The Beeches

UK England East Midlands Lincolnshire Grantham

Camping in a field next to the quirky Bubblecar museum

The Beeches is a small campsite set in a field next to the eccentric Bubblecar museum - a collection of weird and wonderful cars from the past. There's a small café at the museum, and picnic tables outside on the campsite.

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Facilities

Nearby

The Bubble Car Museum (on site) – now also offering 10-minute rides around the countryside in a Heinkel/Trojan, Messerschmitt or Bond Bug on selected dates. Belton House, Belton nr Grantham (9 miles) – as seen in productions of Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, and Tom Jones, the 17th century country house enjoys some astutely laid-out gardens and a swathe of parkland; 01476 566116; NT site. Or you can nose around the similarly decorous village for free.

Food & Drink

The George Hotel, Leadenham (3¼ miles) – a historic and handsome coaching inn with a separate restaurant and the second largest collection of whiskies in Britain; 01400 272251.

Opening Times

All year.

Location

The Beeches, Byard’s Leap, Cranwell, Lincolnshire NG34 8EY

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Getting There

The site is located off the B6403 Ancaster to Cranwell road just before the junction with the A17, Newark to Sleaford road. From the A17 turn onto the B6403 to Ancaster. After 30m turn right. The entrance to the site is to the right of The Old School.

Train station: Ancaster (3 miles) – Nottingham to Skegness line. No onward bus service.