New homes in Gainsborough, a historic market town in Lincolnshire
Thonock Green brings a range of 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom energy-efficient new homes to bustling Gainsborough. With great local amenities and open spaces to enjoy, this could be your ideal place to call home.
Living at Thonock Green you’ll be less than 2 miles from the centre of Gainsborough and all that it has to offer. This thriving market town lies on the bank of the River Trent, 18 miles from Lincoln, 16 miles from Scunthorpe and 20 miles from Doncaster. The town centre hosts a wide range of shops and eateries, including a fantastic outdoor shopping centre, weekly market and essential services such as a mainline train station.
A range of local schools make this a great choice for families, while large open spaces on the development, riverside walks and local woodland mean you’ll be close to nature.
Gainsborough has everything you need for day-to-day life, and more. Alongside independent and high street shops, plus great places to ear, there are 35 popular brands at Marshall’s Yard shopping centre, just a 6-minute drive from Thonock Green. You can also enjoy local produce and crafts at the regular markets, and discover Gainsborough’s rich heritage at the medieval Old Hall.
Lincolnshire has some lovely open spaces to explore. Close to Gainsborough you can enjoy walks along the River Trent, while Owlet Wood, Laughton Forest, Brightwater Gardens and Willingham Woods and of course the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB are also well worth exploring. For staying active indoors, West Lindsey leisure centre has a gym, pool and a range of classes.
The choice of local schools makes Thonock Green a fantastic choice for families. Within 5 miles you’ll find Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy (rated Outstanding), and Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School, Mercer's Wood Academy and Benjamin Adlard Primary School, all rated Good. For older children, there’s The Gainsborough Academy and Queen Elizabeth’s High School.
By road, Thonock Green is just a half hour drive from Lincoln and Scunthorpe, and 45 minutes from Doncaster, while the Humber ports are less than an hour away. The area is also well-connected by local bus routes. For rail travel, Gainsborough Central is just 1.6 miles from Thonock Green and provides regular services to Lincoln, Sheffield and Doncaster. For travel further afield, Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Humberside Airport are within easy reach.
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