Discover Healing

There are several clearly defined starting points for a stay in Healing: a war memorial connected to both world wars, medieval remains at Healing Manor Hotel, the Healing Moated Settlement, a car-free cycle route to Grimsby and a set tasting menu. If you are looking for a hotel, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your trip: local history, cycling or a dinner with a set menu format. These topics offer different reasons to plan a visit.

Learn more about the Healing War Memorial as a place of remembrance

The Healing War Memorial is a Grade II listed war memorial from the First World War; additions relating to the Second World War were made later. It commemorates eleven men from Healing who died in the First World War. The same memorial thus brings together the original remembrance of the First World War and later additions. If you are interested in places of remembrance, the memorial combines historical context with a direct connection to people from the village.

Medieval remains and historic sites

Healing Manor Hotel traces its origins to the Domesday Book of 1086. Parts of the medieval manor can be seen in the cellar, in Flemish brickwork. The date establishes the reported origins of the building in a historical timeframe; the brickwork is a surviving architectural trace. The history of the building thus brings together an early written reference and a tangible detail of medieval construction.

There are two moated sites at Healing Hall. The larger moat is silted up and now dry. The surviving part of the Healing Moated Settlement is designated as public open space and is cared for by Heritage Lincolnshire and the Friends of Healing Moated Settlement. Check local conditions before visiting. These details give you two distinct historical points of interest: the form of the moated sites and the designated open space of the Moated Settlement.

Cycle route and getting there

In Healing, you can use a car-free cycle route that goes as far as Grimsby. This offers a clearly defined cycling connection with a specific destination, alongside the historical attractions. If you are factoring the route into your plans, check the current route conditions, as these may change.

The Barton-Cleethorpes Railway stops at a station north of Healing. This is a specific detail to consider when planning your journey if you want to travel by train. Check current timetables and station information before travelling, as train services and station arrangements may change.

Tasting menu at Healing Manor

The Pig & Whistle at Healing Manor offers a seven-course tasting menu for £90 per person. A drinks flight to accompany it costs £49 per person. The menu is served on Fridays and Saturdays, with reservations available between 18:00 and 19:30. The offering includes dishes featuring locally reared meats, freshly landed seafood and vegetarian creations. Sustainability, provenance and quality are highlighted. If a set menu format is of interest for your trip, both the number of courses and the stated reservation times are useful details for planning. The menu and sourcing may vary by season, so check the menu, prices and time slot before making a reservation.

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