Things To Do near Highfields Country Holiday Fishing
RSPB Freiston Shore, Thurlby (approx. 19 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...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 19 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...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 19 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...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 19 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...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 19 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...
Branston Community Library, Branston (approx. 19 miles away)
As part of plans for a new-look library service, Branston Community Library re-opened on 5th October 2015. The hub provides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and Branston Parish Council. Opening times: Mon 10am - 2pm, Wed 10am - 2pm, Fri 1pm - 6pm, Sat 10am - 1pm.
Burghley House, Stamford (approx. 19 miles away)
Burghley House is a Grade I listed building, with separately Grade I listed north courtyard and gate. The rooms and gardens are open to the public.Built during the mid-late 16th century by Sir William Cecil, later 1st Baron Burghley, who was Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, the house is a g...
Revesby Country Fair, Revesby (approx. 19 miles away)
Sunday 4th August - 8:30am - 5pm Revesby Country Fair is a great day out for the whole family. There's exciting entertainment, equine events, dog competitions, quality local food and drink, all manner of country pursuits and much more! This year, Lincolnshire’s finest food and drink producer...
Tupholme Abbey Ruins, Bardney (approx. 20 miles away)
Now ruins, Tupholme Abbey is one of only a few with standing remains of the original monastic buildings in addition to the archaeological remains below ground. The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire purchased this site in 1988 and is preserving this ancient monument for future generations. The sur...
Type 22 World War 2 Pillbox, Frieston (approx. 20 miles away)
During the Second World War, defences were constructed around Freiston Shore as part of the anti-invasion defences when Britain stood alone against Germany. A number of pillboxes, gun emplacements and coastal lights were constructed and the remains of these fortifications can be seen and explored...
St Lawrence's Church, Revesby (approx. 20 miles away)
Revesby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county. It lies 7 miles (11.3 km) south-east from Horncastle.Dedicated to St Lawrence, this Grade II listed Anglican church, which seats nearly 200 parishioners, was built in Decorated style during the late 19th century on the...
All Saints Church, Benington (approx. 20 miles away)
The church was listed a Grade I building in January 1967 and is now 600 years old, originating from the early Thirteenth Century.
ARK Wildlife Park, Stickney (approx. 20 miles away)
Set in 10 acres of beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, ARK wildlife park offers a wide range of animals, offering visitors the chance to get up close with stunning exotic mammal species, amazing reptiles and some familiar friends. Every day visitors will have the opportunity to come face to face...
Stickney Village Show, Stickney (approx. 20 miles away)
With rides and stalls and farm animals, the annual village show, held in the summer, is a fun filled gathering of local friends and families beneath, hopefully, a clear blue sky. Situated at the centre of the Lincolnshire Fens, this picturesque village is a civil parish in the East Lindsey distri...
St Luke's Church, Stickney (approx. 20 miles away)
The 13th century Anglican parish Church is dedicated to Saint Luke and is a Grade II listed building.During the mid 19th century a new chancel was built and several years later the rest of the building was restored. Nearing the end of the century the tower was partly pulled down but was rebuilt by t...