Museums · East Midlands
Market Rasen
In or near Osgodby.
Market Rasen — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Market Rasen · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Market Rasen is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Market Rasen is a museum located in the East Midlands. It offers insights into the local history and culture of the area, showcasing various exhibits relevant to the community.
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Background
History
The place-name 'Market Rasen' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Rase, Rasa, and Resne. The name derives from the Old English ræsn meaning 'plank', and is thought to refer to a plank bridge. The river name 'Rase' is a back-formation. Originally "Rasen", as it is known locally, was called "East Rasen", "Rasen Parva" or "Little Rasen". In the 19th century, touring theatrical companies performed in theatres in the town. David Grose opened 'a very neat and comfortable theatre' in 1834. In May 1844, the Giffords performed in the town. The Corn Exchange was designed by Henry Goddard and completed in 1854. Market Rasen's community fire and police station opened in…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.3871, -0.3355
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Market Rasen
- Postcode
- LN8 3EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Nearest railway station
- Market Rasen — 0.4 km
- Official site
- grokipedia.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Market Rasen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Market Rasen War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Methodist Centenary Chapel
Chapels · 0.2 km
Holy Rood Church, Market Rasen
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Market Rasen Racecourse
Campsites · 1.6 km
Market Rasen Racecourse
Museums · 1.8 km
Middle Rasen
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Walesby Woodlands Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.9 km
2008 Market Rasen earthquake
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Walesby Woodlands
Campsites · 1.9 km
Linwood, Lincolnshire
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Willingham Ponds
Natural landmarks · 3.1 km
Wild Pines Park
Parks · 3.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Market Rasen War Memorial
Market Rasen War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · East Midlands
Methodist Centenary Chapel
Methodist Centenary Chapel — chapel in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Holy Rood Church, Market Rasen
Holy Rood Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located on King Street in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. The church dates from the 19th century.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Market Rasen Racecourse
Market Rasen Racecourse — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Market Rasen Racecourse
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📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Middle Rasen
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Where to eat & stay near Market Rasen
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Market Rasen Racecourse
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Walesby Woodlands Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Walesby Woodlands
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Lincolnshire Lanes
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
The Skipworth Arms Campsite
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Caravan parks · East Midlands
Nettleton Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Market Rasen?
- Market Rasen is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN8 3EN), in the parish of Market Rasen.
- What is Market Rasen?
- Market Rasen — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Market Rasen?
- The nearest railway station is Market Rasen, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN8 3EN.
- Is Market Rasen a protected site?
- Yes — Market Rasen is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Market Rasen?
- The nearest railway station is Market Rasen, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN8 3EN.