Things To Do near Dalby
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 5 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
Belleau Bridge Trout Farm, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Open all year and suitable for disabled anglers, Belleau Bridge is six acres of enclosed water within a tranquil setting. Available are carp to 15Ib, bream to 4Ib and roach. Park up, take a stake and the warden will come around to collect payment.
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 5 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 5 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
Dales Pits Fishery, Farlesthorpe (approx. 5 miles away)
The water is open all year round and suitable for disabled anglers. Two old brick pits set in a very scenic area with depths to 12 feet. There are overhanging trees, first class platforms, water lilies, water plants and an easy access road around most of the lake. Stocked w...
Alford Five Sailed Windmill, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Built as a seven-storeyed windmill in 1837 by the local millwright John Oxley, this is still a working mill on the edge of the popular market town of Alford.You can tour the mill and see the centuries old stone grinding process in action whilst enjoying views of the Lincolnshire WoldsThis is a fully...
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 5 miles away)
A country park and nature reserve on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Greenwich Meridian, chosen as the Prime Meridian in 1884, passes through this point.Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving.
St Peter & Paul's Church, Bratoft (approx. 5 miles away)
Most of the church was restored in the late 19th century.The tower dates from an earlier period and there's a painting in the tower of the Spanish Armada. The painter, Robert Stephenson, shows the Spanish Armada as a vast red dragon.
All Saints Church, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 5 miles away)
A quaint grade II listed Anglican parish church dedicated to All Saints with seating for nearly 100 parishoners.A delightful building, medieval in origin, it is constructed in greenstone and brick, and was re-detailed in 1770 and restored during 1886.
Irby & Bratoft Library, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 5 miles away)
The Irby & Bratoft community library is located in the Village Hall in the delightfully named Brambleberry Lane.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the staff are local volunteers and are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have.There are hundreds of books...
Tetford Country Cottages & Fishing Lakes, Tetford (approx. 5 miles away)
Self catering holiday accommodation with a private coarse fishery. Magnificent surroundings in the Lincolnshire Wolds and with easy access to Horncastle, Louth and Spilsby. There are two fishing lakes on your doorstop with the nearest cottage a mere 10 meters from the lake.
St Mary's Church, Tetford (approx. 6 miles away)
Situated on the corner of Church Lane and East Road. This 14th Century church replaced an earlier church on the site. You'll see a Tower with battlements, crocketed finials and grotesque gargoyles.
Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival, Tetford (approx. 6 miles away)
The Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival is an annual event generally running over a weekend in May. You can follow the scarecrow trail or simply wander around the village at your leisure. Lunches and teas are served in the village hall and there's generally music and stalls to keep you amused. It'...
Claythorpe Watermill & Wildfowl Gardens, Claythorpe (approx. 6 miles away)
Tranquil and beautiful, our former watermill is a little gem at the heart of 2.5 acres of loveliness. Sit by the river, soak up some history, have a fabulous lunch, or let the kids off the leash in our woodland play area. Our white storks, African crane, ibis and flamingo walk free by the water,...