NAVENBY AND WELLINGORE
Pubs, food and shops in the two villages closest to our huts
In short
Navenby, two miles from our huts, is where guests stock up: it has a Co-op, Welbourne’s award-winning bakery, a butcher, the King’s Head pub and places for fish and chips, curry and coffee. Neighbouring Wellingore has our nearest pub, the Red Lion Inn, home to Wild Cat Pizza. The Viking Way footpath runs through both villages.
Navenby
Navenby is about 10 minutes from the huts by car. You can stock up at Welbourne’s bakery, the butcher and the Co-op, which also sells extra logs for your hot tub and fire pit. For eating out:
- The King’s Head: great food and drink, 01522 811207
- The Old Filling Station: café, snack food and ice cream parlour, 01522 394663
- The Old Reindeer: fish and chips, 07575 836042
- Akash: Indian restaurant and takeaway, 01522 811126
- Down the Road: bistro, 01522 581767
- Robin Rose Bakes and Books: coffee shop
Navenby also has Mrs Smith’s Cottage and the Navenby Antiques Centre.
Wellingore
Wellingore is next door to Navenby, about 10 minutes from the huts. The Red Lion Inn (01522 810071) is our nearest pub, and Wild Cat Pizza is based there.
Walking the Lincoln Edge
Both villages sit on the Lincoln Edge, and the Viking Way, a 147-mile waymarked trail from the Humber to Rutland, runs through them. We describe the short stretch from Wellingore to Navenby in our news article walking the Viking Way. For days further afield, see our things to do directory and our guide to Lincoln.
Questions about Navenby and Wellingore
What is the nearest pub to Temple Bruer Glamping?
The Red Lion Inn at Wellingore, home to Wild Cat Pizza. The King’s Head in Navenby is also close by.
Where can we buy food and extra logs?
Navenby, two miles away, has a Co-op (which sells logs), Welbourne’s bakery and a butcher.
Can we get a takeaway?
Yes: Akash in Navenby is an Indian restaurant and takeaway, The Old Reindeer sells fish and chips, and Wild Cat Pizza is based at the Red Lion in Wellingore.
Is there a walk between the villages?
Yes. The Viking Way long-distance path runs along the Lincoln Edge through Wellingore and Navenby. It uses tracks, field paths and roadside paths, which can be muddy, and there may be stiles.
Next step: check dates for your stay
Stock up in Navenby, then light the hot tub. See what is in the kitchen on our facilities page, and choose your dates on our Book page.