Things To Do near Lavington Lakes Fishery
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 15 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...
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 15 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...
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 15 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
Chain Bridge Forge, Spalding (approx. 15 miles away)
A rare gem in Spalding is the Chain Bridge Forge, thought to date from circa 1800. It was purpose built as a blacksmith’s workshop. Situated on the east bank of the River Welland it’s about a mile from the town centre. The project hopes to turn the forge into a living museum and engag...
Deepings Community Library, Market Deeping (approx. 15 miles away)
Deepings library is a well stocked and vital part of the local community, despite efforts to have the building closed down. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Mon 1...
Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding (approx. 15 miles away)
St Mary and St Nicolas is in the historic parish of Spalding.With strong French and Norman influence, work commenced on this medieval building in 1284 and was completed during the early years of the following century. Cruciform in shape, with an aisled nave and six bays, aisled transepts of two bays...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 15 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 15 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 15 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.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 15 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
South Kyme Tower, South Kyme (approx. 15 miles away)
South Kyme is a small village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of the county. On a site to the west of the village stands the Grade I listed Kyme Tower. This was a medieval castle which is believed to have been built during the late 14th century by Gilbert de Umfraville, third Earl...
Engine Museum of Land Drainage, Pinchbeck (approx. 15 miles away)
Built in the early 19th century, the Pinchbeck Engine was a drainage engine to drain Pinchbeck Marsh, north of Spalding.When modern progress declared the engine obsolete during the early 1950s it stood forgotten for several decades until being opened to the public as a museum in 1979.The museum comp...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 15 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. 15 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...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 15 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...