Things To Do near St Helen's Church
War Memorial, East Keal (approx. 1 mile away)
In memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War (1914-1918).
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 1 mile away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
St Helen's Church, West Keal (approx. 1 mile away)
The church was built of green sandstone and brick on a rise above the village in 1623. Part of the church was rebuilt in 1866 and after the church tower fell in September 1881, it was rebuilt in c1844.
Spilsby Town Show, Spilsby (approx. 1 mile away)
Popular town show. Attractions include: a craft marquee, a model tent, dog show, Shire horse show, vintage cars and tractors.
Spilsby Town FC, Spilsby (approx. 2 miles away)
Spilsby Town FC were formed in 1881 and play in the Boston Cropleys Suzuki Premier Division. Although outside the football league system, clubs have in recent years moved up to the Lincolnshire Football League and then the Central Midlands League or United Counties League (the 12th level of the f...
St Mary's Church, Hundleby (approx. 2 miles away)
St. Mary's Church, Hundleby, is part of the Spilsby Group of parishes which consists of eight churches, with the vicar resident at the vicarage in Spilsby. A church was recorded as having stood on the site since 1086 but St. Mary's was built in the mid 19th century. There is a...
St James' Church, Spilsby (approx. 2 miles away)
Built early 14th century in the traditional Spilsby sandstone and apart from the tower, was covered with Ancaster stone in 1879.The tower houses the six bells which date from 1744. The church contains a memorial to Spilsby’s most famous son, Sir John Franklin, the sailor and explorer.
Spilsby Theatre, Spilsby (approx. 2 miles away)
Thriving arts venue and a successful small theatre offering a lively programme of local and international musicians, theatre and workshops.It is housed in a grade 2 listed former courthouse saved by the Dandelion Trust from becoming a grain store.
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby (approx. 2 miles away)
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), born Spilsby, was an English explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic region. In 1829 he was awarded the Geographic Society Gold Medal and was knighted by King George IV. He lost his life during an expedition to find the Northwest Passage, a northern water ro...
Spilsby Christian Fellowship, Spilsby (approx. 2 miles away)
A family friendly, independent church aiming to share and show the Love of God, through practical, emotional and social support to all members of our local community, with an emphasis on families. We offer a variety of services, from our Halton Road premises, and run weekly parent, baby and toddl...
Spilsby Community Library, Spilsby (approx. 2 miles away)
Spilsby Library facilities have been relocated to the Spilsby branch of the Co-op. The hub provides a selection of services and is run by local volunteers and Lincolnshire Co-op. Opening times: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 1pm, Sun Closed
St Michael's Church, Mavis Enderby (approx. 2 miles away)
Mavis Enderby is a hamlet and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of of the county. It lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, 4.5 miles (7 km) east from Horncastle.Built during the 14th century, St Michael's Church retains perpendicular and decorated work. It underwent improvement in the 15th century...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 2 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 2 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 2 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...