Things To Do near Farforth
Louth Library, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
In the charming town of Louth, near the Wolds, Lincolnshire's area of oustanding beauty, the red brick public library is located on Northgate. Packed with a wide choice of free to borrow books the place is organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to answer...
Ashby Park Fishery, Horncastle (approx. 6 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.
Orme Almshouses, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
It was in 1885 that James Fowler built the Orme's almshouses on Eastgate. The buildings are Jacobean in style with ornamental gardens and are set back from the street. Revd Frederick Orme housed ten poor men there and today, through charity, this work has continued. Please note the properti...
Louth Museum, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
A Local museum built in 1910 with several galleries. Panorama Gallery: William Brown's 360 degree painting of Louth. Ludalinks Gallery: Geology and bricks; birds and butterflies; archaeology; Lincolnshire Rising of 1536; the Green Lady ghost story. Town Gallery: An interactive floor-map of...
The Greenwich Meridian, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
During the late 19th century a standardized zero degrees longitude was agreed and became known as the Greenwich Meridian. It is the world’s Prime Meridian for measuring longitude and travels north to south across the globe. Interestingly, the line passes through Cordeaux High School, on...
St Andrew's Church, Donington on Bain (approx. 6 miles away)
In the centre of the village stands a delightful, Grade II listed, 12th century church dedicated to St Andrew. It has an unbuttressed Norman west tower and the chancel was rebuilt during the 19th century. Donington on Bain is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the count...
Wolds Walking Festival, Donington on Bain (approx. 6 miles away)
Launching from the pretty village of Donington-on-Bain on 21 May we can promise 16 days of really good walking in and around the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, until our festival finale at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens National Trust property on 5 June. We've got 114...
Claythorpe Watermill & Wildfowl Gardens, Claythorpe (approx. 6 miles away)
Tranquil and beautiful, our former watermill is a little gem at the heart of 2.5 acres of loveliness. Sit by the river, soak up some history, have a fabulous lunch, or let the kids off the leash in our woodland play area. Our white storks, African crane, ibis and flamingo walk free by the water,...
The Riverhead Theatre, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
Louth Playgoers’ Riverhead Theatre is a local community owned venue. It is maintained and run by a dedicated team made up almost entirely of volunteers.The Society is led by a Board of Directors and every person gives freely of his/her time to one aspect or another of the everyday life of the Rive...
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 6 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.
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 6 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...
Horncastle Medical Group & Dispensary, Horncastle (approx. 6 miles away)
The Horncastle Medical Group & Dispensary is a five doctor practice working from a converted vicarage.The practice serves the local community. There is ample parking spaces and easy access for the disabled.The market town Horncastle, with its winding streets, quaint shops and many points of interest...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 7 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
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 7 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.
Crowders Garden Centre, Horncastle (approx. 7 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...