Things To Do near Scotland
St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 14 miles away)
St George's is of very early origin, possibly being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 14 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 14 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 14 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
Tallington Lakes Leisure & Ski Centre, Stamford (approx. 14 miles away)
Tallington Lakes is a modern leisure park set within over 200 acres of spring water fed lakes. Exciting and thrilling, at Tallington you can embrace the adrenaline junkie within and enagage in water skiing, waterboard, jet ski, dinghy sail, windsurfing and canoe. There is also a dry ski slope,...
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 15 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...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 15 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 15 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...
J Parkers Garden Centre, Anwick (approx. 15 miles away)
A family business established in 1933, J Parkers are one of the leading plant and bulb companies in the UK. 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 bulbs and seeds to compo...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 15 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...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 15 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...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 15 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...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gosberton (approx. 15 miles away)
St Peter & St Paul’s is a large and magnificent village church with lots of history. Its spire reaches nearly 200 feet above the countryside and the tower gives tremendous views of the fens. There are regular weekly services, baptisms and weddings. The hall is very smart with modern toilet...
Pinchbeck Bapist Church, Pinchbeck (approx. 15 miles away)
You're warmly welcome to join us at the Baptist church in Pinchbeck, South Lincolnshire. We meet for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30am. On the last Sunday of each month come early for Cafe Church informal worship with doughnuts and coffee (look out for...
Pinchbeck Library & Community Hub, Pinchbeck (approx. 15 miles away)
The new volunteer-run facilities are run by Pinchbeck Parish Council with the support of local volunteers. Offering a wide range of free to borrow books the library is well organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Opening times: Mon Closed, Tue 10am - 1pm, Wed 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm...