Way. The Viking Way is a long-distance walking route that is named after an area that was occupied by Norse invaders.
- Dog Friendly
- Car Parking
- Groups Welcome
Burghley House
Burghley House is one of the largest surviving Sixteenth century houses. Conceived by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I. Burghley is a testament to the ambition and vision of the most powerful Elizabethan courtier.
- Car Parking
- Dog Friendly
- Accessibility
- Toilets and facilities
Bourne Woods
A quiet, atmospheric ancient woodland, home to an abundance of broad leaf and coniferous trees. Catch a glimpse of herons and kingfishers by the ponds. Discover walking trails, cycling, plus horse riding routes and designated picnic areas.
- Car Parking
- Dog Friendly
- Toilets
- Groups Welcome
Other Walks
Walking – Discover South Kesteven
Adobe PDF – Market and West Deeping Walk (deepings.co.uk)
Market Deeping – Lincolnshire County Council
Stamford – four counties walks – Lincolnshire County Council
Spalding Leisure wheel – short – Lincolnshire County Council
Spalding Leisure wheel – long – Lincolnshire County Council
Thurlby – walk one – Lincolnshire County Council
Thurlby – walk two – Lincolnshire County Council
Cycle Routes
Stately Homes of South Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is blessed with a wealth of historic homes, each one totally unique and set in their own picture-perfect gardens. That’s what inspired us to create this tranquil and leisurely holiday which allows you to explore the very best estates this county has to offer.
Route Information
Distance: 236km
Total climbing: 1,987m
Terrain: Quiet Roads
Starting point: Belton
Finish point: Stamford
Difficulty Rating: *** (click here for more details)
Bourne Woods
A quiet, atmospheric ancient woodland, home to an abundance of broad leaf and coniferous trees. Catch a glimpse of herons and kingfishers by the ponds. Discover walking trails, cycling, plus horse riding routes and designated picnic areas.
- Car Parking
- Dog Friendly
- Toilets
- Groups Welcome