Things To Do near Saxilby
Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham (approx. 23 miles away)
Downtown Garden Centre, based in the busy town of Grantham, is part of the Oldrids chain. With free parking the centre has a relaxed atmosphere. Customers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on hand to share tips and advice with....
Tattershall Castle, Tattershall (approx. 23 miles away)
Tattershall is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county, located on the A153 Horncastle to Sleaford road.The village is steeped in history and none more so than the castle, fashioned during the early 13th century by Robert de Tattershall. It was greatly expanded and rebu...
Tilting Gate Weir, Thornton (approx. 23 miles away)
The Tilting Gate Weir is near Thornton on the River Bain. The Bain 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 War...
Tattershall College, Tattershall (approx. 23 miles away)
Remains of a grammar school for church choristers. Built in the mid-15th century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell it's the oldest grammar school in Lincolnshire.Currently managed by English Heritage.
Holy Trinity Church, Tattershall (approx. 23 miles away)
Tattershall is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county. At its eastern end is the village of Coningsby.The splendid medieval Church of the Holy Trinity was completed at the onset of the 16th century, having been endowed with Collegiate status, in the previous century, b...
Phone Box Book Exchange, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 23 miles away)
The iconic red phone box has seen a resurgence and never more so than in the village of Kirkby on Bain. Lovingly refurbished by a hard-working community, it has been converted into a free book exchange. Drop off those titles cluttering up the bookshelf at home and uncover new ones you might have...
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 23 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...
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 23 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.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 23 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 Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 23 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
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 23 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.
Bainside Coarse Fishery, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 23 miles away)
On the edge of the small village of Kirkby on Bain, Bainside Coarse Fishery is open from dawn to dusk with easy adjacent parking and level access to all pegs. Close to the car park there are 3 pegs which are ideal for those who are less able to walk longer distances. It is a 13/...
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 23 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...
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 23 miles away)
Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 23 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.