Things To Do near The Forge Cottage
Havenside Waters Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 14 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...
Ingleborough Lake Fishery, Friskney (approx. 14 miles away)
Day fishing tickets available. The lake is stocked with carp, tench, barbell and chub. Lovely surroundings in Friskney. There is a fishing shop available.
Red Hill, Goulceby (approx. 14 miles away)
The Wolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent. The landscape is one of undeniable beauty, a sweeping vista of low hills, woodland, winding paths and steep valleys, underlain by chalk, limestone and sandstone...
Irby & Bratoft Library, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 14 miles away)
The Irby & Bratoft community library is located in the Village Hall in the delightfully named Brambleberry Lane.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the staff are local volunteers and are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have.There are hundreds of books...
When In Sleaford, Sleaford (approx. 14 miles away)
When in Sleaford… is an art trail inspired by the rich heritage of Sleaford. The trail is marked by a series of bronze roundels, created by artist David Mackie, sited in pavements and on walls around the town. The artworks act as way-markers. Maps for the trail are available from the NC...
Cogglesford Watermill, Sleaford (approx. 14 miles away)
Dating back to the 18th century, this award winning historic watermill sits in a picturesque riverside setting on the banks of the River Slea. Restored and fully working, the mill produces organic wholemeal flour available for purchase.Food and drink are also available from the adjacent Cogglesford...
Church of St Mary & the Holy Rood, Donington (approx. 14 miles away)
The building is a Grade I listed Anglican parish church dedicated to St Mary and the Holy Rood. It is almost a complete combination of early Decorated and late Perpendicular style. Its chancel, however, is mainly Early English. The church tower and spire rise to 240 feet. There are memorials i...
Captain Matthew Flinders RN, Donington (approx. 14 miles away)
Born in Donington, Matthew Flinders was a Captain in the Royal Navy, a navigator and cartographer. Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia and identified it as a continent. However, with Britain at war with France, a suspicious governor kept him under arrest for more t...
Sleaford Tennis Club, Sleaford (approx. 14 miles away)
With outdoor and floodlit courts Sleaford Tennis Club is a members only organisation. Suitable for juniors and beginners it is best to contact first. There is wheelchair access, toilets, a clubhouse and changing rooms. Sleaford is a busy town with a number of shops, places to eat and landmarks...
Donington Community Hub, Donington (approx. 14 miles away)
Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times are: Wed 10.00am - 1.00pm, Fri 2.00pm - 6.00pm, Sat 10.00am - 1.00pm. There are children's books, adult fiction and non-fiction bo...
Lord Alfred Tennyson Research Centre, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
The Tennyson Research Centre is located in the dome of the Lincoln Central Library. It is widely regarded as the most intimate and informative collection on Alfred Tennyson.It is a popular place and includes an astonishing 3,000 books from Tennyson’s Library, reflecting his intellectual curiosity....
Boston Road Recreation Ground, Sleaford (approx. 14 miles away)
A very popular park in the town of Sleaford. There are open lawns, mature trees, benches, an enclosed toddler playground, toilets, a refreshment kiosk, tennis courts and a newly-relaid skate park. Ideal for all ages. Busy at weekends. * image courtesy Mark Suffield
Sleaford Fun Dog Show, Sleaford (approx. 14 miles away)
The Sleaford Fun Dog Show is an annual event held in June at the Recreation Ground, in the North Kesteven town of Sleaford. Surrounded by beautiful trees, it is a busy and fun packed day suitable for all ages and is becoming more popular each year with a variety of food and drink stalls, raffles,...
St Peter & Paul's Church, Bratoft (approx. 14 miles away)
Most of the church was restored in the late 19th century.The tower dates from an earlier period and there's a painting in the tower of the Spanish Armada. The painter, Robert Stephenson, shows the Spanish Armada as a vast red dragon.
Monksthorpe Chapel, Spilsby (approx. 14 miles away)
Monksthorpe Chapel is a Grade II listed building from the turn of the 18th century. Now in the care of the National Trust it resides within Gunby Hall, near Spilsby.It is a modest structure and has a unique open air baptistry, quite unheard of, and the interior can be explored at length, offering a...