Things To Do near Toft Newton Fishery
Monksthorpe Chapel, Spilsby (approx. 29 miles away)
Monksthorpe Chapel is a Grade II listed building from the turn of the 18th century. Now in the care of the National Trust it resides within Gunby Hall, near Spilsby.It is a modest structure and has a unique open air baptistry, quite unheard of, and the interior can be explored at length, offering a...
Gunby Hall, Spilsby (approx. 29 miles away)
Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was a regular visitor to Gunby Hall and it is said to have inspired the imagery of 'the haunt of ancient peace' in his poem The Palace of Art.Situated at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with over 9 acres of woodland and walled gardens, this Victorian hall stands in resp...
Lade Bank Pumping Station, Old Leake (approx. 29 miles away)
A Grade II listed building, the pumping station at Lade Bank was built in 1867. The station was rebuilt in 1938 alongside the earlier building. New oil engines were installed in 1940. The purpose of the station was to counteract the effects of the shrinking of the peat in the East Fen wit...
Phone Box Book Exchange, Little Hale (approx. 29 miles away)
There are no amenities in the quiet village of Little Hale, situated a few miles from the busy town of Heckington, but there is a unique phone box book swap. The village phone box, empty for several years, was cleaned and painted in 2012, in honour of the Queen's Jubilee. It was then converted in...
St Gilbert's Church, Brothertoft (approx. 30 miles away)
Dedicated to St Gilbert of Sempringham, the church was part of the chapelry of Kirton in the early 19th century and was owned by the Lord of the Manor. The building was rebuilt during the early part of the 19th century and named in honour of St Gilbert in 1922. Today the church is open and servic...
Barkston Junction Bridge, Barkston (approx. 30 miles away)
The bridge carries the East Coast Main Line over the Nottingham to Skegness rail line. It lies close to the former Barkston East Junction, now closed. Nearby Barkston is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county.
Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary, Huttoft (approx. 30 miles away)
The Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary is a non-profit making organisation, existing purely on donations by members of the public and fund-raising efforts by the helpers.Many of the donkeys at the sanctuary have been rescued from cruelty. The sanctuary enables them to enjoy their remaining years comfortably...
Sibsey Trader Windmill, Sibsey (approx. 30 miles away)
This 6 sailed windmill was built in 1877 complete gear, sails and fantail. The high winds of March 2004 led to the mill losing a sail - a cost of approximately £13,000.The mill is not particularly tall but the surrounding flat landscape gives the illusion that it is. You can tour the mill and see t...
Sutton Beach Huts, Sutton on Sea (approx. 30 miles away)
Bright, colourful and traditional, the seaside promenade always seems complete with a row of wooden chalet huts and the ones at Sutton on Sea are no exception.The small and charming coastal village and civil parish is based in the East Lindsey district of the county and is situated at the junction o...
Sutton on Sea Library & Community Hub, Sutton on Sea (approx. 30 miles away)
In the delightful coastal town of Sutton On Sea, the public library is within walking distance of the sea. Well stocked with paperbacks and hardbacks, there is a broad selection of free to borrow books and the library is organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will b...
Sutton on Sea Beach, Sutton on Sea (approx. 30 miles away)
Sutton on Sea is a small coastal village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county. It is situated at the junction of the A52 and A1111 roads, 6 miles (10 km) north-east from Alford and 2 miles (3.2 km) south from Mablethorpe.With easy access from the town, the beach is spacious, c...
St Deny's Church, Aswarby (approx. 30 miles away)
The parish church of Aswarby was built during the c12th century and restored after much deterioration in 1850.
Culverthorpe Walks, Culverthorpe (approx. 30 miles away)
A delightful 3.3 mile walk through lovely countryside and peaceful villages. There are some wonderful views of at least ten churches if you keep to the route. Please visit the website below for further information and content that can be downloaded.
Church of St Margaret the Virgin & Martyr, Sibsey (approx. 30 miles away)
Dedicated to Saint Margaret, this striking medieval Church in Sibsey, marries traces of Norman architecture with Victorian restoration.A grade I listed building, with a grade II cross, it was restored in the early-mid 19th century, with the chancel rebuilt and nave and aisles partly rebuilt.Today th...
Black Cat Equestrian Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 30 miles away)
The Black Cat Equestrian Centre is a family run riding centre, offering riding and driving tuition for all ages and those with physical and learning difficulties. Set in 22 acres, the school has two outdoor schools and a small indoor school. There is also a 1 acre jumping field, 10 acre...