Things To Do near Whites Emporium Garden Centre
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 32 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. 32 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 32 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...
Rosewood Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 32 miles away)
The fishery stocks carp, bream, tench, roach and mixed coarse. The water is still and measures 0.2 hectares. There is no disability access and day permits are available. The fishery is adults only. The location is a quiet fen surrounded by bird and wildlife, making it the perfect loc...
St Mary's Church, Hogsthorpe (approx. 32 miles away)
The church of St Marys was built in the 12th century, a typical early English style of limestone and greenstone, and is now a Grade I Listed Building.Its tower is 12th century but the font is 15th century and the pulpit dates from the early 18th century. The church was restored in the mid 19th centu...
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 32 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.
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 32 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.
Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth (approx. 32 miles away)
The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton in 1642. He made many of his most important discoveries about light and gravity here and you can still see the famous apple tree from Newton's bedroom window.
St Peter's Church, Stixwould (approx. 32 miles away)
In the village of Stixwould the parish church is a Grade II listed building dedicated to Saint Peter. It was rebuilt during the early decades of the 19th century. The font dates from the 16th century and there is a 13th century grave slab. Interestingly, Alice Cranmer, the sister of Archb...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 32 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
St Leonard's Church, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 32 miles away)
St Leonard's was erected in 1794 from the material of the former church at this location. Though it was still standing at the time, it was in ruins.
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 32 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
Ellys Manor House, Great Ponton (approx. 32 miles away)
Ellys Manor House, built in Flemish style, is a wool merchant’s house from the Tudor period.The main feature of the property is a fabulous scheme of early 16th century wall paintings in the upper rooms.The wall paintings dated around 1500 are said to be the most complete, extensive and important d...
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 32 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.