Welcome to Bourne, Lincs
Bourne is a small historic market town suitated in the heart of south Lincolnshire that is renowned for its waterways, open spaces, parks and woodland. This makes way for a pleasant and idyllic setting that is both distinguished and uninterrupted.
The town originated from a Roman road from which it was built upon, and also from the exceptionally fine-quality water supply derived locally from natural springs. The name “Bourne” is a common name for a settlement and derives from the Anglo-Saxon meaning “water” or “stream”.
At the present time Bourne is a bustling market town with many amenities including a leisure centre, outdoor swimming pool, restaurants, gyms, public houses and shopping outlets. The town is fortunate to have four outstanding schools including the reputable Bourne Grammar School, renowned for its excellent standard of education and commitment to learning.
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Did you know?
Robert of Bourne, a teacher at Bourne Abbey, was the first person to ever write in English.
The Red Hall in Bourne is allegedly haunted by the ghost of a former resident.
The largest living Oak Tree in England can be found at Manthorpe, just south of Bourne. It has a circumference of 40 feet and is over 1000 years old.
Underground Natural Springs provide a constant source of pure water to some parts of Bourne and the surrounding area. This is also the source of the many streams around Bourne.
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Bourne has a good variety of shops and businesses including well known high street retailers and many independent retailers providing a good selection of products and services, and a friendly service. Most residents should therefore be able to find exactly what there looking for without having to travel to Peterborough or larger towns in the area.
If the town as we know it is going to survive though these difficult times it needs the support of everyone so please think twice before traveling out of the town to do your shopping.
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Parking
Parking in Bourne is available at the following places.
- Abbey Road -
- Opposite the Abbey Lawns, Restrictions Apply.
- South Street -
- Next to the Memorial Gardens, Restrictions Apply.
- Former Bugdens Site -
- Accessed via Hereward Street, Restrictions Apply.
- Burghley Street -
- Accessed via Exeter Street and North Street.
- Church Walk -
- Accessed via South Street, Parking for Church Attenders Only.
- Sainsbury's -
- Accessed via Exeter Street, Restrictions Apply.
All parking is free in Bourne but please beware that restrictions do apply at some parking areas, so please check any signage for details.
Local Radio
- BBC Radio Lincolnshire - 94.9 FM
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- Heart - 102.7 FM
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- Lincs FM - 102.2 FM
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- Connect FM - 106.8 FM
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Local Schools
- Bourne Grammer School
- Secondary, Mixed Gender,
11-18yrs - Tel: 01778 422288
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- The Robert Manning Technology College
- Secondary, Mixed Gender,
11-18yrs - Tel: 01778 422365
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- Bourne Abbey Primary School
- Primary, Mixed Gender,
3-11yrs - Tel: 01778 422163
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- Bourne Westfield Primary School
- Primary, Mixed Gender,
4-11yrs - Tel: 01778 424152
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Public Toilets
Public toilets can be located down South Street, near to the Memorial Gardens and at Sainsbury's, Exeter Street.
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