Things To Do near Swinethorpe
The Gliderdrome, Boston (approx. 31 miles away)
The Gliderdrome is a popular venue in the town of Boston. Hosting mostly cover bands and thrilling US-style wrestling, there is always an event on. Please consult the website for further details.
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough (approx. 31 miles away)
The picturesque Wolds countryside, with its sweeping hills and dense woodland and scattered farmlands, defying the notion of a flat county, is where the clatter of iron against track can be heard and the unmistakable smell of soot can be smelt as the LWR roars the past joy of steam back to the digit...
Sibsey Trader Windmill, Sibsey (approx. 31 miles away)
This 6 sailed windmill was built in 1877 complete gear, sails and fantail. The high winds of March 2004 led to the mill losing a sail - a cost of approximately £13,000.The mill is not particularly tall but the surrounding flat landscape gives the illusion that it is. You can tour the mill and see t...
St Andrew's Church, Rippingale (approx. 31 miles away)
St Andrew's Parish Church, Rippingale, is open to visitors from Easter until the Autumn and the incumbent is the Revd Linda Pugh. There was a stone church on the site during the Domesday Survey of 1086, but all traces of it have disappeared. Reportedly founded in 1250, the building itself was...
St Helen's Church, East Keal (approx. 32 miles away)
The parish church seats approximately 250 people and is dedicated to St. Helen. It dates back to 1708 and was restored in 1854-55.
Olsten Fishery, Legbourne (approx. 32 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...
Sir Joseph Banks Country Park, Boston (approx. 32 miles away)
Over 27 acres was purchased in 2007 and seeded with a wild flower mix, This was followed by the planting of trees providing a suitable nesting sites for owls, a kestrel, sparrows, swallows, birds and bats. The area also includes Jenny's Wood and is part of the Boston Woods Trust. Founded in...
Westgate Wood, Boston (approx. 32 miles away)
Part of the Boston Woods trust, bringing woodland to the Boston district. This was the first area to be planted in 1999, covering 23.5 acres. It lies between Five House Lane and Old Hammond Beck Road in Wyberton. There are places for parking off both roads. Some “Memorial” trees pl...
Waltham Windmill, Waltham (approx. 32 miles away)
The present six-storied tower windmill was built in 1878 by John Saunderson of Louth. The mill has two pairs of French millstones (for grinding flour) and 2 pairs of Derbyshire Peak stones (for grinding coarser materials such as animal feed).One of the sails was lost during WW1 and the opposite one...
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 32 miles away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
Church of St Margaret the Virgin & Martyr, Sibsey (approx. 32 miles away)
Dedicated to Saint Margaret, this striking medieval Church in Sibsey, marries traces of Norman architecture with Victorian restoration.A grade I listed building, with a grade II cross, it was restored in the early-mid 19th century, with the chancel rebuilt and nave and aisles partly rebuilt.Today th...
Spirit Of Sutterby, Sutterby (approx. 32 miles away)
Spirit of Sutterby is a community project organised under the umbrella of the Down Your Wold project. The primary goals are to explore the hamlet of Sutterby, researching its past and recording its present and to help with its future. Lost in a fold of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds, close by...
Church Of St John The Baptist, Sutterby (approx. 32 miles away)
The church of St John the Baptist, in the charming hamlet of Sutterby, is a redundant 12th century Anglican holy building. Designated by English Heritage as Grade II listed it is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches charity. A simple one storey structure it is constructed in gr...
Boston Victorian Cemetery, Boston (approx. 32 miles away)
The Victorian Cemetery, Park and Gardens consists of 15 serene acres. It has a beautiful main avenue of original mid 19th century Limes and Cedars.There is a small Chapel, a Mortuary Building and a fine Gate Lodge.Boston is a popular county town and small port, located on the east coast. As well as...
All Saints Church, Coleby (approx. 32 miles away)
The early Saxon church of Coleby was replaced by Norman builders who incorporated the base into the new structure. The present All Saints Church has developed from that Norman building and its diverse architectural styles reflect the many alterations and extensions which have taken place over succee...