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Woodhall Spa- 

The discovery of Woodhall Spa is of particular delight to our visitors. This 
wooded oasis, amidst an agricultural landscape, encompasses a fine 
Edwardian Broadway, beautiful country hotels and a picturesque park, 
commissioned to mark the Jubilee of King George V. 

The story of the Spa began in the early 19th century, with an industrial 
mine shaft, that never actually produced any coal!  Following flooding of the 
mine and the bankruptcy of the project financier, John Parkinson, the shaft 
was closed.  Years later, when it was discovered that the metal cover to 
the shaft had become discoloured, the plate was lifted and the shaft was 
found to be full of water that had then overflowed into the ditches of Coalpit 
Wood. 

Although there was no natural spring, the water was drawn up into a bath; 
this new discovery inspired incredible investment and Woodhall Spa 
became a fashionable inland resort. 

The woodlands remain a striking feature of the village, and walkers 
marvel at the changing colours of the flora throughout the seasons from 
pale blossom in spring to the vivid colours of the rhododendrons in 
summer and then the russets and gold foliage in autumn-time. 

What a setting in which to enjoy a lunchtime treat, Macauleys at the Tea 
House, a charming 'refreshment stop' originally built in 1907. Those of 
you who enjoy a good film must visit the Kinema in the Woods and 
Kinema Too. This unusual, rear-projection system cinema with an 
operational theatre organ, was originally a cricket pavilion. Christened 
'The Flicks in the Sticks' by the forces stationed in the area during World 
War II, it is still today a favourite Lincolnshire film venue.

The Viking Way, a long-distance footpath (219km) running from Oakham 
in Leicestershire through to the Humber Bridge, passes through the 
village along the disused single railway track on the edge of the woods 
near to the Cottage Museum. Visit the Museum, which houses the 
networked Tourist Information Centre, and you can discover more about 
the village, its Spa history and its involvement in World War II. 

The 617 Squadron, the 'Dambusters' played an important role in both 
World War II and in the village. Their Officers' Mess was based at Petwood 
House, now a hotel, and here many items of antiquity and memorabilia 
can be found. The 'Dambusters' Memorial stands in Royal Square and 
commemorates the men of the 617 Squadron who died on operations 
between 1943 and 1945. 

Near to the woods is Jubilee Park with tennis courts, bowling greens, 
children's play park and outdoor swimming pool. The picturesque park 
was originally commissioned by Sir Archibald and Lady Weigall, the then 
owners of Petwood House, to mark the Jubilee of King George V, and was 
given to the village in 1947; it has been a very popular family retreat ever 
since.

Woodhall Spa has always been a popular venue for golfers, but since the 
establishment of the English Golfing Union's headquarters, the sport has 
blossomed; the Hotchkin Course, ranked 33rd in the World and the new 
Bracken course are both sited here.