Things To Do near West Lindsey's Churches Festival 2018
The Chicken Run Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 30 miles away)
Open all year, there are 29 pegs on the River Witham with adjacent camping and campod facilities. This is the once famous "Chicken Run" and it still produces some astounding bags and specimen fish. Parking by each peg with easy access to pegs 1 - 14, beyond these the bank is a little steeper but...
Karting World, Grimsby (approx. 30 miles away)
Karting World is a fully ventilated, indoor track designed to satisfy your desire for speed, thrills and edge of the seat competition. A variety of events cater for everyone's needs, from beginners to seasoned pros. The Arrive & Drive sessions offer the chance to practise your skills on a challen...
Grimsby Swimming Pool, Grimsby (approx. 30 miles away)
The Grimsby swimming pool is a family orientated and friendly venue which provides local residents and visitors value for money activities. It offers a 25m pool and has a separate teaching Pool and Diving Bay with a 1m spring board and 3m stage with an inflatable slide used during fun sessions. C...
Billinghay Swimming Pool, Billinghay (approx. 30 miles away)
Billinghay community swimming pool was built forty years ago by the local residents and has continued to be managed and staffed by both volunteers and paid workers. The pool is a warm, safe and friendly environment for all ages. Children must be supervised. Times and prices are available on the w...
Barretts Recreation Ground, Grimsby (approx. 30 miles away)
With wide open lawns and a play area for younger children, Barretts Recreation Ground is a popular spot for local residents. There are also tennis courts and a bowling green. A local volunteer group have taken on the responsibility of locking and unlocking the park gates since counci...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 30 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River Wari...
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 30 miles away)
Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 30 miles away)
Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 30 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.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 30 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 30 miles away)
The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 30 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 30 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
Ancaster Railway Station, Ancaster (approx. 30 miles away)
Ancaster railway station is 11.5 miles north of Grantham on the Nottingham to Skegness Line. It still has a working signal box at the west end of the station and offers limited facilities including two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The station is now owned by...
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 30 miles away)
Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...