Things To Do near Swinhope
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 19 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. 19 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. 19 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...
Messingham Sand Quarry, Messingham (approx. 19 miles away)
With the aid of volunteers and contractors the quarry has been transformed into a popular nature reserve. There are bare scrapes, mossy wetland and undergrowth populated with a growing array of wildlife. A delightful place to visit.
St Andrew's Church, Sausthorpe (approx. 20 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...
Baysgarth House Museum, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 20 miles away)
Baysgarth Museum is located in Baysgarth House, a Grade II listed building situated in Baysgarth Park, in the market town of Barton-upon-Humber.It was once the home of the Wright-Taylor family but went into public ownership in 1930. In 2004 Champ Ltd, the Community Heritage Arts and Media Project, a...
Washingborough Community Centre, Washingborough (approx. 20 miles away)
The Washingborough community centre can be found on Fen Road. With a host of events and activities at the centre ranging from dance to sport and much more there is always something to look out for. The village is 3 miles east from Lincoln city centre, in the North Kesteven district of the coun...
Alford and District Cricket Club, Alford (approx. 20 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...
Washingborough Tennis Club, Washingborough (approx. 20 miles away)
Washingborough Tennis Club are Tennismark accredited. There are currently around 80 active members from Family, Adult and Junior memberships. The club is managed by a small committee who put on a range of events over the year. All money raised is ploughed back in to the club for the...
All Saint's Church, Greetwell (approx. 20 miles away)
The parish church in Greetwell is a Grade II listed, 11th century limestone building. Both the west tower and the font date from the 13th century. The church underwent restoration during the 1800s. There are two ashlar monuments to Richard Lely, who passed in 1734 and Anna Lely...
Washingborough Library, Washingborough (approx. 20 miles away)
Washingborough Library can be found on School Lane and is open two days a week (Wed & Sat). Despite closures through the county and beyond it is still a popular place with plenty of fiction and non-fiction free to borrow. Staff are helpful and well-informed.
St Peter's Church, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 20 miles away)
St Peter's Church is the former parish church of Barton-upon-Humber in the north of the county. It is Grade I Listed and is one of the best known Anglo-Saxon buildings.The former C of E church is now run by the English Heritage and houses an exhibition exploring its history. The dating of the buildi...
Greetwell Old Quarry, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
A mostly unknown spot in the county, Greetwell old quarry is located on the northeast edge of Lincoln. For centuries ironstone and limestone has been quarried and the original site supplied stone for the nearby cathedral. There are tremendous views and unspoilt areas of nature.
WIlderspin National School Museum, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 20 miles away)
The Barton National & Infants School was built in 1844 and is a Grade II listed building. This model school was the last of two thousand infant schools set up by Wilderspin across the British Isles. It is unique – few other buildings associated with Wilderspin have survived. Begin your tour...
St John's Church, Washingborough (approx. 20 miles away)
The parish church in Washingborough is dedicated to St John the Evangelist. It has a Norman tower and font. An Iron Age shield was discovered near here in 1826. It is called the Witham Shield and is now in the British Museum. The village of Washingborough, 3 miles east from Lincoln city centre...