Things To Do near Hougham
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 8 miles away)
The ancient woodland and forest in Stapleford marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.The site was clear-felled during the early stages of World War I to supply local industry and used as a British Army camp and training grounds during World War II. In late 1945, the land...
Culverthorpe Walks, Culverthorpe (approx. 9 miles away)
A delightful 3.3 mile walk through lovely countryside and peaceful villages. There are some wonderful views of at least ten churches if you keep to the route. Please visit the website below for further information and content that can be downloaded.
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, North Rauceby (approx. 9 miles away)
The Royal Air Force College is perhaps the most famous landmark in RAF history. When it opened in 1920 it was the first military Air Academy in the world. Since then, many of the RAFs most famous pilots have graduated there.The Centre portrays its history from the early days as a Royal Naval base to...
Ellys Manor House, Great Ponton (approx. 9 miles away)
Ellys Manor House, built in Flemish style, is a wool merchant’s house from the Tudor period.The main feature of the property is a fabulous scheme of early 16th century wall paintings in the upper rooms.The wall paintings dated around 1500 are said to be the most complete, extensive and important d...
Rauceby Railway Station, Sleaford (approx. 9 miles away)
Rauceby railway station is close to the western border of Quarrington and just over half-a-mile south of the village of South Rauceby. Originally it served Rauceby Mental Hospital that was closed in 1998 and now serves commuters living in the new housing estates that comprise the Greylees suburb...
Boothby Pagnell Manor House, Boothby Pagnell (approx. 10 miles away)
Within the historical village of Boothby Pagnell stands a privately owned Grade I listed medieval manor house, in Norman style, dating from around the late 12th century to early 13th century.The village is a civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county, situated on the B1176, south of G...
St Andrew's Church, Boothby Pagnell (approx. 10 miles away)
Within the historical village of Boothby Pagnell stands St Andrews Church, a Grade II listed building that retains a Norman tower, font and nave. The village is a civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county, situated on the B1176, south of Grantham. A small community with an 11th ce...
Somerton Castle, Navenby (approx. 10 miles away)
Somerton Castle is located near the villages of Navenby and Boothby Graffoe. The site is on low-lying land between the Lincoln Edge and the River Trent. The castle is 13th century and was gifted to King Edward II in 1309. King John II of France was imprisoned at Somerton Castle between 1359 an...
Hill Holt Wood, Norton Disney (approx. 10 miles away)
Hill Holt Wood is many things. Stunning woodland open to the public every day. A social enterprise with charitable status. A way of working with the local community to create a better environment, provide employment and reach out to those in need. Visit from dawn ’til dusk every day of the w...
Southview Riding School, Sleaford (approx. 10 miles away)
Southview Riding School is a popular and family run business with friendly help and advice whenever required. Riding lessons are available everyday and open to anyone wishing to learn. There are private lessons and even a mechanical horse. Southview also offer many different kinds of livery th...
Navenby Community Library, Navenby (approx. 10 miles away)
The new Navenby library opened its doors within the popular and splendid Venue during February 2016. There is a small selection of library services and they are run by local volunteers and Navenby Parish Council. Opening times: Mon 9.30pm - 12.30pm & Wed 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
Knights Templar Circular Walk (6.1 miles), Navenby (approx. 10 miles away)
The Knights Templar walk takes you through the countryside around Temple Bruer and is over footpaths and quiet country roads and fairly easy underfoot. It's a 6.1 mile circular walk and should take about 3.5 hours at a leisurely pace.The starting point is St John�s the Baptist Church (Grid Ref:...
The River Slea Walk, Sleaford (approx. 11 miles away)
The beautiful River Slea is an 18-mile long tributary of the River Witham. It was once a thriving hub of industry and featured 18 watermills. Now, only Cogglesford Mill remains. These were once considerd the most important mills in the country. The waterway and surrounding countryside is brimm...
Wellingore Viking Way Circular Walk (8.4 miles), Navenby (approx. 11 miles away)
The Village & Viking Way walk takes you through the countryside around Wellingore and is on quiet tarmac lanes and track and fairly easy underfoot. It's an 8.4 mile circular walk and should take about 4 hours at a leisurely pace. The starting point is Navenby High Street (Grid Ref: TF 9880 5750)...
Mrs Smiths Cottage Museum, Navenby (approx. 11 miles away)
Now closed, the cottage is believed to have been built in two stages in the mid nineteenth century. Named after its last resident, Mrs Smith, who lived there happily and independently until 1995, when she was 102 years old. When she died there was strong concern to see the cottage kept as 'someth...