Bracebridge Manor
Lincoln LN4 2UA

Bracebridge Manor: an historic village with a modern edge

Bracebridge Heath lies on the route of the ancient Roman Ermine Street that runs 200 miles from London to York, where many of the ancient remains are still visible. The historic village also boasts a contemporary lifestyle for everyone to enjoy. This means that you’ll find the historic and traditional town centre of Lincoln 2 miles away and a new, modern lifestyle for the whole family on your doorstep.

Lincoln has lots of charming places to see and historic sceneries to visit. Admire the mischievous Lincoln Imp and the Roman ruins beneath the High Street or visit the 1,000 years old Cathedral and the Norman Castle, where the famous Magna Carta is preserved, and you’ll never be left without a choice for days out with the whole family. The ‘Bailgate’ is a cobbled area including lovely bespoke shops and restaurants and is located in the Cathedral quarter-close to Cathedral and Castle.

These new properties for sale in Lincoln at Bracebridge Manor are just a few miles away from a wide variety of dining choices, including local food producers, pubs and restaurants, and cafes serving traditional British afternoon teas. In particular, if you are looking for a quality dining experience in a vibrant atmosphere, the Sessions Restaurant just 5 miles away is an excellent choice for an evening out.

What’s close to Bracebridge Manor?

If you want to explore the green surrounding areas of Bracebridge Manor, South Common is at your doorstep and it includes a playground for days out with the children. Nearby you’ll also find the popular Brayford Pool, a natural lake formed from the river Witham in the city centre of Lincoln, and overlooked by a great selection of bars, restaurants and al-fresco dining experiences.

For nature lovers, you can drive to Hartsholme Country Park (4 miles away), a green place covering more than 200 acres, where you can enjoy fishing, cycle rides, socially distant walks and picnics for a perfect whole day out with the family.

For shopping lovers, there is a good variety of high street shops and department stores inside the Waterside Shopping Centre (5.6 miles away) and by the pedestrian High Street, which forms the central street of Lincoln city centre’s retail experience.

The town has much to offer also in terms of nights out, with many bustling bars, restaurants, and pubs serving food for every occasion, the ODEON cinema complex, the New Theatre Royal, an elegant, 19th-century theatre that hosts a variety of fantastic shows and lives music along with children's theatre.

Local Schools and Education

Families looking to move to Bracebridge Manor have an excellent selection of ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated schools within easy reach of home. Bracebridge Heath Pre-School, less than half a mile away, caters for children aged 2 and a half to 5 years old. St John's Primary Academy (rated ‘Good’) is a short walk from home as is Pandas Kids Club. Other ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated schools nearby within 2-3 miles from home, include The Minster School and Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School.

The educational needs of older students are well taken care of too. The Lincoln Manor Leas Senior School and The Priory Academy LSST are both around 3 miles away.

If you have a child old enough for university, the University of Lincoln has an outstanding reputation for global research and has close ties with the working world.

Transport and Travel

Bracebridge Manor is in an excellent position for moving around thanks to the A46 motorway taking you all the way down to Leicester (56 miles) or north to Grimsby (45 miles). The A46 connects with the A57 providing easy access to the West to Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, and Derbyshire.

Lincoln Train Station is only 2 miles away from your new home and it connects the city directly with Sheffield (1h 29 mins), Doncaster (1h 39 mins), Leicester (1h 39 mins) and London Kings Cross (just over 2 hours) for an exciting weekend out in the city.