The Angel and Royal Hotel, Grantham, Lincolnshire

 The Angel and Royal Hotel, Grantham

The Angel and Royal Hotel is a hotel in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. It is reputedly the oldest inn in Britain and has hosted seven Kings and Queens over the last 800 years.

The hotel, originally named The Angel, started as a hostel built by the Knights Templar in 1203 on the Great North Road, which at the time passed through the centre of Grantham. The hostelry was run by the Knights until their dissolution in 1312. The hostel started developing into a coaching inn over the years. In 1812 the Inn was sold by Lord Brownlow to Sir William Manners, along with his other property in Grantham. In 2002 the hotel was purchased by Ashdale Hotels and underwent extensive renovation.

The hotel has a rich history and has played host to many famous guests over the years, including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Charles I. It was also the site of the signing of the Grantham Declaration in 1642, which was a declaration of support for King Charles I in the English Civil War.

The hotel is a Grade I listed building, which means that it is considered to be of special architectural or historic interest. It is a popular tourist destination and is known for its fine dining and traditional English hospitality.

Here are some of the notable guests who have stayed at the Angel and Royal Hotel:

King Henry VIII

Queen Elizabeth I

Charles I

Oliver Cromwell

Sir Isaac Newton

Jane Austen

Charles Dickens

Winston Churchill