Things To Do near River Glen
The Engine Shed, Lincoln (approx. 33 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...
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 33 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.
Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House, Lincoln (approx. 33 miles away)
The Cardinal's Hat is a 15th century three story building thought to have been named for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. It can be found at the bottom/lower end of Steep Hill in Lincoln.Dernstall House, though less imposing contains masonry dating from the 12th century.This pair of historic buildings stand...
The Collection Museum, Lincoln (approx. 33 miles away)
Situated in the heart of historic Lincoln, The Collection brings together Lincoln’s archaeology museum and the Usher Gallery in one fantastic visitor centre. The archaeology gallery tells the story of Lincolnshire’s fascinating heritage through artefact rich displays and reconstructions, hands-o...
Goltho Wood, Wragby (approx. 33 miles away)
Goltho Wood is brimming with well-travelled footpaths and cycle routes. Passing from woodland to wetland beneath sprawling limewoods to an expansive, flat landscape containing medieval and monastic sites, the area is receptive to both nature-lovers and historians. The generally flat terrain ca...
Woodhenge, Chainsaw Sculpture, Wragby (approx. 33 miles away)
Mick Burns is a artist using bespoke wood and a chainsaw. One of his amazing pieces of works stands within Goltho Woods and has been gifted to the Woodland Trust. The uprights have leaves carved into the inner face. The table and the sighting hands all line up with the central uprights to view...
Usher Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 33 miles away)
The Usher Gallery was built to house the collection of James Ward Usher, using funds he bequeathed for the purpose, and was officially opened on 25 May 1927 by the then Prince of Wales.The building, now Grade II listed, was designed by the architect, Sir Reginald Blomfield. It is stone with brick pa...
The Jews House, Lincoln (approx. 33 miles away)
The Jew's House is one of the earliest town houses in England. It lies on Steep Hill, in historic Lincoln, immediately below Jew's Court.Dating from the mid 12th century, part of the building façade survives; the elaborately carved doorway, the remains of two Romanesque double-arch windows and much...
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 33 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.
Beeches Private Fishing Lake, Minting (approx. 33 miles away)
A well sheltered and secluded 3 acres of water between 4 and 21 feet deep. Built in 1984 and stocked in 1988 it recently re-opened under new ownership. There are various species of Carp. Tench, Rudd and Perch. No keep nets unless under match conditions. Barbless hooks. Max 3 rods. No bait rest...
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 33 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 33 miles away)
The Medieval Bishop's Palace is a visitor's attraction in the city of Lincoln.Built during the late 12th century, it was one of the most opulent residential structures in the country and the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.The palac...
Odeon Cinema, Lincoln (approx. 33 miles away)
Currently, ODEON entertains film fans across more cinemas than any other cinema chain in the UK. With 114 cinemas fully digital, ODEON offers an experience like no other.Odeon Lincoln offers many screens, a plush lobby with bar and well stocked shop and an ever changing variety of movies for all age...
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln (approx. 33 miles away)
Originally a church founded in the 950s to help evangelise the area.Begun in 1072 on the orders of William The Conqueror and a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Most of the building was completed in the thirteenth century.It's believed that Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building in the...
Steep Hill, Lincoln (approx. 33 miles away)
As the street name suggests, a steep hill in the heart of Lincoln. Shop lined and very quaint.At the top is the entrance to Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is "The Strait" where you'll find Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House. After this it's all about shopping.