Things To Do near The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 19 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...
Spilsby Theatre, Spilsby (approx. 19 miles away)
Thriving arts venue and a successful small theatre offering a lively programme of local and international musicians, theatre and workshops.It is housed in a grade 2 listed former courthouse saved by the Dandelion Trust from becoming a grain store.
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 19 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...
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby (approx. 19 miles away)
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), born Spilsby, was an English explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic region. In 1829 he was awarded the Geographic Society Gold Medal and was knighted by King George IV. He lost his life during an expedition to find the Northwest Passage, a northern water ro...
Anderby Creek Cloud Bar, Anderby Creek (approx. 19 miles away)
The cloud bar at Anderby Creek is the UK's first permanet cloud watching outpost. It was officially opened by BBC weather forecaster and climate correspondent for Look North in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Paul Hudson. Inside, seats are specifically designed for cloud watching and self-oper...
St James' Church, Spilsby (approx. 19 miles away)
Built early 14th century in the traditional Spilsby sandstone and apart from the tower, was covered with Ancaster stone in 1879.The tower houses the six bells which date from 1744. The church contains a memorial to Spilsby’s most famous son, Sir John Franklin, the sailor and explorer.
Spilsby Community Library, Spilsby (approx. 20 miles away)
Spilsby Library facilities have been relocated to the Spilsby branch of the Co-op. The hub provides a selection of services and is run by local volunteers and Lincolnshire Co-op. Opening times: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 1pm, Sun Closed
Spilsby Christian Fellowship, Spilsby (approx. 20 miles away)
A family friendly, independent church aiming to share and show the Love of God, through practical, emotional and social support to all members of our local community, with an emphasis on families. We offer a variety of services, from our Halton Road premises, and run weekly parent, baby and toddl...
Anderby Creek Beach, Anderby Creek (approx. 20 miles away)
Sandy beach and sand dunes on the Lincolnshire coast and home to the quirky and wonderful Anderby Creek Cloud Bar.
Spilsby Town Show, Spilsby (approx. 20 miles away)
Popular town show. Attractions include: a craft marquee, a model tent, dog show, Shire horse show, vintage cars and tractors.
Barlings Eau River, Barlings (approx. 20 miles away)
Barlings Eau is a small river near Barlings. It is a tributary of the River Witham, joining it near Short Ferry, and acts as the central spine for a number of other small rivers, which drain the low-lying land to either side. Most of its course is within the area managed by the Witham Third Di...
St Helen's Church, Saxby (approx. 20 miles away)
St Helen's parish church is a Grade I listed building, constructed in 1775 as an ashlar-faced red-brick mortuary chapel. The chapel, later a church, had been attributed to Carr of York (who constructed the nearby Norton Place) but no evidence to prove this has been found. It has been assumed t...
The Garden House, Saxby (approx. 20 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...
Elsham Hall Country Park, Brigg (approx. 20 miles away)
Elsham is a village and civil parish in the north of the county, located 4 miles from Brigg. The hall is a 17th century building set within its own newly landscaped gardens.There is much to see and do and explore; a stunning array of gardens and winding paths, a true cavalcade of colours, a myriad o...
Hunters Lodge Fishery, Elsham (approx. 20 miles away)
Hunters Lodge Fishery is a four lake complex situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Wolds. They have 3 specimen carp Lakes, Willows, Kestrel and Kingfisher boasting carp over 30lb, and 1 Silver fish lake stocked with a variety of different species (incl small Carp, Ide, Rudd, Bream, Barbel...