Things To Do near Kirkby la Thorpe
Lincoln High Street, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
The high street of Lincoln is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and marries together all that is modern with plenty of admiring glances to the past; 18th century cottages converted to shops nestling comfortably with shiny new department stores, magnificent town gates and bustling retail parks. T...
Theatre Royal Lincoln, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
The splendid Theatre Royal, in Lincoln. is a Grade II listed Victorian building with a cosy and intimate 481 seats. Although rebuilt several times a theatre has stood on the same spot since 1764. The area then was Butchery Street and is now Clasketgate. The structure of the building remained t...
Whisby Animal & Garden Centre, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
Whisby Garden Centre has five lakes and is a beautiful landscape offering a wonderful place to shop and take a walk round.Inside the Animal Centre is a wide variety of animals for you to look at and feed. There is an outdoor play area for children under 8, a beach to play and build sandcastles for a...
University Of Lincoln, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
The University of Lincoln has origins tracing back to the late 19th century and developed through the years by merging with surrounding educational institutions. It attained university status in 1992 and was known as the University of Humberside until 1996 and the University of Lincolnshire and H...
The Collection Museum, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
Situated in the heart of historic Lincoln, The Collection brings together Lincoln’s archaeology museum and the Usher Gallery in one fantastic visitor centre. The archaeology gallery tells the story of Lincolnshire’s fascinating heritage through artefact rich displays and reconstructions, hands-o...
Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
The Cardinal's Hat is a 15th century three story building thought to have been named for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. It can be found at the bottom/lower end of Steep Hill in Lincoln.Dernstall House, though less imposing contains masonry dating from the 12th century.This pair of historic buildings stand...
Usher Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
The Usher Gallery was built to house the collection of James Ward Usher, using funds he bequeathed for the purpose, and was officially opened on 25 May 1927 by the then Prince of Wales.The building, now Grade II listed, was designed by the architect, Sir Reginald Blomfield. It is stone with brick pa...
The Jews House, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
The Jew's House is one of the earliest town houses in England. It lies on Steep Hill, in historic Lincoln, immediately below Jew's Court.Dating from the mid 12th century, part of the building façade survives; the elaborately carved doorway, the remains of two Romanesque double-arch windows and much...
The Engine Shed, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
The Engine Shed is a music and entertainment venue in Lincoln with a 1500 capacity. It is part of the University of Lincoln.Opened in 2006 it has hosted a number of high-profile bands including Stereophonics, Embrace, Ocean Colour Scene, Editors, Beautiful South, Feeder, Kings of Leon and a number o...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 18 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...
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 18 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. 18 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. 18 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...
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 18 miles away)
The Medieval Bishop's Palace is a visitor's attraction in the city of Lincoln.Built during the late 12th century, it was one of the most opulent residential structures in the country and the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.The palac...
Chambers Farm Woods, Wragby (approx. 18 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...