Things To Do near Sleaford Museum
St Andrew's Church, Boothby Pagnell (approx. 11 miles away)
Within the historical village of Boothby Pagnell stands St Andrews Church, a Grade II listed building that retains a Norman tower, font and nave. The village is a civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county, situated on the B1176, south of Grantham. A small community with an 11th ce...
Dunston Fen Walk, Dunston (approx. 11 miles away)
Bracing in the winter, glorious in the summer, the fen offers a wonderful stretch of walking. It is bordered by Metheringham fen and Sots Hole and reaches from the outskirts of Dunston and Southrey. There is some wonderful rural scenary and a good brisk walk should take over 1 hour.
Dogdyke Pumping Station, Tattershall (approx. 11 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...
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Swineshead (approx. 11 miles away)
An impressive, 14th century stone church with a striking 160ft spire that dominates the skyline. A Grade I listed building, the Chancel was rebuilt in the mid 19th century and the south aisle altar slab is presumed to predate the church. Further modernisation include east facing stained windows and...
Wyndham Park, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
Wyndham Park lies on the banks of the River Witham just to the north of Grantham Town Centre. It offers a wide range of facilities for young and old and proudly holds the Green Flag Award. The main features of the park are: Riverside walk, Toddlers Play Area, Sensory Garden, Cycle Hire, Bowlin...
Grantham House, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
Originally a country residence but over time it was gradually surrounded by the growing town of Grantham. Dating from 1380 and reportedly subject to a number of hauntings, most of the building seen today dates from the 16th - 18th centuries.Both Princess Margaret, the daughter of Henry VII and Cardi...
The King's School, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
Its lineage can be traced back as far as 1329, making it amongst the oldest in the country. Alumni included the "Cambridge Platonist", Henry More, Poet Laureate Colley Cibber, and Sir Isaac Newton.
St Wulfram's Church, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
The church is built of Lincolnshire limestone and seats some 700 people. Constructed in the early 1300s and at 282 ft, the spire is one of the highest in the country on a parish church. It is also one of the largest medieval churches in the country.
Grantham Tennis Club, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
Grantham tennis club features 4 indoor acrylic courts, 5 floodlit synthetic clay courts, 4 floodlit artificial grass courts and 4 floodlit mini courts. Open seven days a week it is ideal for both amateur and experienced players alike. There is also a state of the art gym and a cafe open t...
Tattershall Farm Park, Tattershall (approx. 11 miles away)
Come and play and learn at Tattershall Farm Park. Opened in 2009 our family run Farm Park is aimed at children up to school age, and is fully accessible to disabled visitors. We are an all weather attraction boasting an extensive outdoor play area with a bouncy castle, climbing wall, swings, zip wir...
Moon Lake Fishery, Tattershall (approx. 11 miles away)
Moon Lake Fishery was opened in 1997 and offers a great days sport and the chance to relax and enjoy a day fishing in beautiful surroundings.There are 7 lakes in total.Moon Lake is the most established lake on the complex. A circular lake surrounded by mature trees with pegs numbered 1-25. A mixed s...
The Reel Cinema, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
This venue has now closed. Information for reference only. The splendid Reel Cinema in busy Grantham has two screens and both are fitted with Dolby Digital Surround sound systems for maximum movie enjoyment. The sound quality is also enhanced for the hard of hearing with an induction loop syst...
The Beehive Sign, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
The Beehive Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Grantham and since at least 1830 there has been a hive of bees in a lime tree above the pub's sign. Due to its uniqueness, the hive has protected status from the local council.Its also the reason the pub is named "The Beehive".
Birth Place of Margaret Thatcher, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
Born on 13 October 1925. Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1979 to 1990 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the first woman to have held either post.
The Angel & Royal Inn, Grantham (approx. 11 miles away)
One of Britain's oldest Inns. Also an historic hotel having hosted seven Kings over 600 hundred years.