Things To Do near Magdalen Library
Ancholme River Walk, Brigg (approx. 43 miles away)
Enjoy a fresh and invigotating walk beside the River Ancholme and discover valuable habitats and a string of historic bridges.The pathways are dotted with a rolling rural landscape of woodland and isolated farms, hedgerows, low hills and meandering streams and tributaries.Historically, Ancholme is a...
Old River Ancholme, Brigg (approx. 43 miles away)
The River Ancholme is a river and a tributary of the Humber. It rises at Ancholme Head, a spring just north of the village of Ingham and immediately west of the Roman Road, Ermine Street. It flows east and then north to Bishopbridge (west of Market Rasen). North of Bishopbridge it flows throug...
St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 43 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. 43 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.
All Saints Church, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, All Saints stands as one of Stamford's oldest churches.Located between All Saints' Place and Red Lion Square, it dominates the market area between the Danish borough and the Castle area.Little remains of the original structure, some 12th century masonry in the...
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
Founded sometime in the 12th century and rebuilt c1451. It now has a 15th century exterior which belies the main feature within.Rows of wooden angels with extended wings line the nave and chancel roof.
Barn Hill, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
One of Stamford's most attractive and well-preserved streets. This picturesque cobbled stoned street provided key locations for the BBC TV series Middlemarch and the film The Golden Bowl.
Red Lion Square, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
Stamford's ancient market place and pretty much the centre of Stamford. The building running along the south side of the square is thought to be a late medieval wool hall.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 43 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...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...
Brigg Ghost Walks, Brigg (approx. 43 miles away)
Brigg Ghost Walks take place in the evenings of the darker months of the year, starting on Halloween night.Dare you walk the historic centre of the old market town of Brigg with only spirits to guide you?If you are brave enough you will visit locations of the better known, and some lesser known, sig...
The All Saints Brewery, Stamford (approx. 43 miles away)
A Victorian brewery much of which still stands. The brewery has stood in the centre of Stamford since 1825 and remains today, a working brewery.There are a variety of tours including tasting tours run during the week and at weekends.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 43 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...