Things To Do near The Butterfly & Wildlife Park
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 31 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 31 miles away)
The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre, Metheringham (approx. 31 miles away)
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre is a small museum that is supported by the Friends of Metheringham Airfield (FOMA). Situated just outside the village of Martin, it is located on part of the former RAF Metheringham airfield, and recalls the life and times of this important Lancaster Bomber St...
Rosewood Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 31 miles away)
The fishery stocks carp, bream, tench, roach and mixed coarse. The water is still and measures 0.2 hectares. There is no disability access and day permits are available. The fishery is adults only. The location is a quiet fen surrounded by bird and wildlife, making it the perfect loc...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 31 miles away)
Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne
St Mary's Church, Hogsthorpe (approx. 31 miles away)
The church of St Marys was built in the 12th century, a typical early English style of limestone and greenstone, and is now a Grade I Listed Building.Its tower is 12th century but the font is 15th century and the pulpit dates from the early 18th century. The church was restored in the mid 19th centu...
St Peter's Church, Stixwould (approx. 31 miles away)
In the village of Stixwould the parish church is a Grade II listed building dedicated to Saint Peter. It was rebuilt during the early decades of the 19th century. The font dates from the 16th century and there is a 13th century grave slab. Interestingly, Alice Cranmer, the sister of Archb...
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 31 miles away)
Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...
Ancaster Railway Station, Ancaster (approx. 31 miles away)
Ancaster railway station is 11.5 miles north of Grantham on the Nottingham to Skegness Line. It still has a working signal box at the west end of the station and offers limited facilities including two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The station is now owned by...
St Leonard's Church, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 31 miles away)
St Leonard's was erected in 1794 from the material of the former church at this location. Though it was still standing at the time, it was in ruins.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 31 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.
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 31 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 31 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.
Alford and District Cricket Club, Alford (approx. 31 miles away)
Alford and District are a local cricket club with first class facilities including qualified and accredited coaches. They have two senior teams playing Saturdays and one on a Sunday, as well as junior teams playing midweek (junior coaching in season at the Club on Mondays). Founded in 1885 the...
Dales Pits Fishery, Farlesthorpe (approx. 32 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...