Things To Do near The Forge Cottage
Cowbit Wash, Cowbit (approx. 24 miles away)
Cowbit Wash lies to the west of the village and extends north-south for 8 miles. It was a flood plain for the River Welland, separated from the village by an earth bank that carries an unclassified road. Previously the Welland overflowed regularly with the water freezing in wintertime. A relie...
The Garden House, Saxby (approx. 24 miles away)
The beautiful and idylic Garden House, in Saxby, is founded across eight stunning acres of beautiful gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland. The gardens are open from 11am until 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the middle of September. Refreshments are available in the Hay Barn an...
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...
Church of Saint Mary, Cowbit (approx. 24 miles away)
Cowbit Anglican parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Mary. It was built on a small scale in the 14th century by Prior de Moulton of Spalding. A chancel and Perpendicular tower were added by Bishop Russell of Lincoln in 1487. A Wesleyan chapel was built in 1842, and reb...
Boothby Pagnell Manor House, Boothby Pagnell (approx. 24 miles away)
Within the historical village of Boothby Pagnell stands a privately owned Grade I listed medieval manor house, in Norman style, dating from around the late 12th century to early 13th century.The village is a civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county, situated on the B1176, south of G...
St Andrew's Church, Boothby Pagnell (approx. 24 miles away)
Within the historical village of Boothby Pagnell stands St Andrews Church, a Grade II listed building that retains a Norman tower, font and nave. The village is a civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county, situated on the B1176, south of Grantham. A small community with an 11th ce...
Bourne Rugby Club (RFU), Bourne (approx. 24 miles away)
Welcome to Bourne Rugby Club! The club offer rugby for Minis & Juniors and have 2 Senior teams plus a Women's RugbyFIT class. Even if you haven't played for a while, go and join them! Find out more on the official website and facebook.
Tunman Woods, Lincoln (approx. 25 miles away)
The beautiful Tunman Wood stretches across more than 100 acres close to Eagle Barnsdale. It is located outside of Thorpe on the Hill, close to the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The ancient woodland is dominated by ash, beech, birch and oak and the land is managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust It...
Bourne Eau River, Bourne (approx. 25 miles away)
Bourne Eau is a short river which rises in the town of Bourne and flows in an easterly direction to join the River Glen at Tongue End. It is an embanked river, as its normal level is higher than that of the surrounding Fens. Today it forms an important part of the drainage system that enables...
Whites Emporium Garden Centre, Long Sutton (approx. 25 miles away)
Based in Long Sutton, Whites Emporium Garden Centre is a busy and popular place.It has a dedicated team of experienced employees who are always happy to help and there is a relaxed atmosphere.Customers will find it houses a large variety of stock to browse varying from bulbs and vegetables, plants,...
Covenham Reservoir, Louth (approx. 25 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).
All Saint's Church, Eagle (approx. 25 miles away)
The church in the lovely village of Eagle dates from the 13th century and is a Grade II listed attraction. It was rebuilt duirng the 18th century and again in the early part of the 19th century. The village is 7 miles from Lincoln with a population of less than one thousand. There are some ame...
Swinderby Railway Station, Swinderby (approx. 25 miles away)
Swinderby railway station serves the villages of Swinderby, North Scarle, Eagle and Morton Hall. It is 8.75 miles (14 km) south west of Lincoln Central on the Nottingham to Lincoln Central Line, owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. The station, adjacent to the level cross...
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 25 miles away)
The ancient woodland and forest in Stapleford marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.The site was clear-felled during the early stages of World War I to supply local industry and used as a British Army camp and training grounds during World War II. In late 1945, the land...
Wyndham Park, Grantham (approx. 25 miles away)
Wyndham Park lies on the banks of the River Witham just to the north of Grantham Town Centre. It offers a wide range of facilities for young and old and proudly holds the Green Flag Award. The main features of the park are: Riverside walk, Toddlers Play Area, Sensory Garden, Cycle Hire, Bowlin...