Things To Do in Lincolnshire
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
A fitting and respectful tribute for those who fell during both world wars. There are fifty-seven separate memorial plaques commemorating individual campaigns, branches of the forces or forces support organisations. The cenotaph is engraved on all four sides.
Rauceby Railway Station, Sleaford
Rauceby railway station is close to the western border of Quarrington and just over half-a-mile south of the village of South Rauceby. Originally it served Rauceby Mental Hospital that was closed in 1998 and now serves commuters living in the new housing estates that comprise the Greylees suburb...
Axholme Line Nature Reserve, Haxey
The reserve is a 2 km stretch of a former railway line consisting of areas of grassland, woodland and scrub. The Axholme Joint Railway traversed the area, but the line has now been abandoned. There are still railway stations in Crowle and Althorpe on the line between Scunthorpe and Sheffield....
Spalding Railway Station, Spalding
The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midland Trains. Unusually for Lincolnshire stations, there are staff available between 06:30-14:30 Monday to Saturday although this might be withdrawn at some point in the future. The facilities on offer include two shelters, bicycle sto...
The Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St James
The Exotic Pet Refuge is a small charity that offers a loving home to all kinds of animals. Founded in 1984 by Pam Mansfield and her late husband, Mel, the sanctuary began life in the caring couple’s home nine years earlier. "Someone came to us one day with an injured bird – and...
Hubberts Bridge Railway Station, Hubberts Bridge
Hubberts Bridge railway station is located on the Sleaford to Boston section of the Nottingham to Skegness line. The station is now owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. A signal box at the West end of the station supervises a level crossing and the western end of the sing...
Fuzzy ED's Funhouse, The Cricketers, Grimsby
Fuzzy ED’s fun houses are action packed indoor soft play centres for children of all ages with three located in Lincolnshire at Boston, Grantham and Grismby. At The Cricketers there is a place for parents to meet and kids to play in a safe, clean and FUN environment. There are dedicated Birthda...
The Sincil Dyke watercourse leaves the Witham at Altham Terrace, flows east under Bargate Bridge, and Little Bargate bridge, before turning north along Sincil Bank. It functioned as a defensive barrier and was a natural property boundary but there is no record of it having been used to transport...
Thorpe Culvert Railway Station, Thorpe St Peter
Thorpe Culvert railway station serves the village of Thorpe St Peter and is situated 7 miles (11 km) from the popular seaside resort of Skegness. Owned by Network Rail it is managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. A signal box is present to supervise a level crossing. Th...
Metheringham Railway Station, Metheringham
The station was opened on 1 July 1882 and named Blankney and Metheringham. It closed to passengers on 11 September 1961. During 1975 it was once again opened and this time known only as Metheringham. The station is currently owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. The statio...
Raintrees Lakeside Fishery, Skegness
Situated 2 miles from Skegness in the countryside, our quiet family owned site offers you the complete peaceful holiday, whether fishing or not. The lake is well stocked with Carp, Rudd and Tench, the biggest catch being a massive 29lb mirror carp. Of course countless smaller fish of various size...
Haystacks Indoor Playbarn, Skegness
Haystacks Play Barn is located at Hardys Animal Farm and is suited to children aged between 4 and 14 years old. No matter whatever the weather, Hardys Animal Farm is a great day out with over 7 acres of beautiful countryside and only 10 minutes walk from the beach. Whilst the kids have fun and...
Saint Michael & All Angels Church, Thorpe on the Hill
The Anglican parish church is dedicated to Saint Michael and seats 200. In the early 20th century the entire building, except for the tower, was demolished. New foundations were laid and the church was rebuilt. Thorpe on the Hill is both a village and a parish south-west of the city of Lincoln...
Ancaster Railway Station, Ancaster
Ancaster railway station is 11.5 miles north of Grantham on the Nottingham to Skegness Line. It still has a working signal box at the west end of the station and offers limited facilities including two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The station is now owned by...