Things To Do near The Greenwich Meridian
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 12 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.
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...
Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
Jungle Zoo, Cleethorpes (approx. 12 miles away)
The Jungle Zoo is one of the newest interactive zoo attractions to be found anywhere within the UK, with a large tropical house featuring species of reptiles, birds, amphibians and primates.Rain or shine, appealing to all ages, there is always something to see or learn or discover or do in a safe en...
Horncastle Summer Craft Fair, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
Special summer market celebrating local crafts and food. Also includes local bands, dancers and singers in addition to funfair rides and a miniature railway. In 2009, the MG Owners Club of Louth displayed about a hundred classic cars.
The Magical Castle, Cleethorpes (approx. 12 miles away)
The Magical Castle in Cleethorpes is an indoor play centre designed for young children and toddlers.Clean, professional and safe, a wonderful environment has been created for your children to engage and challenge themselves amongst a variety of slides, ball pits, tunnels and climbing frames includin...
Cleethorpes Discovery Centre, Cleethorpes (approx. 12 miles away)
Cleethorpes is a seaside resort and unparished area in the north east corner of the county, situated on the estuary of the Humber. The beachfront offers a complete day out with long stretches of sand and beyond the promenade are plenty of places to eat and drink and things to see and do. The D...
Playtowers, Cleethorpes (approx. 12 miles away)
Playtowers is a huge indoor play area for children, located in Cleethorpes, and offers hours of fun.Suitable for toddlers and young children, with tunnels, slides and ball pools, there is plenty to entertain the young ones in your family. Toddlers can also drive the cars along the toddler road and c...
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
During the 4th century, the occupying Roman army built a fort at Horncastle but the town was not on any important roads, suggesting that the River Bain was the principal route of access. Roman Horncastle has become known as Banovallum (i.e. "Wall on the River Bain") – this name has been adopted...
21 Mile Poacher Country Cycle Route, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
For something easier on the legs, there is no shortage of circular day rides to be found in Lincolnshire. Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county, set within valleys and winding streams, sweeping beautiful countryside. Please visit the link below for content that...
Horncastle Library, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
Horncastle Library is one of many splendid lending libraries within the county and is brimming with well stocked bookshelves covering a wide selection of genres. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you...
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River Wari...