Grantham, a medieval market town, is famous for St John's School where Sir Isaac Newton was a pupil and is also the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher, the first women Prime Minister. It is close to the A1 and one of the main stations on the main East Coast main railway line.

Grantham has many fine buildings, several good pubs, coaching inns and restaurants, and an attractive market place. There's a weekly cattle market and bustling Saturday street market. A prosperous Farmer's Market is a feature on the second Saturday each month.

Over recent years the town has expanded with commuters to Nottingham and London. The parish church of St Wulfram's, dates back to the 13th century and has a 281 ft spire. It has a chained library. The 15th century King's School is north of the church. The historic Grantham House is nearby. The Angel and Royal Hotel is one of the few surviving medieval hostelries in England and is said to have been once the hall of the lords of Grantham and King John is reputed to have held court here in 1213. Richard III signed the death warrant of the Duke of Buckingham here in 1483.

There is an excellent range of shops and a shopping centre.

Grantham Parish Church

St Wulfram's was originally built in the Anglo-Saxon period in 720 and dedicated to St Wulfram, a 7th century missionary. The spire of the church was the first of the great spires of England when built between 1280 and 1300. The spire reaches 282 feet and is the country’s sixth highest. Within the spire is the 16th century chained library – one of the few remaining in England.

Grantham Museum

The history of Grantham can be traced at the town's museum. The permanent displays include a tribute to the Dambusters, Sir Isaac Newton and Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Britains first woman Prime Minister who was born in Grantham.

Grantham House

Grantham House, the core of which was built in around 1380 for the Hall family, lies close to the river. The house has 27 acres of walled garden leading down to the river. Rumour has it that Anne Boleyn once stayed there. It is now owned by the National Trust and can be viewed by the public on Wednesday afternoons in summer and by written appointment.

Grantham Canal

This delightful canal runs for 33 miles from its junction of the River Trent in Nottingham, through the attractive Vale of Belvoir to Grantham. A well-used walking and cycling path runs along its side.

Woolsthorpe Manor

Sir Isaac Newton was born in this 17th century farmhouse in 1642. It is now a National Trust property - an interactive science exhibition explains Newton's life and work. The manor is seven miles from Grantham off the A1 and is open April to October (closed Monday and Tuesday).

Belton House 

Set in a 1,300 acre deer park, 25 rooms are open to the public, including those used by Edward VIII. Belton House, a National Trust property, is just three miles from Grantham off the A607. The house and gardens are open 23rd March to 3rd November, closed Monday and Tuesday, and open Bank Holidays.

Harlaxton Manor Gardens

Built in the 1830s, designed by Anthony Salvin, completed by William Bum, this imposing architectural masterpiece is four miles from Grantham on the A607. Now a private college. Open twice a year: 2nd June and 7th July. The gardens are open to the public.

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle is seven miles from Grantham on the A607. The first Castle was built in the 11th century. Home to the Duke of Rutland, the Castle enjoys breathtaking views and houses an impressive collection of period furniture and porcelain, together with paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin. Extensive grounds include the Spring Gardens, dating from the 1800s, recently restored by the Duchess of Rutland and now open for pre-booked groups.

Boothby Pagnell Manor

Boothby Pagnell Manor House is the most important Norman manor house in the country and all written works on the subject start by describing this building. It is just five miles from Grantham on the B1176.

Grimsthorpe Castle

Grimsthorpe Castle is 10 minutes from the A1 and 15 miles from Grantham. Dating from the 13th century, the castle is a treasure house of fine furniture, paintings and tapestries, and is surrounded by extensive gardens and ancient parkland.