Things To Do near St Helen's Church
The Chicken Run Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 15 miles away)
Open all year, there are 29 pegs on the River Witham with adjacent camping and campod facilities. This is the once famous "Chicken Run" and it still produces some astounding bags and specimen fish. Parking by each peg with easy access to pegs 1 - 14, beyond these the bank is a little steeper but...
Tilting Gate Weir, Thornton (approx. 15 miles away)
The Tilting Gate Weir is near Thornton on the River Bain. The Bain rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River War...
Spirit Of Sutterby, Sutterby (approx. 15 miles away)
Spirit of Sutterby is a community project organised under the umbrella of the Down Your Wold project. The primary goals are to explore the hamlet of Sutterby, researching its past and recording its present and to help with its future. Lost in a fold of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds, close by...
Church Of St John The Baptist, Sutterby (approx. 15 miles away)
The church of St John the Baptist, in the charming hamlet of Sutterby, is a redundant 12th century Anglican holy building. Designated by English Heritage as Grade II listed it is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches charity. A simple one storey structure it is constructed in gr...
St Laurence's Church, Surfleet (approx. 15 miles away)
Surfleet is a small village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is part of the Lincolnshire fens, on the B1356 road, 3 miles (4.8 km) north from Spalding.The church is a Grade I listed building and is dedicated to Saint Laurence. It was built during the 13th century and...
The Butterfly & Wildlife Park, Long Sutton (approx. 15 miles away)
Closed in 2012, the Butterfly & Wildlife Park was located outside Long Sutton, a market town in the South Holland district of the fens. Near to the Wash and 13 miles (21 km) east from the busy town of Spalding, the park was an ideal place to visit for adults and children with a tropical house...
Mill Road Fishing Lakes, Addlethorpe (approx. 15 miles away)
Mill Road Fishing Lakes is a fishing lake and caravan park based near Skegness. They cover all aspects of fishing holidays including day ticket fishing, match fishing and pleasure angling. Catches are guaranteed up to 25 lbs. This is a touring caravan park with tent pitches as well....
Winthorpe Beach, Winthorpe (approx. 15 miles away)
A few miles north from Skegness is the small village of Winthorpe, in the East Lindsey district of the county.With miles of unspoilt beach and a wide promenade suited to long walks, the Winthorpe coastline offers a relaxed family day out.The area is dotted with typical coastal shops, ice cream stand...
Long Sutton Library, Long Sutton (approx. 16 miles away)
The busy public library in Long Sutton is packed with thousands of paperbacks and hardbacks to choose from and is an integral part of the local community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly; staff are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have. Compu...
St Helena's Church, Willoughby (approx. 16 miles away)
The construction is squared coursed greenstone rubble, limestone ashlar rubble, red brick patching, with slate and lead roofs. The main structure dates from the early 14th century.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 16 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway, Skegness (approx. 16 miles away)
The LCLR has been described as the first heritage railway to be built on a greenfield site by enthusiasts in the UK. It was originally at Humberston near Cleethorpes in the north east of the county and in July 2019 celebrates its first decade. Please visit the website for further information a...
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 16 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 16 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
All Saints Church, Moulton (approx. 16 miles away)
Locally known as "Queen Of The Fens", All Saints' Church was built circa 1180, the 60-70 year work instigated by Prior John of Spalding.The building was heavily restored in the late 19th century by William Smith and the church also has a rood screen dating from around 1425.The village of Moulton is...