Things To Do near South Somercotes
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 18 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
High Ropes Adventure, Market Rasen (approx. 18 miles away)
Located at Linwood Warren, High Ropes Adventure has been operating since 1996 and boasts to be the largest and best ropes course in Lincolnshire. As a family business with first class facilities and excellent safety record people are attracted from all over the country. There are ropes courses hi...
Crowders Garden Centre, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
Crowders Nurseries have been trading for over 200 successful years, throughout 7 generations of the Lincolnshire based Crowder family and the centre has been open since the early 1980s.The centre has a relaxed atmosphere and customers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion f...
St Andrew's Church, Halton Holegate (approx. 18 miles away)
Halton Holegate is a lovely village in the East Lindsey district of the county, situated on the outskirts of the Wolds, 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Spilsby.St Andrew's Anglican church is a Grade II listed building, heralding from the 14th-15th century and seats nearly 250 parishioners. Chiefly Perpendic...
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 18 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.
Willingham Woods, Market Rasen (approx. 18 miles away)
Willingham Woods is a stunning and calming forest of pinewoods, located east of Market Rasen.Busy all year round, though more so during the summer months, it is a popular destination for families, cyclists, dog walkers and motor bikers to stop and visit as well as people just passing through.Wander...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Ingoldmells (approx. 18 miles away)
Ingoldmells is a coastal village, civil parish and seaside resort in the East Lindsey district of the county.The medieval church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a Grade I listed building and dates from the 13th century.The chancel was demolished in the early 18th century but it was more than a 150...
Horncastle Summer Craft Fair, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
Special summer market celebrating local crafts and food. Also includes local bands, dancers and singers in addition to funfair rides and a miniature railway. In 2009, the MG Owners Club of Louth displayed about a hundred classic cars.
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...
Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 18 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.
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
During the 4th century, the occupying Roman army built a fort at Horncastle but the town was not on any important roads, suggesting that the River Bain was the principal route of access. Roman Horncastle has become known as Banovallum (i.e. "Wall on the River Bain") – this name has been adopted...
21 Mile Poacher Country Cycle Route, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
For something easier on the legs, there is no shortage of circular day rides to be found in Lincolnshire. Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county, set within valleys and winding streams, sweeping beautiful countryside. Please visit the link below for content that...
Horncastle Library, Horncastle (approx. 18 miles away)
Horncastle Library is one of many splendid lending libraries within the county and is brimming with well stocked bookshelves covering a wide selection of genres. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you...