Things To Do near The Play Factory
Grant Thorold Community Hub & Library, Grimsby (approx. 13 miles away)
The Grant Thorold Community Hub & Library re-opened its doors in 2017 after lottery grant funding and a full refurbished by a dedicated group, . With hundreds of books to loan, the hub is complimented by a tearoom with a full menu. It has become a popular spot in the local area and a proud achiev...
Grant Thorold Park, Grimsby (approx. 13 miles away)
With winding paths, open lawns and a backdrop of trees, Grant Thorold Park is a small and very pleasant location to visit. There are two children's play areas and a multi-use games area and the new community hub and library. Historically, the park was given to the borough of Grimsby in 1911 by...
Sidney Park, Cleethorpes (approx. 13 miles away)
Sidney Park can be accessed from Park View. Dog friendly and children friendly, it is a pleasant area to walk through and stop at the lake to feed the ducks or watch the wildlife. There is a children's play area, a shop and pathways.
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 13 miles away)
A country park and nature reserve on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Greenwich Meridian, chosen as the Prime Meridian in 1884, passes through this point.Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving.
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 13 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.
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 13 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. 13 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
Horncastle Summer Craft Fair, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
Special summer market celebrating local crafts and food. Also includes local bands, dancers and singers in addition to funfair rides and a miniature railway. In 2009, the MG Owners Club of Louth displayed about a hundred classic cars.
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 13 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. 13 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...
Horncastle Library, Horncastle (approx. 13 miles away)
Horncastle Library is one of many splendid lending libraries within the county and is brimming with well stocked bookshelves covering a wide selection of genres. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you...
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 13 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...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 13 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.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 13 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...