Things To Do near Waddington Library
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 36 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...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 36 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.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 36 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 36 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 36 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Baysgarth House Museum, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 36 miles away)
Baysgarth Museum is located in Baysgarth House, a Grade II listed building situated in Baysgarth Park, in the market town of Barton-upon-Humber.It was once the home of the Wright-Taylor family but went into public ownership in 1930. In 2004 Champ Ltd, the Community Heritage Arts and Media Project, a...
Donna Nook Nature Reserve, Donna Nook (approx. 36 miles away)
One of the largest and most accessible breeding colonies of grey seals in the United Kingdom. The first pups are born in early November and the last in mid-late December, mostly along the edge of the dunes. A mid-week visit is highly recommended due to the poularity of the Reserve.
Skegness Rugby Club, Skegness (approx. 36 miles away)
Skegness rugby club is located on Wainfleet road, next to the town's football ground. There are several teams featuring in different leagues including a junior team. Please contact the club directly for further information.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 36 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...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 36 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...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 36 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...
The Village Church Farm, Skegness (approx. 36 miles away)
The Village Church Farm, formerly known as Church Farm Museum, is an open-air museum of local and agricultural history. There are a number of traditional indigenous buildings, including a thatched "mud and stud" cottage, moved from the nearby village of Withern, an original 18th-century farmhouse...
Chapel Garden Centre, Skegness (approx. 36 miles away)
The Chapel Garden Centre in Skegness offers a complete day out with something for everyone.With easy parking and a relaxed atmosphere the centre is owned and managed by the same family for over 25 years. Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 36 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...
St Leonard's Church, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 36 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.