Things To Do near Thorpe Park Holiday Park
Exchequer Gate, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
Exchequer Gate is three splendid arched walkways located at the cathedral end of Castle Hill The gate was constructed during the 14th century and it is here that local tennats came to pay rent to the church. Above the arches are two further floors of rooms, which were at one time rented dwelli...
Lincoln Tourist Information Centre, Lincoln (approx. 30 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.
The Lincoln Ghost Walk, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm from the Tourist Information Centre in Castle Square (top of Steep Hill).
The Lincoln Medieval Walk, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
Come to the historical city of Lincoln to learn how we lived our day to day lives both peasant and lord between the years 1000 to 1500.
Tower Gardens, Skegness (approx. 30 miles away)
Originally known as "The Pleasure Gardens" when the park was opened in 1878. The gardens are home to a bandstand still in use today, youngsters playarea, adventure run and small lake. There are also plenty of open grass areas to simply sit, eat and relax.
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
The Medieval Bishop's Palace is a visitor's attraction in the city of Lincoln.Built during the late 12th century, it was one of the most opulent residential structures in the country and the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.The palac...
Lincoln Christmas Market, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 1st - 4th Dec. In the historic cathedral city of Lincoln can be found the famous Christmas Market, four days of themed stalls and colourful entertainers set across the cobbles of the Cathedral Quarter and surrounding areas. Residents and visitors will drink in the festive atmos...
Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
An extraordinary museum celebrating the culture of Lincolnshire and its people from 1750 to the present day. Highlights include a WWI tank, reconstructions of rooms in which locals worked and lived and interactive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.
Havenside Waters Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 30 miles away)
Havenside-Waters is a family run fishing lake based in beautiful surroundings just off the east coast of Skegness. Situated alongside the River Haven the lake is 1.5 acres and 5-6ft deep, stocked with fresh water fish. The setup is ideal for those seeking a relaxing day's fishing. The lak...
Steep Hill, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
As the street name suggests, a steep hill in the heart of Lincoln. Shop lined and very quaint.At the top is the entrance to Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is "The Strait" where you'll find Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House. After this it's all about shopping.
Magna Carta, Lincoln Castle, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
Lincoln Castle is honoured to hold one of the four surviving original Magna Carta. It was the first document imposed upon a King of England by a group of his subjects, the feudal barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights. The Great Charter of the Liberties of En...
Lincoln Castle, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
Lincoln Castle is built on the site of a Roman fort and for a while, used as a prison. Constructed in 1068, it is one of the first Norman castles built. There are several museums in the castle one of which houses one of the four surviving originals of the Magna Carta. You can presently walk ov...
Coningsby/Tattershall Community Library, Coningsby (approx. 30 miles away)
Popular and busy, the community library serving Coningsby and Tattershall has shelves and spinners brimming with thousands of books. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have.There are thousands o...
Keadby Bridge, Althorpe (approx. 30 miles away)
Keadby Bridge, more formally known as the King George V Bridge, crosses the River Trent near Althorpe and Keadby. The first passenger train to cross is recorded at 10:35am on 21 May 1916. There is a plaque on the Lifting Bridge regarding its opening on said date. Built during 1912 and 1916 by...
The Jolly Fisherman, Skegness (approx. 30 miles away)
John Hassall drew the original Jolly Fisherman Poster in 1908 having visited Skegness only once. The poster was commissioned by the Great Northern Railway to encourage visitors to use them for their seaside breaks. The slogan "Skegness is so bracing" formed part of the poster and is as famous as Jol...