Things To Do near The Old Smithy Museum
Gainsborough Library, Gainsborough (approx. 6 miles away)
In the busy maket town of Gainsborough the lending library is well stocked with thousands of books offering plenty of choice for the local residents. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have....
Bottesford Beck, Bottesford (approx. 6 miles away)
Bottesford Beck is a fast-flowing stream with grassy banks and birch trees. It flows to the Trent and is a wonderful spot for walking. Years ago it was heavily polluted with outflow from Scunthorpe steelworks but this is now vastly improved. The Trent lies to the west, with a boundary line app...
Gainsborough Tourist Information Centre, Gainsborough (approx. 6 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.
Marshalls Yard Shopping Complex, Gainsborough (approx. 6 miles away)
Marshall's Yard is a truly unique retail environment in Gainsborough. Featuring historic listed buildings and sympathetically designed new structures, the courtyard setting creates a village square feeling, bringing together stunning architecture and leading retailers. With 32 fantast...
Messingham Sand Quarry, Messingham (approx. 7 miles away)
With the aid of volunteers and contractors the quarry has been transformed into a popular nature reserve. There are bare scrapes, mossy wetland and undergrowth populated with a growing array of wildlife. A delightful place to visit.
Gainsborough Model Railway, Gainsborough (approx. 7 miles away)
The Gainsborough Model Railway Museum features one of the largest model railways displays in 'O' gauge. It depicts The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central and is a stunning display. The project began during the early 1950s and, today, it covers an astonishing 2500 square feet....
Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough (approx. 7 miles away)
This exciting venue based in Gainsborough offers live bands, music, theatre, stand up comedy, drama, cinema and much more every week.The auditorium is modern and seats an audience of 200 who can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment four nights a week.The centre is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sund...
Keadby Bridge, Althorpe (approx. 7 miles away)
Keadby Bridge, more formally known as the King George V Bridge, crosses the River Trent near Althorpe and Keadby. The first passenger train to cross is recorded at 10:35am on 21 May 1916. There is a plaque on the Lifting Bridge regarding its opening on said date. Built during 1912 and 1916 by...
St. Peter's ad Vincula Church, Bottesford (approx. 7 miles away)
The medieval Church of Saint Peter's stands within a beautiful and idyllic churchyard.The congregation are friendly and welcoming and there is a regular Sunday School during term-time. Services include modern-language holy communion, morning worship and occasional family services, each with hymns an...
7 Lakes Country Park Fishery, Crowle (approx. 7 miles away)
A well-stocked 40 acre site with Carp, Pike, Tench, Ide. 7 lakes is no day ticket fishery where the fish are pressured and subject to large amounts non-natural food. Our fish enjoy natural surroundings and thrive on the ecological balance at the heart of the park, with our fishing rules reflectin...
Arial Trail, Scunthorpe (approx. 7 miles away)
Arialtrail is an outdoors climbing high rope course located in the woodland area at the Pink Pig Farm. The course consists of 16 elements approximately 5m from the ground ending with two 100m-zip lines. It has a safety system called a rope roller whereby once you are connected on the system you w...
The Pink Pig Farm, Scunthorpe (approx. 7 miles away)
The Pink Pig Farm in Scunthorpe is a friendly working farm offering a great day out for the whole family. (NFAN Best Farm Attraction, Food & Beverage 2013) Our award-winning farm shop has oodles of delicious local produce (including cheese, chocolate, chutney & more!). Our butchery sells our home...
Cleatham Hall, Manton (approx. 7 miles away)
In the Buildings of England by Pevsner, Cleatham Hall is mentioned as originally being a plain Georgian box. It was rebuilt in 1855 in the Palladian style by Mr Maw including a geometrical cantilevered stone staircase with cast iron balusters. The garden is also mentioned being of rich in Victori...
Wacky Warehouse, Old Farmhouse, Scunthorpe (approx. 7 miles away)
Wacky Warehouse is a clean, safe and friendly environment for children to have fun and spend time in whilst you have your meal.It has fantastic soft play and kids activities and plenty to engage and engross the little ones. Parties can also be organised from simple birthday meals to larger buffet ce...
Fairgardens Plant Centre, Gainsborough (approx. 8 miles away)
Based in Kirton Lindsey, Fair Gardens are family owned and run with a dedicated team of experienced employees who are always happy to help.The centre has a relaxed atmosphere and customers will find it houses a large variety of stock to browse varying from bulbs and vegetables, plants, tools and gar...