Things To Do near Thornton Abbey & Gatehouse
Cleethorpes Golf Club, Cleethorpes (approx. 15 miles away)
Established in 1894, Cleethorpes Golf Club is one of the oldest clubs in Lincolnshire. The course, which was originally designed by Harry Vardon and redesigned in 1924 by Dr Alister McKenzie, still retains some of its original features. Cleethorpes is a private club, but is always pleased to welc...
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park, Cleethorpes (approx. 15 miles away)
"Find yourself in a world of adventure..." Pleasure Island Family Theme Park is in Cleethorpes, along the north east coastline of the county. The park was opened on 27 May 1993 and stands on the site of the former Cleethorpes Zoo. The park offers a complete day out for the family with over 30...
Appleby Froddingham Cricket Club, Scunthorpe (approx. 15 miles away)
The cricket club has played on its current ground since 1921, although it has grown a great deal in size since then. They are part of a much larger body called the Appleby-Frodingham Sports and Social Club (associated with British Steel UK plc) and the grounds are leased from the local authority,...
Appleby-Frodingham Tennis Club, Scunthorpe (approx. 15 miles away)
The club is based at the Brumby Hall Sports Ground and is adjacent to the North Lincolnshire Councils Indoor Sports Development called the Pods. During the summer of 2011 the club had a major development and now has 3 grass courts, a total of 6 floodlit hard courts and a floodlit kids coachi...
Central Park, Scunthorpe (approx. 15 miles away)
With winding footpaths, cycleways and beautiful beds, Central Park is Scunthorpeās premier park. Accessed from the Kingsway on the A18 there is ample parking on offer. There is also a secondary car par park at the side of the Civic Centre from Ashby Road. Delightful gardens, borders and tree...
St Andrew's Church, Burton Upon Stather (approx. 15 miles away)
St Andrew's is a Grade I listed Anglican parish church, initially built in 1160. A tower was added during the early part of the 13th century and the building was restored and altered in 1865 and again in 1889. Its remaining features are Perpendicular. There are monuments within the church...
St. Peter's ad Vincula Church, Bottesford (approx. 15 miles away)
The medieval Church of Saint Peter's stands within a beautiful and idyllic churchyard.The congregation are friendly and welcoming and there is a regular Sunday School during term-time. Services include modern-language holy communion, morning worship and occasional family services, each with hymns an...
Brumby Wood Local Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 15 miles away)
Brumby Wood is an ancient semi-natural woodland. There are 12.2 hectares, divided across the Kingsway road, filled with various plants and in places, a good growth of scrub and brambles, especially on the eastern side of the road where the canopy is more open. The ground fl...
Atkinsons' Warren Local Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 15 miles away)
A delightful area of rural woods with wide open grassland. There is a mix of habitats including a variety of wildlife and developing trees. It is an ideal spot for walks and relaxation. Follow the link below for further information.
Kingsway Gardens, Scunthorpe (approx. 16 miles away)
Scunthorpe Borough Council developed Kingsway Gardens circa 1950s. It is a wonderful park for everyone to enjoy with mature eco-friendly gardens, lawns and pathways. It flourishes with beautiful flowers and buzzes with nature. A safe and family friendly environment equipped with a children's p...
Trentside Fishery, Burton Stather (approx. 16 miles away)
A 7 acre lake set in untouched countryside, just at the side of the river Trent with plenty of reeds and weed less areas ideal for many specialist anglers. Roach to 3lbs, Perch to 4lbs, Tench to 13lbs (was in top ten tench waters in the country), Bream to 12lbs many species of Carp to 34lb,...
Kingsway Golf Club, Scunthorpe (approx. 16 miles away)
Kingsway is an 11 hole, 18 tee, par 58 (3734 yard), parkland golf course. Open 7 days a week from 8am no booking is required and the course is suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. Please phone for prices and details of lessons available.
Bottesford Beck, Bottesford (approx. 16 miles away)
Bottesford Beck is a fast-flowing stream with grassy banks and birch trees. It flows to the Trent and is a wonderful spot for walking. Years ago it was heavily polluted with outflow from Scunthorpe steelworks but this is now vastly improved. The Trent lies to the west, with a boundary line app...
Messingham Sand Quarry, Messingham (approx. 16 miles away)
With the aid of volunteers and contractors the quarry has been transformed into a popular nature reserve. There are bare scrapes, mossy wetland and undergrowth populated with a growing array of wildlife. A delightful place to visit.
Riddings Swimming Pool, Scunthorpe (approx. 16 miles away)
A busy and popular community attraction, Riddings Pool offers six, twenty-five metre lanes. It also has an eighteen station gym, squash court and group exercise studio Opening Times: Mon 7am - 9pm, Tue 7am to 8.30pm, Wed 7am to 8pm Thu 7am to 9pm, Fri 7am to 9pm, Sat 8am to 3pm Sun 9a...