Things To Do near Frieston
Church of St Margaret the Virgin & Martyr, Sibsey (approx. 26 miles away)
Dedicated to Saint Margaret, this striking medieval Church in Sibsey, marries traces of Norman architecture with Victorian restoration.A grade I listed building, with a grade II cross, it was restored in the early-mid 19th century, with the chancel rebuilt and nave and aisles partly rebuilt.Today th...
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
St George's is of very early origin, possibly being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
Stickney Village Show, Stickney (approx. 26 miles away)
With rides and stalls and farm animals, the annual village show, held in the summer, is a fun filled gathering of local friends and families beneath, hopefully, a clear blue sky. Situated at the centre of the Lincolnshire Fens, this picturesque village is a civil parish in the East Lindsey distri...
St Luke's Church, Stickney (approx. 26 miles away)
The 13th century Anglican parish Church is dedicated to Saint Luke and is a Grade II listed building.During the mid 19th century a new chancel was built and several years later the rest of the building was restored. Nearing the end of the century the tower was partly pulled down but was rebuilt by t...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
Tallington Lakes Leisure & Ski Centre, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Tallington Lakes is a modern leisure park set within over 200 acres of spring water fed lakes. Exciting and thrilling, at Tallington you can embrace the adrenaline junkie within and enagage in water skiing, waterboard, jet ski, dinghy sail, windsurfing and canoe. There is also a dry ski slope,...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
Havenside Nature Reserve, Boston (approx. 26 miles away)
Situated on the outskirts of the market town of Boston is a lesser known nature reserve bristling with beautiful Lincolnshire wildlife.Overlooking the salt water stretch of the River Witham, known as The Haven, the park is linear in shape and can be accessed on foot by the seabank path.You might wit...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...