Things To Do near Thetford
Heckington Fen Walk, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
A long circular walk across a mix of grassy banks, rough pasture and farmland which can be muddy. The walk also has a small amount of road walking and there are stiles, kissing gates and steps. It begins at Heckington Village green (there is limited parking spaces) and is six miles in length a...
Birth Place of Margaret Thatcher, Grantham (approx. 19 miles away)
Born on 13 October 1925. Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1979 to 1990 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the first woman to have held either post.
Henry Godson's Almshouses, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
In the delightful village of Heckington, on a pleasant and traditional green, stand the Henry Godson Almshouses. Constructed in 1886 they feature red brick in Flemish bond, slate roofs with raised stone coped gables and moulded kneelers. Godson bequeathed four Almshouses to the village and they...
Heckington Methodist Church, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
The first Wesleyan Methodist chapel in the village was built in 1809, but this was replaced by a new chapel in 1835. The building of the current church started in 1904 to designs by Nottingham-based architect Albert Edward Lambert and took a year for completion The church is part of the S...
Heckington & District Bowls Club, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Heckington & District Bowls Club was founded circa 1922. Most of our members, however, are a little younger than that! One of the great things about lawn bowls is that it is one of relatively few physical sports that can be played to a reasonable level by just about anyone, of any age. Wh...
Heckington Tennis Club, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
With three outdoor courts the Heckington Tennis Club is a members only organisation. Suitable for juniors and beginners it is best to contact first. There is wheelchair access but no other facilities. Heckington is a large village with several cafes and takeaways, shops, a bar and a traditiona...
Heckington Village Show, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
The Heckington Village show is typically held on the final weekend of July. Nothing quite matches it for the relaxed way that it combines the intimacy of a village show with the expectation of the national stage. Heckington Show is a true family day out, a quintessentially English Summer occas...
Heckington Community Hub Library, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Situated opposite the splendid St Andrew's Church is Heckngton's first static library. Although small in comparison to the larger libraries such as Sleaford, the library is clean and friendly and exclusively volunteer-run. The library is based on the ground floor with wheelchair and pushchair...
St Andrew's Church, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
This 14th century church is one of the finest medieval parish churches in Lincolnshire. It boasts a superb Easter Sepulchre, one of the best in England.
Heritage Lincolnshire, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Heritage Lincolnshire is a local charity working to conserve the rich history of the county for the benefit of people who live, work and visit the area. They work to advance the understanding and appreciation of archaeology, historic buildings, traditions and culture and with a wid...
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Gedney (approx. 19 miles away)
St Mary Magdalene Church is an Anglican Church that heralds from the 13th century. Renowned for its large size in the surrounding low-lying landscape, the Grade I listed building it is commonly known as the Cathedral of the Fens. Dedicated to St Mary Magdalene it was considerably restored in 1...
Swineshead Railway Station, Swineshead (approx. 19 miles away)
The station is actually located in the hamlet of Swineshead Bridge some miles north of Swineshead. Like many Lincolnshire stations it is unstaffed and offers limited facilities other than two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The full range of tickets for travel a...
Sunny's Plaice Fish & Chips, Heckington (approx. 19 miles away)
Sunny's Plaice is one of several eating establishments in the village of Heckington. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.
Grantham Tennis Club, Grantham (approx. 19 miles away)
Grantham tennis club features 4 indoor acrylic courts, 5 floodlit synthetic clay courts, 4 floodlit artificial grass courts and 4 floodlit mini courts. Open seven days a week it is ideal for both amateur and experienced players alike. There is also a state of the art gym and a cafe open t...
Savannah Equestrian Centre, Boston (approx. 19 miles away)
Savannah Equestrian Centre is a family run business set in a beautiful rural location between Spalding and Boston. The centre offers a range of horse riding activities, lessons, careers training and hacks to suit a variety of ages and abilities. Customers are encouraged to take an active role...