Things To Do near Monksthorpe

Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)

Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...

Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)

There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.

The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)

The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.

Legbourne Wood, Legbourne (approx. 12 miles away)

Brimming with widlife, Legbourne Wood is one of the largest ancient woods on the eastern side of the county. It is also one of Lincolnshire Trusts largest wooded reserves. Populated with ash and oak, there have been recorded an astonishing sixtiy species of wildflowers offerin...

Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)

Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...

William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 12 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...

St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 12 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.

Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)

Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne

Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 12 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...

Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 12 miles away)

Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.

River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 12 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...

All Saints Church, Benington (approx. 12 miles away)

The church was listed a Grade I building in January 1967 and is now 600 years old, originating from the early Thirteenth Century.

Tilting Gate Weir, Thornton (approx. 12 miles away)

The Tilting Gate Weir is near Thornton on the River Bain. The Bain 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 War...

Mablethorpe Library & Customer Service Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 12 miles away)

In the popular seaside town of Mablethorpe, the well stocked public library is on Stanley Avenue. Shelves and spinners are packed with a wide choice of free to borrow paperbacks and hardbacks and the library is organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to...

Mablethorpe Community Access Point & Tourist Information Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 12 miles away)

Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.