Things To Do near Heckington Tennis Club
Magdalen Library, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 24 miles away)
The new volunteer-run Magdalen Library opened its doors on January 3rd 2017, replacing the mobile service that had served the community. This is now the 35th hub to open across the county - bringing the total number of libraries and community hubs to 50. It has been a fantastic achie...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 24 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.
Welton Library, Welton (approx. 24 miles away)
The hub provides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and Welton Parish Council. Opening Hours: Monday 1.00 – 6.00pm Tuesday 9.30am 2.30pm Wednesday 10.00am – 1.00pm
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 24 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...
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 24 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 24 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 24 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.
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 24 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...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 24 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...
Irby & Bratoft Library, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 24 miles away)
The Irby & Bratoft community library is located in the Village Hall in the delightfully named Brambleberry Lane.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the staff are local volunteers and are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have.There are hundreds of books...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 24 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. 24 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. 24 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...
Burghley House, Stamford (approx. 24 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...
Welton Manor Fishing Lake, Welton (approx. 24 miles away)
Welton Manor Fishing Lake offers a well stocked lake of tench, carp, roach, bream and many other species. With Carp to over 20lb along with plenty of smaller fish, the lake is ideal for anglers of all abilities from beginner to specialist. The lake is available to fish on a day ticket. Facilit...