Market Rasen Racecourse - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Market Rasen Racecourse

Market Rasen Racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse in the town of Market Rasen, in Lincolnshire, England. The course is a right-handed oval with a circumference of around one-and-a-quarter miles. Although National Hunt racing is traditionally a winter sport, Market Rasen stages a year-round programme of racing.

Hotels near Market Rasen Racecourse

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Attractions Near Market Rasen Racecourse

Hall Farm Park

Hall Farm Park

11.92km from Market Rasen Racecourse

Hall Farm Park at South Kelsey, set on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds is a small family-run park that opened in 2006. More than a decade later the sense of “family” and customer care is still the most important aspect. All the animals can be touched and fed by visitors. At certain times of the day, some animals can even be held or handled more closely. Enjoy a tractor and traylor ride in season or take the goats for a walk. Gift shop on site and also a tearoom offering local produce.

RAF Scampton heritage centre

RAF Scampton heritage centre

17.93km from Market Rasen Racecourse

RAF Scampton is renowned as the former home of the famous World War II Dambusters 617 squadron. However, Scampton was established in 1916 during World War One. The museum covers the history of the station from the Great War to the present. It includes many artefacts relating to 617 Dambuster Squadron, including a half-sized bouncing bomb.

Hubbard's Hills

Hubbard's Hills

19.45km from Market Rasen Racecourse

Hubbard's Hills is an area of Natural Beauty, directly west of Louth. It is a highly unique glacial overspill channel formed as a result of the last ice age, over 40,000 years ago. Today it is very popular for dog walking and picnics. This charming miniature valley, intersected by the River Lud, was formed by melting glaciers at the end of the last ice age. Today it is a scene of sloping fields, woodland trails and riverside paths, perfect for a family picnic or leisurely afternoon dog walk.

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

20.12km from Market Rasen Racecourse

Louth Museum

Louth Museum

20.56km from Market Rasen Racecourse

Louth Museum is an award winning visitor attraction in the historic market town of Louth, nestling at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. There are four galleries, a library and a gift shop and also there are free activities for kids, and several short exhibitions each season.

Tower Gardens

Tower Gardens

20.75km from Market Rasen Racecourse

Originally known as "The Pleasure Gardens" when the park was opened in 1878. The gardens are home to a bandstand still in use today, youngsters playarea, adventure run and small lake. There are also plenty of open grass areas to simply sit, eat and relax.

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Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire

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Lincolnshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. The majority of tourism in Lincolnshire relies on the coastal resorts and towns to the east of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The county has some of the best-known seaside resorts in the United Kingdom, which are a major attraction to visitors from across England, especially the East Midlands and parts of Yorkshire.

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