Things To Do near ARK Wildlife Park
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 9 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.
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 9 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River Wari...
Ingleborough Lake Fishery, Friskney (approx. 9 miles away)
Day fishing tickets available. The lake is stocked with carp, tench, barbell and chub. Lovely surroundings in Friskney. There is a fishing shop available.
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 9 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
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 9 miles away)
Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...
Fuzzy ED's Funhouse, Spirit Of Endeavour, Boston (approx. 9 miles away)
Fuzzy ED’s fun houses are action packed indoor soft play centres for children of all ages with three located in Lincolnshire at Boston, Grantham and Grismby.At Spirit Of Endeavour there is a place for parents to meet and kids to play in a safe, clean and FUN environment. There are dedicated Birthd...
Havenside Nature Reserve, Boston (approx. 9 miles away)
Situated on the outskirts of the market town of Boston is a lesser known nature reserve bristling with beautiful Lincolnshire wildlife.Overlooking the salt water stretch of the River Witham, known as The Haven, the park is linear in shape and can be accessed on foot by the seabank path.You might wit...
Irby & Bratoft Library, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 9 miles away)
The Irby & Bratoft community library is located in the Village Hall in the delightfully named Brambleberry Lane.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the staff are local volunteers and are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have.There are hundreds of books...
The Chicken Run Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 9 miles away)
Open all year, there are 29 pegs on the River Witham with adjacent camping and campod facilities. This is the once famous "Chicken Run" and it still produces some astounding bags and specimen fish. Parking by each peg with easy access to pegs 1 - 14, beyond these the bank is a little steeper but...
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 9 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 9 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 9 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Cottage Museum, Woodhall Spa (approx. 9 miles away)
A small community museum first opened in 1987. It's run entirely by volunteers and is housed in a cottage which was the former home of the Wield Family. The museum both preserves and presents artefacts and other material connected to Woodhall Spa and its history.
Woodhall Spa Tourist Information Centre, Woodhall Spa (approx. 9 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.
Hubberts Bridge Railway Station, Hubberts Bridge (approx. 10 miles away)
Hubberts Bridge railway station is located on the Sleaford to Boston section of the Nottingham to Skegness line. The station is now owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. A signal box at the West end of the station supervises a level crossing and the western end of the sing...