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The Durham Ox

About us

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

The pub

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.

There is plenty to see & do if you use the Durham Ox as your base, and we are ideally situated for events at Cadwell Park.

About the Durham Ox

Stay with us

Five caravan pitches

The Durham Ox has 5 caravan pitches, a short stroll from the bar and the beer garden. To book, please use pitchup.com.

Five caravan pitches

Plenty to see and do

Things to do nearby

Use the Durham Ox as your base and there is plenty on the doorstep, from motor racing to the seaside.

Cadwell Park

Cadwell Park

Cadwell Park Motor Racing Circuit is approximately 10 miles away, and we are ideally situated as a base for events there.

RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at Coningsby, home to the Lancaster, Spitfires and Hurricanes.

Market Rasen Racecourse

Market Rasen Racecourse

A day at the races at Market Rasen, one of the other places of interest close by.

Lincoln

Lincoln

The historic city of Lincoln with its Cathedral & Castle.

Horncastle

A 10 minute walk from Thimbleby, Horncastle is well known for its many antique & curiosities shops.

The coast

For the seaside lovers, the coast is only a 35 minute drive away.

Come and see us

Ring us to book a table or to ask about the menu.