Things To Do near Messingham Sand Quarry
Lincoln High Street, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The high street of Lincoln is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and marries together all that is modern with plenty of admiring glances to the past; 18th century cottages converted to shops nestling comfortably with shiny new department stores, magnificent town gates and bustling retail parks. T...
The Engine Shed, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The Engine Shed is a music and entertainment venue in Lincoln with a 1500 capacity. It is part of the University of Lincoln.Opened in 2006 it has hosted a number of high-profile bands including Stereophonics, Embrace, Ocean Colour Scene, Editors, Beautiful South, Feeder, Kings of Leon and a number o...
Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
Modern and refurbished throughout, the Lincoln Drill Hall is a popular entertainment venue in the historic City of Lincoln.Its main auditorium has a maximum capacity of 500 seats and it has hosted various bands. As well as live music, the venue offers theatre, literature talks, films, the Lincoln Be...
Lincoln Central Library, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The public library in the historic city of Lincoln is a very special place. The first lending library opened its doors near the end of the 19th century, in 1895, and operated from the Assembly Rooms building in the centre of the city. It was replaced by the new site on Free School Lane in 1914....
University Of Lincoln, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The University of Lincoln has origins tracing back to the late 19th century and developed through the years by merging with surrounding educational institutions. It attained university status in 1992 and was known as the University of Humberside until 1996 and the University of Lincolnshire and H...
River Witham Fishery, Brayford Pool, Lincoln (approx. 20 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.
Greyfriars, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
Greyfriars is the oldest Franciscan church building in England. It stands behind St Swithin's church in the downhill area of Lincoln, between Free School Lane and Broadgate.During the early 13th century Franciscan friars arrived in Lincoln and were granted land to build a friary. Work commenced c123...
Cherry Willingham Library, Cherry Willingham (approx. 20 miles away)
With thousands of books covering fiction, non-fiction and children, The Cherry Willingham library is an important part of the local community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Open...
The Water Railway Walk, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The River Witham meanders through the peaceful and open countryside offering a real sense of freedom. The Water Railway Walk is a dual walking and cycling route that navigates the now disused Lincoln to Boston railway line. There are some wonderful markers on the walk, including views of the B...
Waterside Centre, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The busy and popular Waterside Shopping Centre is located in the centre of Lincoln's high street. With a wide range of well known brands under one roof its two floors boast familiar retail chains from Topshop, New Look and H&M plus more select and lesser known outlets. Please visit the...
High Bridge, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The High Bridge in the City of Lincoln is unique in England as the only bridge carrying 16th century buildings, and one of only three historic bridges carrying buildings at all.The first stone bridge was built in the late 12th century, no doubt replacing one constructed from timber from an earlier a...
Goltho Gardens, Market Rasen (approx. 20 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...
St George's Parish Church, Bradley (approx. 20 miles away)
St George's ancient medieval church and churchyard are tucked away on a single road, one of the routes by which people walk or ride through to Bradley Woods.Sadly, the church is usually locked, but it is open around the normal service time at 6 o'clock each Sunday and for an annual open weekend at H...
Lincoln Ice Rink, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
Skate (and fall over) on real ice at the Lincoln Ice Rink, availble between 29th November and 31st December. One of the many winter themed events in the city the well lit outdoor rink is festooned with Christmas decorations. Sessions start on the hour and last for forty five minutes. Child, co...
Lincoln Central Railway Station, Lincoln (approx. 21 miles away)
Lincoln Central is now the only station in the city since the closure of Lincoln St. Marks. Its buildings were designed in the mid-19th century by John Henry Taylor of London and are built in a Tudor revival style of yellow brick with stone dressings and slate roofs. The station is owned by Ne...