Things To Do near Dalby
Northcote Heavy Horse Centre, Spilsby (approx. 4 miles away)
The Northcote heavy horse centre has been open for over twenty years now; it offers a final home to horses and ponies that have nowhere else to go usually due to medical or behavioural problems. They are a registered charity that is run entirely by volunteers and relies totally on the income from vi...
Monksthorpe Chapel, Spilsby (approx. 4 miles away)
Monksthorpe Chapel is a Grade II listed building from the turn of the 18th century. Now in the care of the National Trust it resides within Gunby Hall, near Spilsby.It is a modest structure and has a unique open air baptistry, quite unheard of, and the interior can be explored at length, offering a...
St Margaret's Church, Huttoft (approx. 4 miles away)
Huttoft is a small village 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of the market town of Alford in the East Lindsey district of the county.The stone Church of Saint Margaret is a charming Grade I Listed building. It was built during the 13th century, hewn of greenstone, limestone, and with some brick patching. The...
Gunby Hall, Spilsby (approx. 4 miles away)
Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was a regular visitor to Gunby Hall and it is said to have inspired the imagery of 'the haunt of ancient peace' in his poem The Palace of Art.Situated at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with over 9 acres of woodland and walled gardens, this Victorian hall stands in resp...
St Helen's Church, East Keal (approx. 4 miles away)
The parish church seats approximately 250 people and is dedicated to St. Helen. It dates back to 1708 and was restored in 1854-55.
St Helena's Church, Willoughby (approx. 4 miles away)
The construction is squared coursed greenstone rubble, limestone ashlar rubble, red brick patching, with slate and lead roofs. The main structure dates from the early 14th century.
War Memorial, East Keal (approx. 4 miles away)
In memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War (1914-1918).
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 4 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 4 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.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 4 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.
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 4 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
St Helen's Church, West Keal (approx. 5 miles away)
The church was built of green sandstone and brick on a rise above the village in 1623. Part of the church was rebuilt in 1866 and after the church tower fell in September 1881, it was rebuilt in c1844.