Things To Do near Thornton
St Peter's Church, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
The first church on the site was a Saxon one, built in the 11th Century, and was one of forty-nine churches in Lincoln at the time.Badly damaged during the bloody 17th century Civil War conflict it became almost a ruin and, a century later, the church was pulled down.A new one was constructed, thoug...
Westwood Lakes Fishery, Wyberton (approx. 17 miles away)
There are three well stocked fishing lakes at Westwood Lakes set in charming countryside. Carp, Tench, Barbel, Roach and Chub are all available. No Floating Baits allowed. No Barbed hooks. No cat meat. No boilies. No braid. Landing nets and keep nets provided. There is delightful sur...
North Lindum Hawks JFC, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
North Lindum Hawks Football Club’s aim is to provide a good standard of football coaching that helps children learn to play, improve, enjoy and continuing playing football into their adult life. As a club we take great pride in developing young players. The players are the most important part o...
Play Zone, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
If you're looking for a Play Centre designed with the whole family in mind then PlayZone, Lincoln, is ideal. There is something for everyone with regular play sessions including Parent & Toddler, Adult & Student and Birthday Parties. Alternatively if you would like exclusive use of the whole v...
Magdalen Library, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 17 miles away)
The new volunteer-run Magdalen Library opened its doors on January 3rd 2017, replacing the mobile service that had served the community. This is now the 35th hub to open across the county - bringing the total number of libraries and community hubs to 50. It has been a fantastic achie...
River Steeping Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 17 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, perch, pike, roach and dace. There is no disabled access to the river. Day and member permits are available and can be bought from Storrs Fishing Tackle and Wainfleet Angling Club.
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 17 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...
Ermine Library and Community Hub, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
The Hub provides a selection of library services and is managed on a day to day basis by local community group, There are thousands of books to borrow and the library also lends DVDs and CDs. There is internet access and a fax service available. Fees may apply for any non-book lending services...
Greyfriars, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
Greyfriars is the oldest Franciscan church building in England. It stands behind St Swithin's church in the downhill area of Lincoln, between Free School Lane and Broadgate.During the early 13th century Franciscan friars arrived in Lincoln and were granted land to build a friary. Work commenced c123...
Lincoln Central Library, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
The public library in the historic city of Lincoln is a very special place. The first lending library opened its doors near the end of the 19th century, in 1895, and operated from the Assembly Rooms building in the centre of the city. It was replaced by the new site on Free School Lane in 1914....
Waddington Library, Waddington (approx. 17 miles away)
The volunteer-staffed Waddington Library can be found inside the Co-op pharmacy on Bar Lane. The project is a partnership between the County Council and the Co-op and saw a £70,000 makeover investment. There are more than 4,000 books free to borrow, a photocopier, a self-service ma...
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
Originally a church founded in the 950s to help evangelise the area.Begun in 1072 on the orders of William The Conqueror and a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Most of the building was completed in the thirteenth century.It's believed that Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building in the...
Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
Modern and refurbished throughout, the Lincoln Drill Hall is a popular entertainment venue in the historic City of Lincoln.Its main auditorium has a maximum capacity of 500 seats and it has hosted various bands. As well as live music, the venue offers theatre, literature talks, films, the Lincoln Be...
The Collection Museum, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
Situated in the heart of historic Lincoln, The Collection brings together Lincoln’s archaeology museum and the Usher Gallery in one fantastic visitor centre. The archaeology gallery tells the story of Lincolnshire’s fascinating heritage through artefact rich displays and reconstructions, hands-o...
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
The Medieval Bishop's Palace is a visitor's attraction in the city of Lincoln.Built during the late 12th century, it was one of the most opulent residential structures in the country and the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.The palac...