Things To Do near Dowsby
Magna Carta, Lincoln Castle, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
Lincoln Castle is honoured to hold one of the four surviving original Magna Carta. It was the first document imposed upon a King of England by a group of his subjects, the feudal barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights. The Great Charter of the Liberties of En...
Lincoln Castle, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
Lincoln Castle is built on the site of a Roman fort and for a while, used as a prison. Constructed in 1068, it is one of the first Norman castles built. There are several museums in the castle one of which houses one of the four surviving originals of the Magna Carta. You can presently walk ov...
All Saint's Church, Eagle (approx. 28 miles away)
The church in the lovely village of Eagle dates from the 13th century and is a Grade II listed attraction. It was rebuilt duirng the 18th century and again in the early part of the 19th century. The village is 7 miles from Lincoln with a population of less than one thousand. There are some ame...
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 28 miles away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
Lincoln Guided Photo Walks, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
Lincoln Guided Photo Walks are organised by Light and Dreams Photography. Visit their website or contact jp.bennett@ntlworld.com for any further details. "I am a professional photographer who is passionate about promoting my beautiful hometown. To that end I offer guided walks specifically aimed...
Saint Faith's Church, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
St. Faiths is a Church of England parish church serving the West End of Lincoln. This includes the traditional residential area around West Parade, Newland St. West, Carholme Rd., Yarborough Rd and parts of the shopping centre. There has been a church in Charles Street West for over a hundred yea...
Lindum Cricket Club, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
The Roman name for Lincoln was Lindum Colonia, and their ninth legion was based here. The club logo is a Roman Centurion, with the Roman numerals IX representing the legion. Lindum Cricket Club was formed in 1856. Both the club and the ground are known locally as "The Lindum". Minor Counties cric...
The Lincolnshire Art Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
The Lincolnshire Art Gallery specialise in original British art of the 19th and 20th century. There is an ever changing display of paintings, drawings, sculpture, limited art prints and art Literature. Opening times: Thu, Fri, Sat 10.30am to 5pm & Sun 1pm to 5pm.
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 28 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.
Chambers Farm Woods, Wragby (approx. 28 miles away)
Chambers Farm nature reserve is located on the site of a medieval woodland and is well known for its wide range of butterflies.A tranquil and beautiful spot, it is spread across 900 acres and has been rated as one of the best Forestry Commission sites in the UK for its insect life.A multitude of bir...
Newport Arch, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
Reputedly the oldest arch in England with traffic flowing through it, Newport Arch is the name given to the remains of a 3rd-century Roman gate in the historic city of Lincoln.In the 4th century Roman occupied Lincoln, known then as Lindum Colonia, became capital of the province Flavia Caesariensis...
St Michael's Church, Mavis Enderby (approx. 28 miles away)
Mavis Enderby is a hamlet and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of of the county. It lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, 4.5 miles (7 km) east from Horncastle.Built during the 14th century, St Michael's Church retains perpendicular and decorated work. It underwent improvement in the 15th century...
Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
An extraordinary museum celebrating the culture of Lincolnshire and its people from 1750 to the present day. Highlights include a WWI tank, reconstructions of rooms in which locals worked and lived and interactive galleries of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.
Ashby Park Fishery, Horncastle (approx. 28 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, carp, tench, chub and perch. The water is still and measures 28.3 hectares. Disabled access is available. Permits are available for day and members and there is no night fishing.
Ellis Windmill, Lincoln (approx. 28 miles away)
Ellis' Mill is an excellent surviving example of a small tower mill and dates from 1798. There has been a mill on this site from at least the middle of the 17th century.You'll find it located on Mill Road behind the Museum of Lincolnshire Life and it's one of nine that once stood on the steep slopes...