Things To Do near Birchwood Library
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 25 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.
St Gilbert's Church, Brothertoft (approx. 25 miles away)
Dedicated to St Gilbert of Sempringham, the church was part of the chapelry of Kirton in the early 19th century and was owned by the Lord of the Manor. The building was rebuilt during the early part of the 19th century and named in honour of St Gilbert in 1922. Today the church is open and servic...
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 25 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (approx. 26 miles away)
Family run museum which allows visitors to experience a WWII bomber airfield in living memorial to over 50,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.It's also the only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and taxi in it (pre book only).
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 26 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Medlam Drain Fishery, New Bolingbroke (approx. 26 miles away)
The fishery stocks mixed coarse. The site is a still water river with no disability access. No permit is required and for more information you can contact the Boston and District Angling Association.
Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
The Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society is based at Scunthorpe in the north of the county.The society owns locomotives and rolling stock but not the railway it runs on. The name comes from the Appleby-Frodingham Steel Company, now simply known as Scunthorpe Works. The railway operates en...
North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
On Oswald Road, near the railway station in Scunthorpe, is the North Lincolnshire museum, brimming with artefacts and slices of history. It features interactive exhibits and covers archaeology, nature, the Victorian era, and both World Wars. Its rooms are within Frodingham Vicarage, built during...
The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
The Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe is a popular live entertainment venue offering music, comedy, panto, drama and much more.Owned by North Lincolnshire Council it is managed by SMG-Europe and is the Sister Venue to the Baths Hall Theatre located on Doncaster Road.Standing as a traditional prosceniu...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 26 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...
The Parishes Shopping Centre, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
The Parishes is a shopping centre built during and for the 21st century and is the second of two shopping centres in Scunthorpe, the other being the Foundry.It was constructed on the site of the town's old bus station and is packed with many well known retailers and niche shops.Modern, sleek and bus...
The Vue Cinema, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
No matter what film you choose to see at Vue Scunthorpe, you will watch it in style benefiting from the comfortable SuperVue stepped seating. With clear and unobstructed views of all the action on the big screen from the latest blockbusters and the newest 3D releases as well as selected over 18 s...
The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
The Baths Hall is a popular venue in Scunthorpe, hosting a variety of entertainment including live music, dance and comedy.Historically, the building was once a public bath house from before the Second World War and was rebuilt and renovated into a modern venue no more than a decade ago. Since then...
Kingsway Gardens, Scunthorpe (approx. 26 miles away)
Scunthorpe Borough Council developed Kingsway Gardens circa 1950s. It is a wonderful park for everyone to enjoy with mature eco-friendly gardens, lawns and pathways. It flourishes with beautiful flowers and buzzes with nature. A safe and family friendly environment equipped with a children's p...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 26 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...