Things To Do near South Witham
Crowland Abbey, Crowland (approx. 20 miles away)
Crowland Abbey, once part of a Benedictine Abbey, has stood in Crowland since as early as the 8th century, dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Guthlac. Guthlac the monk lived the life of a hermit at Crowland (also known as Croyland) during the late 7th century and early 8...
Crowland Library, Crowland (approx. 20 miles away)
Redocorated and with new book stock, Crowland library is an important part of the community for the local residents The library provides a selection of services and is run by Crowland Community Hub with the support of Crowland Cares and local volunteers. Opening times are: Mon 9.30am - 12.3...
Heckington Railway Station, Heckington (approx. 20 miles away)
Heckington railway station is quite unique in that it also houses a small Heritage Museum. The station was opened by the Boston, Sleaford and Midland Counties Railway during the 19th century. It is now owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. The station is unstaffed and offe...
Heckington Tennis Club, Heckington (approx. 20 miles away)
With three outdoor courts the Heckington Tennis Club is a members only organisation. Suitable for juniors and beginners it is best to contact first. There is wheelchair access but no other facilities. Heckington is a large village with several cafes and takeaways, shops, a bar and a traditiona...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding (approx. 20 miles away)
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
Captain Matthew Flinders RN, Donington (approx. 20 miles away)
Born in Donington, Matthew Flinders was a Captain in the Royal Navy, a navigator and cartographer. Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia and identified it as a continent. However, with Britain at war with France, a suspicious governor kept him under arrest for more t...
Church of St Mary & the Holy Rood, Donington (approx. 20 miles away)
The building is a Grade I listed Anglican parish church dedicated to St Mary and the Holy Rood. It is almost a complete combination of early Decorated and late Perpendicular style. Its chancel, however, is mainly Early English. The church tower and spire rise to 240 feet. There are memorials i...
Heckington Station Railway Museum, Heckington (approx. 20 miles away)
The museum is housed in the original 1859 Heckington Railway station buildings. It is a working station with trains to Skegness. The station and trains service is currently managed by East Midlands Trains.
Donington Community Hub, Donington (approx. 20 miles away)
Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times are: Wed 10.00am - 1.00pm, Fri 2.00pm - 6.00pm, Sat 10.00am - 1.00pm. There are children's books, adult fiction and non-fiction bo...
Lord Alfred Tennyson Research Centre, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
The Tennyson Research Centre is located in the dome of the Lincoln Central Library. It is widely regarded as the most intimate and informative collection on Alfred Tennyson.It is a popular place and includes an astonishing 3,000 books from Tennyson’s Library, reflecting his intellectual curiosity....
Roll of Honour Memorial, Heckington (approx. 20 miles away)
Forty-three names mark the roll of honour that stands before the village green in Heckington. It is peaceful reflection of the sacrifices made. Heckington is a large village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of the county and is situated between Sleaford and Swineshead Bridge.
Heckington Fen Walk, Heckington (approx. 20 miles away)
A long circular walk across a mix of grassy banks, rough pasture and farmland which can be muddy. The walk also has a small amount of road walking and there are stiles, kissing gates and steps. It begins at Heckington Village green (there is limited parking spaces) and is six miles in length a...
Chain Bridge Forge, Spalding (approx. 20 miles away)
A rare gem in Spalding is the Chain Bridge Forge, thought to date from circa 1800. It was purpose built as a blacksmith’s workshop. Situated on the east bank of the River Welland it’s about a mile from the town centre. The project hopes to turn the forge into a living museum and engag...
Heckington Methodist Church, Heckington (approx. 20 miles away)
The first Wesleyan Methodist chapel in the village was built in 1809, but this was replaced by a new chapel in 1835. The building of the current church started in 1904 to designs by Nottingham-based architect Albert Edward Lambert and took a year for completion The church is part of the S...
Henry Godson's Almshouses, Heckington (approx. 20 miles away)
In the delightful village of Heckington, on a pleasant and traditional green, stand the Henry Godson Almshouses. Constructed in 1886 they feature red brick in Flemish bond, slate roofs with raised stone coped gables and moulded kneelers. Godson bequeathed four Almshouses to the village and they...