Things To Do near Hurns End
Horncastle Library, Horncastle (approx. 16 miles away)
Horncastle Library is one of many splendid lending libraries within the county and is brimming with well stocked bookshelves covering a wide selection of genres. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you...
Lakeside Farm Fishery, Quadring (approx. 17 miles away)
A beautiful peaceful location with a wide range of fish, some harder than others to catch but something for everyone. The site allows most usual baits - maggots, boilies, worms, no floting bread baits though as there is a lot of geese and ducks. The owners ask that no carp...
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 17 miles away)
Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...
Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 17 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 17 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 17 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 17 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 17 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 Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 17 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.
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 17 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River Wari...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 17 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
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 17 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...
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 17 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...
St Laurence's Church, Surfleet (approx. 17 miles away)
Surfleet is a small village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is part of the Lincolnshire fens, on the B1356 road, 3 miles (4.8 km) north from Spalding.The church is a Grade I listed building and is dedicated to Saint Laurence. It was built during the 13th century and...