Things To Do near Nocton
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough (approx. 25 miles away)
The picturesque Wolds countryside, with its sweeping hills and dense woodland and scattered farmlands, defying the notion of a flat county, is where the clatter of iron against track can be heard and the unmistakable smell of soot can be smelt as the LWR roars the past joy of steam back to the digit...
Alvingham Fisheries, Louth (approx. 25 miles away)
Grass Lake is a specimen lake. It is stocked with mirror carp, common carp, grass carp and koi carp up to low 20lb. There is also roach, rudd and good sized tench. No keep nets are allowed on this lake. Monkey Lake has 23 pegs. This lake is a great venue for matches, clubs and anglers tha...
Tuetoes Woods, Gainsborough (approx. 25 miles away)
Laughton Forest was planted by the Forestry Commission in 1927. Before this time, the area was mainly open heathland with ponds, small woodlands and shifting sand dunes. The forest still supports a wide range of these habitats, which include many locally and nationally rare plants, animals and birds...
St Andrew's Church, Rippingale (approx. 25 miles away)
St Andrew's Parish Church, Rippingale, is open to visitors from Easter until the Autumn and the incumbent is the Revd Linda Pugh. There was a stone church on the site during the Domesday Survey of 1086, but all traces of it have disappeared. Reportedly founded in 1250, the building itself was...
Withern Mill Trout Farm, Withern (approx. 25 miles away)
A Trout master water with five fly fishing lakes set in the beautiful countryside of the wolds. All lakes are well stocked with fish up to fourteen pounds. A half mile of the great river Eau is also advailable to fish which holds some beautiful Grayling and wild Brownies. Rainbows up to 14 lbs...
Becks Lane Equestrian Centre, Scotter (approx. 25 miles away)
Becks Lane Riding School and Stables is located in Scotter, Gainsborough. It is one of many popular riding schools across the Lincolnshire county and full details can be obtained by contacting them direct. Nearby Scotter is a large village and civil parish in the county's West Lindsey dist...
Risegate Eau Pumping Station, Fosdyke (approx. 25 miles away)
The pumping station was built in 1964 and is managed by Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board. Nearby Fosdyke is a village and civil parish in the borough of Boston. The population is little more than 500 and is situated 7 miles from the town of Boston.
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 25 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...
Monksthorpe Chapel, Spilsby (approx. 25 miles away)
Monksthorpe Chapel is a Grade II listed building from the turn of the 18th century. Now in the care of the National Trust it resides within Gunby Hall, near Spilsby.It is a modest structure and has a unique open air baptistry, quite unheard of, and the interior can be explored at length, offering a...
St Laurence's Church, Surfleet (approx. 25 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...
All Saints Church, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 25 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.
Gunby Hall, Spilsby (approx. 25 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...
St Edith's Church, Grimoldby (approx. 25 miles away)
A Grade I listed building, St Edith's Church has been a place of worship for over 700 years. Classes from Grimoldby School visit on a regular basis and there are social events, including concerts, suppers and drop-ins, held throughout the year. Holy Communion is every fourth Sunday at 11:15 a....
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 26 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Type 22 World War 2 Pillbox, Frieston (approx. 26 miles away)
During the Second World War, defences were constructed around Freiston Shore as part of the anti-invasion defences when Britain stood alone against Germany. A number of pillboxes, gun emplacements and coastal lights were constructed and the remains of these fortifications can be seen and explored...