Things To Do near Blue Diamond Festival Garden Centre
Sleaford Tennis Club, Sleaford (approx. 18 miles away)
With outdoor and floodlit courts Sleaford Tennis Club is a members only organisation. Suitable for juniors and beginners it is best to contact first. There is wheelchair access, toilets, a clubhouse and changing rooms. Sleaford is a busy town with a number of shops, places to eat and landmarks...
The Hospital of William Browne, Stamford (approx. 18 miles away)
Founded by William Browne in 1475, it looks like a church though is in fact a medieval almshouse used to accommodate the elderly.Be respectful if visiting as the almshouses are occupied.
St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 18 miles away)
A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.
Sleaford Fun Dog Show, Sleaford (approx. 18 miles away)
The Sleaford Fun Dog Show is an annual event held in June at the Recreation Ground, in the North Kesteven town of Sleaford. Surrounded by beautiful trees, it is a busy and fun packed day suitable for all ages and is becoming more popular each year with a variety of food and drink stalls, raffles,...
Sleaford Cricket Club, Sleaford (approx. 18 miles away)
The Sleaford Cricket Club is based at London Road. There are two Saturday sides representing the club in the Lincolnshire ECB Premier League and South Lincs & Border League Premier Division and two Sunday sides in the Lincoln District League Premier Division and Division 2. There is also a thr...
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 18 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...
Boston Road Recreation Ground, Sleaford (approx. 18 miles away)
A very popular park in the town of Sleaford. There are open lawns, mature trees, benches, an enclosed toddler playground, toilets, a refreshment kiosk, tennis courts and a newly-relaid skate park. Ideal for all ages. Busy at weekends. * image courtesy Mark Suffield
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 18 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...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 18 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.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 18 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 18 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. 18 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.
All Saints Church, Stamford (approx. 18 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...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 18 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 18 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...