Things To Do near Eastoft
Gunby Hall, Spilsby (approx. 51 miles away)
Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was a regular visitor to Gunby Hall and it is said to have inspired the imagery of 'the haunt of ancient peace' in his poem The Palace of Art.Situated at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with over 9 acres of woodland and walled gardens, this Victorian hall stands in resp...
Langrick Bridge, Langrick (approx. 51 miles away)
The single lane steel bridge in Langrick spans the river Witham and offers wonderful views of the surrounding land and moored narrowboats. Langrick itself is a small village in the East Lindsey district of the county and is 5 miles (8 km) north-west from Boston. The village lies in the Fe...
Huttoft Car Terrace Beach, Huttoft (approx. 51 miles away)
A large sandy expanse of beach over dunes just to the north of Moggs Eye Beach.There is a car terrace which pretty much allows you to park on the beach, though be careful going up the ramp to the terrace. If it has been windy the sand is blown from the beach onto the ramp and can become deceptively...
Manor Farm Caravan Park & Fishery, Anderby (approx. 51 miles away)
The lake has reed beds around the edge with depths from 1 ½ feet to around 9 feet with a ledge around half the lake. There is carp to 30+ lbs and roach to 2lbs. Manor Farm Caravan Park is a small family run park that offers peaceful rural surroundings catering for caravaners and campers seeking...
Moggs Eye Beach, Huttoft (approx. 52 miles away)
Just north of Anderby Creek Beach and Anderby Creek Cloud Bar, a large and sandy expanse of beach over dunes.There are no dog control measures in place so walking along the beach is available all year round.
St Gilbert's Church, Brothertoft (approx. 52 miles away)
Dedicated to St Gilbert of Sempringham, the church was part of the chapelry of Kirton in the early 19th century and was owned by the Lord of the Manor. The building was rebuilt during the early part of the 19th century and named in honour of St Gilbert in 1922. Today the church is open and servic...
St Peter & Paul's Church, Bratoft (approx. 52 miles away)
Most of the church was restored in the late 19th century.The tower dates from an earlier period and there's a painting in the tower of the Spanish Armada. The painter, Robert Stephenson, shows the Spanish Armada as a vast red dragon.
Lade Bank Pumping Station, Old Leake (approx. 52 miles away)
A Grade II listed building, the pumping station at Lade Bank was built in 1867. The station was rebuilt in 1938 alongside the earlier building. New oil engines were installed in 1940. The purpose of the station was to counteract the effects of the shrinking of the peat in the East Fen wit...
Swineshead Railway Station, Swineshead (approx. 52 miles away)
The station is actually located in the hamlet of Swineshead Bridge some miles north of Swineshead. Like many Lincolnshire stations it is unstaffed and offers limited facilities other than two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The full range of tickets for travel a...
Highfields Country Holiday Fishing, Spanby (approx. 52 miles away)
With 120 acres of lovely parkland and mature woodland the surroundings are perfect to fish at three well stocked lakes. A good head of Carp (Common & Mirror and crucian) and mixed Silver Fish including Roach, Bream, Perch & Hybrids can be found. Holiday log cabins are for hire and sa...
Anderby Drainage Museum, Anderby Creek (approx. 52 miles away)
Situated at the seaward side of the Anderby Drain is the Anderby Drainage Museum which was built in 1945. The pumping station houses two Ruston 10HRC twin cylinder oil engines. These engines then drive Allen Gwynnes 42" centrifugal pumps which are capable of pumping 4,500 litres of water per seco...
All Saints Church, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 52 miles away)
A quaint grade II listed Anglican parish church dedicated to All Saints with seating for nearly 100 parishoners.A delightful building, medieval in origin, it is constructed in greenstone and brick, and was re-detailed in 1770 and restored during 1886.
Irby & Bratoft Library, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 52 miles away)
The Irby & Bratoft community library is located in the Village Hall in the delightfully named Brambleberry Lane.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the staff are local volunteers and are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have.There are hundreds of books...
Anderby Creek Cloud Bar, Anderby Creek (approx. 52 miles away)
The cloud bar at Anderby Creek is the UK's first permanet cloud watching outpost. It was officially opened by BBC weather forecaster and climate correspondent for Look North in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Paul Hudson. Inside, seats are specifically designed for cloud watching and self-oper...
Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton (approx. 52 miles away)
Built in the 1830s for Gregory Gregory, a wealthy Nottinghamshire businessman, it replaced the original Elizabethan Manor House in Harlaxton Village. Built in Ancaster stone, it is an exuberant merging of Gothic, Jacobethan and Baroque styles creating an unforgettable and dramatic impact.Few houses...