Things To Do near Edlington
River Brant, Brandon (approx. 25 miles away)
The River Brant is a 14 mile (23 km) tributary of the River Witham. It rises on the flank of Summerfields Hill to the south-west of Gelston near Hough-on-the-Hill and curves round such that it flows almost directly north, parallel to the Limestone Lincolnshire Edge. The river flows p...
Fosdyke Bridge, Fosdyke (approx. 25 miles away)
Spanning the river Welland, a wooden bridge was first built in 1815 to carry traffic from Boston to Kings Lynn. In the early years of the 20th century, this was scrapped and replaced by a metal swing bridge. Today, it carries the almost non-stop traffic of the A17. Fosdyke is a village and one...
Grimsby Dock Tower, Grimsby (approx. 25 miles away)
Completed in 1852 at a staggering 309ft, the purpose of the Grimsby Dock Tower was to provide hydraulic power to the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks. It contained a 30,000 gallon hydraulic wrought iron reservoir at a height of 200 feet to supply the pressure required.The bricks from which the...
True Loaf Bakery Ltd, Kirton (approx. 25 miles away)
True Loaf Bakery Ltd are stoutly committed to organic farming and use only the finest quality Organic Grown British Wheat. Flours are totally unbleached and untreated with nothing added or removed.Grinding up to 10 different Pure Stoneground Organic Flours, sold in their delightful tea room and to c...
Mount Pleasant Windmill & Bakery, Kirton (approx. 25 miles away)
Mount Pleasant Mill is a traditional, four sail windmill north of Kirton-in-Lindsey, on the North Cliff Road, in the north of the county.It was built in the late 19th century, circa 1875, for miller Edric Lansdall. It has a slightly tapering four-storeyed tarred tower mill with onion-shaped cap and...
Risegate Eau Pumping Station, Fosdyke (approx. 25 miles away)
The pumping station was built in 1964 and is managed by Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board. Nearby Fosdyke is a village and civil parish in the borough of Boston. The population is little more than 500 and is situated 7 miles from the town of Boston.
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village, Hibaldstow (approx. 25 miles away)
One of the best-preserved examples in England of a medieval village. Clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps. According to legend demolished as a den of thieves, the real reason for its abandonment remains uncertain. The area/site is managed by English Heritage.
Brocklesby Country Fair, Brocklesby (approx. 25 miles away)
The popular Brocklesby Country Fair is a fantastic family day out set in the private Lincolnshire parklands of the Earl and Countess of Yarborough. The annual fair is held in June -- please consult the website to confirm dates and prices. Main Arena attractions run continuously throughout the...
St Andrew's Church, Folkingham (approx. 25 miles away)
The Church of St Andrew is a Grade I listed Anglican church.Work commenced in the late 12th century and the building was largely completed by the late 15th century. Restorations were carried out throughout the 19th century.It features decorated style arcades and a mainly early English chancel, with...
Hansen's Chocolate House, Folkingham (approx. 26 miles away)
Jan Hansen, having worked in the gaming industry across Europe and the middle east, developed a taste for luxury confectionary and first opened a chocolate shop in Stamford in 1986 before moving to Billingborough in 1988. He has since moved his market leading handmade chocolate business...
River Trent Dunham Bridge Fishery, Newton on Trent (approx. 26 miles away)
The fishery stocks barbel, bream, carp, perch and roach. There is no disabled access to the river. Permits are membership only and can be gained by contacting Mr Les Shipp of Scunthorpe Pisces Angling Club. Please visit the link below for further information.
Brigg Garden Centre, Brigg (approx. 26 miles away)
Brigg Garden Centre is a must for the budding beginner or blossoming expert.Friendly and helpful staff are on hand to give advice and useful hints and tips on their own specialist fields. There is a vast undercover plant area and a garden care department with everything from fertilisers and chemical...
Fairgardens Plant Centre, Gainsborough (approx. 26 miles away)
Based in Kirton Lindsey, Fair Gardens are family owned and run with a dedicated team of experienced employees who are always happy to help.The centre has a relaxed atmosphere and customers will find it houses a large variety of stock to browse varying from bulbs and vegetables, plants, tools and gar...
Cleatham Hall, Manton (approx. 26 miles away)
In the Buildings of England by Pevsner, Cleatham Hall is mentioned as originally being a plain Georgian box. It was rebuilt in 1855 in the Palladian style by Mr Maw including a geometrical cantilevered stone staircase with cast iron balusters. The garden is also mentioned being of rich in Victori...
The Humber Forts, Cleethorpes (approx. 26 miles away)
The Humber Forts are two large fortifications in the mouth of the Humber: Haile Sand Fort and Bull Sand Fort. Built in 1914 to protect the entrance to the estuary, there was accommodation for 200+ soldiers.