Things To Do near Roughton
Dogdyke Pumping Station, Tattershall (approx. 5 miles away)
Dogdyke steam drainage station was built in 1856 to replace the existing wind-driven pump to drain a large area of farmland between the rivers Bain and Witham.The engine, which runs in steam on all the Open Days, is the original external condensing beam-engine built by Bradley and Craven of Wakefiel...
Ivy Lane Riding School, Coningsby (approx. 5 miles away)
Ivy Lane Riding School and Livery Stables is based in the popular village of Coningsby. A fun and friendly horse riding school lessons are availalble for experienced riders and beginners. Please contact the school for advance booking and prices.
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 6 miles away)
A country park and nature reserve on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Greenwich Meridian, chosen as the Prime Meridian in 1884, passes through this point.Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving.
St Peter's Church, New Bolingbroke (approx. 6 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...
Rosewood Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 6 miles away)
The fishery stocks carp, bream, tench, roach and mixed coarse. The water is still and measures 0.2 hectares. There is no disability access and day permits are available. The fishery is adults only. The location is a quiet fen surrounded by bird and wildlife, making it the perfect loc...
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (approx. 6 miles away)
Family run museum which allows visitors to experience a WWII bomber airfield in living memorial to over 50,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.It's also the only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and taxi in it (pre book only).
Tupholme Abbey Ruins, Bardney (approx. 6 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...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 7 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 7 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 7 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...
Targeted 4All Events, Bardney (approx. 7 miles away)
Boasting both our own venue base and mobile facilities we are able to offer a variety of outdoor activities in multiple locations. With our main base located just outside of Lincoln city we are ideally situated within easy reach of the centre. Our purpose built wood cabin with its own log burner...
Minting Fishery, Minting (approx. 7 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.
Beeches Private Fishing Lake, Minting (approx. 7 miles away)
A well sheltered and secluded 3 acres of water between 4 and 21 feet deep. Built in 1984 and stocked in 1988 it recently re-opened under new ownership. There are various species of Carp. Tench, Rudd and Perch. No keep nets unless under match conditions. Barbless hooks. Max 3 rods. No bait rest...
ARK Wildlife Park, Stickney (approx. 8 miles away)
Set in 10 acres of beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, ARK wildlife park offers a wide range of animals, offering visitors the chance to get up close with stunning exotic mammal species, amazing reptiles and some familiar friends. Every day visitors will have the opportunity to come face to face...
Stickney Farm Park, Stickney (approx. 8 miles away)
Now closed, with most of the animals moved to Tattershall Farm Park, Stickney was designed to be an educational and fun day out for kids of all ages. Sited on a working farm, it had allowed adults and children alike to get close to the farm animals with a "hands-on" experience.