Things To Do near Fotherby
Tupholme Abbey Ruins, Bardney (approx. 18 miles away)
Now ruins, Tupholme Abbey is one of only a few with standing remains of the original monastic buildings in addition to the archaeological remains below ground. The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire purchased this site in 1988 and is preserving this ancient monument for future generations. The sur...
Monksthorpe Chapel, Spilsby (approx. 18 miles away)
Monksthorpe Chapel is a Grade II listed building from the turn of the 18th century. Now in the care of the National Trust it resides within Gunby Hall, near Spilsby.It is a modest structure and has a unique open air baptistry, quite unheard of, and the interior can be explored at length, offering a...
St Mary's Church, Hogsthorpe (approx. 18 miles away)
The church of St Marys was built in the 12th century, a typical early English style of limestone and greenstone, and is now a Grade I Listed Building.Its tower is 12th century but the font is 15th century and the pulpit dates from the early 18th century. The church was restored in the mid 19th centu...
Barlings Eau River, Barlings (approx. 18 miles away)
Barlings Eau is a small river near Barlings. It is a tributary of the River Witham, joining it near Short Ferry, and acts as the central spine for a number of other small rivers, which drain the low-lying land to either side. Most of its course is within the area managed by the Witham Third Di...
Wolla Bank Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 18 miles away)
Sandy beach backing onto Wolla Bank Pit Nature Reserve.There are no dog control measures in place so walking along the beach is available all year round.
Wolla Bank Pit Nature Reserve, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 18 miles away)
South of Anderby Creek, close to the sea wall, lies the Wolla Bank Pit nature reserve, opposite the entrance to the Wolla Bank car park. The flooded pits are a result of excavations for clay, which was needed for the repair of the sea wall following the floods in the mid fifties. There are extensive...
St Peter's Church, Stixwould (approx. 18 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...
Northcote Heavy Horse Centre, Spilsby (approx. 18 miles away)
The Northcote heavy horse centre has been open for over twenty years now; it offers a final home to horses and ponies that have nowhere else to go usually due to medical or behavioural problems. They are a registered charity that is run entirely by volunteers and relies totally on the income from vi...
Bishops Bridge Fishery, River Ancholme, Brigg (approx. 18 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.
Bainside Coarse Fishery, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 18 miles away)
On the edge of the small village of Kirkby on Bain, Bainside Coarse Fishery is open from dawn to dusk with easy adjacent parking and level access to all pegs. Close to the car park there are 3 pegs which are ideal for those who are less able to walk longer distances. It is a 13/...
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (approx. 18 miles away)
Family run museum which allows visitors to experience a WWII bomber airfield in living memorial to over 50,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.It's also the only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and taxi in it (pre book only).
Chapel Six Marshes Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 19 miles away)
Another access point to the long stretch of sandy beach running along the Lincolnshire coastline.
Phone Box Book Exchange, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 19 miles away)
The iconic red phone box has seen a resurgence and never more so than in the village of Kirkby on Bain. Lovingly refurbished by a hard-working community, it has been converted into a free book exchange. Drop off those titles cluttering up the bookshelf at home and uncover new ones you might have...
St Margaret's Church, Huttoft (approx. 19 miles away)
Huttoft is a small village 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of the market town of Alford in the East Lindsey district of the county.The stone Church of Saint Margaret is a charming Grade I Listed building. It was built during the 13th century, hewn of greenstone, limestone, and with some brick patching. The...
Bardney Heritage Centre, Bardney (approx. 19 miles away)
Inspired by the diversity of the industrial heritage in the local area, Bardney Heritage Centre aims to preserve this history for the future of the village and surrounding area.A reasonable sized tea room serves hot and cold food throughout the day and you can spend the night at the station. The acc...