Things To Do near Donington on Bain
Barton Clay Pits Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 28 miles away)
The Barton Clay Pits once supplied clay for thriving brick and tile-making industries have now been flooded and transformed into a nature reserve. The Clay Pits Nature Reserve covers a 5 mile area along the Humber bank offering attractive walks and opportunities to view local wildlife, especially...
Boston Classic Car Show, Kirton (approx. 28 miles away)
The Annual Classic Car Show is held during August at Graves Park, Kirton. A popular and open air event it features nearly 500 vehicles on display and there are also over 50 stalls to browse. A wonder family day out -- 2015 sees them celebrating their 25th anniversary. Please vist the websit...
The Water's Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 28 miles away)
The Waters Edge Country Park, north of Barton-Upon-Humber, on the edge of the Humber estuary, has something to offer all ages. It features an intensely diverse variety of plant and wildlife and several rare species. It was established in the mid 1990s across clay quarries, freshwater lakes, rare...
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 28 miles away)
The ancient woodland and forest in Stapleford marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.The site was clear-felled during the early stages of World War I to supply local industry and used as a British Army camp and training grounds during World War II. In late 1945, the land...
Kirton Library, Kirton (approx. 28 miles away)
Kirton Library has moved and has been relocated in the New Life Community Church. The hub prvides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and members of the New Life Community Church. There is a good selection of books to choose from and shelves are well-stocked. Open...
Kingsway Gardens, Scunthorpe (approx. 28 miles away)
Scunthorpe Borough Council developed Kingsway Gardens circa 1950s. It is a wonderful park for everyone to enjoy with mature eco-friendly gardens, lawns and pathways. It flourishes with beautiful flowers and buzzes with nature. A safe and family friendly environment equipped with a children's p...
The Old Smithy Museum, Owston Ferry (approx. 28 miles away)
The Old Smithy on the high street of Owston Ferry is just as it would have been in 1958 when its owner left it.Today, a museum, the building has been expanded and displays photos of the past and the present village day life. It is an ideal place to visit for clubs and small school groups and anyone...
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 28 miles away)
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...
Ancaster Railway Station, Ancaster (approx. 29 miles away)
Ancaster railway station is 11.5 miles north of Grantham on the Nottingham to Skegness Line. It still has a working signal box at the west end of the station and offers limited facilities including two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The station is now owned by...
Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe (approx. 29 miles away)
Thanks to charitable donations and management by local council, Conesby Quarry is one of many brownfield sites in the county. Populated with rare and common invertebrates it is a perfect spot to enjoy the open spaces of North Lincolnshire.
St Deny's Church, Aswarby (approx. 29 miles away)
The parish church of Aswarby was built during the c12th century and restored after much deterioration in 1850.
Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 29 miles away)
One of the longest single-span suspension bridges in the world bridging the Humber Estuary from Barton-upon-Humber to Hessle
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry (approx. 29 miles away)
The earliest reference to a church in Owston Ferry is circa 1150 CE. As none of the present fabric dates before 1280, there must have been an earlier building on the site. The site itself is within the inner bailey of the "Motte and Bailey" castle which formerly stood there. A triple archway was...
Atkinsons' Warren Local Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 29 miles away)
A delightful area of rural woods with wide open grassland. There is a mix of habitats including a variety of wildlife and developing trees. It is an ideal spot for walks and relaxation. Follow the link below for further information.
Gallagher Retail Park, Scunthorpe (approx. 29 miles away)
Gallagher Retail Park is located on the western periphery of Scunthorpe, fronting the A18 and in close proximity to the M181 and Junction 3 of the M180. The scheme is anchored by a Tesco Extra food store and comprises a further 100,000 sq ft of Open A1 non-food retail warehouse accommod...