Things To Do near The Old Barn Cottage
Moulton Windmill, Moulton (approx. 30 miles away)
The nine-storeyed Moulton Mill is the tallest windmill in the UK and stands at 100ft high to the top of the ogee cap. It was built in the early 19th century by Robert King and saw its sails removed near the end of the century after gale damage. Soon afterwards, a steam system was installed to pow...
Ruskington Railway Station, Ruskington (approx. 30 miles away)
Ruskington railway station opened in 1882 as part of the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway between Sleaford and Lincoln Central. Closed in 1961 it was reopened in 1975 and is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. The station is un...
Pier Gardens, Cleethorpes (approx. 30 miles away)
Cleethorpes is a seaside resort and unparished area in the north east corner of the county, situated on the estuary of the Humber. There is a crazy golf course in the gardens, and a cafe, and plenty of places to walk or sit and relax and drink in the wonderfully panoramic view of the beach and th...
Ross Castle, Cleethorpes (approx. 30 miles away)
Ross castle is a mock ruin and was built by Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway during the redevelopment of Pier Gardens in 1885. It was named after the then secretary of the Railway Company, Edward Ross.Due to a number of concerns over public safety, it was closed for a number of years,...
Nocton Hall Ruins, Nocton (approx. 30 miles away)
Nocton Hall is a Grade II listed building in the village of Nocton and sits behind safety barriers. The plaque on the north face of the Hall indicates that the original building dates back to about 1530 but since then there have been two notable reconstructions. Several prominent people have b...
Ruskington Community Library, Ruskington (approx. 30 miles away)
The first point of contact for internal operations is Library Development Officer, Judith Hibbitt. Offering a wide range of free to borrow books the library is well organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might h...
Cleethorpes Tourist Information Centre, Cleethorpes (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.
All Saints Parish Church, Ruskington (approx. 30 miles away)
Ruskington is a large village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of the county, located on the north-south B1188 road and slightly north of the A153 road. All Saints Parish Church has been in existence since the 11th century. The Norman stone building replaced an earlier Anglo Saxon...
Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby (approx. 30 miles away)
The Broadbent Theatre is owned and operated by Lindsey Rural Players, registered charity number 1007448. It is a unique venue of 100 seats with a wide variety of performances. It also plays host to several visiting companies, both amateur and professional. Built in 1878, it was converted from...
Laser Storm, Spalding (approx. 30 miles away)
Based at the Fun Farm, Spalding, Laserstorm is an electronic, interactive lasertag game, utilizing the latest technology X-blaster laser guns.Players have an X-blaster laser gun each, and either individually or as a team use stealth and tactics to target the opposing players or teams, gain the most...
Baytree Nurseries & Garden Centre, Spalding (approx. 30 miles away)
Baytree Nurseries, in Spalding, is much more than just a garden centre.It is a wonderful world of endless discovery, where both the specialist and beginner can explore every aspect of gardening in a breathtaking display of over 16 acres of retail area. A place where departments brim with variety and...
Fairworld Lazer Adventure, Cleethorpes (approx. 31 miles away)
Lazer Adventure is a challenging and futuristic laser game based within the top two floors of the entertainment centre at Fairworld. An action packed experience where each player works as part of a team and is pitted against another team in a multi-level labyrinth maze with smoke filled tunnels,...
Cleethorpes Pier, Cleethorpes (approx. 31 miles away)
Cleethorpes is a seaside resort and unparished area in the north east corner of the county, situated on the estuary of the Humber.Opened in the late 19th century, the pier now offers a cafe, shops, a bar and restaurant and a nightclub aimed at over 21s.Historically, Cleethorpes was originally made u...
Engine Museum of Land Drainage, Pinchbeck (approx. 31 miles away)
Built in the early 19th century, the Pinchbeck Engine was a drainage engine to drain Pinchbeck Marsh, north of Spalding.When modern progress declared the engine obsolete during the early 1950s it stood forgotten for several decades until being opened to the public as a museum in 1979.The museum comp...
Baytree Owl And Wildlife Centre, Spalding (approx. 31 miles away)
Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre is home to one of the largest owl collections in the country. Hosting over 40 different species of birds of prey and owls, amounting to nearly 100 birds in total, the centre has recently added some native animals to the collection including a red fox, hedgehogs, ha...