Things To Do near The Old Barn Cottage
Church Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury, Mumby (approx. 6 miles away)
Dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury, the Grade I listed Church in Mumby is of Early English style. Although the dedication has been disputed, it was briefly changed to St Peter, it has now reverted to its original name.The font echoes from the 14th century and the western tower is of 15th century c...
Mumby Car Museum, Mumby (approx. 6 miles away)
On Your Marques is a unique model car Museum in Alford.Based in a range of renovated farm buildings, On Your Marques is a purpose built museum to house a fascinating collection of over 1200 model vehicles and motor racing memorabilia covering the many aspects of motoring history from the world of Fo...
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 6 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...
Magdalen Library, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 6 miles away)
The new volunteer-run Magdalen Library opened its doors on January 3rd 2017, replacing the mobile service that had served the community. This is now the 35th hub to open across the county - bringing the total number of libraries and community hubs to 50. It has been a fantastic achie...
Wainfleet Railway Station, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 6 miles away)
Wainfleet railway station has its own signal box at the east end of the platforms. The station is 5 miles (8 km) west of Skegness on the Skegness - Grantham - Nottingham line. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains the station is unstaffed and offers limited facilities. I...
All Saints Church, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 6 miles away)
The church is dedicated to All Saints and replaces a medieval building on a site 2 miles to the West with stone from the old building being used during its construction. The stone cross near the bell turret was found in the river and placed on the gable in 1820.
River Steeping Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 6 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, perch, pike, roach and dace. There is no disabled access to the river. Day and member permits are available and can be bought from Storrs Fishing Tackle and Wainfleet Angling Club.
Batemans Victorian Brewery, Skegness (approx. 6 miles away)
Step back in time and enjoy a great family day out at Batemans Brewery Visitors Centre.Take a guided tour around the Victorian Brewhouse and learn the history of the Brewery as well as the brewing process.Based in an old windmill, dating back two centuries and overlooking the River Steeping, Bateman...
Thorpe Culvert Railway Station, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 6 miles away)
Thorpe Culvert railway station serves the village of Thorpe St Peter and is situated 7 miles (11 km) from the popular seaside resort of Skegness. Owned by Network Rail it is managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. A signal box is present to supervise a level crossing. Th...
St Helena's Church, Willoughby (approx. 6 miles away)
The construction is squared coursed greenstone rubble, limestone ashlar rubble, red brick patching, with slate and lead roofs. The main structure dates from the early 14th century.
Havenside Waters Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 6 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...
Grooby's Pit Fishery, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 6 miles away)
The water is open all year and suitable for disabled anglers. No children allowed. It is a 2 acre disused clay pit in a natural peaceful setting with 30 private individual fishing pegs for those staying at the campsite. There is Carp, Roach, Perch, Golden Tench, Rudd, Skimmers, Bream, Chub, &...
Anderby Creek Beach, Anderby Creek (approx. 6 miles away)
Sandy beach and sand dunes on the Lincolnshire coast and home to the quirky and wonderful Anderby Creek Cloud Bar.
Anderby Creek Cloud Bar, Anderby Creek (approx. 6 miles away)
The cloud bar at Anderby Creek is the UK's first permanet cloud watching outpost. It was officially opened by BBC weather forecaster and climate correspondent for Look North in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Paul Hudson. Inside, seats are specifically designed for cloud watching and self-oper...
Anderby Drainage Museum, Anderby Creek (approx. 6 miles away)
Situated at the seaward side of the Anderby Drain is the Anderby Drainage Museum which was built in 1945. The pumping station houses two Ruston 10HRC twin cylinder oil engines. These engines then drive Allen Gwynnes 42" centrifugal pumps which are capable of pumping 4,500 litres of water per seco...