Things To Do near Keepers Cottage
Barn Hill, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
One of Stamford's most attractive and well-preserved streets. This picturesque cobbled stoned street provided key locations for the BBC TV series Middlemarch and the film The Golden Bowl.
Red Lion Square, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
Stamford's ancient market place and pretty much the centre of Stamford. The building running along the south side of the square is thought to be a late medieval wool hall.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
RAF Scampton Heritage Centre, Scampton (approx. 33 miles away)
RAF Scampton has had a rich and varied history. Home for 617 Squadron - we know them more as the Dambusters - and the RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. The heritage centre offers a history of RAF Scampton and is within an original WW2 hangers. There are over 1500 artifacts (including a Blue Ste...
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 33 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...
The All Saints Brewery, Stamford (approx. 33 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.
Museum of RAF Firefighting, Scampton (approx. 33 miles away)
At RAF Scampton can be found Britain's only Museum of RAF Fire Fighting, since the closure of the one at RAF Manston, Kent. Housing an incredible and fascinating collection of vehicles and artefacts, the museum tells the story of fire fighting from the earliest days to modern times. There are...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 33 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...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 33 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...
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 33 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.
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 33 miles away)
The ancient woodland and forest in Stapleford marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.The site was clear-felled during the early stages of World War I to supply local industry and used as a British Army camp and training grounds during World War II. In late 1945, the land...
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 33 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. 33 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...
Toft Newton Fishery, Market Rasen (approx. 34 miles away)
A stunning 40 acre reservoir set in open farmland. Rainbow and Brown are stocked weekly with fish averaging 1.25-1.5lbs. Fishery records: 14lb 10oz Rainbow, 9lb 3oz Brown, 20lb 6oz Salmon. Natural flies include Buzzers, Olives, Damsel, Sedge. Recommend using Buzzers, Damsels, Nymphs....