Things To Do near Butt Lane Park
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 23 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.
Lincoln Ladies RFC, Lincoln (approx. 23 miles away)
A really welcoming club who are always recruiting for new players. Currently they train Tuesday and Thursday from 7.15pm at the Lincoln Rugby Club. Please visit the website for further informatiom including the current season fixture list.
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 23 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.
Mulsanne Park, Nettleham (approx. 23 miles away)
Open spaces, a children's play area, a skate park and facilities. Ideal surroudings for a few hours on a spring or summer day. The park is also home to Nettleham FC and there is a pavillion that can be hired out.
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 24 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...
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 24 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. 24 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
All Saints Church, Nettleham (approx. 24 miles away)
Nettleham is a large village and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of the county. The parish church of All Saints dates from the Saxon period, with medieval and 19th century additions. It is welcoming with a friendly congregation. Within the church's graveyard is a headstone in mem...
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 24 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...
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 24 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...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 24 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.
Nettleham Beck, Nettleham (approx. 24 miles away)
The stunning Nettleham beck flows through the centre of the village and is alive with wildlife. It offers beautiful waterside walks, even on a cold day, and is popular with photographers and artists. Nettleham is a large village and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of the county a...
Horncastle Summer Craft Fair, Horncastle (approx. 24 miles away)
Special summer market celebrating local crafts and food. Also includes local bands, dancers and singers in addition to funfair rides and a miniature railway. In 2009, the MG Owners Club of Louth displayed about a hundred classic cars.
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 24 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...