Things To Do near Risby
Magdalen Library, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 41 miles away)
The new volunteer-run Magdalen Library opened its doors on January 3rd 2017, replacing the mobile service that had served the community. This is now the 35th hub to open across the county - bringing the total number of libraries and community hubs to 50. It has been a fantastic achie...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 41 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 41 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...
Hill Holt Wood, Norton Disney (approx. 41 miles away)
Hill Holt Wood is many things. Stunning woodland open to the public every day. A social enterprise with charitable status. A way of working with the local community to create a better environment, provide employment and reach out to those in need. Visit from dawn ’til dusk every day of the w...
Grooby's Pit Fishery, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 41 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, &...
Thorpe Culvert Railway Station, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 41 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...
Tupholme Abbey Ruins, Bardney (approx. 41 miles away)
Now ruins, Tupholme Abbey is one of only a few with standing remains of the original monastic buildings in addition to the archaeological remains below ground. The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire purchased this site in 1988 and is preserving this ancient monument for future generations. The sur...
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 41 miles away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
Branston Community Library, Branston (approx. 42 miles away)
As part of plans for a new-look library service, Branston Community Library re-opened on 5th October 2015. The hub provides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and Branston Parish Council. Opening times: Mon 10am - 2pm, Wed 10am - 2pm, Fri 1pm - 6pm, Sat 10am - 1pm.
Bardney Heritage Centre, Bardney (approx. 42 miles away)
Inspired by the diversity of the industrial heritage in the local area, Bardney Heritage Centre aims to preserve this history for the future of the village and surrounding area.A reasonable sized tea room serves hot and cold food throughout the day and you can spend the night at the station. The acc...
St Michael's Church, Mavis Enderby (approx. 42 miles away)
Mavis Enderby is a hamlet and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of of the county. It lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, 4.5 miles (7 km) east from Horncastle.Built during the 14th century, St Michael's Church retains perpendicular and decorated work. It underwent improvement in the 15th century...
North Hykeham Community Library, North Hykeham (approx. 42 miles away)
The hub provides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and the town council. Organised and wheelchair friendly, you will find the volunteers helpful and happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Monday 16:00 til 18:00 Tuesday 16:00...
Spilsby Town Show, Spilsby (approx. 42 miles away)
Popular town show. Attractions include: a craft marquee, a model tent, dog show, Shire horse show, vintage cars and tractors.
Church of All Saints, North Hykeham (approx. 42 miles away)
All Saints is one of three churches in North Hykeham. It stands at the junction of Mill Lane and Moor Lane and is a Decorated Victorian Gothic style build, constructed in 1858. It is a popular and lively church, open and welcoming to visitors and newcomers, including children and infants.
St Andrew's Church, Halton Holegate (approx. 42 miles away)
Halton Holegate is a lovely village in the East Lindsey district of the county, situated on the outskirts of the Wolds, 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Spilsby.St Andrew's Anglican church is a Grade II listed building, heralding from the 14th-15th century and seats nearly 250 parishioners. Chiefly Perpendic...