Things To Do near Burghley House
Fosdyke Bridge, Fosdyke (approx. 23 miles away)
Spanning the river Welland, a wooden bridge was first built in 1815 to carry traffic from Boston to Kings Lynn. In the early years of the 20th century, this was scrapped and replaced by a metal swing bridge. Today, it carries the almost non-stop traffic of the A17. Fosdyke is a village and one...
All Saints Church, Fosdyke (approx. 24 miles away)
The name of the village is derived from Old English and Old Norse. There is a Grade II listed Anglican church dedicated to All Saints. In the late 19th century it was entirely rebuilt in brick on the site of an older church, in an Early English style. The architect was Edward Browning.
Rauceby Railway Station, Sleaford (approx. 24 miles away)
Rauceby railway station is close to the western border of Quarrington and just over half-a-mile south of the village of South Rauceby. Originally it served Rauceby Mental Hospital that was closed in 1998 and now serves commuters living in the new housing estates that comprise the Greylees suburb...
Heckington Eight Sailed Windmill, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
A magnificent windmill and so much more. Here's what you will find when you visit! A window into the life of a Victorian miller and his family whose lives were interwined with the windmill in their back garden. A microbrewery uniquely using malt ground at the mill to produce award wining beer....
Heckington Railway Station, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
Heckington railway station is quite unique in that it also houses a small Heritage Museum. The station was opened by the Boston, Sleaford and Midland Counties Railway during the 19th century. It is now owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. The station is unstaffed and offe...
Heckington Station Railway Museum, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
The museum is housed in the original 1859 Heckington Railway station buildings. It is a working station with trains to Skegness. The station and trains service is currently managed by East Midlands Trains.
Ancaster Railway Station, Ancaster (approx. 24 miles away)
Ancaster railway station is 11.5 miles north of Grantham on the Nottingham to Skegness Line. It still has a working signal box at the west end of the station and offers limited facilities including two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The station is now owned by...
Roll of Honour Memorial, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
Forty-three names mark the roll of honour that stands before the village green in Heckington. It is peaceful reflection of the sacrifices made. Heckington is a large village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of the county and is situated between Sleaford and Swineshead Bridge.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Swineshead (approx. 24 miles away)
An impressive, 14th century stone church with a striking 160ft spire that dominates the skyline. A Grade I listed building, the Chancel was rebuilt in the mid 19th century and the south aisle altar slab is presumed to predate the church. Further modernisation include east facing stained windows and...
Heckington Fen Walk, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
A long circular walk across a mix of grassy banks, rough pasture and farmland which can be muddy. The walk also has a small amount of road walking and there are stiles, kissing gates and steps. It begins at Heckington Village green (there is limited parking spaces) and is six miles in length a...
Temperance Hall, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
Temperance Hall was built by Moses Franks MRCS and given to the parish in 1863. Constructed of yellow gault brick with a slate roof it has a broad front with bay windows and a central gabled porch flanked by glazing bar sash windows. On the upper floor is set a stone tablet declaring "Tem...
Henry Godson's Almshouses, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
In the delightful village of Heckington, on a pleasant and traditional green, stand the Henry Godson Almshouses. Constructed in 1886 they feature red brick in Flemish bond, slate roofs with raised stone coped gables and moulded kneelers. Godson bequeathed four Almshouses to the village and they...
Heckington Methodist Church, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
The first Wesleyan Methodist chapel in the village was built in 1809, but this was replaced by a new chapel in 1835. The building of the current church started in 1904 to designs by Nottingham-based architect Albert Edward Lambert and took a year for completion The church is part of the S...
Heckington Tennis Club, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
With three outdoor courts the Heckington Tennis Club is a members only organisation. Suitable for juniors and beginners it is best to contact first. There is wheelchair access but no other facilities. Heckington is a large village with several cafes and takeaways, shops, a bar and a traditiona...
Heckington & District Bowls Club, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
Heckington & District Bowls Club was founded circa 1922. Most of our members, however, are a little younger than that! One of the great things about lawn bowls is that it is one of relatively few physical sports that can be played to a reasonable level by just about anyone, of any age. Wh...