Things To Do near Sausthorpe
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 8 miles away)
The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 8 miles away)
Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne
Thorpe Culvert Railway Station, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 8 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...
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 8 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 8 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 8 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 8 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.
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.
Burgh Reading and Development Centre, Burgh le Marsh (approx. 8 miles away)
In the Old School House on the High Street is the Burgh Reading and Development Centre Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly the volunteer run hub is open Thu 10.00am-1.00pm, Sat 10.00am-1.00pm. There is a Book Start Bear Club, Children's Books & Holiday Activities, Fiction and Non-ficti...
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...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 8 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River Wari...
Stickney Village Show, Stickney (approx. 8 miles away)
With rides and stalls and farm animals, the annual village show, held in the summer, is a fun filled gathering of local friends and families beneath, hopefully, a clear blue sky. Situated at the centre of the Lincolnshire Fens, this picturesque village is a civil parish in the East Lindsey distri...
St Luke's Church, Stickney (approx. 8 miles away)
The 13th century Anglican parish Church is dedicated to Saint Luke and is a Grade II listed building.During the mid 19th century a new chancel was built and several years later the rest of the building was restored. Nearing the end of the century the tower was partly pulled down but was rebuilt by t...
Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centre, Alford (approx. 8 miles away)
The Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centre offers a complete day out with something for everyone.With easy parking and a relaxed atmosphere the centre is more than a hub of garden equipment. Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on han...
Welcome To Dinothorpe, Alford (approx. 8 miles away)
The Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centre offers a complete day out with something for everyone.The new Dinothorpe exhibition is stunning. Confined in a small and covered area is a collection of moving and roaring Dinosaur models that photos cannot do justice. With easy parking and a relaxed atmosphere the...