Things To Do near South Kelsey
Grimsby Docks, Grimsby (approx. 16 miles away)
The north east town of Grimsby developed around a small river called the Haven, which joined the Humber and provided a safe haven for ships on the estuary. From the 12th century, it became a bustling dockside of imports from Europe and Scandinavia and exports from the wool mills. In the late 18th...
Weelsby Woods, Grimsby (approx. 16 miles away)
Weelsby Woods is a large public park in Grimsby with mature trees, woodland, and grassy areas ideal for recreation. Donated in 1950 to the Borough of Grimsby the land was once the grounds of Weelsby Villa. Victorian maps of the area display a Manor House, a Villa Plantation, a Pheasantry and a la...
Weelsby Park Riding School, Grimsby (approx. 16 miles away)
Weelsby Park Riding School was opened in 1948 by the Woodhead family and is one of the longest established riding schools in the Grimsby area. The school offers expert and careful tuition to both beginner and advanced riders and will help improve skills to whatever level you wish to achieve. Both...
Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth (approx. 16 miles away)
Transport back to life in the early 18th century with a visit to this impressive Grade I listed building.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, in Queen Anne style, this was the home of Samuel Wesley, rector of Epworth, his wife Susanna and their sons, John, a preacher and writer, and Charles,...
St Christopher's Methodist Church, Grimsby (approx. 16 miles away)
Welcoming and friendly, St Christopher's Methodist Church can be found on Welhome Road. Holy Communion is taken on the 3rd Sunday of the month and there are events from Monday to Thursday including Pipe Band, Girl's Brigade Club, Boy's Club and more. Revd Katie Deakins is the pastoral min...
Victorian Flour Mill, Grimsby (approx. 16 miles away)
The Victorian Flour Mill at Grimsby docks is one of the area’s most prominent landmarks. The building is located at the junction of Victoria Street and Corporation Bridge, in an area which once helped establish the town as a top port. Spread across five hectares the site was granted the...
Barlings Eau River, Barlings (approx. 16 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...
Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 16 miles away)
One of the longest single-span suspension bridges in the world bridging the Humber Estuary from Barton-upon-Humber to Hessle
St Andrew's Church, Burton Upon Stather (approx. 16 miles away)
St Andrew's is a Grade I listed Anglican parish church, initially built in 1160. A tower was added during the early part of the 13th century and the building was restored and altered in 1865 and again in 1889. Its remaining features are Perpendicular. There are monuments within the church...
River Humber, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 16 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...
Tidal Trent Angling Club, Gainsborough (approx. 16 miles away)
The club has been active for more than forty years with two ponds in a nice secluded rural area just outside Gainsborough. They are well stocked with Roach, Rudd, Pike, Perch, Carp, Bream, Tench and Eels. All tactics work. Night fishing possible. Membership only.
Greetwell Old Quarry, Lincoln (approx. 16 miles away)
A mostly unknown spot in the county, Greetwell old quarry is located on the northeast edge of Lincoln. For centuries ironstone and limestone has been quarried and the original site supplied stone for the nearby cathedral. There are tremendous views and unspoilt areas of nature.
Grimsby Central Hall, Grimsby (approx. 16 miles away)
Opened shortly before the Second World War, Grimsby Central Hall is the oldest surviving continuous concert venue in Lincolnshire and yet, for many, remains an undiscovered gem. Passing through featureless doors in Duncombe Street you will unveil a 700-seat auditorium that retains original art de...
Chambers Farm Woods, Wragby (approx. 16 miles away)
Chambers Farm nature reserve is located on the site of a medieval woodland and is well known for its wide range of butterflies.A tranquil and beautiful spot, it is spread across 900 acres and has been rated as one of the best Forestry Commission sites in the UK for its insect life.A multitude of bir...
River Freshney, Grimsby (approx. 16 miles away)
The town of Grimsby stands on the banks of the River Freshney. Originally it entered the tidal River Humber at Pyewipe, north west of Grimsby, but has been re-routed and now supplies Grimsby Docks. There was an existing haven within the borough of Grimsby but this suffered greatly with silting...