Things To Do near East Torrington
All Saints Church, Nettleham (approx. 10 miles away)
Nettleham is a large village and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of the county. The parish church of All Saints dates from the Saxon period, with medieval and 19th century additions. It is welcoming with a friendly congregation. Within the church's graveyard is a headstone in mem...
Nettleham Beck, Nettleham (approx. 10 miles away)
The stunning Nettleham beck flows through the centre of the village and is alive with wildlife. It offers beautiful waterside walks, even on a cold day, and is popular with photographers and artists. Nettleham is a large village and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of the county a...
Crowders Garden Centre, Horncastle (approx. 10 miles away)
Crowders Nurseries have been trading for over 200 successful years, throughout 7 generations of the Lincolnshire based Crowder family and the centre has been open since the early 1980s.The centre has a relaxed atmosphere and customers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion f...
Bishops Bridge Fishery, River Ancholme, Brigg (approx. 10 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, perch, pike and roach. Fishery type is coarse. Day and season permits can be obtained by contacting the Scunthorpe and District Angling Association. Disabled access is available.
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...
Washingborough Community Centre, Washingborough (approx. 11 miles away)
The Washingborough community centre can be found on Fen Road. With a host of events and activities at the centre ranging from dance to sport and much more there is always something to look out for. The village is 3 miles east from Lincoln city centre, in the North Kesteven district of the coun...
Washingborough Tennis Club, Washingborough (approx. 11 miles away)
Washingborough Tennis Club are Tennismark accredited. There are currently around 80 active members from Family, Adult and Junior memberships. The club is managed by a small committee who put on a range of events over the year. All money raised is ploughed back in to the club for the...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It 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 Wari...
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
St Peter's Church, Stixwould (approx. 11 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...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...