Things To Do near Dovendale
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
Stamford Arts Centre provides you with the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide selection of art forms from theatre, music and film to sculpture, dance and drawing.The 160+ seat theatre also doubles up as a cinema which, over the last 15 years, has become a film hub for Stamford showi...
The Priory of St Leonard, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
12th century priory ruins founded by the Benedictines of Durham Abbey. The existing priory building dates from about 1090, and the impressive West Front was constructed about 1150.One school of thought suggests that it was built upon the site of the monastery founded by St. Wilfrid in 658. If true,...
St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
St George's is of very early origin, possibly being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gosberton (approx. 20 miles away)
St Peter & St Paul’s is a large and magnificent village church with lots of history. Its spire reaches nearly 200 feet above the countryside and the tower gives tremendous views of the fens. There are regular weekly services, baptisms and weddings. The hall is very smart with modern toilet...
South Common, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
South Common is a broad open area on the southeastern boundary of Lincoln. Bracing in the winter, stunning in the summer, it settles between Canwick and Bracebridge Heath and nearby agricultural fields. With swaying grass and scrub there is a variety of wildlife and plants for the keen eyes to...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The IBCC site in Lincoln opened in 2018. The International Bomber Command Centre provides a world-class facility to serve as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for Bomber Command. The project includes recording, preserving and relating the stories of all those involv...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 20 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
Play Zone, Lincoln (approx. 21 miles away)
If you're looking for a Play Centre designed with the whole family in mind then PlayZone, Lincoln, is ideal. There is something for everyone with regular play sessions including Parent & Toddler, Adult & Student and Birthday Parties. Alternatively if you would like exclusive use of the whole v...