Things To Do near Swaby
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby (approx. 7 miles away)
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), born Spilsby, was an English explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic region. In 1829 he was awarded the Geographic Society Gold Medal and was knighted by King George IV. He lost his life during an expedition to find the Northwest Passage, a northern water ro...
Hubbards Hills, Louth (approx. 7 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. 7 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. 7 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. 7 miles away)
Louth market is on most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and can be found in the town centre.
St James' Church, Spilsby (approx. 7 miles away)
Built early 14th century in the traditional Spilsby sandstone and apart from the tower, was covered with Ancaster stone in 1879.The tower houses the six bells which date from 1744. The church contains a memorial to Spilsby’s most famous son, Sir John Franklin, the sailor and explorer.
Louth Library, Louth (approx. 7 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. 7 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. 7 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. 7 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.
Playhouse Cinema, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
Situated in the small town of Louth, this independent multi screen cinema has been in operation since the 1930s.It features many of the latest movie releases plus classic films and outstanding live screenings including streams from the National Theatre.A popular Senior Screen club takes place every...
Spilsby Christian Fellowship, Spilsby (approx. 7 miles away)
A family friendly, independent church aiming to share and show the Love of God, through practical, emotional and social support to all members of our local community, with an emphasis on families. We offer a variety of services, from our Halton Road premises, and run weekly parent, baby and toddl...
The Park Gallery, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
Located in the historic town of Louth, the Park Gallery is reopening its doors after a dormant period, providing local artists and the community with a welcoming venue for all to enjoy. Now, art buyers have a new place to buy art. The gallery, under the patronage and guidance of the well known lo...
Louth Museum, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
A Local museum built in 1910 with several galleries. Panorama Gallery: William Brown's 360 degree painting of Louth. Ludalinks Gallery: Geology and bricks; birds and butterflies; archaeology; Lincolnshire Rising of 1536; the Green Lady ghost story. Town Gallery: An interactive floor-map of...
The Riverhead Theatre, Louth (approx. 7 miles away)
Louth Playgoers’ Riverhead Theatre is a local community owned venue. It is maintained and run by a dedicated team made up almost entirely of volunteers.The Society is led by a Board of Directors and every person gives freely of his/her time to one aspect or another of the everyday life of the Rive...