Things To Do near Croxton
Ashbyville Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 11 miles away)
Popular with dog walkers, this local nature reserve is an ideal spot for stretching the legs and getting plenty of fresh air. The site is managed by North Lincolnshire Council.
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village, Hibaldstow (approx. 11 miles away)
One of the best-preserved examples in England of a medieval village. Clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps. According to legend demolished as a den of thieves, the real reason for its abandonment remains uncertain. The area/site is managed by English Heritage.
Winterton Sculpture Trail, Winterton (approx. 11 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...
Time 4 Play, Grimsby (approx. 11 miles away)
A triple level and indoor soft play centre with a variety of obstacles, slides, sports area and ball pool, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment. There is a toddler area separate from the main play area, where the little ones can enjoy their play safely. If you’re looking...
River Freshney, Grimsby (approx. 11 miles away)
The town of Grimsby stands on the banks of the River Freshney. Originally it entered the tidal River Humber at Pyewipe, north west of Grimsby, but has been re-routed and now supplies Grimsby Docks. There was an existing haven within the borough of Grimsby but this suffered greatly with silting...
Big Stone River Garden Centre, Grimsby (approx. 11 miles away)
Big Stone River Garden Centre is busy, well stocked and located in Grimsby.With a variety of gardening tools and decoration, from a spade to stone ornaments and everything inbetween, the centre is, naturally, often busy but staff are attentive and helpful and always on hand to answer any questions o...
Grimsby Dock Tower, Grimsby (approx. 11 miles away)
Completed in 1852 at a staggering 309ft, the purpose of the Grimsby Dock Tower was to provide hydraulic power to the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks. It contained a 30,000 gallon hydraulic wrought iron reservoir at a height of 200 feet to supply the pressure required.The bricks from which the...
Grimsby Town FC Women, Grimsby (approx. 11 miles away)
Grimsby Town FC Women’s team are members of the Lincolnshire League. They began their first ever league campaign on Sunday 8th September 2019. Fixtures are played at Oasis Academy Wintringham.
Grimsby Central Hall, Grimsby (approx. 11 miles away)
Opened shortly before the Second World War, Grimsby Central Hall is the oldest surviving continuous concert venue in Lincolnshire and yet, for many, remains an undiscovered gem. Passing through featureless doors in Duncombe Street you will unveil a 700-seat auditorium that retains original art de...
Caxton Theatre, Grimsby (approx. 11 miles away)
The Caxton Players Society dates back to the early 1940s, during the Second World War, with perfromances to lift spirits during darker times.Today, they are the only Society in the county with an auditorium, based in Grimsby, which offers seating for nearly 200 theatre-goers.Eight main-house product...
Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society, Scunthorpe (approx. 12 miles away)
The Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society is based at Scunthorpe in the north of the county.The society owns locomotives and rolling stock but not the railway it runs on. The name comes from the Appleby-Frodingham Steel Company, now simply known as Scunthorpe Works. The railway operates en...
Sawcliffe Hill Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 12 miles away)
This nature reserve covers 14.3 hectares of reclaimed iron stone mining land. There is fenced in woodland, pathways, open rides and areas provided for picnics. It is a quiet location on the outskirts of Scunthorpe and a particular point offers stunning views across the city. The...
Waltham Windmill, Waltham (approx. 12 miles away)
The present six-storied tower windmill was built in 1878 by John Saunderson of Louth. The mill has two pairs of French millstones (for grinding flour) and 2 pairs of Derbyshire Peak stones (for grinding coarser materials such as animal feed).One of the sails was lost during WW1 and the opposite one...
St Christopher's Methodist Church, Grimsby (approx. 12 miles away)
Welcoming and friendly, St Christopher's Methodist Church can be found on Welhome Road. Holy Communion is taken on the 3rd Sunday of the month and there are events from Monday to Thursday including Pipe Band, Girl's Brigade Club, Boy's Club and more. Revd Katie Deakins is the pastoral min...
Grant Thorold Community Hub & Library, Grimsby (approx. 12 miles away)
The Grant Thorold Community Hub & Library re-opened its doors in 2017 after lottery grant funding and a full refurbished by a dedicated group, . With hundreds of books to loan, the hub is complimented by a tearoom with a full menu. It has become a popular spot in the local area and a proud achiev...