Things To Do near Pilgrim Fathers Memorial
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
Founded sometime in the 12th century and rebuilt c1451. It now has a 15th century exterior which belies the main feature within.Rows of wooden angels with extended wings line the nave and chancel roof.
All Saints Church, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, All Saints stands as one of Stamford's oldest churches.Located between All Saints' Place and Red Lion Square, it dominates the market area between the Danish borough and the Castle area.Little remains of the original structure, some 12th century masonry in the...
Red Lion Square, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
Stamford's ancient market place and pretty much the centre of Stamford. The building running along the south side of the square is thought to be a late medieval wool hall.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
Barn Hill, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
One of Stamford's most attractive and well-preserved streets. This picturesque cobbled stoned street provided key locations for the BBC TV series Middlemarch and the film The Golden Bowl.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
The Lincoln Cliff, Bracebridge (approx. 29 miles away)
The Lincoln Cliff or Lincoln Edge is the portion of a major escarpment that runs north-south through Lindsey and Kesteven.It is a prominent and central landscape feature in a generally flat portion of the county. The prehistoric route known loosely as the Jurassic Way follows the line of this escarp...
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
The All Saints Brewery, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
A Victorian brewery much of which still stands. The brewery has stood in the centre of Stamford since 1825 and remains today, a working brewery.There are a variety of tours including tasting tours run during the week and at weekends.
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
All Saint's Church, Greetwell (approx. 29 miles away)
The parish church in Greetwell is a Grade II listed, 11th century limestone building. Both the west tower and the font date from the 13th century. The church underwent restoration during the 1800s. There are two ashlar monuments to Richard Lely, who passed in 1734 and Anna Lely...
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 29 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
Mablethorpe Library & Customer Service Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 29 miles away)
In the popular seaside town of Mablethorpe, the well stocked public library is on Stanley Avenue. Shelves and spinners are packed with a wide choice of free to borrow paperbacks and hardbacks and the library is organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to...