Things To Do near St Andrew's Church
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 28 miles away)
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness (approx. 28 miles away)
Gibraltar Point is an area of some 430 hectares comprising sandy and muddy seashores, sand-dunes, saltmarshes and freshwater habitats. It extends some 3 miles along the Lincolnshire coast line and contains an incredible range of plant life: Cowslips, Pyramidal Orchids, Meadow Saxifrage and many othe...
Legbourne Wood, Legbourne (approx. 28 miles away)
Brimming with widlife, Legbourne Wood is one of the largest ancient woods on the eastern side of the county. It is also one of Lincolnshire Trusts largest wooded reserves. Populated with ash and oak, there have been recorded an astonishing sixtiy species of wildflowers offerin...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
River Rase, Tealby (approx. 28 miles away)
The River Rase is a 16 mile (25km) long tributary of the River Ancholme. It heralds from a series of springs known as Churn Water Heads, that occur on Bully Hill north of Tealby in the Wolds. These springs occur where the permeable chalk geology of the Wolds meets the impermeable mudstone and...
Kenwick Farmhouse Nursery, Louth (approx. 28 miles away)
Kenwick Farmhouse Nursery covers a two acre site in Louth, on the edge of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds an area of outstanding natural beauty. With over a quarter of a century of trading experience, owners and staff at Kenwick have plenty to offer and are always on hand with advice. The nurs...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
Olsten Fishery, Legbourne (approx. 29 miles away)
The water is open all year and is suitable for disabled anglers. There is a 4-8 feet deep pond with grass banks. Disabled pegs on hard standing area. The back drop is an old priory site with mature woodland on the far river bank. It is a 13 peg coarse lake with carp to 15lb, tench 5lb, chub to...
Alford Five Sailed Windmill, Alford (approx. 29 miles away)
Built as a seven-storeyed windmill in 1837 by the local millwright John Oxley, this is still a working mill on the edge of the popular market town of Alford.You can tour the mill and see the centuries old stone grinding process in action whilst enjoying views of the Lincolnshire WoldsThis is a fully...
Dales Pits Fishery, Farlesthorpe (approx. 29 miles away)
The water is open all year round and suitable for disabled anglers. Two old brick pits set in a very scenic area with depths to 12 feet. There are overhanging trees, first class platforms, water lilies, water plants and an easy access road around most of the lake. Stocked w...
Louth Hockey Club, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
The ethos of Louth Hockey Club is to be mindful, respectful and encouraging to all that attend our training sessions, whatever their ability or age, so that we can all enjoy hockey. Matches and training are undertaken at the London Road astro turf and pavilion. There is free parking and...
Louth Garden Centre, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
Louth Garden Centre can be found just off the A16, on the B1200 Louth road. The historical Georgian market town of Louth, which lies between the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds and the East coast, is very popular with visitors and many combine it with a visit to the garden centre. The planteria c...