Perfectly Positioned
Set on the main A156, Gainsborough and Lincoln are easily accessible from Marton Meadows by car and public transport. From there, major road links take you to the A15, A46 and A1 for travel further afield.
You’re spoilt for choice for shopping and entertainment outlets, with high street names nestling alongside independent boutiques. The historic Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough is a handy one-stop shop for all your food, shopping and leisure needs. But for a serious shopping expedition, Sheffield’s Meadowhall and Nottingham are around an hour away.
Rail travel is simple with a handful of stations within a few miles. Reach London’s King Cross in just over an hour from nearby Newark, making Marton Meadows a tempting option for city workers. International links can be made via East Midlands Airport and ferries from Hull into European destinations such as Rotterdam and Bruges.
Explore at Your Leisure
There’s a tranquil pace of life in Marton, with country and river walks along the Trent from your front door. But if it’s action and activity you’re looking for, there’s plenty to be found! Tee off at Lincoln Golf Club just down the road or take the plunge with friends and family at Lincoln Water Park.
Enjoy a day out on the water from Burton Waters Marina or serve a set or two on the tennis courts at the David Lloyd Club. Why not explore more about military history at the International Bomber Command Centre or discover more about the county at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life? Or just wander the winding streets of Lincoln and marvel at the impressive cathedral and castle.
The area is crisscrossed with dedicated walking and cycling trails with the National Trust’s Clumber Park and the Peak District also available to explore
Pubs, cosy cafes and fine dining all nearby
Great pub grub, take aways, tea rooms and a la carte dining are all on the menu when you live at Marton Meadows.
The Ingelby Arms is a short walk away with neighbouring Stow home to a gastro pub, tearoom and takeaway, The Crosskeys.
Enjoy local produce from the monthly farmer’s markets or food festivals at Marshall’s Yard. Or taste some of the best fish and chips from one of the UK’s only coal fired chippies in nearby Upton.
You can also tempt your tastebuds at any one of the vast number of excellent reastaurants in the area including The Jew’s House in nearby Lincoln. For day-to-day shopping, there’s a wide range of supermarkets and farm shops nearby.
Unrivalled Education Opportunities
Good education is literally on your doorstep at Marton Meadows with the Marton Academy offering a welcoming “family atmosphere” (Ofsted, January 2022) for children aged three to 11. Marton Meadows is in the catchment area for the coveted Queen Elizabeth High School (11-18) and the Gainsborough Academy (11-16) for secondary education.
Post 16 vocational and academic courses and apprenticeships are available at Lincoln College campuses in Lincoln and Gainsborough and for higher education, Lincoln University is very well rated for its teaching, research and student life.
Independent schools include Burton Hathow Preparatory School and, for older students, Lincoln Minster and Worksop College have an excellent reputation.
