Things To Do near Ropsley
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 17 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
Amici Restaurant, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
Amici Restaurant is one of many establishments offering food and drink in the town of Spalding. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.
Spalding Tourist Information Centre, Spalding (approx. 17 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.
Engine Museum of Land Drainage, Pinchbeck (approx. 17 miles away)
Built in the early 19th century, the Pinchbeck Engine was a drainage engine to drain Pinchbeck Marsh, north of Spalding.When modern progress declared the engine obsolete during the early 1950s it stood forgotten for several decades until being opened to the public as a museum in 1979.The museum comp...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 17 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
Spalding Water Taxi, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
The Spalding Water Taxi links Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre & Festival Gardens to Spalding town centre. A relaxing 35 minute cruise along the river Welland, full of wildlife and history. The Water Taxi can be boarded at the pontoon in Double Street next to High Bridge or at Sprinfiel...
Spalding Self Drive Boat Hire, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
Self drive boat hire is available for a half or full day. Explore the tranquil Fenland Waterway at your leisure by piloting your own boat for up to 10 people. Advance booking is required for this service. There is also a water taxi available which links Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre &...
High Bridge, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
Crossing between Bridge Street and Church Gate and rebuilt in 1838, it's one of Spalding's seven bridges spanning the River Welland.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 17 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
River Welland, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
South Holland Centre, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
The South Holland Centre in Spalding, South Lincolnshire is a busy arts centre, theatre, cinema, functions venue and base for all sorts of fun creative activities.
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
Ayscoughfee Hall is a medieval town house on the banks of the River Welland. Built in 1451 by Richard Alwyn, a wool merchant, it now houses the Ayscoughfee Hall Museum.Throughout its history the Hall has continued to grow and develop, with each owner changing the building to represent their needs an...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 17 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
Chain Bridge Forge, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
A rare gem in Spalding is the Chain Bridge Forge, thought to date from circa 1800. It was purpose built as a blacksmith’s workshop. Situated on the east bank of the River Welland it’s about a mile from the town centre. The project hopes to turn the forge into a living museum and engag...
Crystal Inn, Spalding (approx. 17 miles away)
Crystal Inn is one of many establishments offering food in the town of Spalding. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.