Things To Do near River Glen
Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding (approx. 5 miles away)
St Mary and St Nicolas is in the historic parish of Spalding.With strong French and Norman influence, work commenced on this medieval building in 1284 and was completed during the early years of the following century. Cruciform in shape, with an aisled nave and six bays, aisled transepts of two bays...
Chain Bridge Forge, Spalding (approx. 5 miles away)
A rare gem in Spalding is the Chain Bridge Forge, thought to date from circa 1800. It was purpose built as a blacksmith’s workshop. Situated on the east bank of the River Welland it’s about a mile from the town centre. The project hopes to turn the forge into a living museum and engag...
Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Bourne outdoor community swimming pool has been maintained by the local residents and volunteers since 1990. The 50 yard pool is a warm, safe and friendly environment for all ages and is situated in the picturesque Abbey Lawns. Children must be supervised. Times and prices are available on the we...
St Andrew's Church, Rippingale (approx. 5 miles away)
St Andrew's Parish Church, Rippingale, is open to visitors from Easter until the Autumn and the incumbent is the Revd Linda Pugh. There was a stone church on the site during the Domesday Survey of 1086, but all traces of it have disappeared. Reportedly founded in 1250, the building itself was...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding (approx. 5 miles away)
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
Bourne Cricket Club, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
The Cricket Club plays its home games at the Abbey Lawn. The town's non-league football team are right next door. The club has four adult teams, two on a Saturday and two on a Sunday, as well as a strong junior set up with teams going from U9 up to U15. The 1st team ar...
South Kesteven Community Point & Library, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Bourne library has moved and now forms part of the new South Kesteven Community Point and Library at the Corn Exchange. With 6 day opening (Mon-Sat) it benefits from a central location, new stock and being part of a one-stop shop for local council services
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Better known locally as "Bourne Abbey" or "Abbey Church" and founded in c1138, it stands as one of the oldest buildings in Bourne.Bourne Abbey is also the town's only Grade I listed building.
Bourne Castle, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Bourne Castle was a medieval motte and double bailey castle. The enclosed mound, inner and outer moats are all that now survive.A motte was a type of castle which used an artificial mound to hold a defensible structure or keep on it's summit.
Heritage Centre, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Adjacent to the Bourne War Memorial Gardens and once a working mill. Baldocks Mill, the Bourne Heritage Centre displays information and artifacts relating to the town. There is an entire floor devoted to Raymond Mays and his racing career.Baldocks Mill is also the only remaining mill in the town and...
Raymond Mays, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Thomas Raymond Mays was an racing driver from Bourne and was the driving force behind the E.R.A. and B.R.M. Racing Cars.
Bourne War Memorial Gardens, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Well kept gardens, with ducks, willows and flower beds a plenty. The bank to the far side of the gardens beside the river is the base of the curtain wall of Bourne Castle's inner bailey. As the inner bailey moat, this water was three times this width.
Birchgrove Garden Centre, Spalding (approx. 5 miles away)
Set within the heart of South Holland is Birchgrove Garden Centre a family business where you are always guaranteed a warm welcome.Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on hand to share tips and advice with.Stock varies from b...
Red Hall, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Red Hall is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion built c1605. It was sold in 1860 to the Bourne and Essendine Railway Company and used as the stationmaster's house and ticket office for the railway lineCurrently owned by the Bourne United Charities who acquired it in 1962.
Flower Bulb Museum, Pinchbeck (approx. 5 miles away)
Inspired by memories of the hard working people from the South Holland fens the Spalding flower bulb museum opened in 1995 to preserve the history of the industry for future generations. Spanning over 120 years this industry has played a vital part in the local economy being a source of employmen...