Things To Do near Playtowers
Whisby Garden Centre, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
Whisby Garden Centre has five lakes and is beautifully planted creating a wonderful place to shop and take a walk round.They have everything your garden needs with a wide variety of plants, trees and garden accessories. There is something for everyone with Concessions, Lakeside Cafe and an Animal Ce...
Whisby Nature Park, Whisby (approx. 30 miles away)
Whisby Nature Park is managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust on behalf of its partners North Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council.A stunning 150 hectare local nature reserve, it is sited 7 miles south-west of Lincoln, on Moor Lane directly north of the village of Thorpe on the H...
The Natural World Centre, Whisby (approx. 30 miles away)
The Natural World Centre is located in Whisby Nature Park, a Local Nature Reserve owned and managed by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. The centre and surrounding nature park are an ideal for outing for all ages. The centre is on two levels, a ground floor and lower ground floor and has been desi...
St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.
Saint Michael & All Angels Church, Thorpe on the Hill (approx. 30 miles away)
The Anglican parish church is dedicated to Saint Michael and seats 200. In the early 20th century the entire building, except for the tower, was demolished. New foundations were laid and the church was rebuilt. Thorpe on the Hill is both a village and a parish south-west of the city of Lincoln...
St Mary's Church, Welton (approx. 30 miles away)
Built during the mid 13th century, St Mary's is an attractive church set in its own grounds, in the heart of Welton village.The building features one of the earliest stained glass windows and is dedicated to the brave men and women of the RAF, the RFC and the RNFC.Village benefactor and physician, D...
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 31 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
Barn Hill, Stamford (approx. 31 miles away)
One of Stamford's most attractive and well-preserved streets. This picturesque cobbled stoned street provided key locations for the BBC TV series Middlemarch and the film The Golden Bowl.
All Saints Church, Stamford (approx. 31 miles away)
Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, All Saints stands as one of Stamford's oldest churches.Located between All Saints' Place and Red Lion Square, it dominates the market area between the Danish borough and the Castle area.Little remains of the original structure, some 12th century masonry in the...
Thorpe On The Hill Walk, Thorpe on the Hill (approx. 31 miles away)
Picturesque villages, historic buildings and a landscape rich with wildlife and nature. There are a host of superb walks through the Lincolnshire countryside. Starting from Thorpe on the Hill or the Dovecote public house, enjoy one of two walks along green lanes and woodland paths. The first w...
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 31 miles away)
Founded sometime in the 12th century and rebuilt c1451. It now has a 15th century exterior which belies the main feature within.Rows of wooden angels with extended wings line the nave and chancel roof.
Red Lion Square, Stamford (approx. 31 miles away)
Stamford's ancient market place and pretty much the centre of Stamford. The building running along the south side of the square is thought to be a late medieval wool hall.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 31 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 31 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...