Things To Do near The Horncastle Canal
Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth (approx. 36 miles away)
Transport back to life in the early 18th century with a visit to this impressive Grade I listed building.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, in Queen Anne style, this was the home of Samuel Wesley, rector of Epworth, his wife Susanna and their sons, John, a preacher and writer, and Charles,...
North View Lakes Fishery, Gedney (approx. 36 miles away)
Open all year, North View Lakes is a triple lake venue in Gedney Hill. There is the main carp lake which has a variety of species but mostly carp up to 39lb. There is a match lake with a good mix of coarse fish and a pleasure lake with a mix of all species up to 20lb. Please consult the websit...
Barton Clay Pits Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 36 miles away)
The Barton Clay Pits once supplied clay for thriving brick and tile-making industries have now been flooded and transformed into a nature reserve. The Clay Pits Nature Reserve covers a 5 mile area along the Humber bank offering attractive walks and opportunities to view local wildlife, especially...
The Water's Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 36 miles away)
The Waters Edge Country Park, north of Barton-Upon-Humber, on the edge of the Humber estuary, has something to offer all ages. It features an intensely diverse variety of plant and wildlife and several rare species. It was established in the mid 1990s across clay quarries, freshwater lakes, rare...
Gedney Hill Mill, Gedney (approx. 36 miles away)
Gedney Hill Mill is a Grade II listed 19th century building. Constructed of red brick with a flat roof it stand six storeys high with slight plinth. The village of Gedney Hill is a civil parish in the district of South Holland, close to the Cambridgeshire border 9 miles (14 km) south-east fr...
Keadby Bridge, Althorpe (approx. 36 miles away)
Keadby Bridge, more formally known as the King George V Bridge, crosses the River Trent near Althorpe and Keadby. The first passenger train to cross is recorded at 10:35am on 21 May 1916. There is a plaque on the Lifting Bridge regarding its opening on said date. Built during 1912 and 1916 by...
St Andrew's Church, Epworth (approx. 36 miles away)
Epworth is a small town and civil parish in the Isle of Axholme, in the north of the county. The town lies on the A161, about halfway between Goole and Gainsborough.Its historic Church is dedicated to Saint Andrew and the old building is located on a hill overlooking the town. Deemed the home of Met...
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 36 miles away)
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...
Holy Trinity Parish Church, Gedney Hill (approx. 37 miles away)
Gedney Hill is a Grade II listed Anglican parish church dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It dates from the late 14th century and was heavily restored during the 19th century including he rebuilding of its outer walls. The church features perpendicular style tie-beams and stained glass windows. I...
Winterton Sculpture Trail, Winterton (approx. 37 miles away)
The Winterton Sculpture Trail is a project delivered by National Lottery funded organisation Winterton 2022, which is driven by a volunteer committee of Winterton residents, and is part of the Big Local. During 2017, Winterton 2022 commissioned the production of a number of tractor and owl...
Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 37 miles away)
One of the longest single-span suspension bridges in the world bridging the Humber Estuary from Barton-upon-Humber to Hessle
Crowland Library, Crowland (approx. 37 miles away)
Redocorated and with new book stock, Crowland library is an important part of the community for the local residents The library provides a selection of services and is run by Crowland Community Hub with the support of Crowland Cares and local volunteers. Opening times are: Mon 9.30am - 12.3...
Crowland Abbey, Crowland (approx. 37 miles away)
Crowland Abbey, once part of a Benedictine Abbey, has stood in Crowland since as early as the 8th century, dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Guthlac. Guthlac the monk lived the life of a hermit at Crowland (also known as Croyland) during the late 7th century and early 8...
Buckminster Park, Buckminster (approx. 37 miles away)
Buckminster Park stands to the north-east of the village. It was never a medieval hunting park but has its origins in a lease of land in 1532 near the former manor house. The house was demolished in 1951. The park is ideal for long walks, especially during the warmer months.
Normanby Hall, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
Normanby Hall is a classic English mansion, located near the village of Burton-upon-Stather, 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Scunthorpe. It was built during the early 19th century, from the designs of Robert Smirke, for Sir Robert Sheffield whose family had resided on the site since the early-mid 16th...