Things To Do near Oxcombe
Olsten Fishery, Legbourne (approx. 6 miles away)
The water is open all year and is suitable for disabled anglers. There is a 4-8 feet deep pond with grass banks. Disabled pegs on hard standing area. The back drop is an old priory site with mature woodland on the far river bank. It is a 13 peg coarse lake with carp to 15lb, tench 5lb, chub to...
Horncastle Medical Group & Dispensary, Horncastle (approx. 6 miles away)
The Horncastle Medical Group & Dispensary is a five doctor practice working from a converted vicarage.The practice serves the local community. There is ample parking spaces and easy access for the disabled.The market town Horncastle, with its winding streets, quaint shops and many points of interest...
Spirit Of Sutterby, Sutterby (approx. 6 miles away)
Spirit of Sutterby is a community project organised under the umbrella of the Down Your Wold project. The primary goals are to explore the hamlet of Sutterby, researching its past and recording its present and to help with its future. Lost in a fold of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds, close by...
Church Of St John The Baptist, Sutterby (approx. 6 miles away)
The church of St John the Baptist, in the charming hamlet of Sutterby, is a redundant 12th century Anglican holy building. Designated by English Heritage as Grade II listed it is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches charity. A simple one storey structure it is constructed in gr...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 6 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
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 6 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.
Horncastle Summer Craft Fair, Horncastle (approx. 6 miles away)
Special summer market celebrating local crafts and food. Also includes local bands, dancers and singers in addition to funfair rides and a miniature railway. In 2009, the MG Owners Club of Louth displayed about a hundred classic cars.
Crowders Garden Centre, Horncastle (approx. 6 miles away)
Crowders Nurseries have been trading for over 200 successful years, throughout 7 generations of the Lincolnshire based Crowder family and the centre has been open since the early 1980s.The centre has a relaxed atmosphere and customers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion f...
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 6 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. 6 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 6 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.
Belleau Bridge Trout Farm, Alford (approx. 6 miles away)
Open all year and suitable for disabled anglers, Belleau Bridge is six acres of enclosed water within a tranquil setting. Available are carp to 15Ib, bream to 4Ib and roach. Park up, take a stake and the warden will come around to collect payment.
Louth Garden Centre, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
Louth Garden Centre can be found just off the A16, on the B1200 Louth road. The historical Georgian market town of Louth, which lies between the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds and the East coast, is very popular with visitors and many combine it with a visit to the garden centre. The planteria c...
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 6 miles away)
During the 4th century, the occupying Roman army built a fort at Horncastle but the town was not on any important roads, suggesting that the River Bain was the principal route of access. Roman Horncastle has become known as Banovallum (i.e. "Wall on the River Bain") – this name has been adopted...