Things To Do near St James' Church
The Water's Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 42 miles away)
The Waters Edge Country Park, north of Barton-Upon-Humber, on the edge of the Humber estuary, has something to offer all ages. It features an intensely diverse variety of plant and wildlife and several rare species. It was established in the mid 1990s across clay quarries, freshwater lakes, rare...
The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe (approx. 42 miles away)
The Baths Hall is a popular venue in Scunthorpe, hosting a variety of entertainment including live music, dance and comedy.Historically, the building was once a public bath house from before the Second World War and was rebuilt and renovated into a modern venue no more than a decade ago. Since then...
MFA Bowl, Scunthorpe (approx. 42 miles away)
Open 7 days a week, MFA Bowl Scunthorpe offers a warm and friendly bowling experience for all ages.There are special offers ranging from family packages, all day bowling, bowl your brains out and many more. Food is available at the lanes or in a seperate canteen area and there are all required facil...
Stamford Leisure Pool, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
Highly recommended for children, this is a first class leisure pool with a flume, water features and a wave machine. It is popular with local residents and located on Drift Road in the busy town of Stamford. Pool staff are friendly and helpful and there is also a small gym. Stamford offers ple...
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry (approx. 43 miles away)
The earliest reference to a church in Owston Ferry is circa 1150 CE. As none of the present fabric dates before 1280, there must have been an earlier building on the site. The site itself is within the inner bailey of the "Motte and Bailey" castle which formerly stood there. A triple archway was...
The Priory of St Leonard, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
12th century priory ruins founded by the Benedictines of Durham Abbey. The existing priory building dates from about 1090, and the impressive West Front was constructed about 1150.One school of thought suggests that it was built upon the site of the monastery founded by St. Wilfrid in 658. If true,...
Sawcliffe Hill Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 43 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...
Owston Ferry Fisheries, Owston Ferry (approx. 43 miles away)
This is a new fishing venue to accomodate pleasure anglers and match fishermen, located within the Isle of Axholme, Owston Ferry, which borders North Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. The venue is alongside the wharping drain river consisting of 2 lakes side by side in the form of kidney beans ba...
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 43 miles away)
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...
Kingsway Gardens, Scunthorpe (approx. 43 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...
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
Church of St Mary & St Augustine, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
In 1861, planes were drawn up to build a new church in Stamford.The Dolphin pub on Broad Street came on the market, and was bought for £1000, and in 1863 the work on the church began.
Stamford Market, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
Stamford's traditional street market is held every Friday on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street. The market is open from 8.30am - 4.00pm. There is a Farmers' Market held every 2 weeks on the same day but is located on the High Street.
Stamford Farmers' Market, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
Stamford Farmers' Market is held on a Friday every 2 weeks. It is located on the High Street and is open between 8.30am - 4.00pm. A traditional market is held weekly on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street on a Friday and is open the same time.
Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 43 miles away)
One of the longest single-span suspension bridges in the world bridging the Humber Estuary from Barton-upon-Humber to Hessle