Things To Do near Somerton Castle
Tilting Gate Weir, Thornton (approx. 19 miles away)
The Tilting Gate Weir is near Thornton on the River Bain. The Bain 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 War...
Swineshead Railway Station, Swineshead (approx. 19 miles away)
The station is actually located in the hamlet of Swineshead Bridge some miles north of Swineshead. Like many Lincolnshire stations it is unstaffed and offers limited facilities other than two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The full range of tickets for travel a...
Hewitts Windmill, Heapham (approx. 19 miles away)
In the West Lindsey disctrict stands Hewitts Windmill, a historic part of an agricutural community and working landscape. Today, as a non-working and renovated Tower mill with sails, it is a standing testament to a bygone age of milling, its constuction owed to the millwright Johnson of Low Burnh...
Toft Newton Fishery, Market Rasen (approx. 19 miles away)
A stunning 40 acre reservoir set in open farmland. Rainbow and Brown are stocked weekly with fish averaging 1.25-1.5lbs. Fishery records: 14lb 10oz Rainbow, 9lb 3oz Brown, 20lb 6oz Salmon. Natural flies include Buzzers, Olives, Damsel, Sedge. Recommend using Buzzers, Damsels, Nymphs....
Crowders Garden Centre, Horncastle (approx. 20 miles away)
Crowders Nurseries have been trading for over 200 successful years, throughout 7 generations of the Lincolnshire based Crowder family and the centre has been open since the early 1980s.The centre has a relaxed atmosphere and customers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion f...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 20 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...
St Margaret of Scotland Church, Langrick (approx. 20 miles away)
Saint Margaret of Scotland Church was built during the early part of the 19th century. It was not dedicated until 1922 and is a Grade II listed building. It was restored and altered in the late 19th century and twice during the 20th century. The registers of births and deaths date from 1831 an...
Easton Walled Gardens, Grantham (approx. 20 miles away)
Updated for 2019! Easton Walled Gardens is a 400 year old horticultural haven set in the heart of the English countryside. Ursula Cholmeley and her small team of gardeners have restored this ancient 12 acre garden from a wilderness into one of the UK’s leading garden attractions. The gardens...
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 20 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...
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (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.
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 20 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.
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 20 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...
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 20 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. 20 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 20 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...