Things To Do near Doddington Hall & Gardens
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
Huttoft Car Terrace Beach, Huttoft (approx. 40 miles away)
A large sandy expanse of beach over dunes just to the north of Moggs Eye Beach.There is a car terrace which pretty much allows you to park on the beach, though be careful going up the ramp to the terrace. If it has been windy the sand is blown from the beach onto the ramp and can become deceptively...
Deepings Community Library, Market Deeping (approx. 40 miles away)
Deepings library is a well stocked and vital part of the local community, despite efforts to have the building closed down. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Mon 1...
Mill Road Fishing Lakes, Addlethorpe (approx. 40 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....
Moggs Eye Beach, Huttoft (approx. 40 miles away)
Just north of Anderby Creek Beach and Anderby Creek Cloud Bar, a large and sandy expanse of beach over dunes.There are no dog control measures in place so walking along the beach is available all year round.
Chapel Garden Centre, Skegness (approx. 40 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...
Anderby Drainage Museum, Anderby Creek (approx. 40 miles away)
Situated at the seaward side of the Anderby Drain is the Anderby Drainage Museum which was built in 1945. The pumping station houses two Ruston 10HRC twin cylinder oil engines. These engines then drive Allen Gwynnes 42" centrifugal pumps which are capable of pumping 4,500 litres of water per seco...
St Leonard's Church, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 40 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.
Water Meadows Fishery, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 41 miles away)
Water Meadows Fishery caters for all types of anglers across its four lakes. Whether you're into big carp, catfish, pike, match sized carp, bream, tench or big roach there is something for everyone. Based on the coastline, the fishery is just 7 miles from Skegness and a 5 minute walk from...
Anderby Creek Cloud Bar, Anderby Creek (approx. 41 miles away)
The cloud bar at Anderby Creek is the UK's first permanet cloud watching outpost. It was officially opened by BBC weather forecaster and climate correspondent for Look North in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Paul Hudson. Inside, seats are specifically designed for cloud watching and self-oper...
Stone Bridge, Deeping St James (approx. 41 miles away)
If you see a postcard of the Deepings, it will usually feature the stunning stone bridge which links Deeping St James to Deeping Gate. The bridge was constructed in 1651 and was designed to allow horse drawn carts to cross the river in the days when the Welland was a busy trading route. A...
Anderby Creek Beach, Anderby Creek (approx. 41 miles away)
Sandy beach and sand dunes on the Lincolnshire coast and home to the quirky and wonderful Anderby Creek Cloud Bar.