Things To Do near Ruskington Railway Station
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 27 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...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 27 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.
Burgh Reading and Development Centre, Burgh le Marsh (approx. 27 miles away)
In the Old School House on the High Street is the Burgh Reading and Development Centre Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the volunteer run hub is open Thu 10.00am-1.00pm, Sat 10.00am-1.00pm. There is a Book Start Bear Club, Children's Books & Holiday Activities, Fiction and Non-ficti...
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 27 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...
St James' Church, Louth (approx. 27 miles away)
Magnificent on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The parish church has the tallest spire (295 feet) of any medieval parish church in the country.The church we see today dates mainly from the 15th century but was built on the site of much older buildings going back as far as the 11th century.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 27 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.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 27 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 27 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...
Louth Outdoor Market, Louth (approx. 27 miles away)
Louth market is on most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and can be found in the town centre.
Louth Farmers' Markets, Louth (approx. 27 miles away)
The Farmers' Markets takes place at Louth and Horncastle monthly throughout the year. They occur on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Louth and the 2nd Thursday of each month at Horncastle. Customers are able to buy direct from local farmers, producers and craftsmen. Products have been produc...
Louth Tourist Information Centre, Louth (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.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 27 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...
The Butterfly & Wildlife Park, Long Sutton (approx. 27 miles away)
Closed in 2012, the Butterfly & Wildlife Park was located outside Long Sutton, a market town in the South Holland district of the fens. Near to the Wash and 13 miles (21 km) east from the busy town of Spalding, the park was an ideal place to visit for adults and children with a tropical house...
Tennyson Trail, Louth (approx. 27 miles away)
Follow in the footsteps of one of the most famous poetic voices of the 19th Century on the Tennyson Trail as it weaves in and around Lincolnshire's rolling landscapes..The trail is over 130 miles long so pick and choose which sections you want to do. The route starts in Louth and heads off through M...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 27 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...