Things To Do near Bolingbroke Castle
Barn Hill, Stamford (approx. 41 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.
Barton Ghost Walks, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 41 miles away)
Dare you walk the streets of Barton after dark with only spirits to guide you?Join the South Bank Players as they bring the grisly history of Barton to life on their atmospheric Ghost Walk. Discover the haunted backstreets and alleyways of bygone Barton and hear tales to make your hair stand on end....
The Ropewalk Art Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 41 miles away)
The Ropewalk is a regionally acclaimed centre for the arts housing galleries, sculpture garden, artist studios and coffee shop.Admission is free and galleries are open 7 days a week but please consult the website to confirm times. There is sensible wheelchair access.It also features Ropery Hall –...
Burghley House, Stamford (approx. 41 miles away)
Burghley House is a Grade I listed building, with separately Grade I listed north courtyard and gate. The rooms and gardens are open to the public.Built during the mid-late 16th century by Sir William Cecil, later 1st Baron Burghley, who was Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, the house is a g...
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 41 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
All Saints Church, Stamford (approx. 41 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. 41 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.
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 41 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.
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 41 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.
Sawcliffe Hill Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 41 miles away)
This nature reserve covers 14.3 hectares of reclaimed iron stone mining land. There is fenced in woodland, pathways, open rides and areas provided for picnics. It is a quiet location on the outskirts of Scunthorpe and a particular point offers stunning views across the city. The...
The All Saints Brewery, Stamford (approx. 41 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.
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 41 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...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 41 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Kingsway Gardens, Scunthorpe (approx. 41 miles away)
Scunthorpe Borough Council developed Kingsway Gardens circa 1950s. It is a wonderful park for everyone to enjoy with mature eco-friendly gardens, lawns and pathways. It flourishes with beautiful flowers and buzzes with nature. A safe and family friendly environment equipped with a children's p...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 41 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...