Things To Do near RAF College Cranwell
Cowbit Wash, Cowbit (approx. 25 miles away)
Cowbit Wash lies to the west of the village and extends north-south for 8 miles. It was a flood plain for the River Welland, separated from the village by an earth bank that carries an unclassified road. Previously the Welland overflowed regularly with the water freezing in wintertime. A relie...
Lindsey Loop, Market Rasen (approx. 25 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...
St Helen's Church, East Keal (approx. 25 miles away)
The parish church seats approximately 250 people and is dedicated to St. Helen. It dates back to 1708 and was restored in 1854-55.
Willingham Woods, Market Rasen (approx. 25 miles away)
Willingham Woods is a stunning and calming forest of pinewoods, located east of Market Rasen.Busy all year round, though more so during the summer months, it is a popular destination for families, cyclists, dog walkers and motor bikers to stop and visit as well as people just passing through.Wander...
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 26 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
Church of Saint Mary, Cowbit (approx. 26 miles away)
Cowbit Anglican parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Mary. It was built on a small scale in the 14th century by Prior de Moulton of Spalding. A chancel and Perpendicular tower were added by Bishop Russell of Lincoln in 1487. A Wesleyan chapel was built in 1842, and reb...
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 26 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
Type 22 World War 2 Pillbox, Frieston (approx. 26 miles away)
During the Second World War, defences were constructed around Freiston Shore as part of the anti-invasion defences when Britain stood alone against Germany. A number of pillboxes, gun emplacements and coastal lights were constructed and the remains of these fortifications can be seen and explored...
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 26 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 26 miles away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
Tetford Country Cottages & Fishing Lakes, Tetford (approx. 26 miles away)
Self catering holiday accommodation with a private coarse fishery. Magnificent surroundings in the Lincolnshire Wolds and with easy access to Horncastle, Louth and Spilsby. There are two fishing lakes on your doorstop with the nearest cottage a mere 10 meters from the lake.
Stamford Garden Centre, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Stamford Garden Centre is a popular and busy location able to meet all your gardening needs and more. There is a splendid looking restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and specials. There is a garden farm shop, a butchery and a well stocked farm kitchen. With plants, tools, stoves, clothing, gar...
Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival, Tetford (approx. 26 miles away)
The Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival is an annual event generally running over a weekend in May. You can follow the scarecrow trail or simply wander around the village at your leisure. Lunches and teas are served in the village hall and there's generally music and stalls to keep you amused. It'...
St Mary's Church, Tetford (approx. 26 miles away)
Situated on the corner of Church Lane and East Road. This 14th Century church replaced an earlier church on the site. You'll see a Tower with battlements, crocketed finials and grotesque gargoyles.
Greenfield Pottery, Holbeach (approx. 26 miles away)
We are a working studio pottery based on a small farm on the outskirts of Holbeach, near Spalding. We make a variety of thrown and hand-built work, which varies from domestic wares to more sculptural pieces. We fire to earthenware and stoneware, and make our own glazes. We offer regular 2 hour...