Things To Do near Pots of Fun
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...
Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
St Peter's Church, Stixwould (approx. 18 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...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It 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 Wari...
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 18 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. 18 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.
Rosewood Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 18 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. 18 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
Lyndhurst Garden Centre, Burgh le Marsh (approx. 18 miles away)
The busy and popular Lyndhurst Garden Centre can be visited on Skegness Rd in Burgh Le Marsh. The centre offers everything to satisfy your gardening needs with an extensive range of all varieties of plants, trees and shrubs constantly in stock, along with a large giftware range for that special o...
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 18 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...
North View Lakes Fishery, Gedney (approx. 18 miles away)
Open all year, North View Lakes is a triple lake venue in Gedney Hill. There is the main carp lake which has a variety of species but mostly carp up to 39lb. There is a match lake with a good mix of coarse fish and a pleasure lake with a mix of all species up to 20lb. Please consult the websit...
Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre, Metheringham (approx. 18 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...
St Andrew's Church, Rippingale (approx. 18 miles away)
St Andrew's Parish Church, Rippingale, is open to visitors from Easter until the Autumn and the incumbent is the Revd Linda Pugh. There was a stone church on the site during the Domesday Survey of 1086, but all traces of it have disappeared. Reportedly founded in 1250, the building itself was...
Rauceby Railway Station, Sleaford (approx. 19 miles away)
Rauceby railway station is close to the western border of Quarrington and just over half-a-mile south of the village of South Rauceby. Originally it served Rauceby Mental Hospital that was closed in 1998 and now serves commuters living in the new housing estates that comprise the Greylees suburb...