Things To Do near Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson
St Helen's Church, East Keal (approx. 6 miles away)
The parish church seats approximately 250 people and is dedicated to St. Helen. It dates back to 1708 and was restored in 1854-55.
Crowders Garden Centre, Horncastle (approx. 6 miles away)
Crowders Nurseries have been trading for over 200 successful years, throughout 7 generations of the Lincolnshire based Crowder family and the centre has been open since the early 1980s.The centre has a relaxed atmosphere and customers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion f...
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 6 miles away)
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
Revesby Reservoir Fishery, Revesby (approx. 6 miles away)
The fishery stocks pike, bream, tench, roach, perch. The water is still and measures 14 hectares. The site is located one mile from village of Revesby and is clearly signposted on the B1183. There is no disability access.
Cadwell Park, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
Fondly nicknamed the 'mini Nurburgring', Cadwell Park is held closely in the hearts of many motorsport fans. Located 10 miles north of Horncastle and five miles south of Louth, the Lincolnshire circuit is especially popular with bikers nationwide.Cadwell Park's twisty and undulating nature, winding...
Alford and District Cricket Club, Alford (approx. 6 miles away)
Alford and District are a local cricket club with first class facilities including qualified and accredited coaches. They have two senior teams playing Saturdays and one on a Sunday, as well as junior teams playing midweek (junior coaching in season at the Club on Mondays). Founded in 1885 the...
St Andrew's Church, Halton Holegate (approx. 7 miles away)
Halton Holegate is a lovely village in the East Lindsey district of the county, situated on the outskirts of the Wolds, 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Spilsby.St Andrew's Anglican church is a Grade II listed building, heralding from the 14th-15th century and seats nearly 250 parishioners. Chiefly Perpendic...
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (approx. 7 miles away)
Family run museum which allows visitors to experience a WWII bomber airfield in living memorial to over 50,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.It's also the only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and taxi in it (pre book only).
Legbourne Wood, Legbourne (approx. 7 miles away)
Brimming with widlife, Legbourne Wood is one of the largest ancient woods on the eastern side of the county. It is also one of Lincolnshire Trusts largest wooded reserves. Populated with ash and oak, there have been recorded an astonishing sixtiy species of wildflowers offerin...
Tilting Gate Weir, Thornton (approx. 7 miles away)
The Tilting Gate Weir is near Thornton on the River Bain. The Bain 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 War...
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 7 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...
Red Hill, Goulceby (approx. 7 miles away)
The Wolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent. The landscape is one of undeniable beauty, a sweeping vista of low hills, woodland, winding paths and steep valleys, underlain by chalk, limestone and sandstone...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 7 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 7 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 7 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...