Things To Do near St Mary's & All Saints Church
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 28 miles away)
The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...
ADH Fishery, Alford (approx. 28 miles away)
There are 3 lakes at Strubby Grange set within a delightful rural environment. There is a match lake with the carp going up to 15lb The home lake has a wide range of fish with the carp going up to 20lb The third lake has tench. Night fishing available and access for disabled as well....
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 28 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 28 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.
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 28 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...
Manor Farm Caravan Park & Fishery, Anderby (approx. 28 miles away)
The lake has reed beds around the edge with depths from 1 ½ feet to around 9 feet with a ledge around half the lake. There is carp to 30+ lbs and roach to 2lbs. Manor Farm Caravan Park is a small family run park that offers peaceful rural surroundings catering for caravaners and campers seeking...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 28 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...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 28 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. 28 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...
Burghley House, Stamford (approx. 28 miles away)
Burghley House is a Grade I listed building, with separately Grade I listed north courtyard and gate. The rooms and gardens are open to the public.Built during the mid-late 16th century by Sir William Cecil, later 1st Baron Burghley, who was Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, the house is a g...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 28 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
Alvingham Fisheries, Louth (approx. 28 miles away)
Grass Lake is a specimen lake. It is stocked with mirror carp, common carp, grass carp and koi carp up to low 20lb. There is also roach, rudd and good sized tench. No keep nets are allowed on this lake. Monkey Lake has 23 pegs. This lake is a great venue for matches, clubs and anglers tha...
Chapel St Leonards Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 28 miles away)
Miles of sandy beach over dunes looking out onto the North Sea around the popular seaside resort of Chapel St Leonards.This part of the Lincolnshire coastline is one massive stretch of sand so visit Chapel Point Beach, Wolla Bank Beach and Moggs Eye Beach as well.
Chapel Point Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 28 miles away)
A sandy dune covered beach which was a WWII coastal defence looking out across the North Sea.There are no dog control measures in place so walking along the beach is available all year round.
Chapel Six Marshes Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 29 miles away)
Another access point to the long stretch of sandy beach running along the Lincolnshire coastline.