Crowland is an ancient town set on the banks of the Welland River, in the county of Lincolnshire, which is home to just over three thousand six hundred people. It nudges the borders of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire and has a fascinating history which dates back many centuries. A group of monks founded an Abbey here in the 870, although it was later sacked by Marauding Danes, and suffered a fire, but was later re-built. Today visitors can still see the skeletal ruins of the Abbey which was dissolved by Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th Century; the poignant ruins surround the beautiful surviving church. There is a good range of shops in the town centre, together with a tea shop, restaurants, and a choice of pubs offering a warm welcome. The impressive structure of the Trinity Bridge forges a link with the past as it was built by the Benedictine Monks in the 14th Century; it once spanned the River Welland where Henry VI and Edward IV set sail from in the 15th Century. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the surrounding dramatic Fenland Countryside, and as it is just ten miles or so from the busy cathedral city of Peterborough it is ideally placed
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Places to Stay near Crowland
Travelodge Peterborough Eye Green (4.51 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Peterborough North (6.60 miles)
Arman Lodge House (6.64 miles)
Comfortable established guest house situated in the North of the City and offering clean standard accommodation. All bedrooms are individually furnished.
Arman Lodge is ideal base for visitors business or ... More
Da Rosalia Hotel (7.28 miles)
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Lindens Guest House (7.29 miles)
The Lindens Guest House is located at the heart of this thriving city - only a few minutes walking distance of the extensive city centre shopping, the Cathedral, the theatre, ... More
Travelodge Peterborough Central (7.47 miles)
If you are looking for great value accommodation located within the city centre of Peterborough, look no further than the Travelodge Peterborough Central hotel. A great option for families, this Travelodge is close to many ... More | visit website
Bull Hotel (7.68 miles)
The Bull Hotel is an exclusive hotel in the heart of ... More | visit website
Red Lion Hotel (7.68 miles)
The Red Lion Hotel is a carefully refurbished 18th century family run hotel situated in the centre of the picturesque market town of Spalding, Lincolnshire. The bedrooms are all en-suite ... More
Great Northern Hotel (7.82 miles)
A delightful oasis within the city centre, the Great Northern Hotel is a truly classic 'Railway Hotel' with all the elegance and charm of the Victorian period. The main part of the building still retains much of ... More | visit website
Cley Hall Hotel (7.89 miles)
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