Things To Do near Skendleby
Red Hill, Goulceby (approx. 13 miles away)
The Wolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent. The landscape is one of undeniable beauty, a sweeping vista of low hills, woodland, winding paths and steep valleys, underlain by chalk, limestone and sandstone...
Bainside Coarse Fishery, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 13 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/...
Church of St Margaret the Virgin & Martyr, Sibsey (approx. 13 miles away)
Dedicated to Saint Margaret, this striking medieval Church in Sibsey, marries traces of Norman architecture with Victorian restoration.A grade I listed building, with a grade II cross, it was restored in the early-mid 19th century, with the chancel rebuilt and nave and aisles partly rebuilt.Today th...
Sibsey Trader Windmill, Sibsey (approx. 13 miles away)
This 6 sailed windmill was built in 1877 complete gear, sails and fantail. The high winds of March 2004 led to the mill losing a sail - a cost of approximately £13,000.The mill is not particularly tall but the surrounding flat landscape gives the illusion that it is. You can tour the mill and see t...
The Greenwich Meridian, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
During the late 19th century a standardized zero degrees longitude was agreed and became known as the Greenwich Meridian. It is the world’s Prime Meridian for measuring longitude and travels north to south across the globe. Interestingly, the line passes through Cordeaux High School, on...
Orme Almshouses, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
It was in 1885 that James Fowler built the Orme's almshouses on Eastgate. The buildings are Jacobean in style with ornamental gardens and are set back from the street. Revd Frederick Orme housed ten poor men there and today, through charity, this work has continued. Please note the properti...
Hubbards Hills, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
Dedicated to the memory of Annie Pahud, Hubbard's Hills is an area of natural beauty and is a popular spot for family picnics, school field trips and dog walking.The park was donated to the town of Louth by the trustees of Auguste Alphonse Pahud and made available for public use during the first dec...
Louth Farmers' Markets, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
The Farmers' Markets takes place at Louth and Horncastle monthly throughout the year. They occur on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Louth and the 2nd Thursday of each month at Horncastle. Customers are able to buy direct from local farmers, producers and craftsmen. Products have been produc...
The Bede Houses, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
On the corner of Schoolhouse Lane and Gospelgate in the market town of Louth are some Bede Houses. The gardens are very attractive and they have won awards in the "Louth in Bloom" contest. It should be noted that these former Almshouses are now private residence and should be treat...
Louth Outdoor Market, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
Louth market is on most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and can be found in the town centre.
Phone Box Book Exchange, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 13 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...
Louth Library, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
In the charming town of Louth, near the Wolds, Lincolnshire's area of oustanding beauty, the red brick public library is located on Northgate. Packed with a wide choice of free to borrow books the place is organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to answer...
Louth Tourist Information Centre, Louth (approx. 13 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.
Tennyson Trail, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
Follow in the footsteps of one of the most famous poetic voices of the 19th Century on the Tennyson Trail as it weaves in and around Lincolnshire's rolling landscapes..The trail is over 130 miles long so pick and choose which sections you want to do. The route starts in Louth and heads off through M...
St James' Church, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
Magnificent on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The parish church has the tallest spire (295 feet) of any medieval parish church in the country.The church we see today dates mainly from the 15th century but was built on the site of much older buildings going back as far as the 11th century.