Things To Do near The Play Factory
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...
Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
Horncastle Summer Craft Fair, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
Special summer market celebrating local crafts and food. Also includes local bands, dancers and singers in addition to funfair rides and a miniature railway. In 2009, the MG Owners Club of Louth displayed about a hundred classic cars.
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
During the 4th century, the occupying Roman army built a fort at Horncastle but the town was not on any important roads, suggesting that the River Bain was the principal route of access. Roman Horncastle has become known as Banovallum (i.e. "Wall on the River Bain") – this name has been adopted...
21 Mile Poacher Country Cycle Route, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
For something easier on the legs, there is no shortage of circular day rides to be found in Lincolnshire. Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county, set within valleys and winding streams, sweeping beautiful countryside. Please visit the link below for content that...
Horncastle Library, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
Horncastle Library is one of many splendid lending libraries within the county and is brimming with well stocked bookshelves covering a wide selection of genres. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you...
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River Wari...
The Methodist Church, Grimsby (approx. 13 miles away)
The Methodist Church can be found on Wellington Street. There is a regular Sunday morning service and, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except July and August) there is a midweek, afternoon service.
Sutton Beach Huts, Sutton on Sea (approx. 13 miles away)
Bright, colourful and traditional, the seaside promenade always seems complete with a row of wooden chalet huts and the ones at Sutton on Sea are no exception.The small and charming coastal village and civil parish is based in the East Lindsey district of the county and is situated at the junction o...
Time Trap Museum, Grimsby (approx. 13 miles away)
Within the former police cells of Grimsby Town Hall, this surprising experience will take you on a journey through time uncovering the town's colourful past.As you pass through dark, twisting corridors you will be able to explore mysterious nooks and crannies and make your way up and down winding st...
St James' Church, Grimsby (approx. 13 miles away)
Dedicated to Saint James and located in the heart of Grimsby, this Anglican medieval Church was built during the early 12th century. St. James' is the only Parish Church in the country with its own Choir School and has provided choristers for the Grimsby Parish Church since the late 19th century. Ch...