Things To Do near Bloxholme & Brauncewell Walk
WIlderspin National School Museum, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 28 miles away)
The Barton National & Infants School was built in 1844 and is a Grade II listed building. This model school was the last of two thousand infant schools set up by Wilderspin across the British Isles. It is unique – few other buildings associated with Wilderspin have survived. Begin your tour...
Thornton Abbey & Gatehouse, Ulceby (approx. 28 miles away)
The enormous and ornate fortified gatehouse of Thornton Abbey is the largest of all English monastic gatehouses. It was founded as a priory in 1139 by William le Gros, the Earl of Yorkshire, and raised to the status of Abbey in 1148.
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 28 miles away)
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (approx. 29 miles away)
Family run museum which allows visitors to experience a WWII bomber airfield in living memorial to over 50,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.It's also the only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and taxi in it (pre book only).
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 29 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...
The Ropewalk Art Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 29 miles away)
The Ropewalk is a regionally acclaimed centre for the arts housing galleries, sculpture garden, artist studios and coffee shop.Admission is free and galleries are open 7 days a week but please consult the website to confirm times. There is sensible wheelchair access.It also features Ropery Hall –...
Barton Ghost Walks, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 29 miles away)
Dare you walk the streets of Barton after dark with only spirits to guide you?Join the South Bank Players as they bring the grisly history of Barton to life on their atmospheric Ghost Walk. Discover the haunted backstreets and alleyways of bygone Barton and hear tales to make your hair stand on end....
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 29 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 29 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
Olsten Fishery, Legbourne (approx. 29 miles away)
The water is open all year and is suitable for disabled anglers. There is a 4-8 feet deep pond with grass banks. Disabled pegs on hard standing area. The back drop is an old priory site with mature woodland on the far river bank. It is a 13 peg coarse lake with carp to 15lb, tench 5lb, chub to...
Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton (approx. 29 miles away)
Built in the 1830s for Gregory Gregory, a wealthy Nottinghamshire businessman, it replaced the original Elizabethan Manor House in Harlaxton Village. Built in Ancaster stone, it is an exuberant merging of Gothic, Jacobethan and Baroque styles creating an unforgettable and dramatic impact.Few houses...
St Margaret of Scotland Church, Langrick (approx. 29 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...
St James Tennis Club, Grimsby (approx. 29 miles away)
St James is a friendly and very well established tennis club catering to players and friends of all ages and abilities. There are three astro turf floodlit courts, three tarmacadam courts and two American clay courts. Facilities include wheelchair access, toilets and a bar.
Grimsby Swimming Pool, Grimsby (approx. 29 miles away)
The Grimsby swimming pool is a family orientated and friendly venue which provides local residents and visitors value for money activities. It offers a 25m pool and has a separate teaching Pool and Diving Bay with a 1m spring board and 3m stage with an inflatable slide used during fun sessions. C...
Barretts Recreation Ground, Grimsby (approx. 29 miles away)
With wide open lawns and a play area for younger children, Barretts Recreation Ground is a popular spot for local residents. There are also tennis courts and a bowling green. A local volunteer group have taken on the responsibility of locking and unlocking the park gates since counci...