Things To Do near Medlam Drain Fishery
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
Grimsby Dock Tower, Grimsby (approx. 35 miles away)
Completed in 1852 at a staggering 309ft, the purpose of the Grimsby Dock Tower was to provide hydraulic power to the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks. It contained a 30,000 gallon hydraulic wrought iron reservoir at a height of 200 feet to supply the pressure required.The bricks from which the...
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
The Yard is an indoor play centre and cafe dreamed up by two local mums who craved a place that accommodated and appealed to adults and children alike. Dedicated to providing a healthy and stimulating environment the Yard is a bit of a sanctuary for families and children have the freedom to explo...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
St Batholomew's Church, Keelby (approx. 35 miles away)
St. Bartholomew's is a friendly, welcoming church situated in the centre of Keelby village in the north of the county.The building echoes back into the medieval past of the 12th century with pillars that correctly date it. The renovated east window, depicting the the crucifixion, is from the 13th ce...
Keelby Community Library, Keelby (approx. 35 miles away)
In the West Lindsey village of Keelby the Victoria Road library is brimming with thousands of books for all ages and tastes. Led by volunteers, the library continues to be a vital and important part of the community. Opening times: Wed 3pm - 6pm, Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm. Closed all other times....
Keelby Methodist Church, Keelby (approx. 36 miles away)
Within walking distance of the park on Yarborough Road, at the east end of the village, is Keelby's Methodist Church.The congregation is a growing one; lively, warm and friendly, using the gift of music to worship God. On Sunday there are two services, one at 10.30am and one at 6.00pm. The evening s...
Skydive Hibaldstow, Hibaldstow (approx. 36 miles away)
Skydive Hibaldstow offers tandem skydiving, accelerated freefall and static line parachuting courses.Tandem skydiving - 20 minutes instructor and a 15000feet parachute jump harnessed to an experienced instructor. Definitely our most popular course.Accelerated Freefall (AFF) - A full day of instructi...
Sundown Adventureland, Gainsborough (approx. 36 miles away)
Sundown Adventureland is an exciting theme park designed for children under ten.Take a journey back in time into Robin Hood's world. Watch out for those Wicked Pirates on the Barrel Boat Ride. Have great fun exploring the farm on the Tractor Ride!Visit Crash Landings the fantastic four storey indoor...
True Loaf Bakery Ltd, Kirton (approx. 36 miles away)
True Loaf Bakery Ltd are stoutly committed to organic farming and use only the finest quality Organic Grown British Wheat. Flours are totally unbleached and untreated with nothing added or removed.Grinding up to 10 different Pure Stoneground Organic Flours, sold in their delightful tea room and to c...