Things To Do near Seal Sanctuary & Wildlife Centre
Julian's Bower Maze, Alkborough (approx. 44 miles away)
A turf-cut maze (sometimes known as a miz-maze), Julian's Bower stands on a hillside overlooking the confluence of the River Ouse and River Trent, with an earthwork known as Countess Close above it.No-one knows who originally cut this 12 metre maze, or when, but it is only first recorded in 1697 by...
Owston Ferry Fisheries, Owston Ferry (approx. 44 miles away)
This is a new fishing venue to accomodate pleasure anglers and match fishermen, located within the Isle of Axholme, Owston Ferry, which borders North Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. The venue is alongside the wharping drain river consisting of 2 lakes side by side in the form of kidney beans ba...
River Glen, Guthram Gowt (approx. 45 miles away)
The river has two sources, both in the west of the county. The East Glen rises as a number of small streams near to Ropsley and Humby, and flows in a southerly direction, passing to the east of Ingoldsby and to the west of Bulby. The West Glen also has a number of sources and flows more o...
Barkston Junction Bridge, Barkston (approx. 45 miles away)
The bridge carries the East Coast Main Line over the Nottingham to Skegness rail line. It lies close to the former Barkston East Junction, now closed. Nearby Barkston is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county.
Willow Tree Fen, Deeping St Nicholas (approx. 45 miles away)
Part of the county's wildlife trust, you can get up close and personal with nature at Willow Tree Fen. There are three waymarked routes around a landscape of shallow meres, seasonally flooded pastures, hay meadows and reedbeds. It can be challenging for disabled ramblers and those with pushcha...
Church of Saint Mary, Cowbit (approx. 45 miles away)
Cowbit Anglican parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Mary. It was built on a small scale in the 14th century by Prior de Moulton of Spalding. A chancel and Perpendicular tower were added by Bishop Russell of Lincoln in 1487. A Wesleyan chapel was built in 1842, and reb...
Cowbit Wash, Cowbit (approx. 45 miles away)
Cowbit Wash lies to the west of the village and extends north-south for 8 miles. It was a flood plain for the River Welland, separated from the village by an earth bank that carries an unclassified road. Previously the Welland overflowed regularly with the water freezing in wintertime. A relie...
St Andrew's Church, Haconby (approx. 45 miles away)
The gothic-style church stands in the village of Haconby, in the district of South Kesteven on the western edge of the Fens. It features nave arcades and a tower dating from the 13th century. The priest's doorway may be of the 12th century though this is not established. The Domesday...
Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth (approx. 45 miles away)
Transport back to life in the early 18th century with a visit to this impressive Grade I listed building.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, in Queen Anne style, this was the home of Samuel Wesley, rector of Epworth, his wife Susanna and their sons, John, a preacher and writer, and Charles,...
Lavington Lakes Fishery, Lenton (approx. 45 miles away)
Lavington Lakes is located in the South Kesteven hamlet of Lenton with lovely rural surroundings. The lake is stocked with carp 12lb, crucian, rudd, roach and tench. The water is suitable for disabled anglers. Day ticket: £4.per day for one rod. £6 for two.
Oak Tree Fishery, Haxey (approx. 45 miles away)
Oak Tree is a 26 peg coarse fishery in lovley rural surroundings. It is stocked with carp up to low doubles. The water is suitable for disabled anglers.
St Peter's Church, Lenton (approx. 46 miles away)
St. Peter's is one of 10 churches and one chapel in the North Beltisloe group of parishes in South Lincolnshire within the Diocese of Lincoln. The site of the Church is less than a mile from the Roman Road called King Street and a small Roman statue that was discovered in nearby Keisby was for so...
St Andrew's Church, Epworth (approx. 46 miles away)
Epworth is a small town and civil parish in the Isle of Axholme, in the north of the county. The town lies on the A161, about halfway between Goole and Gainsborough.Its historic Church is dedicated to Saint Andrew and the old building is located on a hill overlooking the town. Deemed the home of Met...
Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham (approx. 46 miles away)
Located near Grantham, Londonthorpe is a delightful stretch of mature woodland. There are open meadows, a pond and winding grass pathways though the trees. Riotous colours spread during the warmer seasons but the woodland can still be enjoyed in autumn and winter. There is parking nearby bu...
Shepherds Place Farm, Haxey (approx. 46 miles away)
Shepherds Place Farm is a great day out for all the family and the place to get up close and personal with many farmyard favourites.There is a new lovely on-site cafe with great low prices serving hot and cold foods, drinks and all manner of snacks and sweets to feed every hungry mouth! A picnic are...