Discover Surfleet

Surfleet combines an impressive ecclesiastical history with visible traces of the landscape, longer walks and a varied golfing offer. Particularly striking is St Laurence Church: its tower and spire lean, and the tip of the steeple is more than six feet from the vertical. This gives the village a distinctive architectural feature that sparks curiosity as soon as the church comes into view.

Church and local history

The building history of St Laurence Church also makes Surfleet interesting for visitors with an interest in culture. Most of the church was built between 1270 and 1480 in the Decorated and Perpendicular styles. Individual parts date from the early Norman period, between 1066 and 1130. Those who enjoy not only looking at architecture while travelling but also placing it in its historical context will find several layers of history in one place here. St Laurence Church is open daily from 9 am to 3 pm, making it possible to include it as a specific cultural stop in your day’s plans.

The historic appearance of the village also includes the Surfleet War Memorial, which was unveiled and dedicated on 8 May 1921. Another local point of interest is The Mermaid Inn, an inn dating from the late 18th or early 19th century with attached accommodation. These different historical connections give Surfleet a character that extends beyond a single attraction.

Landscape and walks

Historic salt pans are still visible in the landscape at Surfleet Lows. These traces also make the area appealing to visitors who, on their travels, want to experience not only buildings but also the formation and use of a landscape. For longer walks, the Macmillan Way between Pinchbeck and Surfleet is a good option. There are paths along the River Glen. One section leads north-east from Pinchbeck towards Surfleet. Anyone wishing to include a walk in their daily itinerary can plan this section as a focus in its own right alongside a visit to the church.

Golf as another part of your trip

Surfleet also appeals to travellers who enjoy combining their time with golf. Spalding Golf Club in Surfleet is an 18-hole parkland championship course. Training facilities include a floodlit driving range with 12 hitting bays and a practice area for the short game. This caters to different golfing interests: on the one hand, the course offers a full 18-hole round, while on the other, there are specific opportunities to practise tee shots and the short game.

The right accommodation for planning your trip

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday cottage in Surfleet, you can use the desired focus of your trip as a guide. For those interested in culture, St Laurence Church and the War Memorial are central, while the Macmillan Way and the visible salt pans at Surfleet Lows suggest different daily itineraries. Golfers can include Spalding Golf Club in their plans. Accommodation in Surfleet is therefore particularly suitable for a trip where you want to combine different interests without reducing the village to just one attraction. The key question is whether you would prefer to spend your days enjoying architecture, landscapes, walks or golf.

For more travel ideas, you can also discover Gainsborough, Immingham, Kirkby on Bain, Cranwell, Mablethorpe, Doncaster, Haxey and Sleaford.

For the main travel overview: Lincolnshire.