Things To Do near Branston Hall Hotel
Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House, Lincoln (approx. 3 miles away)
The Cardinal's Hat is a 15th century three story building thought to have been named for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. It can be found at the bottom/lower end of Steep Hill in Lincoln.Dernstall House, though less imposing contains masonry dating from the 12th century.This pair of historic buildings stand...
The Jews House, Lincoln (approx. 3 miles away)
The Jew's House is one of the earliest town houses in England. It lies on Steep Hill, in historic Lincoln, immediately below Jew's Court.Dating from the mid 12th century, part of the building façade survives; the elaborately carved doorway, the remains of two Romanesque double-arch windows and much...
St Peter's Church, Lincoln (approx. 4 miles away)
The first church on the site was a Saxon one, built in the 11th Century, and was one of forty-nine churches in Lincoln at the time.Badly damaged during the bloody 17th century Civil War conflict it became almost a ruin and, a century later, the church was pulled down.A new one was constructed, thoug...
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 4 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...
River Witham Fishery, Brayford Pool, Lincoln (approx. 4 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, carp, perch and pike. Disabled access is available. The site is located in the middle of Lincoln, where Upper Whitham changes to Lower Witham. Day and member permits are available from Lincoln tackle shops.
Lindum Cricket Club, Lincoln (approx. 4 miles away)
The Roman name for Lincoln was Lindum Colonia, and their ninth legion was based here. The club logo is a Roman Centurion, with the Roman numerals IX representing the legion. Lindum Cricket Club was formed in 1856. Both the club and the ground are known locally as "The Lindum". Minor Counties cric...
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln (approx. 4 miles away)
Originally a church founded in the 950s to help evangelise the area.Begun in 1072 on the orders of William The Conqueror and a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Most of the building was completed in the thirteenth century.It's believed that Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building in the...
Boultham Library, Boultham (approx. 4 miles away)
With ample nearby parking space The Boultham Library has hundreds of well stocked shelves. 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 of hardbacks and paperbacks to borro...
Steep Hill, Lincoln (approx. 4 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.
Exchequer Gate, Lincoln (approx. 4 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...
The Lincoln Ghost Walk, Lincoln (approx. 4 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. 4 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.
Sam Scorer Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 4 miles away)
Hugh Segar "Sam" Scorer FRSA was an architect who worked in Lincoln and was a leading pioneer in the development of hyperbolic paraboloid roof structures using concrete. He also was involved in architectural conservation and research into the work of local 19th-century architects, as well as crea...
Lincoln Tourist Information Centre, Lincoln (approx. 4 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.
Lincoln Christmas Market, Lincoln (approx. 4 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...