Things To Do near The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Mablethorpe Library & Customer Service Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 14 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...
Mablethorpe Community Access Point & Tourist Information Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 14 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
Brocklesby Country Fair, Brocklesby (approx. 14 miles away)
The popular Brocklesby Country Fair is a fantastic family day out set in the private Lincolnshire parklands of the Earl and Countess of Yarborough. The annual fair is held in June -- please consult the website to confirm dates and prices. Main Arena attractions run continuously throughout the...
Spanish City Shopping Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 14 miles away)
In the popular and busy seaside resort of Mablethorpe can be found Spanish City. The complex was constructed in 1987 and is located at the end of the High Street, on the right hand side as you face the promenade. It offers a wide variety of different things to for holidaymakers, day-trippers a...
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 15 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.
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 15 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 15 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.
Minting Fishery, Minting (approx. 15 miles away)
All round water with plenty of different fish. There are big lily beds, 20 pegs, car parking, toilets, breakfast can be arranged, nets can be used if dipped. Carp up to 10 Ibs , club to 5 Ibs, tench to 3 lbs and bream, barbel, rudd.
Beeches Private Fishing Lake, Minting (approx. 15 miles away)
A well sheltered and secluded 3 acres of water between 4 and 21 feet deep. Built in 1984 and stocked in 1988 it recently re-opened under new ownership. There are various species of Carp. Tench, Rudd and Perch. No keep nets unless under match conditions. Barbless hooks. Max 3 rods. No bait rest...
Ashby Park Fishery, Horncastle (approx. 15 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, carp, tench, chub and perch. The water is still and measures 28.3 hectares. Disabled access is available. Permits are available for day and members and there is no night fishing.
Alford Five Sailed Windmill, Alford (approx. 15 miles away)
Built as a seven-storeyed windmill in 1837 by the local millwright John Oxley, this is still a working mill on the edge of the popular market town of Alford.You can tour the mill and see the centuries old stone grinding process in action whilst enjoying views of the Lincolnshire WoldsThis is a fully...
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 15 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 15 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 15 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 15 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...