Things To Do near Hough-on-the-Hill
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 25 miles away)
The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 25 miles away)
Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 25 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...
Holy Trinity Church, Boston (approx. 25 miles away)
This Anglican parish church dates back to c1848.
The Boston Woods Trust, Boston (approx. 26 miles away)
Founded in 2001, the Boston Woods Trust was formed to provide the people of Boston with a much needed amenity for recreational purposes including walking, bird watching, horse riding and cycling. It is planned that there will eventually be accessible walks along 7 miles of mixed native deciduous...
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...
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 26 miles away)
Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...
All Saints Church, Fosdyke (approx. 26 miles away)
The name of the village is derived from Old English and Old Norse. There is a Grade II listed Anglican church dedicated to All Saints. In the late 19th century it was entirely rebuilt in brick on the site of an older church, in an Early English style. The architect was Edward Browning.
Coronation Channel, Spalding (approx. 26 miles away)
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands mediaeval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flood...
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,...
Horncastle Medical Group & Dispensary, Horncastle (approx. 26 miles away)
The Horncastle Medical Group & Dispensary is a five doctor practice working from a converted vicarage.The practice serves the local community. There is ample parking spaces and easy access for the disabled.The market town Horncastle, with its winding streets, quaint shops and many points of interest...
Pots of Fun, Boston (approx. 26 miles away)
Pots of Fun, based in Boston, was established in 2003 and is an ideal place for a fun afternoon with paint and ceramics. With no booking necessary family members and little ones can drop in and paint some personalised gifts. There are no entrance fees so you only pay for the items you wish to pai...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding (approx. 26 miles away)
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
Ashby Park Fishery, Horncastle (approx. 26 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, carp, tench, chub and perch. The water is still and measures 28.3 hectares. Disabled access is available. Permits are available for day and members and there is no night fishing.