Things To Do near Dowsdale
Gedney Hill Mill, Gedney (approx. 3 miles away)
Gedney Hill Mill is a Grade II listed 19th century building. Constructed of red brick with a flat roof it stand six storeys high with slight plinth. The village of Gedney Hill is a civil parish in the district of South Holland, close to the Cambridgeshire border 9 miles (14 km) south-east fr...
Holy Trinity Parish Church, Gedney Hill (approx. 3 miles away)
Gedney Hill is a Grade II listed Anglican parish church dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It dates from the late 14th century and was heavily restored during the 19th century including he rebuilding of its outer walls. The church features perpendicular style tie-beams and stained glass windows. I...
North View Lakes Fishery, Gedney (approx. 3 miles away)
Open all year, North View Lakes is a triple lake venue in Gedney Hill. There is the main carp lake which has a variety of species but mostly carp up to 39lb. There is a match lake with a good mix of coarse fish and a pleasure lake with a mix of all species up to 20lb. Please consult the websit...
Crowland Library, Crowland (approx. 3 miles away)
Redocorated and with new book stock, Crowland library is an important part of the community for the local residents The library provides a selection of services and is run by Crowland Community Hub with the support of Crowland Cares and local volunteers. Opening times are: Mon 9.30am - 12.3...
Crowland Abbey, Crowland (approx. 3 miles away)
Crowland Abbey, once part of a Benedictine Abbey, has stood in Crowland since as early as the 8th century, dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Guthlac. Guthlac the monk lived the life of a hermit at Crowland (also known as Croyland) during the late 7th century and early 8...
New River Drain, Crowland (approx. 4 miles away)
The New River is a drainage system in the South Holland district. Rising near Crowland it flows roughly eastwards, following the general line of the River Welland, but a little to the south. It skirts the villages of Crowland and Cowbit before flowing into the Welland at Cradge Bank....
Church of Saint Mary, Cowbit (approx. 5 miles away)
Cowbit Anglican parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Mary. It was built on a small scale in the 14th century by Prior de Moulton of Spalding. A chancel and Perpendicular tower were added by Bishop Russell of Lincoln in 1487. A Wesleyan chapel was built in 1842, and reb...
Cowbit Wash, Cowbit (approx. 5 miles away)
Cowbit Wash lies to the west of the village and extends north-south for 8 miles. It was a flood plain for the River Welland, separated from the village by an earth bank that carries an unclassified road. Previously the Welland overflowed regularly with the water freezing in wintertime. A relie...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding (approx. 7 miles away)
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
Electric Tracks Scalextric Racing, Spalding (approx. 7 miles away)
Silverstone; Brands Hatch; Cadwell Park; Donington Park; Catalunya; Hokenhiem; Anderstorp; Raul Boesel. Now is your chance to race around these world famous race tracks without having the risk of personal injury. Select the package and race the tracks. Keep timings and completed laps on the provided...
The Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St James (approx. 7 miles away)
The Exotic Pet Refuge is a small charity that offers a loving home to all kinds of animals. Founded in 1984 by Pam Mansfield and her late husband, Mel, the sanctuary began life in the caring couple’s home nine years earlier. "Someone came to us one day with an injured bird – and...
River Welland, Spalding (approx. 7 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...
Coronation Channel, Spalding (approx. 7 miles away)
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands mediaeval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flood...
Crystal Inn, Spalding (approx. 7 miles away)
Crystal Inn is one of many establishments offering food in the town of Spalding. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Spalding (approx. 7 miles away)
Ayscoughfee Hall is a medieval town house on the banks of the River Welland. Built in 1451 by Richard Alwyn, a wool merchant, it now houses the Ayscoughfee Hall Museum.Throughout its history the Hall has continued to grow and develop, with each owner changing the building to represent their needs an...