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PF International Kart Circuit
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Grantham
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Grantham
Grantham is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ancaster, 37km from Lincoln Cathedral.
Grantham is in England, United Kingdom, with about 45,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ancaster, about 11 km away.
Grantham ( ) is a market town and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Witham and bounded to the west by the A1 road; it lies 23 miles (37 km) south of Lincoln and 22 miles (35 km) east of Nottingham. The population in 2016 was 44,580. The townRead more
is the largest settlement and the administrative centre of the South Kesteven District. The villages of Manthorpe, Great Gonerby, Barrowby, Londonthorpe and Harlaxton form outlying suburbs of the town.
The UK's former prime minister Margaret Thatcher was born and raised in Grantham. The mathematician and scientist Isaac Newton was educated at the King's School. The town was the workplace of the UK's first warranted female police officer, Edith Smith, in 1914. The UK's first running diesel engine was made there in 1892 and the first tractor in 1896. Thomas Paine worked there as an excise officer in the 1760s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Grantham?
Within an hour or so of Grantham: PF International Kart Circuit (14 km), Lincoln Cathedral (37 km), Donington Grand Prix Collection (50 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Grantham?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Cat and Fiddle Road and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Grantham?
Grantham is in England, United Kingdom, about 11 km from Ancaster.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 44,580
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.9115, -0.6418
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Grantham
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral
Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.
37 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
50 km · about 60 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
56 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
58 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
Cadwell Park
Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.
59 km · about 70 min drive
museum
Great British Car Journey
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Grantham
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 76 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 77 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 79 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 80 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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