Things To Do near Butlins Holiday Resort
Silica Country Park, Scunthorpe (approx. 50 miles away)
A popular location, Silica Park is an informal country park, based on the site of a former sand workings. There are plenty of areas to walk, enjoy a picnic or even angle on the lake. Local active interest is focused on the future development and improvement of the park.
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 50 miles away)
The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...
Foundry Shopping Centre, Scunthorpe (approx. 50 miles away)
With over 40 stores on the High Street and in the attractive, covered Southgate, there is no better place to shop than The Foundry – Scunthorpe’s principal shopping centre in the heart of the town.The centre is easy to find being only a few metres from the bus station and a 10-minute walk from t...
The All Saints Brewery, Stamford (approx. 50 miles away)
A Victorian brewery much of which still stands. The brewery has stood in the centre of Stamford since 1825 and remains today, a working brewery.There are a variety of tours including tasting tours run during the week and at weekends.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 50 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
Laughton Wood Equestrian Centre, Laceby (approx. 50 miles away)
Laughton Wood Equestrian Centre (LWEC) is a riding school and livery yard set in 40 acres on the edge of Gainsborough. There is easy access to miles of off-road hacking through open countryside and the beautiful Laughton forest. Horse owners will find a livery package to suit their needs...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 50 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
Central Park, Scunthorpe (approx. 50 miles away)
With winding footpaths, cycleways and beautiful beds, Central Park is Scunthorpe’s 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...
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 50 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
Appleby Froddingham Cricket Club, Scunthorpe (approx. 50 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. 50 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...
The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe (approx. 50 miles away)
The Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe is a popular live entertainment venue offering music, comedy, panto, drama and much more.Owned by North Lincolnshire Council it is managed by SMG-Europe and is the Sister Venue to the Baths Hall Theatre located on Doncaster Road.Standing as a traditional prosceniu...
North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe (approx. 50 miles away)
On Oswald Road, near the railway station in Scunthorpe, is the North Lincolnshire museum, brimming with artefacts and slices of history. It features interactive exhibits and covers archaeology, nature, the Victorian era, and both World Wars. Its rooms are within Frodingham Vicarage, built during...
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 50 miles away)
The Yard is an indoor play centre and cafe dreamed up by two local mums who craved a place that accommodated and appealed to adults and children alike. Dedicated to providing a healthy and stimulating environment the Yard is a bit of a sanctuary for families and children have the freedom to explo...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 50 miles away)
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...