Things To Do near North Scarle Miniature Railway

The Priory of St Leonard, Stamford (approx. 39 miles away)

12th century priory ruins founded by the Benedictines of Durham Abbey. The existing priory building dates from about 1090, and the impressive West Front was constructed about 1150.One school of thought suggests that it was built upon the site of the monastery founded by St. Wilfrid in 658. If true,...

St Peter & Paul's Church, Bratoft (approx. 39 miles away)

Most of the church was restored in the late 19th century.The tower dates from an earlier period and there's a painting in the tower of the Spanish Armada. The painter, Robert Stephenson, shows the Spanish Armada as a vast red dragon.

Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 39 miles away)

The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...

St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 39 miles away)

A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.

Cleethorpes Pier, Cleethorpes (approx. 39 miles away)

Cleethorpes is a seaside resort and unparished area in the north east corner of the county, situated on the estuary of the Humber.Opened in the late 19th century, the pier now offers a cafe, shops, a bar and restaurant and a nightclub aimed at over 21s.Historically, Cleethorpes was originally made u...

Stamford Tourist Information Centre, Stamford (approx. 39 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.

Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford (approx. 39 miles away)

Stamford Arts Centre provides you with the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide selection of art forms from theatre, music and film to sculpture, dance and drawing.The 160+ seat theatre also doubles up as a cinema which, over the last 15 years, has become a film hub for Stamford showi...

St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 39 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...

Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 39 miles away)

Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.

St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 39 miles away)

St George's is of very early origin, possibly being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.

Thorpe Culvert Railway Station, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 39 miles away)

Thorpe Culvert railway station serves the village of Thorpe St Peter and is situated 7 miles (11 km) from the popular seaside resort of Skegness. Owned by Network Rail it is managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. A signal box is present to supervise a level crossing. Th...

Moulton Windmill, Moulton (approx. 39 miles away)

The nine-storeyed Moulton Mill is the tallest windmill in the UK and stands at 100ft high to the top of the ogee cap. It was built in the early 19th century by Robert King and saw its sails removed near the end of the century after gale damage. Soon afterwards, a steam system was installed to pow...

Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 39 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.

St Helena's Church, Willoughby (approx. 39 miles away)

The construction is squared coursed greenstone rubble, limestone ashlar rubble, red brick patching, with slate and lead roofs. The main structure dates from the early 14th century.

Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 39 miles away)

The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.