Things To Do near Garnsgate
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 33 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...
Dunston Fen Walk, Dunston (approx. 33 miles away)
Bracing in the winter, glorious in the summer, the fen offers a wonderful stretch of walking. It is bordered by Metheringham fen and Sots Hole and reaches from the outskirts of Dunston and Southrey. There is some wonderful rural scenary and a good brisk walk should take over 1 hour.
Chapel Six Marshes Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 33 miles away)
Another access point to the long stretch of sandy beach running along the Lincolnshire coastline.
Barkston Junction Bridge, Barkston (approx. 33 miles away)
The bridge carries the East Coast Main Line over the Nottingham to Skegness rail line. It lies close to the former Barkston East Junction, now closed. Nearby Barkston is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county.
Birth Place of Margaret Thatcher, Grantham (approx. 33 miles away)
Born on 13 October 1925. Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1979 to 1990 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the first woman to have held either post.
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 33 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 33 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 33 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 33 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
Tupholme Abbey Ruins, Bardney (approx. 33 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...
Fun Farm, Grantham (approx. 33 miles away)
Fun Farm entertainment centre at Grantham is sure to keep all of your children entertained and active.Ball pools, tube slides, a rope bridge, the spooky cave, deck climbs, ropes swings and vertical roller squeeze combine to ensure that children can exercise their imagination, and limbs, to the fulle...
Grantham Tennis Club, Grantham (approx. 33 miles away)
Grantham tennis club features 4 indoor acrylic courts, 5 floodlit synthetic clay courts, 4 floodlit artificial grass courts and 4 floodlit mini courts. Open seven days a week it is ideal for both amateur and experienced players alike. There is also a state of the art gym and a cafe open t...
Wolla Bank Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 33 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. 33 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...
Alford Five Sailed Windmill, Alford (approx. 33 miles away)
Built as a seven-storeyed windmill in 1837 by the local millwright John Oxley, this is still a working mill on the edge of the popular market town of Alford.You can tour the mill and see the centuries old stone grinding process in action whilst enjoying views of the Lincolnshire WoldsThis is a fully...