Things To Do near Ketsby
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 7 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
Oham Lakes Fishery, Maltby (approx. 7 miles away)
The water is open all year and suitable for disabled anglers. There are four lakes set in the lovely rural surroundings of the Wolds with everything except pike and zander. There is a tackle shop and cafe. All baits work here. No Barbed Hooks, No Boilies, No Floating Bait, No Braid.
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 7 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 7 miles away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
Hubbards Hills, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
Dedicated to the memory of Annie Pahud, Hubbard's Hills is an area of natural beauty and is a popular spot for family picnics, school field trips and dog walking.The park was donated to the town of Louth by the trustees of Auguste Alphonse Pahud and made available for public use during the first dec...
The Bede Houses, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
On the corner of Schoolhouse Lane and Gospelgate in the market town of Louth are some Bede Houses. The gardens are very attractive and they have won awards in the "Louth in Bloom" contest. It should be noted that these former Almshouses are now private residence and should be treat...
Orme Almshouses, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
It was in 1885 that James Fowler built the Orme's almshouses on Eastgate. The buildings are Jacobean in style with ornamental gardens and are set back from the street. Revd Frederick Orme housed ten poor men there and today, through charity, this work has continued. Please note the properti...
Louth Farmers' Markets, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
The Farmers' Markets takes place at Louth and Horncastle monthly throughout the year. They occur on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Louth and the 2nd Thursday of each month at Horncastle. Customers are able to buy direct from local farmers, producers and craftsmen. Products have been produc...
Louth Outdoor Market, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
Louth market is on most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and can be found in the town centre.
The Greenwich Meridian, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
During the late 19th century a standardized zero degrees longitude was agreed and became known as the Greenwich Meridian. It is the world’s Prime Meridian for measuring longitude and travels north to south across the globe. Interestingly, the line passes through Cordeaux High School, on...
ADH Fishery, Alford (approx. 7 miles away)
There are 3 lakes at Strubby Grange set within a delightful rural environment. There is a match lake with the carp going up to 15lb The home lake has a wide range of fish with the carp going up to 20lb The third lake has tench. Night fishing available and access for disabled as well....
Louth Tourist Information Centre, Louth (approx. 7 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.
St Edith's Church, Grimoldby (approx. 7 miles away)
A Grade I listed building, St Edith's Church has been a place of worship for over 700 years. Classes from Grimoldby School visit on a regular basis and there are social events, including concerts, suppers and drop-ins, held throughout the year. Holy Communion is every fourth Sunday at 11:15 a....
St James' Church, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
Magnificent on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The parish church has the tallest spire (295 feet) of any medieval parish church in the country.The church we see today dates mainly from the 15th century but was built on the site of much older buildings going back as far as the 11th century.
Tennyson Trail, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
Follow in the footsteps of one of the most famous poetic voices of the 19th Century on the Tennyson Trail as it weaves in and around Lincolnshire's rolling landscapes..The trail is over 130 miles long so pick and choose which sections you want to do. The route starts in Louth and heads off through M...