Things To Do near Irby in the Marsh
Heckington Tennis Club, Heckington (approx. 24 miles away)
With three outdoor courts the Heckington Tennis Club is a members only organisation. Suitable for juniors and beginners it is best to contact first. There is wheelchair access but no other facilities. Heckington is a large village with several cafes and takeaways, shops, a bar and a traditiona...
East Bank Lighthouse, Sutton Bridge (approx. 24 miles away)
The East and the West Bank Lighthouses in Sutton Bridge are both Grade II listed buildings. Both are described as early 19th century structures with 20th century alterations. Both are brick built, and have been rendered and colour washed. They each consist of a single central red brick stack o...
West Bank Lighthouse, Sutton Bridge (approx. 24 miles away)
The East and the West Bank Lighthouses in Sutton Bridge are both Grade II listed buildings. Both are described as early 19th century structures with 20th century alterations. Both are brick built, and have been rendered and colour washed. They each consist of a single central red brick stack o...
St Andrew’s Church, Ewerby (approx. 24 miles away)
In the quiet and leafy village of Ewerby stands the Anglican Church of St Andrew. It is a Grade I listed building and is an example of early 14th century Decorated style with a 172 feet (52 m) spire. In the north chancel is the recumbent effigy of Sir Alexander Aunsell, the founder of the chur...
Donington Village Park, Donington (approx. 24 miles away)
Donington is a large village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is situated 8 miles north from the market town of Spalding and is bypassed by the A52. The parish falls within the drainage area of the Black Sluice. The park is one of two in the village.
North Ings Farm Museum, Lincoln (approx. 24 miles away)
The North Ings Farm Museum is a working farm museum containing a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway, running on a circuit of 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km).Situated at Dorrington, between Lincoln and Sleaford, there is a variety of agricultural machinery, tractors, commercial vehicles, portable steam pump...
Haverholme Park Lake Fishery, Sleaford (approx. 24 miles away)
Just outside Ewerby going towards Anwick is a peaceful lake seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Open all year the water is mainly carp to around 22lbs and pike to 32lbs with lots of mid doubles and jack pike, roach, bream, skimmers and gudgeon.
Flinders Founders Teen Park, Donington (approx. 24 miles away)
The park has paved seating areas, walkways, greens and skate ramps. It is a very popular location in the village. Donington is a large village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is situated 8 miles north from the market town of Spalding and is bypassed by the A52....
Barlings Eau River, Barlings (approx. 24 miles away)
Barlings Eau is a small river near Barlings. It is a tributary of the River Witham, joining it near Short Ferry, and acts as the central spine for a number of other small rivers, which drain the low-lying land to either side. Most of its course is within the area managed by the Witham Third Di...
Dunston Fen Walk, Dunston (approx. 24 miles away)
Bracing in the winter, glorious in the summer, the fen offers a wonderful stretch of walking. It is bordered by Metheringham fen and Sots Hole and reaches from the outskirts of Dunston and Southrey. There is some wonderful rural scenary and a good brisk walk should take over 1 hour.
Greenfield Pottery, Holbeach (approx. 24 miles away)
We are a working studio pottery based on a small farm on the outskirts of Holbeach, near Spalding. We make a variety of thrown and hand-built work, which varies from domestic wares to more sculptural pieces. We fire to earthenware and stoneware, and make our own glazes. We offer regular 2 hour...
Phone Box Book Exchange, Little Hale (approx. 24 miles away)
There are no amenities in the quiet village of Little Hale, situated a few miles from the busy town of Heckington, but there is a unique phone box book swap. The village phone box, empty for several years, was cleaned and painted in 2012, in honour of the Queen's Jubilee. It was then converted in...
Metheringham Railway Station, Metheringham (approx. 24 miles away)
The station was opened on 1 July 1882 and named Blankney and Metheringham. It closed to passengers on 11 September 1961. During 1975 it was once again opened and this time known only as Metheringham. The station is currently owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. The statio...
Fiskerton Fen Nature Reserve, Lincoln (approx. 24 miles away)
Between April and July is the most rewarding time to visit Fiskerton Fen nature reserve but with it being available all year round it's worth a visit at anytime. Consisting of wet fendland with open water and reedbeds there is an abundance of wildlife and wetland animals. There are large areas...
Fenlake Fishery, Metheringham (approx. 24 miles away)
Fenlake Fishery is a family run business with two lakes. Fenlake is a 20 peg pleasure and match lake. Meg lake is a 19 peg pleasure lake. Metheringham village is a three minute walk and caters for most needs with numerous public houses, a wide choice of shops and food outlets. There is also...