Things To Do near St Helena's Church
River Freshney, Grimsby (approx. 27 miles away)
The town of Grimsby stands on the banks of the River Freshney. Originally it entered the tidal River Humber at Pyewipe, north west of Grimsby, but has been re-routed and now supplies Grimsby Docks. There was an existing haven within the borough of Grimsby but this suffered greatly with silting...
Duke Of York Gardens, Grimsby (approx. 27 miles away)
The Duke of York Gardens is positioned on the banks of the River Freshney, accessible via Corporation Road. It dates back to the late 19th century and is a multi-function area of open parkland and two five-a-side pitches - one grass, one hard. Fishing is permitted during the season....
Grimsby Auditorium, Grimsby (approx. 27 miles away)
The Grimsby Auditorium is a flexible, multi-purpose venue situated on Cromwell Road.It has a seated audience capacity of 1,200. The seating is retractable so an arena style experience can be offered as well. It is the largest professional theatre in the county and one of the largest in the Midlands....
Grimsby Docks, Grimsby (approx. 27 miles away)
The north east town of Grimsby developed around a small river called the Haven, which joined the Humber and provided a safe haven for ships on the estuary. From the 12th century, it became a bustling dockside of imports from Europe and Scandinavia and exports from the wool mills. In the late 18th...
Risegate Eau Pumping Station, Fosdyke (approx. 27 miles away)
The pumping station was built in 1964 and is managed by Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board. Nearby Fosdyke is a village and civil parish in the borough of Boston. The population is little more than 500 and is situated 7 miles from the town of Boston.
Ruskington Garden Centre, Ruskington (approx. 27 miles away)
Open seven days a week, Ruskington Garden Centre is set in a lovely rural surrounding, in the beautiful village of Ruskington. A family run business, the centre is owned by the Elkington family who have farmed in Lincolnshire for many generations and are proud to offer traditional values. Ther...
Butt Lane Park, Laceby (approx. 27 miles away)
With a multi-use games area and fully-equipped play area for younger children, Butt Lane Park is a popular location within the village of Laceby. Laceby is a village and civil parish in the north east pocket of the county and is situated on the A46 road, just outside the western boundary of...
Grimsby Dock Tower, Grimsby (approx. 27 miles away)
Completed in 1852 at a staggering 309ft, the purpose of the Grimsby Dock Tower was to provide hydraulic power to the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks. It contained a 30,000 gallon hydraulic wrought iron reservoir at a height of 200 feet to supply the pressure required.The bricks from which the...
Ruskington Railway Station, Ruskington (approx. 27 miles away)
Ruskington railway station opened in 1882 as part of the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway between Sleaford and Lincoln Central. Closed in 1961 it was reopened in 1975 and is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. The station is un...
Cherry Willingham Library, Cherry Willingham (approx. 27 miles away)
With thousands of books covering fiction, non-fiction and children, The Cherry Willingham library is an important part of 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. Open...
Ruskington Community Library, Ruskington (approx. 27 miles away)
The first point of contact for internal operations is Library Development Officer, Judith Hibbitt. Offering a wide range of free to borrow books the library is well organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might h...
All Saints Parish Church, Ruskington (approx. 27 miles away)
Ruskington is a large village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of the county, located on the north-south B1188 road and slightly north of the A153 road. All Saints Parish Church has been in existence since the 11th century. The Norman stone building replaced an earlier Anglo Saxon...
Aylesby Lake Fishery, Laceby (approx. 27 miles away)
Interested in fishing? Why not join the Grimsby Angling Club? Our 2 acre well-maintained picturesque Aylesby Lake has 42 grass pegs for fishing on. We are looking for new members to come and join the club, and get involved in the hobby & sport of fishing. Yearly Memberships Availa...
The Heighington Country Walk (3 miles), Heighington (approx. 28 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.
St Andrew's Church, Asgarby (approx. 28 miles away)
Asgarby is a hamlet in the civil parish of Asgarby and Howell, in the North Kesteven district of of the county. It lies on the A17 Boston to Newark road, east of Sleaford and 2 miles west of Heckington.Surrounded by fields, the Anglican stone church is dedicated to St Andrew and is a Grade I listed...