Hough-on-the-Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The church dates from the 11th century onwards and consists of a west tower with a circular stair turret, nave with north and south aisles, south porch, rectangular chancel with north aisle. The tower stair turret dates from the 11th century, and is attached to the west wall of an earlier tower. Only four such turrets survive in this country. The tower itself dates from the 11th century and was built later than the nave. The upper part of the tower is from the 15th century and it is topped with battlements and eight pinnacles. Most Lincolnshire Anglo-Saxon towers were two stages, this one has three. The eaves of the tower have projecting gargoyles, and there is a frieze of small animals and characters below the battlements The nave is the oldest part of the church the walls were originally 10 m high with a thatched roof. Most of the internal walls are plastered. In the 13th century, 2 Bay arcades were added on each side with octagonal piers. There is an entrance to a Rood loft. In the 15th century a clerestory was added of four windows each of two lights.. The roof was restored in 1906. The chancel dates from the 13th century, there is a sedilia and aumbry in the south wall. The east window is from the 15th to 16th century. The north side has a 13th century style arcade inserted after the chancel was built. The porch was built in the 13th century and the steep pitched roof was replaced in the 15th century. The small window is a reused Anglo-Saxon one. The stone seats have games etched into them. Church was restored in 1845. Most of the internal fittings are 19th century.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
The church dates from the 11th century onwards and consists of a west tower with a circular stair turret, nave with north and south aisles, south porch, rectangular chancel with north aisle. The tower stair turret dates from the 11th century, and is attached to the west wall of an earlier tower. Only four such turrets survive in this country. The tower itself dates from the 11th century and was built later than the nave. The upper part of the tower is from the 15th century and it is topped with battlements and eight pinnacles. Most Lincolnshire Anglo-Saxon towers were two stages, this one has three. The eaves of the tower have projecting gargoyles, and there is a frieze of small animals and characters below the battlements The nave is the oldest part of the church the walls were originally 10 m high with a thatched roof. Most of the internal walls are plastered. In the 13th century, 2 Bay arcades were added on each side with octagonal piers. There is an entrance to a Rood loft. In the 15th century a clerestory was added of four windows each of two lights.. The roof was restored in 1906. The chancel dates from the 13th century, there is a sedilia and aumbry in the south wall. The east window is from the 15th to 16th century. The north side has a 13th century style arcade inserted after the chancel was built. The porch was built in the 13th century and the steep pitched roof was replaced in the 15th century. The small window is a reused Anglo-Saxon one. The stone seats have games etched into them. Church was restored in 1845. Most of the internal fittings are 19th century.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
A Very Old Tree ! Planted by HRH King James 1 in 1607 !! #desktop #localgem
Hough on the Hill Schoolhouse Former School and Schoolhouse by All Saints' church at Hough on the Hill, with shaped gables dated 1867
Dyke Furlong Lane This unmetalled track leads from Lower Road in Hough-on-the-Hill into the middle of a field.
Photo by Kate Jewell (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now
Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Belton Grantham England
The price is £95 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
£95
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Grantham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
I was in room 185 so I felt that I was walking forever to get there. The room was very outdated compared to my colleagues rooms just along the corridor I was finding how the lights worked around the bed area in the dark and the fan / air noisyconditioning unit was really noisy

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln

DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
Brayford Wharf North Lincoln England
The price is £69 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£69
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Easy hotel ideal for business but also for variety of nearby restaurants. Rooms always clean and warm and breakfast is always plentiful and varied

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
The Lincoln Hotel

The Lincoln Hotel

3 out of 5
Eastgate Lincoln England
The price is £74 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£74
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was okay and the staff were very helpful

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Lincoln Hotel
See all 1,043 properties in Hough-on-the-Hill
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Plough Retreat

The Plough Retreat

3 out of 5
Main Street Newark England
Stay at this apartment in Newark. Enjoy free parking and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Newark Air Museum and ELK Motorsport are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
Wouldn’t recommend
Disappointed with room, cold - one radiator didn’t appear to work and one needed reprogramming in order to get warmth. The duvet was thin meaning we were cold during the night, and the bed was uncomfortable, so much so we nearly got up and drove home. Shower had black mould on head & pipe. There ...

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

The Plough Retreat
The Dower House Apartments

The Dower House Apartments

4 out of 5
Montagu Rd Lincoln England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions International Bomber Command Centre and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Beautiful apartment
The apartment was stunning and Neil was a great host. Check in was easy and the location was ideal for exploring Lincoln. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Dower House Apartments
A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

Muston
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muston Meadows National Nature ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
Clean, well equipped in a beautiful area

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.
See all properties in Hough-on-the-Hill
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Magnifiscent Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle

4.5/5(15 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Belvoir with a visit to Belvoir Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Belvoir Castle
The Engine Yard at Belvoir castle.

The Engine Yard

You can do some window-shopping at The Engine Yard during your stay in Belvoir.

The Engine Yard

Belton House

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Belton with a visit to Belton House. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Belton House

Woolsthorpe Manor

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Colsterworth with a stop at Woolsthorpe Manor. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Woolsthorpe Manor

Belton Woods Hotel & Country Club

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Belton at Belton Woods Hotel & Country Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Belton Woods Hotel & Country Club

Harlaxton College

Walk around the campus at Harlaxton College during your stay in Harlaxton.

Harlaxton College

Cities near Hough-on-the-Hill

Crisp winters morning in Grantham

Grantham

Aerial view of Newark-on-Trent, a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England

Newark

Explore a world of travel with Expedia