Things To Do near St Mary's Church
Captain Matthew Flinders RN, Donington (approx. 25 miles away)
Born in Donington, Matthew Flinders was a Captain in the Royal Navy, a navigator and cartographer. Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia and identified it as a continent. However, with Britain at war with France, a suspicious governor kept him under arrest for more t...
Skellingthorpe Library, Skellingthorpe (approx. 25 miles away)
Offering a wide range of free to borrow books, Skellingthorpe Library is a popular part of the local community. Well organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly, staff are both helpful and obliging to answer any questions or inquiries you might have. Computers power down 15 minutes before clos...
Somerton Castle, Navenby (approx. 25 miles away)
Somerton Castle is located near the villages of Navenby and Boothby Graffoe. The site is on low-lying land between the Lincoln Edge and the River Trent. The castle is 13th century and was gifted to King Edward II in 1309. King John II of France was imprisoned at Somerton Castle between 1359 an...
Donington Community Hub, Donington (approx. 25 miles away)
Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times are: Wed 10.00am - 1.00pm, Fri 2.00pm - 6.00pm, Sat 10.00am - 1.00pm. There are children's books, adult fiction and non-fiction bo...
Lord Alfred Tennyson Research Centre, Lincoln (approx. 25 miles away)
The Tennyson Research Centre is located in the dome of the Lincoln Central Library. It is widely regarded as the most intimate and informative collection on Alfred Tennyson.It is a popular place and includes an astonishing 3,000 books from Tennyson’s Library, reflecting his intellectual curiosity....
Walnut Lakes Fishery, Sutterton (approx. 25 miles away)
There are two fishing lakes, lodges and a camping park with full on site facilities. The lakes are stocked with Rudd, Bream, Golden Orf, Roach, and Carp from 5 Ibs to 18 plus. Beautiful surroundings, well-stocked lakes - a perfect spot for fishing and accommodation. Pets welcome. No childre...
Donington Village Park, Donington (approx. 26 miles away)
Donington is a large village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is situated 8 miles north from the market town of Spalding and is bypassed by the A52. The parish falls within the drainage area of the Black Sluice. The park is one of two in the village.
Brocklesby Country Fair, Brocklesby (approx. 26 miles away)
The popular Brocklesby Country Fair is a fantastic family day out set in the private Lincolnshire parklands of the Earl and Countess of Yarborough. The annual fair is held in June -- please consult the website to confirm dates and prices. Main Arena attractions run continuously throughout the...
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, North Rauceby (approx. 26 miles away)
The Royal Air Force College is perhaps the most famous landmark in RAF history. When it opened in 1920 it was the first military Air Academy in the world. Since then, many of the RAFs most famous pilots have graduated there.The Centre portrays its history from the early days as a Royal Naval base to...
All Saints Church, Fosdyke (approx. 26 miles away)
The name of the village is derived from Old English and Old Norse. There is a Grade II listed Anglican church dedicated to All Saints. In the late 19th century it was entirely rebuilt in brick on the site of an older church, in an Early English style. The architect was Edward Browning.
RAF College Cranwell, Cranwell (approx. 26 miles away)
RAF College Cranwell is a thriving RAF Station in the heart of the county with a long and distinguished history dating back to its foundations as a Royal Navy Training Establishment in 1916. It was the world’s first Air Academy and today it continues to select and train the next generation of o...
Flinders Founders Teen Park, Donington (approx. 26 miles away)
The park has paved seating areas, walkways, greens and skate ramps. It is a very popular location in the village. Donington is a large village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is situated 8 miles north from the market town of Spalding and is bypassed by the A52....
Four Seasons Garden Centre, Sleaford (approx. 26 miles away)
Based in Sleaford the Four Seasons Garden Centre is a busy and popular place. They stock a huge range of products from Wolf Garten Tools, Wilkinson Sword Garden Tools, Tayberry Clothing, Solar Garden Lights and much more. The centre is packed full of quality plants, garden furniture, plant fee...
Whisby Garden Centre, Lincoln (approx. 26 miles away)
Whisby Garden Centre has five lakes and is beautifully planted creating a wonderful place to shop and take a walk round.They have everything your garden needs with a wide variety of plants, trees and garden accessories. There is something for everyone with Concessions, Lakeside Cafe and an Animal Ce...
Welbourn Parish Circular Walk (6 miles), Welbourn (approx. 26 miles away)
The Parish Walk takes you around the village of Welbourn and through the countryside and farmland of Welbourn Lowfields. It's a 6 mile circular walk and should take about 3 hours at a leisurely pace. The starting point is Welbourn village hall car park (Grid Ref: SK 969 544) and parking is availa...