Things To Do near Metheringham Community Library
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 18 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.
Grantham House, Grantham (approx. 18 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. 18 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.
Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival, Tetford (approx. 18 miles away)
The Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival is an annual event generally running over a weekend in May. You can follow the scarecrow trail or simply wander around the village at your leisure. Lunches and teas are served in the village hall and there's generally music and stalls to keep you amused. It'...
St Wulfram's Church, Grantham (approx. 18 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.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 18 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.
St Mary's Church, Tetford (approx. 18 miles away)
Situated on the corner of Church Lane and East Road. This 14th Century church replaced an earlier church on the site. You'll see a Tower with battlements, crocketed finials and grotesque gargoyles.
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 18 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Birth Place of Margaret Thatcher, Grantham (approx. 18 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.
Sibsey Trader Windmill, Sibsey (approx. 18 miles away)
This 6 sailed windmill was built in 1877 complete gear, sails and fantail. The high winds of March 2004 led to the mill losing a sail - a cost of approximately £13,000.The mill is not particularly tall but the surrounding flat landscape gives the illusion that it is. You can tour the mill and see t...
Flinders Founders Teen Park, Donington (approx. 18 miles away)
The park has paved seating areas, walkways, greens and skate ramps. It is a very popular location in the village. Donington is a large village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is situated 8 miles north from the market town of Spalding and is bypassed by the A52....
St Michael's Church, Mavis Enderby (approx. 18 miles away)
Mavis Enderby is a hamlet and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of of the county. It lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, 4.5 miles (7 km) east from Horncastle.Built during the 14th century, St Michael's Church retains perpendicular and decorated work. It underwent improvement in the 15th century...
The Angel & Royal Inn, Grantham (approx. 19 miles away)
One of Britain's oldest Inns. Also an historic hotel having hosted seven Kings over 600 hundred years.
St Helen's Church, West Keal (approx. 19 miles away)
The church was built of green sandstone and brick on a rise above the village in 1623. Part of the church was rebuilt in 1866 and after the church tower fell in September 1881, it was rebuilt in c1844.
The Beehive Sign, Grantham (approx. 19 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".