Things To Do near Pots of Fun
Batemans Victorian Brewery, Skegness (approx. 14 miles away)
Step back in time and enjoy a great family day out at Batemans Brewery Visitors Centre.Take a guided tour around the Victorian Brewhouse and learn the history of the Brewery as well as the brewing process.Based in an old windmill, dating back two centuries and overlooking the River Steeping, Bateman...
Phone Box Book Exchange, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 14 miles away)
The iconic red phone box has seen a resurgence and never more so than in the village of Kirkby on Bain. Lovingly refurbished by a hard-working community, it has been converted into a free book exchange. Drop off those titles cluttering up the bookshelf at home and uncover new ones you might have...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 14 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
Bainside Coarse Fishery, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 14 miles away)
On the edge of the small village of Kirkby on Bain, Bainside Coarse Fishery is open from dawn to dusk with easy adjacent parking and level access to all pegs. Close to the car park there are 3 pegs which are ideal for those who are less able to walk longer distances. It is a 13/...
River Steeping Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 14 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, perch, pike, roach and dace. There is no disabled access to the river. Day and member permits are available and can be bought from Storrs Fishing Tackle and Wainfleet Angling Club.
Thorpe Culvert Railway Station, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 14 miles away)
Thorpe Culvert railway station serves the village of Thorpe St Peter and is situated 7 miles (11 km) from the popular seaside resort of Skegness. Owned by Network Rail it is managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. A signal box is present to supervise a level crossing. Th...
All Saints Church, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 14 miles away)
The church is dedicated to All Saints and replaces a medieval building on a site 2 miles to the West with stone from the old building being used during its construction. The stone cross near the bell turret was found in the river and placed on the gable in 1820.
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 15 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
Wainfleet Railway Station, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 15 miles away)
Wainfleet railway station has its own signal box at the east end of the platforms. The station is 5 miles (8 km) west of Skegness on the Skegness - Grantham - Nottingham line. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains the station is unstaffed and offers limited facilities. I...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 15 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...
Magdalen Library, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 15 miles away)
The new volunteer-run Magdalen Library opened its doors on January 3rd 2017, replacing the mobile service that had served the community. This is now the 35th hub to open across the county - bringing the total number of libraries and community hubs to 50. It has been a fantastic achie...
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 15 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 15 miles away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
Haltham Beck, Haltham (approx. 15 miles away)
Close to the picturesque Wolds is the meandering Haltham Beck (a stream) on the east side of the village. Haltham nestles on the banks of the River Bain as it navigates south from the market town of Horncastle. Often, the village is referred to as "Haltham on Bain." Image by Dave...
J Parkers Garden Centre, Anwick (approx. 15 miles away)
A family business established in 1933, J Parkers are one of the leading plant and bulb companies in the UK. Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on hand to share tips and advice with.Stock varies from bulbs and seeds to compo...