Things To Do near Rushmoor Country Park
St Andrew's Church, Haconby (approx. 43 miles away)
The gothic-style church stands in the village of Haconby, in the district of South Kesteven on the western edge of the Fens. It features nave arcades and a tower dating from the 13th century. The priest's doorway may be of the 12th century though this is not established. The Domesday...
Wyndham Park, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
Wyndham Park lies on the banks of the River Witham just to the north of Grantham Town Centre. It offers a wide range of facilities for young and old and proudly holds the Green Flag Award. The main features of the park are: Riverside walk, Toddlers Play Area, Sensory Garden, Cycle Hire, Bowlin...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding (approx. 43 miles away)
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
Grantham Tennis Club, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
Grantham tennis club features 4 indoor acrylic courts, 5 floodlit synthetic clay courts, 4 floodlit artificial grass courts and 4 floodlit mini courts. Open seven days a week it is ideal for both amateur and experienced players alike. There is also a state of the art gym and a cafe open t...
Blue Owl Art Gallery, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
Blue Owl Art is a partnership between Jette Rasmussen and Belinda Thomas, both BA (Hons) Fine Art from University of Lincoln. Their passion for art has led them to conceive Blue Owl Art at Grantham Tennis Club where they exhibit contemporary fine art, unique contemporary craft work and quality ca...
River Glen, Guthram Gowt (approx. 43 miles away)
The river has two sources, both in the west of the county. The East Glen rises as a number of small streams near to Ropsley and Humby, and flows in a southerly direction, passing to the east of Ingoldsby and to the west of Bulby. The West Glen also has a number of sources and flows more o...
River Welland, Spalding (approx. 43 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
Grantham House, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
Originally a country residence but over time it was gradually surrounded by the growing town of Grantham. Dating from 1380 and reportedly subject to a number of hauntings, most of the building seen today dates from the 16th - 18th centuries.Both Princess Margaret, the daughter of Henry VII and Cardi...
The King's School, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
Its lineage can be traced back as far as 1329, making it amongst the oldest in the country. Alumni included the "Cambridge Platonist", Henry More, Poet Laureate Colley Cibber, and Sir Isaac Newton.
St Wulfram's Church, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
The church is built of Lincolnshire limestone and seats some 700 people. Constructed in the early 1300s and at 282 ft, the spire is one of the highest in the country on a parish church. It is also one of the largest medieval churches in the country.
Birth Place of Margaret Thatcher, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
Born on 13 October 1925. Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1979 to 1990 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the first woman to have held either post.
The Beehive Sign, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
The Beehive Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Grantham and since at least 1830 there has been a hive of bees in a lime tree above the pub's sign. Due to its uniqueness, the hive has protected status from the local council.Its also the reason the pub is named "The Beehive".
The Angel & Royal Inn, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
One of Britain's oldest Inns. Also an historic hotel having hosted seven Kings over 600 hundred years.
The Reel Cinema, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
This venue has now closed. Information for reference only. The splendid Reel Cinema in busy Grantham has two screens and both are fitted with Dolby Digital Surround sound systems for maximum movie enjoyment. The sound quality is also enhanced for the hard of hearing with an induction loop syst...
Market Cross, Grantham (approx. 43 miles away)
A cross has stood in this location since 1300. Demolished twice, in 1779 and 1884, and restored each time through public pressure.