Things To Do near Londonthorpe Woods
International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The IBCC site in Lincoln opened in 2018. The International Bomber Command Centre provides a world-class facility to serve as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for Bomber Command. The project includes recording, preserving and relating the stories of all those involv...
Birchgrove Garden Centre, Spalding (approx. 20 miles away)
Set within the heart of South Holland is Birchgrove Garden Centre a family business where you are always guaranteed a warm welcome.Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on hand to share tips and advice with.Stock varies from b...
The Priory of St Leonard, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
12th century priory ruins founded by the Benedictines of Durham Abbey. The existing priory building dates from about 1090, and the impressive West Front was constructed about 1150.One school of thought suggests that it was built upon the site of the monastery founded by St. Wilfrid in 658. If true,...
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
Founded sometime in the 12th century and rebuilt c1451. It now has a 15th century exterior which belies the main feature within.Rows of wooden angels with extended wings line the nave and chancel roof.
Dogdyke Pumping Station, Tattershall (approx. 20 miles away)
Dogdyke steam drainage station was built in 1856 to replace the existing wind-driven pump to drain a large area of farmland between the rivers Bain and Witham.The engine, which runs in steam on all the Open Days, is the original external condensing beam-engine built by Bradley and Craven of Wakefiel...
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 20 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...
Poppyfield Equestrian Centre, Heighington (approx. 20 miles away)
Poppyfield Equestrian was established in 1996 by Simon Kettleboro and his daughter Jo Kettleboro. Jo had long been a keen rider and together with her father wanted to provide less fortunate children with the opportunity to see life from on horseback, where so often the view of the world is much g...
St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.
St Laurence's Church, Surfleet (approx. 20 miles away)
Surfleet is a small village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is part of the Lincolnshire fens, on the B1356 road, 3 miles (4.8 km) north from Spalding.The church is a Grade I listed building and is dedicated to Saint Laurence. It was built during the 13th century and...
Stamford Tourist Information Centre, Stamford (approx. 20 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.
Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
Stamford Arts Centre provides you with the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide selection of art forms from theatre, music and film to sculpture, dance and drawing.The 160+ seat theatre also doubles up as a cinema which, over the last 15 years, has become a film hub for Stamford showi...
St Mary's Church, Pinchbeck (approx. 20 miles away)
Pinchbeck is a village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is situated 2 miles (3.2 km) north from the centre of Spalding. The most impressive Anglican church is dedicated to Saint Mary. It was built during the 11th century and features a wide nave with mid 12th centu...
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
St George's is of very early origin, possibly being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 20 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.