Things To Do near The Old Barn Cottage
Woodhall Spa Library, Woodhall Spa (approx. 22 miles away)
With new book stock, new carpeting and lighting and improved internet access, the library at Woodhall Spa is still an important part of the local community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might...
Dogdyke Pumping Station, Tattershall (approx. 22 miles away)
Dogdyke steam drainage station was built in 1856 to replace the existing wind-driven pump to drain a large area of farmland between the rivers Bain and Witham.The engine, which runs in steam on all the Open Days, is the original external condensing beam-engine built by Bradley and Craven of Wakefiel...
Hubberts Bridge Railway Station, Hubberts Bridge (approx. 22 miles away)
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...
Tattershall Farm Park, Tattershall (approx. 22 miles away)
Come and play and learn at Tattershall Farm Park. Opened in 2009 our family run Farm Park is aimed at children up to school age, and is fully accessible to disabled visitors. We are an all weather attraction boasting an extensive outdoor play area with a bouncy castle, climbing wall, swings, zip wir...
Moon Lake Fishery, Tattershall (approx. 22 miles away)
Moon Lake Fishery was opened in 1997 and offers a great days sport and the chance to relax and enjoy a day fishing in beautiful surroundings.There are 7 lakes in total.Moon Lake is the most established lake on the complex. A circular lake surrounded by mature trees with pegs numbered 1-25. A mixed s...
Jubilee Park, Woodhall Spa (approx. 22 miles away)
Woodhall Spa is a civil parish and village in the East Lindsey district of the county, within a wooded area on the Southern edge of the Wolds. Jubilee Park, owned by the Parish Council, offers a fantastic and hughly popular swimming pool, tennis courts, lawn cricket, bowls, a safe and fun play pa...
Covenham Reservoir, Louth (approx. 23 miles away)
Situated in a beautiful rural spot, Covenham Reservoir is available all year round. With a vast 216 acres of water, which is easily accessed from the slipway, it boasts a wealth of stunning wildlife, especially during the warmer seasons. Image courtesy of go birding (link below).
Minting Fishery, Minting (approx. 23 miles away)
All round water with plenty of different fish. There are big lily beds, 20 pegs, car parking, toilets, breakfast can be arranged, nets can be used if dipped. Carp up to 10 Ibs , club to 5 Ibs, tench to 3 lbs and bream, barbel, rudd.
The Chicken Run Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 23 miles away)
Open all year, there are 29 pegs on the River Witham with adjacent camping and campod facilities. This is the once famous "Chicken Run" and it still produces some astounding bags and specimen fish. Parking by each peg with easy access to pegs 1 - 14, beyond these the bank is a little steeper but...
Boston Classic Car Show, Kirton (approx. 23 miles away)
The Annual Classic Car Show is held during August at Graves Park, Kirton. A popular and open air event it features nearly 500 vehicles on display and there are also over 50 stalls to browse. A wonder family day out -- 2015 sees them celebrating their 25th anniversary. Please vist the websit...
Kirton Library, Kirton (approx. 23 miles away)
Kirton Library has moved and has been relocated in the New Life Community Church. The hub prvides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and members of the New Life Community Church. There is a good selection of books to choose from and shelves are well-stocked. Open...
St Peter's Church, Stixwould (approx. 23 miles away)
In the village of Stixwould the parish church is a Grade II listed building dedicated to Saint Peter. It was rebuilt during the early decades of the 19th century. The font dates from the 16th century and there is a 13th century grave slab. Interestingly, Alice Cranmer, the sister of Archb...
Savannah Equestrian Centre, Boston (approx. 23 miles away)
Savannah Equestrian Centre is a family run business set in a beautiful rural location between Spalding and Boston. The centre offers a range of horse riding activities, lessons, careers training and hacks to suit a variety of ages and abilities. Customers are encouraged to take an active role...
Beeches Private Fishing Lake, Minting (approx. 23 miles away)
A well sheltered and secluded 3 acres of water between 4 and 21 feet deep. Built in 1984 and stocked in 1988 it recently re-opened under new ownership. There are various species of Carp. Tench, Rudd and Perch. No keep nets unless under match conditions. Barbless hooks. Max 3 rods. No bait rest...
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough (approx. 24 miles away)
The picturesque Wolds countryside, with its sweeping hills and dense woodland and scattered farmlands, defying the notion of a flat county, is where the clatter of iron against track can be heard and the unmistakable smell of soot can be smelt as the LWR roars the past joy of steam back to the digit...