Things To Do near Messingham
Gainsborough Library, Gainsborough (approx. 10 miles away)
In the busy maket town of Gainsborough the lending library is well stocked with thousands of books offering plenty of choice for the local residents. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have....
All Saints Church, Coleby (approx. 10 miles away)
The early Saxon church of Coleby was replaced by Norman builders who incorporated the base into the new structure. The present All Saints Church has developed from that Norman building and its diverse architectural styles reflect the many alterations and extensions which have taken place over succee...
Alderfen Fisheries, Wroot (approx. 10 miles away)
Alderfen Fisheries is the multiple award winning home of superb carp and coarse angling in the tranquil North Lincolnshire countryside. Our three lakes provide top quality fishing for anglers of all abilities and experience, and our day ticket system allows all night fishing on all three lakes fo...
Gainsborough Model Railway, Gainsborough (approx. 10 miles away)
The Gainsborough Model Railway Museum features one of the largest model railways displays in 'O' gauge. It depicts The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central and is a stunning display. The project began during the early 1950s and, today, it covers an astonishing 2500 square feet....
Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough (approx. 10 miles away)
This exciting venue based in Gainsborough offers live bands, music, theatre, stand up comedy, drama, cinema and much more every week.The auditorium is modern and seats an audience of 200 who can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment four nights a week.The centre is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sund...
Julian's Bower Maze, Alkborough (approx. 11 miles away)
A turf-cut maze (sometimes known as a miz-maze), Julian's Bower stands on a hillside overlooking the confluence of the River Ouse and River Trent, with an earthwork known as Countess Close above it.No-one knows who originally cut this 12 metre maze, or when, but it is only first recorded in 1697 by...
Upton Chip Shop, Upton (approx. 11 miles away)
Upton Chippy can be found in the middle of Upton village. It's no ordinary fish and chip shop either as it's one of the last, if not thee last, coal fired fish and chip shops in existence. Virtually nothing has changed since 1948 and the place is like a working museum.
Kexby House Gardens, Gainsborough (approx. 12 miles away)
In the small village of Kexby stands the Victorian Kexby House, set within extensive mature gardens and paddocks with views over the open Lincolnshire countryside.This most impressive and substantial of gardens includes wide lawns, ponds, topiary shapes, island beds, a prairie meadow and magnificent...
Tidal Trent Angling Club, Gainsborough (approx. 12 miles away)
The club has been active for more than forty years with two ponds in a nice secluded rural area just outside Gainsborough. They are well stocked with Roach, Rudd, Pike, Perch, Carp, Bream, Tench and Eels. All tactics work. Night fishing possible. Membership only.
Caistor Equestrian Centre, Caistor (approx. 13 miles away)
Caistor Equestrian Centre is a beautiful purpose built establishment sitting in grounds of over 30 acres in the North Lincolnshire Wolds. We specialise in all aspects of riding, competitions, training and horse care, with safe hacking, and a quality livery service. Our riding school horses and...
The Garden House, Saxby (approx. 13 miles away)
The beautiful and idylic Garden House, in Saxby, is founded across eight stunning acres of beautiful gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland. The gardens are open from 11am until 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the middle of September. Refreshments are available in the Hay Barn an...
St Helen's Church, Saxby (approx. 13 miles away)
St Helen's parish church is a Grade I listed building, constructed in 1775 as an ashlar-faced red-brick mortuary chapel. The chapel, later a church, had been attributed to Carr of York (who constructed the nearby Norton Place) but no evidence to prove this has been found. It has been assumed t...
Toft Newton Fishery, Market Rasen (approx. 14 miles away)
A stunning 40 acre reservoir set in open farmland. Rainbow and Brown are stocked weekly with fish averaging 1.25-1.5lbs. Fishery records: 14lb 10oz Rainbow, 9lb 3oz Brown, 20lb 6oz Salmon. Natural flies include Buzzers, Olives, Damsel, Sedge. Recommend using Buzzers, Damsels, Nymphs....
Caistor Fisheries, Caistor (approx. 14 miles away)
Set within 9 lovely acres Caistor Lakes has a pool for everyone. Arthurs the specimen pool contains carp unto 42Lb and with pegs made for bivvies and with low level lighting, electric hook up and free wifi. Foundry Pool and Herron Pool contain a mixed fish stock to appetite every angler....
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 14 miles away)
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...