Things To Do near Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
Hunters Lodge Fishery, Elsham (approx. 9 miles away)
Hunters Lodge Fishery is a four lake complex situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Wolds. They have 3 specimen carp Lakes, Willows, Kestrel and Kingfisher boasting carp over 30lb, and 1 Silver fish lake stocked with a variety of different species (incl small Carp, Ide, Rudd, Bream, Barbel...
Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe (approx. 9 miles away)
Thanks to charitable donations and management by local council, Conesby Quarry is one of many brownfield sites in the county. Populated with rare and common invertebrates it is a perfect spot to enjoy the open spaces of North Lincolnshire.
The Old Smithy Museum, Owston Ferry (approx. 9 miles away)
The Old Smithy on the high street of Owston Ferry is just as it would have been in 1958 when its owner left it.Today, a museum, the building has been expanded and displays photos of the past and the present village day life. It is an ideal place to visit for clubs and small school groups and anyone...
Keadby Bridge, Althorpe (approx. 9 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...
Caistor Equestrian Centre, Caistor (approx. 9 miles away)
Caistor Equestrian Centre is a beautiful purpose built establishment sitting in grounds of over 30 acres in the North Lincolnshire Wolds. We specialise in all aspects of riding, competitions, training and horse care, with safe hacking, and a quality livery service. Our riding school horses and...
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry (approx. 9 miles away)
The earliest reference to a church in Owston Ferry is circa 1150 CE. As none of the present fabric dates before 1280, there must have been an earlier building on the site. The site itself is within the inner bailey of the "Motte and Bailey" castle which formerly stood there. A triple archway was...
Hewitts Windmill, Heapham (approx. 9 miles away)
In the West Lindsey disctrict stands Hewitts Windmill, a historic part of an agricutural community and working landscape. Today, as a non-working and renovated Tower mill with sails, it is a standing testament to a bygone age of milling, its constuction owed to the millwright Johnson of Low Burnh...
Toft Newton Fishery, Market Rasen (approx. 10 miles away)
A stunning 40 acre reservoir set in open farmland. Rainbow and Brown are stocked weekly with fish averaging 1.25-1.5lbs. Fishery records: 14lb 10oz Rainbow, 9lb 3oz Brown, 20lb 6oz Salmon. Natural flies include Buzzers, Olives, Damsel, Sedge. Recommend using Buzzers, Damsels, Nymphs....
The Garden House, Saxby (approx. 10 miles away)
The beautiful and idylic Garden House, in Saxby, is founded across eight stunning acres of beautiful gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland. The gardens are open from 11am until 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the middle of September. Refreshments are available in the Hay Barn an...
Caistor Fisheries, Caistor (approx. 10 miles away)
Set within 9 lovely acres Caistor Lakes has a pool for everyone. Arthurs the specimen pool contains carp unto 42Lb and with pegs made for bivvies and with low level lighting, electric hook up and free wifi. Foundry Pool and Herron Pool contain a mixed fish stock to appetite every angler....
St Helen's Church, Saxby (approx. 10 miles away)
St Helen's parish church is a Grade I listed building, constructed in 1775 as an ashlar-faced red-brick mortuary chapel. The chapel, later a church, had been attributed to Carr of York (who constructed the nearby Norton Place) but no evidence to prove this has been found. It has been assumed t...
St Peter & St Paul Church, Caistor (approx. 10 miles away)
A fine Grade I building set in beautiful and peaceful grounds. The Church is open daily for private prayer and reflection. Often members of the congregation will be there to greet visitors. Caistor is a town and civil parish situated in the West Lindsey district of the county. As its name impl...
Playhouse, Gainsborough (approx. 10 miles away)
Playhouse Gainsborough consists of two separate and fun packed soft play areas for children up to the age of 12. There is a junior play area and a toddler and baby play area. Young ones can engage with a variety of slides, rope bridges, sports area, sky glides, ball pools, roller squeezes and much m...
Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre, Caistor (approx. 10 miles away)
Caistor’s heritage has remained undiscovered for so many years and the centre has provided the opportunity to tell the story. Inside you will see interpretive panels about Caistor’s past including a massive print of the 1907 ordnance survey map and a 6 metre long time line from 8000BC to the...
Caistor Library, Caistor (approx. 10 miles away)
Volunteer run Caistor library is within the Arts & Heritage Centr, Plough Hill. Opening times are Mon-Sat 9.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm. The library are always seeking volunteers, particularly at weekends. If you are interested in helping then please email library@28ploughhill.co.uk or...