Things To Do near Somerton Castle
The Bede Houses, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
On the corner of Schoolhouse Lane and Gospelgate in the market town of Louth are some Bede Houses. The gardens are very attractive and they have won awards in the "Louth in Bloom" contest. It should be noted that these former Almshouses are now private residence and should be treat...
Kenwick Farmhouse Nursery, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
Kenwick Farmhouse Nursery covers a two acre site in Louth, on the edge of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds an area of outstanding natural beauty. With over a quarter of a century of trading experience, owners and staff at Kenwick have plenty to offer and are always on hand with advice. The nurs...
St James' Church, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
Magnificent on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The parish church has the tallest spire (295 feet) of any medieval parish church in the country.The church we see today dates mainly from the 15th century but was built on the site of much older buildings going back as far as the 11th century.
RSPB Freiston Shore, Thurlby (approx. 29 miles away)
At Freiston Shore you can get excellent views of waterbirds on the salt water lagoon, especially at high tide when wading birds roost, sometimes in their thousands. Summer is a good time to see nesting wading birds, including avocets and ringed plovers. In winter, brent geese congregate along wit...
Louth Outdoor Market, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
Louth market is on most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and can be found in the town centre.
The Park Gallery, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
Located in the historic town of Louth, the Park Gallery is reopening its doors after a dormant period, providing local artists and the community with a welcoming venue for all to enjoy. Now, art buyers have a new place to buy art. The gallery, under the patronage and guidance of the well known lo...
Louth Farmers' Markets, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
The Farmers' Markets takes place at Louth and Horncastle monthly throughout the year. They occur on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Louth and the 2nd Thursday of each month at Horncastle. Customers are able to buy direct from local farmers, producers and craftsmen. Products have been produc...
Louth Tourist Information Centre, Louth (approx. 29 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.
Tennyson Trail, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
Follow in the footsteps of one of the most famous poetic voices of the 19th Century on the Tennyson Trail as it weaves in and around Lincolnshire's rolling landscapes..The trail is over 130 miles long so pick and choose which sections you want to do. The route starts in Louth and heads off through M...
Playhouse Cinema, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
Situated in the small town of Louth, this independent multi screen cinema has been in operation since the 1930s.It features many of the latest movie releases plus classic films and outstanding live screenings including streams from the National Theatre.A popular Senior Screen club takes place every...
Scawby Hall And Gardens, Scawby (approx. 29 miles away)
Scawby Hall is a Jacobean manor house and was begun by Richard Nelthorpe of Glandford Brigg (1569—1640) in 1605 and has been lived in by members of the Nelthorpe family ever since. The stunning building is Grade I listed and contains a number of important paintings including five by George Stub...
Louth Museum, Louth (approx. 29 miles away)
A Local museum built in 1910 with several galleries. Panorama Gallery: William Brown's 360 degree painting of Louth. Ludalinks Gallery: Geology and bricks; birds and butterflies; archaeology; Lincolnshire Rising of 1536; the Green Lady ghost story. Town Gallery: An interactive floor-map of...
River Welland, Spalding (approx. 29 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
Baytree Owl And Wildlife Centre, Spalding (approx. 29 miles away)
Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre is home to one of the largest owl collections in the country. Hosting over 40 different species of birds of prey and owls, amounting to nearly 100 birds in total, the centre has recently added some native animals to the collection including a red fox, hedgehogs, ha...
Coronation Channel, Spalding (approx. 29 miles away)
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands mediaeval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flood...