Things To Do near The Old Brickpits Fishery
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village, Hibaldstow (approx. 14 miles away)
One of the best-preserved examples in England of a medieval village. Clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps. According to legend demolished as a den of thieves, the real reason for its abandonment remains uncertain. The area/site is managed by English Heritage.
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 14 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...
St Andrew's Church, Boothby Graffoe (approx. 14 miles away)
The Anglican parish Church of St Andrew is a Grade II listed building and was rebuilt in the early-mid 19th century, designed by W A Nicholson. The original Church was destroyed by a hurricane in the late 17th century.Inside, the only remains of the original building is an inscribed tablet beneath t...
Nocton Hall Ruins, Nocton (approx. 14 miles away)
Nocton Hall is a Grade II listed building in the village of Nocton and sits behind safety barriers. The plaque on the north face of the Hall indicates that the original building dates back to about 1530 but since then there have been two notable reconstructions. Several prominent people have b...
Axholme Line Nature Reserve, Haxey (approx. 15 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....
Skydive Hibaldstow, Hibaldstow (approx. 15 miles away)
Skydive Hibaldstow offers tandem skydiving, accelerated freefall and static line parachuting courses.Tandem skydiving - 20 minutes instructor and a 15000feet parachute jump harnessed to an experienced instructor. Definitely our most popular course.Accelerated Freefall (AFF) - A full day of instructi...
Messingham Sand Quarry, Messingham (approx. 15 miles away)
With the aid of volunteers and contractors the quarry has been transformed into a popular nature reserve. There are bare scrapes, mossy wetland and undergrowth populated with a growing array of wildlife. A delightful place to visit.
Market Rasen Library, Market Rasen (approx. 15 miles away)
Market Rasen Library has improved! The library now benefits from improved internet access computers, Wi-Fi and new stock. In the busy town of Market Rasen, the public library is one of many popular places to drop in and visit. Well stocked shelves and spinners are packed with a wide choice of...
Goltho Gardens, Market Rasen (approx. 15 miles away)
In the historic town of Market Rasen can be found a four and a half acre family-run garden with annual appeal.With stunning variety and a riot of colour, Goltho Gardens has been dubbed “one of the great gardens of the future” by Lincolnshire Life. It offers long winding pathways through a wonder...
Knights Templar Circular Walk (6.1 miles), Navenby (approx. 15 miles away)
The Knights Templar walk takes you through the countryside around Temple Bruer and is over footpaths and quiet country roads and fairly easy underfoot. It's a 6.1 mile circular walk and should take about 3.5 hours at a leisurely pace.The starting point is St John�s the Baptist Church (Grid Ref:...
Market Rasen Railway Station, Market Rasen (approx. 15 miles away)
With Grade II listed buildings, Market Rasen station was constructd by Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway in the mid-19th century. It was a substantial structure with an overall roof below which all the usual station facilities could be found including a bookstall. Today, it is manag...
Wellingore Viking Way Circular Walk (8.4 miles), Navenby (approx. 15 miles away)
The Village & Viking Way walk takes you through the countryside around Wellingore and is on quiet tarmac lanes and track and fairly easy underfoot. It's an 8.4 mile circular walk and should take about 4 hours at a leisurely pace. The starting point is Navenby High Street (Grid Ref: TF 9880 5750)...
Mrs Smiths Cottage Museum, Navenby (approx. 15 miles away)
Now closed, the cottage is believed to have been built in two stages in the mid nineteenth century. Named after its last resident, Mrs Smith, who lived there happily and independently until 1995, when she was 102 years old. When she died there was strong concern to see the cottage kept as 'someth...
Lindsey Loop, Market Rasen (approx. 15 miles away)
Nothing beats blowing away the cobwebs and stretching the limbs on a long and interesting walk through the Lincolnshire countryside.The Lindsey Loop is a 96-mile long distance recreational walking route linking the six market towns in East and West Lindsey.The towns, Market Rasen, Caistor, Louth, Al...
Wragby Library Community Hub, Wragby (approx. 15 miles away)
Wragby Library has moved from its old location at Grammar School Way to be situated within the new Community Fire Station on Millbrook Lane. It has been modernised and refurbished with new fittings and new book stock and is organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. The hub is run by volunte...