Things To Do near St Paul's Church
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 31 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. 31 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.
Time 4 Play, Grimsby (approx. 31 miles away)
A triple level and indoor soft play centre with a variety of obstacles, slides, sports area and ball pool, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment. There is a toddler area separate from the main play area, where the little ones can enjoy their play safely. If you’re looking...
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 31 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. 31 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.
Billinghay Swimming Pool, Billinghay (approx. 31 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...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 31 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. 31 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...
Grimsby Docks, Grimsby (approx. 31 miles away)
The north east town of Grimsby developed around a small river called the Haven, which joined the Humber and provided a safe haven for ships on the estuary. From the 12th century, it became a bustling dockside of imports from Europe and Scandinavia and exports from the wool mills. In the late 18th...
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 31 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...
Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 31 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
Big Stone River Garden Centre, Grimsby (approx. 31 miles away)
Big Stone River Garden Centre is busy, well stocked and located in Grimsby.With a variety of gardening tools and decoration, from a spade to stone ornaments and everything inbetween, the centre is, naturally, often busy but staff are attentive and helpful and always on hand to answer any questions o...
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 31 miles away)
During the 4th century, the occupying Roman army built a fort at Horncastle but the town was not on any important roads, suggesting that the River Bain was the principal route of access. Roman Horncastle has become known as Banovallum (i.e. "Wall on the River Bain") – this name has been adopted...
21 Mile Poacher Country Cycle Route, Horncastle (approx. 31 miles away)
For something easier on the legs, there is no shortage of circular day rides to be found in Lincolnshire. Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county, set within valleys and winding streams, sweeping beautiful countryside. Please visit the link below for content that...