Things To Do near Jungle Zoo
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 26 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
Fiskerton Fen Nature Reserve, Lincoln (approx. 26 miles away)
Between April and July is the most rewarding time to visit Fiskerton Fen nature reserve but with it being available all year round it's worth a visit at anytime. Consisting of wet fendland with open water and reedbeds there is an abundance of wildlife and wetland animals. There are large areas...
Foundry Shopping Centre, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
With over 40 stores on the High Street and in the attractive, covered Southgate, there is no better place to shop than The Foundry – Scunthorpe’s principal shopping centre in the heart of the town.The centre is easy to find being only a few metres from the bus station and a 10-minute walk from t...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 26 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
Spilsby Town Show, Spilsby (approx. 26 miles away)
Popular town show. Attractions include: a craft marquee, a model tent, dog show, Shire horse show, vintage cars and tractors.
MFA Bowl, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 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...
Bottesford Beck, Bottesford (approx. 26 miles away)
Bottesford Beck is a fast-flowing stream with grassy banks and birch trees. It flows to the Trent and is a wonderful spot for walking. Years ago it was heavily polluted with outflow from Scunthorpe steelworks but this is now vastly improved. The Trent lies to the west, with a boundary line app...
The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
The Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe is a popular live entertainment venue offering music, comedy, panto, drama and much more.Owned by North Lincolnshire Council it is managed by SMG-Europe and is the Sister Venue to the Baths Hall Theatre located on Doncaster Road.Standing as a traditional prosceniu...
Tupholme Abbey Ruins, Bardney (approx. 26 miles away)
Now ruins, Tupholme Abbey is one of only a few with standing remains of the original monastic buildings in addition to the archaeological remains below ground. The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire purchased this site in 1988 and is preserving this ancient monument for future generations. The sur...
The Pods Leisure Centre, Scunthorpe (approx. 27 miles away)
The Pods is a busy and friendly leisure centre based in Scunthorpe with a wide range of modern facilities. The exterior is akin to something from a science fiction show but inside normality is resumed and it benefits from swimming pools, a state of the art gym, a dance studio, a cafe and a creche...
North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe (approx. 27 miles away)
On Oswald Road, near the railway station in Scunthorpe, is the North Lincolnshire museum, brimming with artefacts and slices of history. It features interactive exhibits and covers archaeology, nature, the Victorian era, and both World Wars. Its rooms are within Frodingham Vicarage, built during...
Chapel Garden Centre, Skegness (approx. 27 miles away)
The Chapel Garden Centre in Skegness offers a complete day out with something for everyone.With easy parking and a relaxed atmosphere the centre is owned and managed by the same family for over 25 years. Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is...
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 27 miles away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe (approx. 27 miles away)
Thanks to charitable donations and management by local council, Conesby Quarry is one of many brownfield sites in the county. Populated with rare and common invertebrates it is a perfect spot to enjoy the open spaces of North Lincolnshire.
Gunby Hall, Spilsby (approx. 27 miles away)
Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was a regular visitor to Gunby Hall and it is said to have inspired the imagery of 'the haunt of ancient peace' in his poem The Palace of Art.Situated at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with over 9 acres of woodland and walled gardens, this Victorian hall stands in resp...