Things To Do near Sandilands
Engine Museum of Land Drainage, Pinchbeck (approx. 38 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...
Flower Bulb Museum, Pinchbeck (approx. 38 miles away)
Inspired by memories of the hard working people from the South Holland fens the Spalding flower bulb museum opened in 1995 to preserve the history of the industry for future generations. Spanning over 120 years this industry has played a vital part in the local economy being a source of employmen...
All Saints Church, Moulton (approx. 38 miles away)
Locally known as "Queen Of The Fens", All Saints' Church was built circa 1180, the 60-70 year work instigated by Prior John of Spalding.The building was heavily restored in the late 19th century by William Smith and the church also has a rood screen dating from around 1425.The village of Moulton is...
Birchgrove Garden Centre, Spalding (approx. 38 miles away)
Set within the heart of South Holland is Birchgrove Garden Centre a family business where you are always guaranteed a warm welcome.Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on hand to share tips and advice with.Stock varies from b...
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village, Hibaldstow (approx. 38 miles away)
One of the best-preserved examples in England of a medieval village. Clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps. According to legend demolished as a den of thieves, the real reason for its abandonment remains uncertain. The area/site is managed by English Heritage.
Moulton Windmill, Moulton (approx. 38 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...
RAF College Cranwell, Cranwell (approx. 38 miles away)
RAF College Cranwell is a thriving RAF Station in the heart of the county with a long and distinguished history dating back to its foundations as a Royal Navy Training Establishment in 1916. It was the world’s first Air Academy and today it continues to select and train the next generation of o...
Rauceby Railway Station, Sleaford (approx. 38 miles away)
Rauceby railway station is close to the western border of Quarrington and just over half-a-mile south of the village of South Rauceby. Originally it served Rauceby Mental Hospital that was closed in 1998 and now serves commuters living in the new housing estates that comprise the Greylees suburb...
Laser Storm, Spalding (approx. 38 miles away)
Based at the Fun Farm, Spalding, Laserstorm is an electronic, interactive lasertag game, utilizing the latest technology X-blaster laser guns.Players have an X-blaster laser gun each, and either individually or as a team use stealth and tactics to target the opposing players or teams, gain the most...
Baytree Nurseries & Garden Centre, Spalding (approx. 38 miles away)
Baytree Nurseries, in Spalding, is much more than just a garden centre.It is a wonderful world of endless discovery, where both the specialist and beginner can explore every aspect of gardening in a breathtaking display of over 16 acres of retail area. A place where departments brim with variety and...
Somerton Castle, Navenby (approx. 38 miles away)
Somerton Castle is located near the villages of Navenby and Boothby Graffoe. The site is on low-lying land between the Lincoln Edge and the River Trent. The castle is 13th century and was gifted to King Edward II in 1309. King John II of France was imprisoned at Somerton Castle between 1359 an...
Baytree Owl And Wildlife Centre, Spalding (approx. 38 miles away)
Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre is home to one of the largest owl collections in the country. Hosting over 40 different species of birds of prey and owls, amounting to nearly 100 birds in total, the centre has recently added some native animals to the collection including a red fox, hedgehogs, ha...
St Deny's Church, Aswarby (approx. 38 miles away)
The parish church of Aswarby was built during the c12th century and restored after much deterioration in 1850.
Southview Riding School, Sleaford (approx. 38 miles away)
Southview Riding School is a popular and family run business with friendly help and advice whenever required. Riding lessons are available everyday and open to anyone wishing to learn. There are private lessons and even a mechanical horse. Southview also offer many different kinds of livery th...
Highfields Country Holiday Fishing, Spanby (approx. 38 miles away)
With 120 acres of lovely parkland and mature woodland the surroundings are perfect to fish at three well stocked lakes. A good head of Carp (Common & Mirror and crucian) and mixed Silver Fish including Roach, Bream, Perch & Hybrids can be found. Holiday log cabins are for hire and sa...