Things To Do near Lobthorpe
Heckington & District Bowls Club, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Heckington & District Bowls Club was founded circa 1922. Most of our members, however, are a little younger than that! One of the great things about lawn bowls is that it is one of relatively few physical sports that can be played to a reasonable level by just about anyone, of any age. Wh...
Temperance Hall, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Temperance Hall was built by Moses Franks MRCS and given to the parish in 1863. Constructed of yellow gault brick with a slate roof it has a broad front with bay windows and a central gabled porch flanked by glazing bar sash windows. On the upper floor is set a stone tablet declaring "Tem...
Cowbit Wash, Cowbit (approx. 19 miles away)
Cowbit Wash lies to the west of the village and extends north-south for 8 miles. It was a flood plain for the River Welland, separated from the village by an earth bank that carries an unclassified road. Previously the Welland overflowed regularly with the water freezing in wintertime. A relie...
St Andrew's Church, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
This 14th century church is one of the finest medieval parish churches in Lincolnshire. It boasts a superb Easter Sepulchre, one of the best in England.
Heckington Community Hub Library, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Situated opposite the splendid St Andrew's Church is Heckngton's first static library. Although small in comparison to the larger libraries such as Sleaford, the library is clean and friendly and exclusively volunteer-run. The library is based on the ground floor with wheelchair and pushchair...
Heckington Village Show, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
The Heckington Village show is typically held on the final weekend of July. Nothing quite matches it for the relaxed way that it combines the intimacy of a village show with the expectation of the national stage. Heckington Show is a true family day out, a quintessentially English Summer occas...
Heritage Lincolnshire, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Heritage Lincolnshire is a local charity working to conserve the rich history of the county for the benefit of people who live, work and visit the area. They work to advance the understanding and appreciation of archaeology, historic buildings, traditions and culture and with a wid...
Crowland Library, Crowland (approx. 19 miles away)
Redocorated and with new book stock, Crowland library is an important part of the community for the local residents The library provides a selection of services and is run by Crowland Community Hub with the support of Crowland Cares and local volunteers. Opening times are: Mon 9.30am - 12.3...
Crowland Abbey, Crowland (approx. 19 miles away)
Crowland Abbey, once part of a Benedictine Abbey, has stood in Crowland since as early as the 8th century, dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Guthlac. Guthlac the monk lived the life of a hermit at Crowland (also known as Croyland) during the late 7th century and early 8...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gosberton (approx. 19 miles away)
St Peter & St Paul’s is a large and magnificent village church with lots of history. Its spire reaches nearly 200 feet above the countryside and the tower gives tremendous views of the fens. There are regular weekly services, baptisms and weddings. The hall is very smart with modern toilet...
Coronation Channel, Spalding (approx. 19 miles away)
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands mediaeval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flood...
Church of Saint Mary, Cowbit (approx. 19 miles away)
Cowbit Anglican parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Mary. It was built on a small scale in the 14th century by Prior de Moulton of Spalding. A chancel and Perpendicular tower were added by Bishop Russell of Lincoln in 1487. A Wesleyan chapel was built in 1842, and reb...
St Laurence's Church, Surfleet (approx. 19 miles away)
Surfleet is a small village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is part of the Lincolnshire fens, on the B1356 road, 3 miles (4.8 km) north from Spalding.The church is a Grade I listed building and is dedicated to Saint Laurence. It was built during the 13th century and...
Sunny's Plaice Fish & Chips, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Sunny's Plaice is one of several eating establishments in the village of Heckington. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.
St Paul's Church, Spalding (approx. 19 miles away)
Spalding is a market town on the River Welland, in the South Holland district of county.The red brick Victorian Church of Saint Paul was built during the late 19th century, designed by the eminent architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott, who designed a multitude of churches during the latter part of the...