Things To Do near Grainsby
St James' Church, Louth (approx. 8 miles away)
Magnificent on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The parish church has the tallest spire (295 feet) of any medieval parish church in the country.The church we see today dates mainly from the 15th century but was built on the site of much older buildings going back as far as the 11th century.
Louth Tourist Information Centre, Louth (approx. 8 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
Louth Outdoor Market, Louth (approx. 8 miles away)
Louth market is on most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and can be found in the town centre.
Louth Farmers' Markets, Louth (approx. 8 miles away)
The Farmers' Markets takes place at Louth and Horncastle monthly throughout the year. They occur on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Louth and the 2nd Thursday of each month at Horncastle. Customers are able to buy direct from local farmers, producers and craftsmen. Products have been produc...
The Greenwich Meridian, Louth (approx. 8 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...
Orme Almshouses, Louth (approx. 8 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...
The Bede Houses, Louth (approx. 8 miles away)
On the corner of Schoolhouse Lane and Gospelgate in the market town of Louth are some Bede Houses. The gardens are very attractive and they have won awards in the "Louth in Bloom" contest. It should be noted that these former Almshouses are now private residence and should be treat...
Hubbards Hills, Louth (approx. 8 miles away)
Dedicated to the memory of Annie Pahud, Hubbard's Hills is an area of natural beauty and is a popular spot for family picnics, school field trips and dog walking.The park was donated to the town of Louth by the trustees of Auguste Alphonse Pahud and made available for public use during the first dec...
Rushmoor Country Park, Louth (approx. 8 miles away)
Home of all creatures, great and small.Enjoy a day at Rushmoor and whether you are young or old, happy or grouchy you will find something to make you smile.There are baby lambs to bottle feed – don't miss out – then it's off to meet the goats and rabbits and guinea pigs and ponies and more. Bird...
Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth (approx. 9 miles away)
The Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth is a modern state-of-the-art leisure facility offering value for money for residents and visitors. Open seven days a week from 7am-10pm on weekdays and 8am-7pm at weekends, it has plenty to offer including a 5m eight lane pool with moveable floor and a leisure...
Louth Hockey Club, Louth (approx. 9 miles away)
The ethos of Louth Hockey Club is to be mindful, respectful and encouraging to all that attend our training sessions, whatever their ability or age, so that we can all enjoy hockey. Matches and training are undertaken at the London Road astro turf and pavilion. There is free parking and...
River Rase, Tealby (approx. 9 miles away)
The River Rase is a 16 mile (25km) long tributary of the River Ancholme. It heralds from a series of springs known as Churn Water Heads, that occur on Bully Hill north of Tealby in the Wolds. These springs occur where the permeable chalk geology of the Wolds meets the impermeable mudstone and...
Donna Nook Nature Reserve, Donna Nook (approx. 9 miles away)
One of the largest and most accessible breeding colonies of grey seals in the United Kingdom. The first pups are born in early November and the last in mid-late December, mostly along the edge of the dunes. A mid-week visit is highly recommended due to the poularity of the Reserve.
Brickyard Fishery, Louth (approx. 9 miles away)
Brickyard Fishery is a four acre lake and caravan site built on an old brickyard in the midst of farmland in a very rural part of the county. The lake is stocked with Bream, Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd and Eels. The average depth of water is seven feet and there is good access to all banks...
Louth Garden Centre, Louth (approx. 10 miles away)
Louth Garden Centre can be found just off the A16, on the B1200 Louth road. The historical Georgian market town of Louth, which lies between the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds and the East coast, is very popular with visitors and many combine it with a visit to the garden centre. The planteria c...