Things To Do near Barkston
Bourne Castle, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Bourne Castle was a medieval motte and double bailey castle. The enclosed mound, inner and outer moats are all that now survive.A motte was a type of castle which used an artificial mound to hold a defensible structure or keep on it's summit.
South Kesteven Community Point & Library, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Bourne library has moved and now forms part of the new South Kesteven Community Point and Library at the Corn Exchange. With 6 day opening (Mon-Sat) it benefits from a central location, new stock and being part of a one-stop shop for local council services
Starmers Pit Fishing, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
Starmers Pit is a 5 acre lake offering coarse and carp fishing in Lincoln. The pit is controlled by the Lincoln and District Angling Association who also have a selection of venues to suit anglers of all abilities. Please visit the official website for further details on this and other lakes a...
Bracebridge Library, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
In the busy city of Lincoln is the charming and well stocked Bracebridge library, offering a healthy selection of books including fiction and picture books for children.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries...
Bourne War Memorial Gardens, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Well kept gardens, with ducks, willows and flower beds a plenty. The bank to the far side of the gardens beside the river is the base of the curtain wall of Bourne Castle's inner bailey. As the inner bailey moat, this water was three times this width.
Raymond Mays, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Thomas Raymond Mays was an racing driver from Bourne and was the driving force behind the E.R.A. and B.R.M. Racing Cars.
Heritage Centre, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Adjacent to the Bourne War Memorial Gardens and once a working mill. Baldocks Mill, the Bourne Heritage Centre displays information and artifacts relating to the town. There is an entire floor devoted to Raymond Mays and his racing career.Baldocks Mill is also the only remaining mill in the town and...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Better known locally as "Bourne Abbey" or "Abbey Church" and founded in c1138, it stands as one of the oldest buildings in Bourne.Bourne Abbey is also the town's only Grade I listed building.
Bourne Cricket Club, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
The Cricket Club plays its home games at the Abbey Lawn. The town's non-league football team are right next door. The club has four adult teams, two on a Saturday and two on a Sunday, as well as a strong junior set up with teams going from U9 up to U15. The 1st team ar...
Red Hall, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Red Hall is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion built c1605. It was sold in 1860 to the Bourne and Essendine Railway Company and used as the stationmaster's house and ticket office for the railway lineCurrently owned by the Bourne United Charities who acquired it in 1962.
Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Bourne outdoor community swimming pool has been maintained by the local residents and volunteers since 1990. The 50 yard pool is a warm, safe and friendly environment for all ages and is situated in the picturesque Abbey Lawns. Children must be supervised. Times and prices are available on the we...
Cross O'Cliff Orchard, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
After decades of neglect, restoration began in 1995. A little under 2 hectares in size and at least one hundred and fifty years old, the Orchard is open to the public. There are many old varieties of pear with wonderful names such as Louise Bonne de Jersey, Hessle and Pitman Duchess and many a...
Branston Community Library, Branston (approx. 17 miles away)
As part of plans for a new-look library service, Branston Community Library re-opened on 5th October 2015. The hub provides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and Branston Parish Council. Opening times: Mon 10am - 2pm, Wed 10am - 2pm, Fri 1pm - 6pm, Sat 10am - 1pm.
Boultham Library, Boultham (approx. 17 miles away)
With ample nearby parking space The Boultham Library has hundreds of well stocked shelves. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. There are thousands of hardbacks and paperbacks to borro...
Cherry Holt Garden Centre, Bourne (approx. 17 miles away)
Cherry Holt Garden Centre is a family run business providing a friendly and reliable service.Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on hand to share tips and advice with.The centre specialises in bespoke sheds, summerhouses, wo...