Things To Do near Swanholme Lakes Nature Reserve
Bourne Castle, Bourne (approx. 31 miles away)
Bourne Castle was a medieval motte and double bailey castle. The enclosed mound, inner and outer moats are all that now survive.A motte was a type of castle which used an artificial mound to hold a defensible structure or keep on it's summit.
South Kesteven Community Point & Library, Bourne (approx. 31 miles away)
Bourne library has moved and now forms part of the new South Kesteven Community Point and Library at the Corn Exchange. With 6 day opening (Mon-Sat) it benefits from a central location, new stock and being part of a one-stop shop for local council services
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, Friskney (approx. 31 miles away)
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is one of the UK’s largest animal sanctuaries. Our residents come from all walks of life and from all over the world. We have an amazing array of animals that our dedicated keepers work with daily, from Tigers to Parrots and lots in between! The National Parrot San...
Grimsby Swimming Pool, Grimsby (approx. 31 miles away)
The Grimsby swimming pool is a family orientated and friendly venue which provides local residents and visitors value for money activities. It offers a 25m pool and has a separate teaching Pool and Diving Bay with a 1m spring board and 3m stage with an inflatable slide used during fun sessions. C...
St James Tennis Club, Grimsby (approx. 31 miles away)
St James is a friendly and very well established tennis club catering to players and friends of all ages and abilities. There are three astro turf floodlit courts, three tarmacadam courts and two American clay courts. Facilities include wheelchair access, toilets and a bar.
Bourne War Memorial Gardens, Bourne (approx. 31 miles away)
Well kept gardens, with ducks, willows and flower beds a plenty. The bank to the far side of the gardens beside the river is the base of the curtain wall of Bourne Castle's inner bailey. As the inner bailey moat, this water was three times this width.
Barretts Recreation Ground, Grimsby (approx. 32 miles away)
With wide open lawns and a play area for younger children, Barretts Recreation Ground is a popular spot for local residents. There are also tennis courts and a bowling green. A local volunteer group have taken on the responsibility of locking and unlocking the park gates since counci...
Raymond Mays, Bourne (approx. 32 miles away)
Thomas Raymond Mays was an racing driver from Bourne and was the driving force behind the E.R.A. and B.R.M. Racing Cars.
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Bourne (approx. 32 miles away)
Better known locally as "Bourne Abbey" or "Abbey Church" and founded in c1138, it stands as one of the oldest buildings in Bourne.Bourne Abbey is also the town's only Grade I listed building.
Bourne Cricket Club, Bourne (approx. 32 miles away)
The Cricket Club plays its home games at the Abbey Lawn. The town's non-league football team are right next door. The club has four adult teams, two on a Saturday and two on a Sunday, as well as a strong junior set up with teams going from U9 up to U15. The 1st team ar...
Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool, Bourne (approx. 32 miles away)
Bourne outdoor community swimming pool has been maintained by the local residents and volunteers since 1990. The 50 yard pool is a warm, safe and friendly environment for all ages and is situated in the picturesque Abbey Lawns. Children must be supervised. Times and prices are available on the we...
Heritage Centre, Bourne (approx. 32 miles away)
Adjacent to the Bourne War Memorial Gardens and once a working mill. Baldocks Mill, the Bourne Heritage Centre displays information and artifacts relating to the town. There is an entire floor devoted to Raymond Mays and his racing career.Baldocks Mill is also the only remaining mill in the town and...
All Saints Church, Fosdyke (approx. 32 miles away)
The name of the village is derived from Old English and Old Norse. There is a Grade II listed Anglican church dedicated to All Saints. In the late 19th century it was entirely rebuilt in brick on the site of an older church, in an Early English style. The architect was Edward Browning.
Red Hall, Bourne (approx. 32 miles away)
Red Hall is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion built c1605. It was sold in 1860 to the Bourne and Essendine Railway Company and used as the stationmaster's house and ticket office for the railway lineCurrently owned by the Bourne United Charities who acquired it in 1962.
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 32 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...