Things To Do near Ruskington Community Library
Orme Almshouses, Louth (approx. 28 miles away)
It was in 1885 that James Fowler built the Orme's almshouses on Eastgate. The buildings are Jacobean in style with ornamental gardens and are set back from the street. Revd Frederick Orme housed ten poor men there and today, through charity, this work has continued. Please note the properti...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 28 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...
Long Sutton Library, Long Sutton (approx. 28 miles away)
The busy public library in Long Sutton is packed with thousands of paperbacks and hardbacks to choose from and is an integral part of the local community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly; staff are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have. Compu...
Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth (approx. 28 miles away)
The Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth is a modern state-of-the-art leisure facility offering value for money for residents and visitors. Open seven days a week from 7am-10pm on weekdays and 8am-7pm at weekends, it has plenty to offer including a 5m eight lane pool with moveable floor and a leisure...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 28 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...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 28 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...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 28 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 Butterfly & Wildlife Park, Long Sutton (approx. 28 miles away)
Closed in 2012, the Butterfly & Wildlife Park was located outside Long Sutton, a market town in the South Holland district of the fens. Near to the Wash and 13 miles (21 km) east from the busy town of Spalding, the park was an ideal place to visit for adults and children with a tropical house...
The Greenwich Meridian, Louth (approx. 28 miles away)
During the late 19th century a standardized zero degrees longitude was agreed and became known as the Greenwich Meridian. It is the world’s Prime Meridian for measuring longitude and travels north to south across the globe. Interestingly, the line passes through Cordeaux High School, on...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 28 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
Havenhouse Railway Station, Croft (approx. 28 miles away)
Havenhouse railway station is situated 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Skegness. The station was originally called Croft Bank. There was formerly a Seacroft railway station between Havenhouse and Skegness, but it is now closed. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains it is unsta...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...