Things To Do near Great Tows
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway, Skegness (approx. 25 miles away)
The LCLR has been described as the first heritage railway to be built on a greenfield site by enthusiasts in the UK. It was originally at Humberston near Cleethorpes in the north east of the county and in July 2019 celebrates its first decade. Please visit the website for further information a...
Heritage Centre, Gainsborough (approx. 25 miles away)
A registered charity, the Gainsborough Heritage Association works to help preserve the town’s history and heritage for today and tomorrow. The centre is open every Saturday and there are regular events and exhibitions. Anyone with a thirst for local history and knowledge will enjoy the extensiv...
St Margaret of Scotland Church, Langrick (approx. 25 miles away)
Saint Margaret of Scotland Church was built during the early part of the 19th century. It was not dedicated until 1922 and is a Grade II listed building. It was restored and altered in the late 19th century and twice during the 20th century. The registers of births and deaths date from 1831 an...
Ruskington Community Library, Ruskington (approx. 25 miles away)
The first point of contact for internal operations is Library Development Officer, Judith Hibbitt. Offering a wide range of free to borrow books the library is well organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might h...
Wainfleet Railway Station, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 25 miles away)
Wainfleet railway station has its own signal box at the east end of the platforms. The station is 5 miles (8 km) west of Skegness on the Skegness - Grantham - Nottingham line. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains the station is unstaffed and offers limited facilities. I...
All Saints Church, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 25 miles away)
The church is dedicated to All Saints and replaces a medieval building on a site 2 miles to the West with stone from the old building being used during its construction. The stone cross near the bell turret was found in the river and placed on the gable in 1820.
River Humber, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 25 miles away)
Spanned by a magnificent bridge, the Humber forms part of the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire on the north bank and North Lincolnshire on the south bank. Ports on the Humber include the Port of Hull, Port of Grimsby, Port of Immingham, as well as lesser ports at New Holland and Nort...
All Saints Parish Church, Gainsborough (approx. 25 miles away)
All Saints Church is a friendly and thriving Grade I listed place of worship in the town centre of busy Gainsborough. Open daily with regular acts of worship there is also a very popular cafe from Monday through to Saturday. Visitors are always very welcome to find a quiet place for prayer a...
West Lindsey's Churches Festival 2018, Gainsborough (approx. 25 miles away)
For two weekends in May, Lincolnshire will host one of the finest church festivals in Europe with over 80 places of worship opening their doors as part of the West Lindsey’s Churches Festival. The festival is now in its 20th year and is due to be held on the 12th & 13th and the 19th & 20th....
Magdalen Library, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 25 miles away)
The new volunteer-run Magdalen Library opened its doors on January 3rd 2017, replacing the mobile service that had served the community. This is now the 35th hub to open across the county - bringing the total number of libraries and community hubs to 50. It has been a fantastic achie...
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 25 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...
Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough (approx. 25 miles away)
Gainsborough Old Hall is a large 15th century manor house, built by the noble Burgh family, and is one of the best preserved late-medieval manor houses in England.Regularly described as a “hidden gem in Lincolnshire” this exciting visitor attraction offers a variety of events and exhibitions and...
Gainsborough Library, Gainsborough (approx. 25 miles away)
In the busy maket town of Gainsborough the lending library is well stocked with thousands of books offering plenty of choice for the local residents. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have....
River Steeping Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 25 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, perch, pike, roach and dace. There is no disabled access to the river. Day and member permits are available and can be bought from Storrs Fishing Tackle and Wainfleet Angling Club.
Ruskington Railway Station, Ruskington (approx. 26 miles away)
Ruskington railway station opened in 1882 as part of the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway between Sleaford and Lincoln Central. Closed in 1961 it was reopened in 1975 and is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. The station is un...