Gainsborough
The ancient town of Gainsborough is where industrial history rubs shoulders with new developments and fantastic facilities. Your new build will be close to Richmond Park, a wide open space, perfect for walks or exploring the greenhouses and aviary. Trinity Arts Centre hosts live music, theatre, comedy and film, while the Victorian Town Hall has also been converted to host events and entertainment.
Your new home in Gainsborough
A great place to explore the past with the RAF Scampton Historical Museum and the Heritage Centre. On the edge is the iconic Hewitt’s Windmill – a four-sail tower mill, built in 1876 that stopped working in 1956 after being struck by lightning.
New Homes in Gainsborough
Living in Gainsborough
Great shopping
At the heart of the town is Marshall’s Yard, a purpose-built shopping centre packed with big brand shops, coffee stops and restaurants as well as a well-equipped gym, physiotherapist and beautician. Your new home in Gainsborough is close to Hemswell Antique Centre, one of the largest antique sellers in Europe. Food shopping is also easy with a Tesco, Lidl, Co-op, Aldi and Morrisons.
Good schools
The area boasts 8 primary schools all rated by Ofsted as good. The Hillcrest Early Years Academy has been rated as Outstanding. Secondary schools - The Queen Elizabeth’s High School and two special SEN schools covering ages 2-19 are both also highly rated by OFSTED.
Sports on the doorstep
Gainsborough Rugby Club has been home to rugby in the area for over 100 years. If you’d rather use pedal-power, you could join one of many cycling clubs including Trent Valley Road Club, Viking Velo or Gainsborough Aegir Cycling club. For indoor fitness, head to the West Lindsey Leisure Centre with a 100-station gym, two pools, squash courts, fitness classes and more.
A perfectly located town
Your new build in Lincolnshire is perfectly placed for commutes to Scunthorpe (16 miles), Lincoln (18 miles) and Doncaster (20 miles). Your new house also benefits from two nearby railway stations, Lea Road has services to Lincoln and Leeds via Retford and Sheffield while Central offers a limited weekday service to Cleethorpes and Sheffield.