Things To Do near Rigsby
St Andrew's Church, Donington on Bain (approx. 13 miles away)
In the centre of the village stands a delightful, Grade II listed, 12th century church dedicated to St Andrew. It has an unbuttressed Norman west tower and the chancel was rebuilt during the 19th century. Donington on Bain is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the count...
Wolds Walking Festival, Donington on Bain (approx. 13 miles away)
Launching from the pretty village of Donington-on-Bain on 21 May we can promise 16 days of really good walking in and around the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, until our festival finale at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens National Trust property on 5 June. We've got 114...
St Peter's Church, New Bolingbroke (approx. 13 miles away)
New Bolingbroke is a village in the East Lindsey district of the county.St Peter's Church is a Grade II listed building and was constructed during the earily-mid 19th century by Samuel Sanders Teulon. The building is red brick with some blue brick and ashlar dressings. It has plain and fish scale ti...
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Skegness (approx. 13 miles away)
Gibraltar Point is an area of some 430 hectares comprising sandy and muddy seashores, sand-dunes, saltmarshes and freshwater habitats. It extends some 3 miles along the Lincolnshire coast line and contains an incredible range of plant life: Cowslips, Pyramidal Orchids, Meadow Saxifrage and many othe...
Lade Bank Pumping Station, Old Leake (approx. 13 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...
Church of Saint Benedict, Haltham (approx. 13 miles away)
Of early Norman construction, this Anglican parish church is dedicated to Saint Benedict. Partially restored, on two occasions, during the late 19th century, its seating was increased from 67 to 140. However, in 1977 the Diocese of Lincoln declared the church redundant. Image...
Haltham Beck, Haltham (approx. 14 miles away)
Close to the picturesque Wolds is the meandering Haltham Beck (a stream) on the east side of the village. Haltham nestles on the banks of the River Bain as it navigates south from the market town of Horncastle. Often, the village is referred to as "Haltham on Bain." Image by Dave...
Bainside Coarse Fishery, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 14 miles away)
On the edge of the small village of Kirkby on Bain, Bainside Coarse Fishery is open from dawn to dusk with easy adjacent parking and level access to all pegs. Close to the car park there are 3 pegs which are ideal for those who are less able to walk longer distances. It is a 13/...
Covenham Reservoir, Louth (approx. 14 miles away)
Situated in a beautiful rural spot, Covenham Reservoir is available all year round. With a vast 216 acres of water, which is easily accessed from the slipway, it boasts a wealth of stunning wildlife, especially during the warmer seasons. Image courtesy of go birding (link below).
Phone Box Book Exchange, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 14 miles away)
The iconic red phone box has seen a resurgence and never more so than in the village of Kirkby on Bain. Lovingly refurbished by a hard-working community, it has been converted into a free book exchange. Drop off those titles cluttering up the bookshelf at home and uncover new ones you might have...
Medlam Drain Fishery, New Bolingbroke (approx. 14 miles away)
The fishery stocks mixed coarse. The site is a still water river with no disability access. No permit is required and for more information you can contact the Boston and District Angling Association.
Minting Fishery, Minting (approx. 15 miles away)
All round water with plenty of different fish. There are big lily beds, 20 pegs, car parking, toilets, breakfast can be arranged, nets can be used if dipped. Carp up to 10 Ibs , club to 5 Ibs, tench to 3 lbs and bream, barbel, rudd.
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough (approx. 15 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...
Donna Nook Nature Reserve, Donna Nook (approx. 15 miles away)
One of the largest and most accessible breeding colonies of grey seals in the United Kingdom. The first pups are born in early November and the last in mid-late December, mostly along the edge of the dunes. A mid-week visit is highly recommended due to the poularity of the Reserve.
Benniworth Springs Off-Road Driving, Market Rasen (approx. 15 miles away)
The Benniworth Springs Academy of off-road driving is based in a rural location on the edge of the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds. Visit by yourself - or in a party - for a course on offroad driving in one of many Land Rovers. It's sheer escapism and what's more it won't break the bank....