Things To Do near Grantham Library
The Jews House, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
The Jew's House is one of the earliest town houses in England. It lies on Steep Hill, in historic Lincoln, immediately below Jew's Court.Dating from the mid 12th century, part of the building façade survives; the elaborately carved doorway, the remains of two Romanesque double-arch windows and much...
The Collection Museum, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
Situated in the heart of historic Lincoln, The Collection brings together Lincoln’s archaeology museum and the Usher Gallery in one fantastic visitor centre. The archaeology gallery tells the story of Lincolnshire’s fascinating heritage through artefact rich displays and reconstructions, hands-o...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding (approx. 23 miles away)
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
Usher Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
The Usher Gallery was built to house the collection of James Ward Usher, using funds he bequeathed for the purpose, and was officially opened on 25 May 1927 by the then Prince of Wales.The building, now Grade II listed, was designed by the architect, Sir Reginald Blomfield. It is stone with brick pa...
Springfields Festival Gardens, Spalding (approx. 23 miles away)
The Springfields Festival Gardens are a beautifully landscaped area, featuring Chelsea-style celebrity showcase gardens, including designs by Charlie Dimmock, Chris Beardshaw, Kim Wilde and Steven Woodhams, and a spectacular Japanese Garden by Sansui Design.The gardens are continually managed by the...
St John's Church, Washingborough (approx. 23 miles away)
The parish church in Washingborough is dedicated to St John the Evangelist. It has a Norman tower and font. An Iron Age shield was discovered near here in 1826. It is called the Witham Shield and is now in the British Museum. The village of Washingborough, 3 miles east from Lincoln city centre...
Coronation Channel, Spalding (approx. 23 miles away)
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands mediaeval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flood...
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
The Medieval Bishop's Palace is a visitor's attraction in the city of Lincoln.Built during the late 12th century, it was one of the most opulent residential structures in the country and the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.The palac...
Washingborough Library, Washingborough (approx. 23 miles away)
Washingborough Library can be found on School Lane and is open two days a week (Wed & Sat). Despite closures through the county and beyond it is still a popular place with plenty of fiction and non-fiction free to borrow. Staff are helpful and well-informed.
Sam Scorer Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
Hugh Segar "Sam" Scorer FRSA was an architect who worked in Lincoln and was a leading pioneer in the development of hyperbolic paraboloid roof structures using concrete. He also was involved in architectural conservation and research into the work of local 19th-century architects, as well as crea...
Steep Hill, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
As the street name suggests, a steep hill in the heart of Lincoln. Shop lined and very quaint.At the top is the entrance to Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is "The Strait" where you'll find Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House. After this it's all about shopping.
The Lincoln Ghost Walk, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm from the Tourist Information Centre in Castle Square (top of Steep Hill).
The Lincoln Medieval Walk, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
Come to the historical city of Lincoln to learn how we lived our day to day lives both peasant and lord between the years 1000 to 1500.
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
Originally a church founded in the 950s to help evangelise the area.Begun in 1072 on the orders of William The Conqueror and a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Most of the building was completed in the thirteenth century.It's believed that Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building in the...
Exchequer Gate, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
Exchequer Gate is three splendid arched walkways located at the cathedral end of Castle Hill The gate was constructed during the 14th century and it is here that local tennats came to pay rent to the church. Above the arches are two further floors of rooms, which were at one time rented dwelli...