Things To Do near Hill Holt Wood

St Peter's Church, Scotter (approx. 25 miles away)

In the large village of Scotter the 11th century Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Peter and seats 400 parishoners. Stone built, parts of the building echo from the early Norman period and restorations were extensive in the early part of the 19th century. The church is in the Scotter w...

Becks Lane Equestrian Centre, Scotter (approx. 25 miles away)

Becks Lane Riding School and Stables is located in Scotter, Gainsborough. It is one of many popular riding schools across the Lincolnshire county and full details can be obtained by contacting them direct. Nearby Scotter is a large village and civil parish in the county's West Lindsey dist...

River Eau, Scotter (approx. 25 miles away)

The River Eau is a 15-mile-long (24 km) tributary of the River Trent. Its catchment lies between that of the Bottesford Beck to the north, and the River Witham to the south and east. The Eau flows through the village of Scotter, which has a history of being flooded by the river; the most...

River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 25 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...

Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 25 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...

Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 25 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.

St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 25 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.

William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 25 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...

Cleatham Hall, Manton (approx. 25 miles away)

In the Buildings of England by Pevsner, Cleatham Hall is mentioned as originally being a plain Georgian box. It was rebuilt in 1855 in the Palladian style by Mr Maw including a geometrical cantilevered stone staircase with cast iron balusters. The garden is also mentioned being of rich in Victori...

Ashby Park Fishery, Horncastle (approx. 25 miles away)

The fishery stocks bream, carp, tench, chub and perch. The water is still and measures 28.3 hectares. Disabled access is available. Permits are available for day and members and there is no night fishing.

Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 25 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. 25 miles away)

There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.

Axholme Line Nature Reserve, Haxey (approx. 25 miles away)

The reserve is a 2 km stretch of a former railway line consisting of areas of grassland, woodland and scrub. The Axholme Joint Railway traversed the area, but the line has now been abandoned. There are still railway stations in Crowle and Althorpe on the line between Scunthorpe and Sheffield....

Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 25 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...

21 Mile Poacher Country Cycle Route, Horncastle (approx. 25 miles away)

For something easier on the legs, there is no shortage of circular day rides to be found in Lincolnshire. Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county, set within valleys and winding streams, sweeping beautiful countryside. Please visit the link below for content that...