Things To Do near Whisby Nature Park

River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 21 miles away)

The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It 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 Wari...

Hall Farm Park, South Kelsey (approx. 22 miles away)

Hall Farm Park is set in the grounds of a working farm and has been purposely developed to cater for visitors of all ages and abilities.There is so much to see and do from nature walks to pedal go-karts, tractor rides and a tearoom. More than that, there is a host of very friendly animals in paddock...

Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 22 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.

Scotter Library & Community Hub, Scotter (approx. 22 miles away)

The Hub provides a selection of library services and is managed on a day to day basis by the local community group Scotter Library and Community Hub (Scotter Forward). A broad selection of paperbacks and hardbacks are free to borrow and the library is well organised, spacious and wheelchair frien...

Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...

St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.

William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...

Oak Tree Fishery, Haxey (approx. 22 miles away)

Oak Tree is a 26 peg coarse fishery in lovley rural surroundings. It is stocked with carp up to low doubles.  The water is suitable for disabled anglers.

Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...

Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.

St Peter's Church, Scotter (approx. 22 miles away)

In the large village of Scotter the 11th century Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Peter and seats 400 parishoners. Stone built, parts of the building echo from the early Norman period and restorations were extensive in the early part of the 19th century. The church is in the Scotter w...

Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne

The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.

Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

During the 4th century, the occupying Roman army built a fort at Horncastle but the town was not on any important roads, suggesting that the River Bain was the principal route of access. Roman Horncastle has become known as Banovallum (i.e. "Wall on the River Bain") – this name has been adopted...

21 Mile Poacher Country Cycle Route, Horncastle (approx. 22 miles away)

For something easier on the legs, there is no shortage of circular day rides to be found in Lincolnshire. Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county, set within valleys and winding streams, sweeping beautiful countryside. Please visit the link below for content that...