Things To Do near Victorian Bass Maltings
Bransby Horses – Rescue and Welfare, Lincoln (approx. 24 miles away)
Bransby Horses is one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities and has been caring for neglected horses for nearly half a century. Robustly dedicated to improving the lives of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules the charity has rescued and rehabilitated; re-homed or retired hundreds of animal...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 24 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.
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 24 miles away)
The Yard is an indoor play centre and cafe dreamed up by two local mums who craved a place that accommodated and appealed to adults and children alike. Dedicated to providing a healthy and stimulating environment the Yard is a bit of a sanctuary for families and children have the freedom to explo...
Red Hill, Goulceby (approx. 24 miles away)
The Wolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent. The landscape is one of undeniable beauty, a sweeping vista of low hills, woodland, winding paths and steep valleys, underlain by chalk, limestone and sandstone...
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 24 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 Till Fishery, Sturton by Stow (approx. 24 miles away)
The fishery stocks barbel, carp, perch, tench and pike. Day and season permits are available from Lincoln tackle shops for membership. There is no disabled access and no fly fishing only. Wonderful scenary, a popular venue in the area.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 24 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 24 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
Crowland Library, Crowland (approx. 24 miles away)
Redocorated and with new book stock, Crowland library is an important part of the community for the local residents The library provides a selection of services and is run by Crowland Community Hub with the support of Crowland Cares and local volunteers. Opening times are: Mon 9.30am - 12.3...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 24 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...
Crowland Abbey, Crowland (approx. 24 miles away)
Crowland Abbey, once part of a Benedictine Abbey, has stood in Crowland since as early as the 8th century, dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Guthlac. Guthlac the monk lived the life of a hermit at Crowland (also known as Croyland) during the late 7th century and early 8...
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 24 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 24 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. 24 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...
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 24 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.