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The Durham Ox

Thimbleby, in the Lincolnshire Wolds

A proper country pub in the heart of the Wolds

Traditional country pub and restaurant in the beautiful village of Thimbleby, a ten-minute walk from Horncastle. Good food, a warm welcome and plenty to see and do on the doorstep.

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About the Durham Ox

Traditional country pub & restaurant in the beautiful village of Thimbleby within the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Thimbleby is a 10 minute walk into Horncastle, well known for its many antique & curiosities shops, and there is plenty to see and do if you use the Durham Ox as your base.

  • Food served Wednesday to Sunday
  • Sunday roast menu, changing every week
  • Quiz night every Wednesday from 8pm
  • 5 caravan pitches, booked through pitchup.com
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About the Durham Ox

What we do

Eat, drink, stay and play

A village pub with a restaurant, a bar, a beer garden and room for your caravan.

Food and drink

A main menu alongside children's, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and small appetite menus, and a Sunday roast that changes weekly.

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What's on

Quiz night every Wednesday evening, and buffet and afternoon tea menus for birthdays, anniversaries and get-togethers.

What's on

Stay with us

The Durham Ox has 5 caravan pitches, and is ideally placed as a base for Cadwell Park, the Wolds and the coast.

Things to do nearby

When to come

Food serving times

We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The kitchen is open at these times the rest of the week.

Wednesday
12:00 – 13:45 and 17:30 – 19:00
Thursday
12:00 – 13:45 and 17:30 – 20:45
Friday
12:00 – 13:45 and 17:30 – 20:45
Saturday
09:30 – 11:00, 12:00 – 13:45 and 17:30 – 20:45
Sunday
11:30 – 14:00

Call us on 01507 527152

Have a look around

Inside and out

The bar, the dining rooms and the garden. There are more pictures in the gallery.

The dining room
The dining room
The Durham Ox from the road
The Durham Ox from the road
The bar
The bar
The beer garden at dusk
The beer garden at dusk
The garden at sunset
The garden at sunset
The beer garden in summer
The beer garden in summer

Get in touch

Find us in Thimbleby

Ring us or email us. We are on the edge of the village, ten minutes' walk from Horncastle.

Phone
01507 527152
Where to find us
Durham Ox
Thimbleby
Horncastle
LN9 5RB

Food serving times

Wednesday
12:00 – 13:45 and 17:30 – 19:00
Thursday
12:00 – 13:45 and 17:30 – 20:45
Friday
12:00 – 13:45 and 17:30 – 20:45
Saturday
09:30 – 11:00, 12:00 – 13:45 and 17:30 – 20:45
Sunday
11:30 – 14:00