Things To Do near Drayton
Whites Emporium Garden Centre, Long Sutton (approx. 17 miles away)
Based in Long Sutton, Whites Emporium Garden Centre is a busy and popular place.It has a dedicated team of experienced employees who are always happy to help and there is a relaxed atmosphere.Customers will find it houses a large variety of stock to browse varying from bulbs and vegetables, plants,...
RAF College Cranwell, Cranwell (approx. 17 miles away)
RAF College Cranwell is a thriving RAF Station in the heart of the county with a long and distinguished history dating back to its foundations as a Royal Navy Training Establishment in 1916. It was the world’s first Air Academy and today it continues to select and train the next generation of o...
The Viking Way, Thurlby (approx. 17 miles away)
The Viking Way is a challenging and rewarding long-distance walk. It commences at the Humber and picks its way through the scenic Lincolnshire countryside to finish in Leicestershire. You will pass through the Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the market town of Horncastle, the Limewoo...
St Helen's Church, West Keal (approx. 17 miles away)
The church was built of green sandstone and brick on a rise above the village in 1623. Part of the church was rebuilt in 1866 and after the church tower fell in September 1881, it was rebuilt in c1844.
St Peter's Church, Stixwould (approx. 17 miles away)
In the village of Stixwould the parish church is a Grade II listed building dedicated to Saint Peter. It was rebuilt during the early decades of the 19th century. The font dates from the 16th century and there is a 13th century grave slab. Interestingly, Alice Cranmer, the sister of Archb...
New River Drain, Crowland (approx. 17 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....
Tilting Gate Weir, Thornton (approx. 17 miles away)
The Tilting Gate Weir is near Thornton on the River Bain. The Bain rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River War...
Metheringham Railway Station, Metheringham (approx. 17 miles away)
The station was opened on 1 July 1882 and named Blankney and Metheringham. It closed to passengers on 11 September 1961. During 1975 it was once again opened and this time known only as Metheringham. The station is currently owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. The statio...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 17 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...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 17 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...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 17 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...
War Memorial, East Keal (approx. 17 miles away)
In memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War (1914-1918).
Fenlake Fishery, Metheringham (approx. 17 miles away)
Fenlake Fishery is a family run business with two lakes. Fenlake is a 20 peg pleasure and match lake. Meg lake is a 19 peg pleasure lake. Metheringham village is a three minute walk and caters for most needs with numerous public houses, a wide choice of shops and food outlets. There is also...
Kates Bridge, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Kates Bridge is a small settlement on the A15 road, in the parish of Thurlby, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south from Bourne. During the early 20th century, residents from nearby villages found employment in the brickyard. Before then, it was the head of navigation on the River Glen and was th...
East Bank Lighthouse, Sutton Bridge (approx. 17 miles away)
The East and the West Bank Lighthouses in Sutton Bridge are both Grade II listed buildings. Both are described as early 19th century structures with 20th century alterations. Both are brick built, and have been rendered and colour washed. They each consist of a single central red brick stack o...