Things To Do near Somer Leyton Cottage
Seal Sanctuary & Wildlife Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 10 miles away)
A great day out for all ages. The wonderful sanctuary in Mablethorpe has a wide variety of rescued animals including Primates, Reptiles, Birds of Prey, Meerkats, Aviary Birds and lovable seals. Across two acres of landscaped gardens and natural dunes, gain first hand experience of some of the...
War Memorial, East Keal (approx. 10 miles away)
In memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War (1914-1918).
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 10 miles away)
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, Friskney (approx. 11 miles away)
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is one of the UK’s largest animal sanctuaries. Our residents come from all walks of life and from all over the world. We have an amazing array of animals that our dedicated keepers work with daily, from Tigers to Parrots and lots in between! The National Parrot San...
St Michael's Church, Mavis Enderby (approx. 11 miles away)
Mavis Enderby is a hamlet and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of of the county. It lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, 4.5 miles (7 km) east from Horncastle.Built during the 14th century, St Michael's Church retains perpendicular and decorated work. It underwent improvement in the 15th century...
St Helen's Church, West Keal (approx. 11 miles away)
The church was built of green sandstone and brick on a rise above the village in 1623. Part of the church was rebuilt in 1866 and after the church tower fell in September 1881, it was rebuilt in c1844.
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 12 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 12 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 12 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 12 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 12 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 12 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...
St Mary's Church, Tetford (approx. 13 miles away)
Situated on the corner of Church Lane and East Road. This 14th Century church replaced an earlier church on the site. You'll see a Tower with battlements, crocketed finials and grotesque gargoyles.
Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival, Tetford (approx. 13 miles away)
The Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival is an annual event generally running over a weekend in May. You can follow the scarecrow trail or simply wander around the village at your leisure. Lunches and teas are served in the village hall and there's generally music and stalls to keep you amused. It'...
Tetford Country Cottages & Fishing Lakes, Tetford (approx. 13 miles away)
Self catering holiday accommodation with a private coarse fishery. Magnificent surroundings in the Lincolnshire Wolds and with easy access to Horncastle, Louth and Spilsby. There are two fishing lakes on your doorstop with the nearest cottage a mere 10 meters from the lake.