Holton le Clay guidebook

Holton le Clay St Peter's Church

The village of Holton le Clay has long-established roots, with part of its parish church, St Peter's, dating back to Norman times.

Nowadays, Holton le Clay is a largely residential village with a population of 3,875 people, according to the 2001 census.

It’s popular with families and around 400 of the 1,557 households in the village have dependent children; most homes here are semi-detached and bungalows, as well as some sought-after, relatively recent properties.

There are two schools in the village, one for infants, and the other for primary pupils, and proximity to Waltham and Louth put it in the catchment area for Louth's three high schools and the Waltham Toll Bar Business and Enterprise College.

Holton le Clay is also within easy reach of Grimsby, Cleethorpes and the Humber Bank industrial area which makes it ideal for commuters.

Yet, despite being close to busy towns, it retains a characteristically laid back, rural attitude. 

Sub Areas

Waithe:

This little parish which covers just 750 acres lies on the A16 between Louth and Grimsby.  An old established community, its parish registers date back to 1698.

The tower of St Martin’s church which has recently undergone refurbishment at a cost of £350,000 is a prominent local landmark.

Tetney:

A small village with a primary school, a pub -  the Plough Inn -  a fish and chip shop, a little general store, two churches, a village hall, a garden centre and a golf course.

With Grimsby just five miles away, the village is attracting new residents who work in the town but want to enjoy a rural home life.

Grainsby:

The quaint Lincolnshire village of Grainsby nestles just off the busy A16, running from Grimsby to Louth.

Bypassed by around 17,000 vehicles everyday, the tiny village, six miles south of Grimsby, goes unnoticed by most.

It has a historic church, St Nicholas’s, with medieval origins although much of it was rebuilt in the 18 th and 19 th centuries.
 
North Thoresby:

This pleasant village with a population of about 1,000 reflects all that is good about living in Northern Lincolnshire.

Situated between Grimsby and Louth – it’s about seven miles from each with regular bus services to both - it lies in an agricultural area but offers easy and reasonably swift access to major population centres and the Humber Bank industrial belt.

A popular and attractive village, North Thoresby has two pubs with restaurants, a variety of local shops, a primary school, surgery and pharmacy, village hall and facilities for a variety of sports.

The village centre has recently been designated as a conservation area which should help to strengthen its identity and encourage local businesses.
 
St Helen's Church reflects the village's long history, being said to occupy a site on which Christian worship has continued for more than 1,000 years.

Living here

Transport:

Road: Situated on the A16, Holton le Clay is easily accessible from Louth and Grimsby.

Bus: Stagecoach provides a regular 30 minute service (No 51) to Grimsby and Louth.

Shopping:

There is a reasonable range of shops including Lincolnshire Co-op, Spar, gift shop, hardware store and pharmacy. There are two hairdressers.

Eating and Drinking:

Holton le Clay has three pubs - The Jug and Bottle, The Royal Oak and The Etherington Arms. The Cricket Club also has a members’ bar.

The village has a number of takeaways, among them a Chinese, a kebab shop, a pizzeria and a fish and chip shop.

Sports:

Holton le Clay has its own cricket club, and it's a great place for golfers with three courses within easy reach.