Things To Do near The Gliderdrome
St Peter's Church, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
The first church on the site was a Saxon one, built in the 11th Century, and was one of forty-nine churches in Lincoln at the time.Badly damaged during the bloody 17th century Civil War conflict it became almost a ruin and, a century later, the church was pulled down.A new one was constructed, thoug...
Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
The Cardinal's Hat is a 15th century three story building thought to have been named for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. It can be found at the bottom/lower end of Steep Hill in Lincoln.Dernstall House, though less imposing contains masonry dating from the 12th century.This pair of historic buildings stand...
The Jews House, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
The Jew's House is one of the earliest town houses in England. It lies on Steep Hill, in historic Lincoln, immediately below Jew's Court.Dating from the mid 12th century, part of the building façade survives; the elaborately carved doorway, the remains of two Romanesque double-arch windows and much...
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
The Medieval Bishop's Palace is a visitor's attraction in the city of Lincoln.Built during the late 12th century, it was one of the most opulent residential structures in the country and the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.The palac...
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
Originally a church founded in the 950s to help evangelise the area.Begun in 1072 on the orders of William The Conqueror and a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Most of the building was completed in the thirteenth century.It's believed that Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building in the...
The Terry O'Toole Theatre, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
The fabulous Terry O'Toole Theatre is an intimate, not-for-profit professional arts venue and community theatre based in North Hykeham.It offers a varied programme of professional and community performances and its ongoing mission is to continually present a high quality programme of professional da...
River Witham Fishery, Brayford Pool, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, carp, perch and pike. Disabled access is available. The site is located in the middle of Lincoln, where Upper Whitham changes to Lower Witham. Day and member permits are available from Lincoln tackle shops.
Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth (approx. 27 miles away)
The Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth is a modern state-of-the-art leisure facility offering value for money for residents and visitors. Open seven days a week from 7am-10pm on weekdays and 8am-7pm at weekends, it has plenty to offer including a 5m eight lane pool with moveable floor and a leisure...
Richmond Lakes Fishery, North Hykeham (approx. 27 miles away)
Richmond Lakes are situated near Lincoln. The water is stocked with Carp and comprises of two lakes. The front lake is approximately 18 acres with just 11 swims, containing around 450 English born and bred Carp, 100 of which exceed 20lb and 30 over 25lbs. Boilie approaches are the favoured m...
Steep Hill, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
As the street name suggests, a steep hill in the heart of Lincoln. Shop lined and very quaint.At the top is the entrance to Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is "The Strait" where you'll find Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House. After this it's all about shopping.
The Bede Houses, Louth (approx. 27 miles away)
On the corner of Schoolhouse Lane and Gospelgate in the market town of Louth are some Bede Houses. The gardens are very attractive and they have won awards in the "Louth in Bloom" contest. It should be noted that these former Almshouses are now private residence and should be treat...
Exchequer Gate, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
Exchequer Gate is three splendid arched walkways located at the cathedral end of Castle Hill The gate was constructed during the 14th century and it is here that local tennats came to pay rent to the church. Above the arches are two further floors of rooms, which were at one time rented dwelli...
The Lincoln Ghost Walk, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm from the Tourist Information Centre in Castle Square (top of Steep Hill).
The Lincoln Medieval Walk, Lincoln (approx. 27 miles away)
Come to the historical city of Lincoln to learn how we lived our day to day lives both peasant and lord between the years 1000 to 1500.
Lincoln Tourist Information Centre, Lincoln (approx. 27 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.