Things To Do near St George's Parish Church
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Sleaford (approx. 39 miles away)
Our Lady Of Good Counsel is a popular Catholic Church located off the high street in Sleaford. A traditional red brick exterior masks a quite beautiful and breathtaking interior. Full details on Mass, Confession and Reconciliation can be obtained direct from the website linked below. A pay...
Heckington Tennis Club, Heckington (approx. 39 miles away)
With three outdoor courts the Heckington Tennis Club is a members only organisation. Suitable for juniors and beginners it is best to contact first. There is wheelchair access but no other facilities. Heckington is a large village with several cafes and takeaways, shops, a bar and a traditiona...
Fydell House, Boston (approx. 39 miles away)
Fydell House, set in the heart of the cultural quarter, in Boston, is regarded as one of the grandest houses in town.Situated next to the Guildhall and the Sam Newson music centre, it is maintained by a blend of professionals and volunteers, organising a variety of activities from this picturesque a...
Heckington & District Bowls Club, Heckington (approx. 39 miles away)
Heckington & District Bowls Club was founded circa 1922. Most of our members, however, are a little younger than that! One of the great things about lawn bowls is that it is one of relatively few physical sports that can be played to a reasonable level by just about anyone, of any age. Wh...
The Handley Monument, Sleaford (approx. 39 miles away)
The Handleys were a prominent family in Sleaford during the late 18th century and early 19th century. An offshoot of the notable Newark family, the Handleys of Sleaford came to hold position as lawyers, bankers, politicians and clerics in the town and attained great wealth and holdings in the are...
Boston Tourist Information Centre, Boston (approx. 39 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
Heckington Methodist Church, Heckington (approx. 39 miles away)
The first Wesleyan Methodist chapel in the village was built in 1809, but this was replaced by a new chapel in 1835. The building of the current church started in 1904 to designs by Nottingham-based architect Albert Edward Lambert and took a year for completion The church is part of the S...
Henry Godson's Almshouses, Heckington (approx. 39 miles away)
In the delightful village of Heckington, on a pleasant and traditional green, stand the Henry Godson Almshouses. Constructed in 1886 they feature red brick in Flemish bond, slate roofs with raised stone coped gables and moulded kneelers. Godson bequeathed four Almshouses to the village and they...
Sleaford Museum, Sleaford (approx. 39 miles away)
Tucked away on Sleaford’s busy high street is a new museum of local history. In a specially designed building it is home to artefacts and stories that portray fascinating aspects of the town and area’s unique past. Exhibitions in its colourful interior change frequently and visitors are unite...
Temperance Hall, Heckington (approx. 39 miles away)
Temperance Hall was built by Moses Franks MRCS and given to the parish in 1863. Constructed of yellow gault brick with a slate roof it has a broad front with bay windows and a central gabled porch flanked by glazing bar sash windows. On the upper floor is set a stone tablet declaring "Tem...
Heckington Fen Walk, Heckington (approx. 39 miles away)
A long circular walk across a mix of grassy banks, rough pasture and farmland which can be muddy. The walk also has a small amount of road walking and there are stiles, kissing gates and steps. It begins at Heckington Village green (there is limited parking spaces) and is six miles in length a...
Roll of Honour Memorial, Heckington (approx. 39 miles away)
Forty-three names mark the roll of honour that stands before the village green in Heckington. It is peaceful reflection of the sacrifices made. Heckington is a large village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of the county and is situated between Sleaford and Swineshead Bridge.
Sleaford Castle Earthworks, Sleaford (approx. 39 miles away)
The castle was built by the Bishop of Lincoln in the early 1120s. Habitable as late as 1555 it fell into disrepair during the later half of the 16th century and all that remains are earthworks. Two English monarchs are known to have stayed at the castle, King John and Henry VIII. Image cour...
Sleaford Railway Station, Sleaford (approx. 40 miles away)
Sleaford railway station is ideally located for the high street (less than a minute's walk) and other places of interest in the town. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. It is the last remaining market town in the county to be served by both north-south an...
The River Slea Walk, Sleaford (approx. 40 miles away)
The beautiful River Slea is an 18-mile long tributary of the River Witham. It was once a thriving hub of industry and featured 18 watermills. Now, only Cogglesford Mill remains. These were once considerd the most important mills in the country. The waterway and surrounding countryside is brimm...