Things To Do near Kirkby la Thorpe
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 23 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
Welton Manor Fishing Lake, Welton (approx. 23 miles away)
Welton Manor Fishing Lake offers a well stocked lake of tench, carp, roach, bream and many other species. With Carp to over 20lb along with plenty of smaller fish, the lake is ideal for anglers of all abilities from beginner to specialist. The lake is available to fish on a day ticket. Facilit...
Spilsby Theatre, Spilsby (approx. 23 miles away)
Thriving arts venue and a successful small theatre offering a lively programme of local and international musicians, theatre and workshops.It is housed in a grade 2 listed former courthouse saved by the Dandelion Trust from becoming a grain store.
St James' Church, Spilsby (approx. 23 miles away)
Built early 14th century in the traditional Spilsby sandstone and apart from the tower, was covered with Ancaster stone in 1879.The tower houses the six bells which date from 1744. The church contains a memorial to Spilsby’s most famous son, Sir John Franklin, the sailor and explorer.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 23 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 23 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby (approx. 23 miles away)
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), born Spilsby, was an English explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic region. In 1829 he was awarded the Geographic Society Gold Medal and was knighted by King George IV. He lost his life during an expedition to find the Northwest Passage, a northern water ro...
Stone Bridge, Deeping St James (approx. 23 miles away)
If you see a postcard of the Deepings, it will usually feature the stunning stone bridge which links Deeping St James to Deeping Gate. The bridge was constructed in 1651 and was designed to allow horse drawn carts to cross the river in the days when the Welland was a busy trading route. A...
RAF Scampton Heritage Centre, Scampton (approx. 23 miles away)
RAF Scampton has had a rich and varied history. Home for 617 Squadron - we know them more as the Dambusters - and the RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. The heritage centre offers a history of RAF Scampton and is within an original WW2 hangers. There are over 1500 artifacts (including a Blue Ste...
Museum of RAF Firefighting, Scampton (approx. 23 miles away)
At RAF Scampton can be found Britain's only Museum of RAF Fire Fighting, since the closure of the one at RAF Manston, Kent. Housing an incredible and fascinating collection of vehicles and artefacts, the museum tells the story of fire fighting from the earliest days to modern times. There are...
Spilsby Christian Fellowship, Spilsby (approx. 23 miles away)
A family friendly, independent church aiming to share and show the Love of God, through practical, emotional and social support to all members of our local community, with an emphasis on families. We offer a variety of services, from our Halton Road premises, and run weekly parent, baby and toddl...
Tallington Lakes Leisure & Ski Centre, Stamford (approx. 23 miles away)
Tallington Lakes is a modern leisure park set within over 200 acres of spring water fed lakes. Exciting and thrilling, at Tallington you can embrace the adrenaline junkie within and enagage in water skiing, waterboard, jet ski, dinghy sail, windsurfing and canoe. There is also a dry ski slope,...
Spilsby Community Library, Spilsby (approx. 23 miles away)
Spilsby Library facilities have been relocated to the Spilsby branch of the Co-op. The hub provides a selection of services and is run by local volunteers and Lincolnshire Co-op. Opening times: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 1pm, Sun Closed
St Andrew's Church, Sausthorpe (approx. 23 miles away)
Dedicated to St Andrew and a Grade II listed building, the parish church of Sausthorpe was designed by Charles Kirk and built in the early-mid 19th century.Its construction was sponsored by Rev. Francis A. Swan, Lord of the Manor and parish rector, and it was on the site of an earlier medieval struc...
Red Hill, Goulceby (approx. 23 miles away)
The Wolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent. The landscape is one of undeniable beauty, a sweeping vista of low hills, woodland, winding paths and steep valleys, underlain by chalk, limestone and sandstone...