Things To Do near Orby
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 10 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 10 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 10 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (approx. 10 miles away)
Family run museum which allows visitors to experience a WWII bomber airfield in living memorial to over 50,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.It's also the only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and taxi in it (pre book only).
Withern Mill Trout Farm, Withern (approx. 10 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...
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 10 miles away)
A country park and nature reserve on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Greenwich Meridian, chosen as the Prime Meridian in 1884, passes through this point.Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving.
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 10 miles away)
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
ADH Fishery, Alford (approx. 10 miles away)
There are 3 lakes at Strubby Grange set within a delightful rural environment. There is a match lake with the carp going up to 15lb The home lake has a wide range of fish with the carp going up to 20lb The third lake has tench. Night fishing available and access for disabled as well....
Lade Bank Pumping Station, Old Leake (approx. 11 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...
Tetford Country Cottages & Fishing Lakes, Tetford (approx. 11 miles away)
Self catering holiday accommodation with a private coarse fishery. Magnificent surroundings in the Lincolnshire Wolds and with easy access to Horncastle, Louth and Spilsby. There are two fishing lakes on your doorstop with the nearest cottage a mere 10 meters from the lake.
St Mary's Church, Tetford (approx. 11 miles away)
Situated on the corner of Church Lane and East Road. This 14th Century church replaced an earlier church on the site. You'll see a Tower with battlements, crocketed finials and grotesque gargoyles.
Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival, Tetford (approx. 11 miles away)
The Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival is an annual event generally running over a weekend in May. You can follow the scarecrow trail or simply wander around the village at your leisure. Lunches and teas are served in the village hall and there's generally music and stalls to keep you amused. It'...
Mablethorpe Library & Customer Service Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 11 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. 11 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.
Cheeky Monkeys Play Area, Mablethorpe (approx. 11 miles away)
Cheeky Monkeys indoor soft play is located within The Empire amusements. The area is designed for toddlers through to young teenagers. With ball pools, slides, rope bridges, shapes and maze, there is so much to do, your children will be exhausted and get a great nights sleep! There is a...