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Bourne

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Bourne is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Canal runs through it. Bourne includes seven villages: Bournedale, Buzzards Bay, Cataumet, Monument Beach, Pocasset, Sagamore and Sagamore Beach. Bourne, settled in 16

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Beyond the market square

Most visitors who reach Bourne head straight for the historic market square, but the surrounding fenland offers a quieter lens on Lincolnshire’s agricultural heritage. A short walk north takes you along the River Glen’s towpath, where you can watch traditional reed-cutting in the late summer and spot kingfishers darting over the water. The nearby Dowsby Fen nature reserve is a modest but rewarding stop for birdwatchers, especially during migration periods when the fields fill with waders and curlews. Carry a lightweight binocular and a rain‑proof jacket; the breezy fen can turn brisk, yet the expansive skies provide a sense of space that contrasts sharply with the town’s compact centre.

A culinary pause at the historic inn

Bourne’s most enduring public house, dating back to the 14th century, retains a timber‑framed interior that feels more like a living museum than a modern bar. While the menu leans on classic pub fare, the chef’s seasonal twist often incorporates locally sourced Lincolnshire pork and fresh hedgerow greens. Pair the slow‑cooked pork belly with a glass of regional amber ale for a taste that reflects the area's pastoral roots. If you’re staying overnight, ask the innkeeper about the “Bourne brew”—a small-batch stout brewed on site during the winter months, rarely listed in guidebooks but highly esteemed by regulars.

When the festivals roll in

Bourne’s calendar is punctuated by community-led events that reveal the town’s social fabric. The annual Bourne Festival, held each July, transforms the high street into a showcase of local crafts, folk music, and a revived broom‑making demonstration—a nod to the area’s historic agricultural tools. For a quieter cultural experience, the autumn Harvest Parade, though modest in size, offers a procession of decorated tractors and a chance to sample home‑preserved jams from nearby farms. Planning your visit to coincide with either event gives you a glimpse of how the town balances heritage with contemporary rural life, and the smaller crowds make it easier to engage with residents.

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[edit] UK[edit] Bourne, Lincolnshire, a town Bourne Abbey Bourne Eau Bourne Grammar School Bourne railway station Bourne (electoral division), West Sussex Bourne SSSI, Avon, a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Burrington, North Somerset Bourne, a hundred in Farnham, Surrey Bournes Green, a hamlet in Gloucestershire; also (separately) a suburb of Southend-on-Sea, Essex Bourne Mill, Colchester, a National Trust property in Essex US[edit] Bourne, Massachusetts, a town Bourne (CDP), Massachusetts, a census-designated place in the town Bourne High School Bourne station Bourne, Oregon, a ghost town Bourne Field, an ex-military airstrip on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands