Things To Do near Bishops Bridge Fishery, River Ancholme
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 24 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. 24 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. 24 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Bain Valley Fisheries, Tattershall Thorpe (approx. 25 miles away)
Bain Valley Fisheries can be found in the picturesque village of Tattershall Thorpe, deep in the heart of the county. Set in farmland, the 7 lakes are all man-made from old quarry pits and can be up to 11ft deep. There is parking at peg on every lake providing good access for disabled anglers....
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 25 miles away)
A country park and nature reserve on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Greenwich Meridian, chosen as the Prime Meridian in 1884, passes through this point.Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving.
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 25 miles away)
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
Thorpe Camp, Tattershall (approx. 25 miles away)
The Thorpe Camp visitor centre is all about preserving Lincolnshire's recent history. Home of the 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and the 627 Squadron that flew out of RAF Woodhall Spa in the 1940's, the Preservation Group established the centre in 1988 to commemorate those airmen who flew duri...
Brickyard Fishery, Louth (approx. 25 miles away)
Brickyard Fishery is a four acre lake and caravan site built on an old brickyard in the midst of farmland in a very rural part of the county. The lake is stocked with Bream, Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd and Eels. The average depth of water is seven feet and there is good access to all banks...
Tattershall Farm Park, Tattershall (approx. 25 miles away)
Come and play and learn at Tattershall Farm Park. Opened in 2009 our family run Farm Park is aimed at children up to school age, and is fully accessible to disabled visitors. We are an all weather attraction boasting an extensive outdoor play area with a bouncy castle, climbing wall, swings, zip wir...
Moon Lake Fishery, Tattershall (approx. 25 miles away)
Moon Lake Fishery was opened in 1997 and offers a great days sport and the chance to relax and enjoy a day fishing in beautiful surroundings.There are 7 lakes in total.Moon Lake is the most established lake on the complex. A circular lake surrounded by mature trees with pegs numbered 1-25. A mixed s...
Welbourn Parish Circular Walk (6 miles), Welbourn (approx. 25 miles away)
The Parish Walk takes you around the village of Welbourn and through the countryside and farmland of Welbourn Lowfields. It's a 6 mile circular walk and should take about 3 hours at a leisurely pace. The starting point is Welbourn village hall car park (Grid Ref: SK 969 544) and parking is availa...
Welbourn Ridge Circular Walk (2.25 miles), Welbourn (approx. 25 miles away)
The Ridge Walk takes you around the village of Welbourn and includes stiles and some uphill walking. It's a 2.25 mile circular walk and should take about 1 hour at a leisurely pace.The starting point is Welbourn village hall car park (Grid Ref: SK 969 544) and parking is available in the car park it...
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 25 miles away)
The ancient woodland and forest in Stapleford marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.The site was clear-felled during the early stages of World War I to supply local industry and used as a British Army camp and training grounds during World War II. In late 1945, the land...
The Blacksmith's Forge, Lincoln (approx. 25 miles away)
Granted Grade II status in the late 20th century, the Blacksmith's Forge, in Welbourn, dates from 1864.It stands with a pantile roof, a single gable and a single ridge brick stacks. Visitors can enter the single storey building through large double doors and marvel at what has been preserved.It is s...
Saltfleetby Fisheries, Saltfleetby (approx. 25 miles away)
Welcome to Saltfleetby Fisheries - a family run day ticket fishery. Our fishery has three well stocked lakes set in natural and sheltered surroundings stocked with Carp, Tench, Perch, Bream, Rudd, Roach and Chub. We have a small peaceful, adults only touring and camping site with caravans...