Things To Do near Kirkby
Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth (approx. 18 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,...
Dunston Fen Walk, Dunston (approx. 18 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.
Waddington Library, Waddington (approx. 18 miles away)
The volunteer-staffed Waddington Library can be found inside the Co-op pharmacy on Bar Lane. The project is a partnership between the County Council and the Co-op and saw a £70,000 makeover investment. There are more than 4,000 books free to borrow, a photocopier, a self-service ma...
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 19 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...
St Michael's Church, Waddington (approx. 19 miles away)
St Michael's is a welcoming, active and inclusive church in the old part of Waddingon village, on top of the hill just outside Lincoln. There are a variety of events for all ages throughout the week, in addition to Sunday morning services. The 12th-century church was destroyed in a S...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 19 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
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 19 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...
Alvingham Fisheries, Louth (approx. 19 miles away)
Grass Lake is a specimen lake. It is stocked with mirror carp, common carp, grass carp and koi carp up to low 20lb. There is also roach, rudd and good sized tench. No keep nets are allowed on this lake. Monkey Lake has 23 pegs. This lake is a great venue for matches, clubs and anglers tha...
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 19 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.
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 19 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.
Shepherds Place Farm, Haxey (approx. 19 miles away)
Shepherds Place Farm is a great day out for all the family and the place to get up close and personal with many farmyard favourites.There is a new lovely on-site cafe with great low prices serving hot and cold foods, drinks and all manner of snacks and sweets to feed every hungry mouth! A picnic are...
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 19 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...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 19 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.
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 19 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...
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 19 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...