Things To Do near Aubourn
Moulton Windmill, Moulton (approx. 34 miles away)
The nine-storeyed Moulton Mill is the tallest windmill in the UK and stands at 100ft high to the top of the ogee cap. It was built in the early 19th century by Robert King and saw its sails removed near the end of the century after gale damage. Soon afterwards, a steam system was installed to pow...
All Saints Church, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 34 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.
Monksthorpe Chapel, Spilsby (approx. 34 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...
Gunby Hall, Spilsby (approx. 34 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...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 34 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...
Grooby's Pit Fishery, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 34 miles away)
The water is open all year and suitable for disabled anglers. No children allowed. It is a 2 acre disused clay pit in a natural peaceful setting with 30 private individual fishing pegs for those staying at the campsite. There is Carp, Roach, Perch, Golden Tench, Rudd, Skimmers, Bream, Chub, &...
St George's Parish Church, Bradley (approx. 34 miles away)
St George's ancient medieval church and churchyard are tucked away on a single road, one of the routes by which people walk or ride through to Bradley Woods.Sadly, the church is usually locked, but it is open around the normal service time at 6 o'clock each Sunday and for an annual open weekend at H...
Normanby Hall, Scunthorpe (approx. 34 miles away)
Normanby Hall is a classic English mansion, located near the village of Burton-upon-Stather, 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Scunthorpe. It was built during the early 19th century, from the designs of Robert Smirke, for Sir Robert Sheffield whose family had resided on the site since the early-mid 16th...
Normanby Hall Victorian Walled Garden, Scunthorpe (approx. 34 miles away)
The Normanby Hall Victorian walled garden is one part of the Country Park that also features a farming museum, a stableyard, duck ponds, a deer sanctuary, a fishing lake, a miniature railway and broadleaf woodland. The park and gardens surround Normanby Hall, a classic English mansion, located ne...
Normanby Hall Country Park, Scunthorpe (approx. 34 miles away)
The Normanby Hall Country Park features a restored Victorian walled garden, a farming museum, a stableyard, duck ponds, a deer sanctuary, a fishing lake, a miniature railway and broadleaf woodland. The park surrounds Normanby Hall, a classic English mansion, located near the village of Burton-upo...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 34 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 34 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
Thorpe Culvert Railway Station, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 34 miles away)
Thorpe Culvert railway station serves the village of Thorpe St Peter and is situated 7 miles (11 km) from the popular seaside resort of Skegness. Owned by Network Rail it is managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. A signal box is present to supervise a level crossing. Th...
Irby & Bratoft Library, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 34 miles away)
The Irby & Bratoft community library is located in the Village Hall in the delightfully named Brambleberry Lane.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the staff are local volunteers and are helpful and will be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have.There are hundreds of books...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 34 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...