Things To Do near Heckington Eight Sailed Windmill
Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton (approx. 17 miles away)
Built in the 1830s for Gregory Gregory, a wealthy Nottinghamshire businessman, it replaced the original Elizabethan Manor House in Harlaxton Village. Built in Ancaster stone, it is an exuberant merging of Gothic, Jacobethan and Baroque styles creating an unforgettable and dramatic impact.Few houses...
Targeted 4All Events, Bardney (approx. 17 miles away)
Boasting both our own venue base and mobile facilities we are able to offer a variety of outdoor activities in multiple locations. With our main base located just outside of Lincoln city we are ideally situated within easy reach of the centre. Our purpose built wood cabin with its own log burner...
Cowbit Wash, Cowbit (approx. 17 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...
Church of Saint Mary, Cowbit (approx. 17 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...
Poppyfield Equestrian Centre, Heighington (approx. 17 miles away)
Poppyfield Equestrian was established in 1996 by Simon Kettleboro and his daughter Jo Kettleboro. Jo had long been a keen rider and together with her father wanted to provide less fortunate children with the opportunity to see life from on horseback, where so often the view of the world is much g...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River Wari...
The Heighington Country Walk (3 miles), Heighington (approx. 18 miles away)
A settlement has existed since at least the time of the Normans. Although Heighington is a civic parish, it is part of the ecclesiastical parish of Washingborough. This walk was produced by residents of the Parish of Heighington and is approximately 3miles.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
Holbeach Farmers' Market, Holbeach (approx. 18 miles away)
The popular farmers' market in Holbeach is held on the third Saturday of the month between 8.30am and 3pm offering a large selection of local produce. Holbeach is a fenland market town in the South Holland district of the county. It lies 8 miles from Spalding and 17 miles from Boston.
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
During the 4th century, the occupying Roman army built a fort at Horncastle but the town was not on any important roads, suggesting that the River Bain was the principal route of access. Roman Horncastle has become known as Banovallum (i.e. "Wall on the River Bain") – this name has been adopted...
21 Mile Poacher Country Cycle Route, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
For something easier on the legs, there is no shortage of circular day rides to be found in Lincolnshire. Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county, set within valleys and winding streams, sweeping beautiful countryside. Please visit the link below for content that...
Horncastle Library, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
Horncastle Library is one of many splendid lending libraries within the county and is brimming with well stocked bookshelves covering a wide selection of genres. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you...
Holbeach Library, Holbeach (approx. 18 miles away)
Busy with paperbacks and hardbacks, the Holbeach Library plays an important part in the local community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. There are thousands of books to borrow and...