Hougham & Marston

The villages of Marston and Hougham are situated six miles north of Grantham to the east of the A1, and are surrounded by agricultural land growing cereals, oil seed rape, carrots, potatoes, leeks and turf. The pitches for the newley constructed Wembley Stadium were grown in this area, and more recently turf for the renovation of Parliament Square ready for the Coronation of King Charles III. 

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Each village has its own church, but the village hall, playing field and various village societies are shared. Marston is the larger village and has a pub, the ‘Thorold Arms’, and a primary school. Both villages were mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.

 

The river Witham rises in South Witham, south of Grantham, and flows through Grantham and Lincoln before flowing into The Wash at Boston. Look out for wildlife as you walk close to the river, including herons and swans.

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The village school was founded by Dame Margaret Thorold in 1760 and enlarged over the years. The older part of the building near the road was built in 1861 and is considered one of the best examples of Victorian polychromatic brickwork.

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There are three local circular walks, starting in the village of Hougham, just a mile from Keepers Cottage. Please follow the links below for the details of each walk.