Category: Sleaford
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Weekend routes that finish at farmers’ markets—local bites, artisan stalls, and easy sightseeing. Welcome: Run Into the Market, Walk Out With a Smile Some weekends are for going fast. Some are for slowing down and looking around. This one does both. We link three classic Lincolnshire market towns—Louth, Horncastle, and Sleaford—with friendly routes that end…
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A heritage run linking the National Centre for Craft & Design, local artisan studios, and the watermill—story stops, pacing tips, and a downloadable scavenger checklist. Welcome: A Route That Runs Through Craft and Time Some runs are about speed. This one is about story. We move through the heart of town where makers work, where…
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Where runners refuel: hearty breakfasts, quick carbs, and local spots near NCCD and the Market Place for post-session meetups A warm hello, with toast and steam We love a good session. Hills by the river. Laps near the green. Long miles out and back. But most of all, we love the moment after—the first sip…
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An easy urban loop that threads Georgian courtyards and quiet lanes—perfect for stroller jogs, beginners, and photo breaks. Welcome to a Gentle Loop with Big Charm Some routes feel like a tour. This one does. We weave through calm lanes, brick courtyards, and leafy edges. We pass iron gates, flowered window boxes, and quiet corners…
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A first-timer’s guide to the course, parking, start-line nerves, friendly volunteer roles—and how to make it a family morning. Welcome: Your Sleaford Saturday Starts Here Parkrun is simple. It’s a free, timed 5K. It’s friendly, relaxed, and open to all. No one finishes last because we have a Tail Walker. In other words, you belong…
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A scenic run-walk route from Cogglesford Watermill, with bridge checkpoints, wildlife notes, and café stops for post-run treats Welcome to the water’s edge The River Slea at daybreak is calm, blue-grey, and kind. The first light touches the watermill, the mist lifts, and the town wakes slowly. This 10K route celebrates that quiet hour. It…
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Welcome to the Water’s Edge Slip on your walking shoes. Feel the soft pull of curiosity. The River Slea is waiting. This gentle Lincolnshire river has flowed beside Sleaford for more than a thousand years, shaping land, life, and story. Today, a simple stroll beside its rippling water still unlocks wonder. We will journey together,…
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A Welcoming Door to Craft Step inside, and you feel it at once. Warm light fills the open foyer. Friendly smiles greet you from the front desk. Lively colors spill across handmade textiles and shimmering glass. In other words, the National Centre for Craft & Design (NCCD) invites you to slow down and breathe in…
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Sleaford is a small market town with a big heart. Tucked beside the gentle River Slea, it mixes medieval charm with modern creativity, making it a perfect base for families who want variety without crowds. After more than a morning here, you’ll notice how friendly greetings echo along the High Street and how the scent…
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A Front-Door Smile You Can Feel Step off the train, walk down Station Road, and you notice it right away. Someone holds a door, a driver pauses to let you cross, a shopkeeper calls you “love” without a second thought. These small acts set the tone. They say, “You belong here.” In other words, Sleaford’s…
