Things To Do near Swaby
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 4 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 4 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Alford and District Cricket Club, Alford (approx. 4 miles away)
Alford and District are a local cricket club with first class facilities including qualified and accredited coaches. They have two senior teams playing Saturdays and one on a Sunday, as well as junior teams playing midweek (junior coaching in season at the Club on Mondays). Founded in 1885 the...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 4 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 4 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 4 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
Olsten Fishery, Legbourne (approx. 4 miles away)
The water is open all year and is suitable for disabled anglers. There is a 4-8 feet deep pond with grass banks. Disabled pegs on hard standing area. The back drop is an old priory site with mature woodland on the far river bank. It is a 13 peg coarse lake with carp to 15lb, tench 5lb, chub to...
Alford Five Sailed Windmill, Alford (approx. 4 miles away)
Built as a seven-storeyed windmill in 1837 by the local millwright John Oxley, this is still a working mill on the edge of the popular market town of Alford.You can tour the mill and see the centuries old stone grinding process in action whilst enjoying views of the Lincolnshire WoldsThis is a fully...
Froghall Fisheries, Legbourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Located in the wonderful rural village of Legbourne, Froghall Fisheries is a great place to spend a few days fishing. The well stocked lake is set in 15 acres of private secluded countryside, and a great place to cast off and unwind. Our log cabins provide an ideal base for your fishing holiday,...
St Andrew's Church, Sausthorpe (approx. 5 miles away)
Dedicated to St Andrew and a Grade II listed building, the parish church of Sausthorpe was designed by Charles Kirk and built in the early-mid 19th century.Its construction was sponsored by Rev. Francis A. Swan, Lord of the Manor and parish rector, and it was on the site of an earlier medieval struc...
Kenwick Farmhouse Nursery, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
Kenwick Farmhouse Nursery covers a two acre site in Louth, on the edge of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds an area of outstanding natural beauty. With over a quarter of a century of trading experience, owners and staff at Kenwick have plenty to offer and are always on hand with advice. The nurs...
Louth Garden Centre, Louth (approx. 6 miles away)
Louth Garden Centre can be found just off the A16, on the B1200 Louth road. The historical Georgian market town of Louth, which lies between the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds and the East coast, is very popular with visitors and many combine it with a visit to the garden centre. The planteria c...
Oham Lakes Fishery, Maltby (approx. 6 miles away)
The water is open all year and suitable for disabled anglers. There are four lakes set in the lovely rural surroundings of the Wolds with everything except pike and zander. There is a tackle shop and cafe. All baits work here. No Barbed Hooks, No Boilies, No Floating Bait, No Braid.
River Lymn, Spilsby (approx. 6 miles away)
The River Lymn rises on the eastern slope in the Wolds. It flows south-eastwards to the Lincolnshire Marsh, where it becomes known as the Steeping River on the boundary of Great Steeping parish. The main channel is supplemented by the Wainfleet Relief Channel as it passes Wainfleet All Saints, an...
Dales Pits Fishery, Farlesthorpe (approx. 6 miles away)
The water is open all year round and suitable for disabled anglers. Two old brick pits set in a very scenic area with depths to 12 feet. There are overhanging trees, first class platforms, water lilies, water plants and an easy access road around most of the lake. Stocked w...