Things To Do near Thornton
Raintrees Lakeside Fishery, Skegness (approx. 18 miles away)
Situated 2 miles from Skegness in the countryside, our quiet family owned site offers you the complete peaceful holiday, whether fishing or not. The lake is well stocked with Carp, Rudd and Tench, the biggest catch being a massive 29lb mirror carp. Of course countless smaller fish of various size...
RSPB Freiston Shore, Thurlby (approx. 18 miles away)
At Freiston Shore you can get excellent views of waterbirds on the salt water lagoon, especially at high tide when wading birds roost, sometimes in their thousands. Summer is a good time to see nesting wading birds, including avocets and ringed plovers. In winter, brent geese congregate along wit...
St Mary's Church, Frampton (approx. 18 miles away)
Frampton is a pleasant village in the county, situated just to the south of the town of Boston. The village lies on the edge of one of the great marine creek levees formed during the Bronze Age.The medieval church of Saint Mary, with its imposing limestone brickwork and magnificent tower, dates from...
North Hykeham Community Library, North Hykeham (approx. 18 miles away)
The hub provides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and the town council. Organised and wheelchair friendly, you will find the volunteers helpful and happy to answer any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Monday 16:00 til 18:00 Tuesday 16:00...
Pilgrim Fathers Memorial, Fishtoft (approx. 19 miles away)
Near this place in September 1607 those later known as "The Pilgrim Fathers" made their first attempt to find religious freedom across the seas. Erected 1957 is a small granite obelisk mounted on a granite block to commemorate this.
Swanholme Lakes Nature Reserve, Lincoln (approx. 19 miles away)
Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve was formed from a series of flooded sand and gravel pits. After quarrying finished in the 1960s vegetation was able to colonise and this has resulted in a mosaic of different habitat types in an area covering 63 hectares. Access can be gained via Hartsholme Co...
Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe (approx. 19 miles away)
Hartsholme Country Park lies about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the city centre of Lincoln, accessible via the B1378.The park covers more than 200 acres and was opened in 1979. It holds a prestigous Green Flag Award and features paths and wide open spaces, lakes and ornamental grounds, originally the...
Black Cat Equestrian Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 19 miles away)
The Black Cat Equestrian Centre is a family run riding centre, offering riding and driving tuition for all ages and those with physical and learning difficulties. Set in 22 acres, the school has two outdoor schools and a small indoor school. There is also a 1 acre jumping field, 10 acre...
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, North Rauceby (approx. 19 miles away)
The Royal Air Force College is perhaps the most famous landmark in RAF history. When it opened in 1920 it was the first military Air Academy in the world. Since then, many of the RAFs most famous pilots have graduated there.The Centre portrays its history from the early days as a Royal Naval base to...
Church of All Saints, North Hykeham (approx. 19 miles away)
All Saints is one of three churches in North Hykeham. It stands at the junction of Mill Lane and Moor Lane and is a Decorated Victorian Gothic style build, constructed in 1858. It is a popular and lively church, open and welcoming to visitors and newcomers, including children and infants.
Richmond Lakes Fishery, North Hykeham (approx. 19 miles away)
Richmond Lakes are situated near Lincoln. The water is stocked with Carp and comprises of two lakes. The front lake is approximately 18 acres with just 11 swims, containing around 450 English born and bred Carp, 100 of which exceed 20lb and 30 over 25lbs. Boilie approaches are the favoured m...
Manor Farm Caravan Park & Fishery, Anderby (approx. 19 miles away)
The lake has reed beds around the edge with depths from 1 ½ feet to around 9 feet with a ledge around half the lake. There is carp to 30+ lbs and roach to 2lbs. Manor Farm Caravan Park is a small family run park that offers peaceful rural surroundings catering for caravaners and campers seeking...
Boston Classic Car Show, Kirton (approx. 19 miles away)
The Annual Classic Car Show is held during August at Graves Park, Kirton. A popular and open air event it features nearly 500 vehicles on display and there are also over 50 stalls to browse. A wonder family day out -- 2015 sees them celebrating their 25th anniversary. Please vist the websit...
St Helen's Church, Saxby (approx. 19 miles away)
St Helen's parish church is a Grade I listed building, constructed in 1775 as an ashlar-faced red-brick mortuary chapel. The chapel, later a church, had been attributed to Carr of York (who constructed the nearby Norton Place) but no evidence to prove this has been found. It has been assumed t...
Type 22 World War 2 Pillbox, Frieston (approx. 19 miles away)
During the Second World War, defences were constructed around Freiston Shore as part of the anti-invasion defences when Britain stood alone against Germany. A number of pillboxes, gun emplacements and coastal lights were constructed and the remains of these fortifications can be seen and explored...