Things To Do near Swinethorpe
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
Founded sometime in the 12th century and rebuilt c1451. It now has a 15th century exterior which belies the main feature within.Rows of wooden angels with extended wings line the nave and chancel roof.
Seal Sanctuary & Wildlife Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 40 miles away)
A great day out for all ages. The wonderful sanctuary in Mablethorpe has a wide variety of rescued animals including Primates, Reptiles, Birds of Prey, Meerkats, Aviary Birds and lovable seals. Across two acres of landscaped gardens and natural dunes, gain first hand experience of some of the...
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...
St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.
Mablethorpe Library & Customer Service Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 40 miles away)
In the popular seaside town of Mablethorpe, the well stocked public library is on Stanley Avenue. Shelves and spinners are packed with a wide choice of free to borrow paperbacks and hardbacks and the library is organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to...
Mablethorpe Community Access Point & Tourist Information Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 40 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.
Stamford Tourist Information Centre, Stamford (approx. 40 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.
Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
Stamford Arts Centre provides you with the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide selection of art forms from theatre, music and film to sculpture, dance and drawing.The 160+ seat theatre also doubles up as a cinema which, over the last 15 years, has become a film hub for Stamford showi...
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
St George's is of very early origin, possibly being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Tallington Lakes Leisure & Ski Centre, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
Tallington Lakes is a modern leisure park set within over 200 acres of spring water fed lakes. Exciting and thrilling, at Tallington you can embrace the adrenaline junkie within and enagage in water skiing, waterboard, jet ski, dinghy sail, windsurfing and canoe. There is also a dry ski slope,...
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 40 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...