Things To Do near Thornton
RAF College Cranwell, Cranwell (approx. 19 miles away)
RAF College Cranwell is a thriving RAF Station in the heart of the county with a long and distinguished history dating back to its foundations as a Royal Navy Training Establishment in 1916. It was the world’s first Air Academy and today it continues to select and train the next generation of o...
Somerton Castle, Navenby (approx. 19 miles away)
Somerton Castle is located near the villages of Navenby and Boothby Graffoe. The site is on low-lying land between the Lincoln Edge and the River Trent. The castle is 13th century and was gifted to King Edward II in 1309. King John II of France was imprisoned at Somerton Castle between 1359 an...
Kirton Library, Kirton (approx. 19 miles away)
Kirton Library has moved and has been relocated in the New Life Community Church. The hub prvides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and members of the New Life Community Church. There is a good selection of books to choose from and shelves are well-stocked. Open...
RAF Scampton Heritage Centre, Scampton (approx. 19 miles away)
RAF Scampton has had a rich and varied history. Home for 617 Squadron - we know them more as the Dambusters - and the RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. The heritage centre offers a history of RAF Scampton and is within an original WW2 hangers. There are over 1500 artifacts (including a Blue Ste...
Museum of RAF Firefighting, Scampton (approx. 19 miles away)
At RAF Scampton can be found Britain's only Museum of RAF Fire Fighting, since the closure of the one at RAF Manston, Kent. Housing an incredible and fascinating collection of vehicles and artefacts, the museum tells the story of fire fighting from the earliest days to modern times. There are...
The Garden House, Saxby (approx. 19 miles away)
The beautiful and idylic Garden House, in Saxby, is founded across eight stunning acres of beautiful gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland. The gardens are open from 11am until 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the middle of September. Refreshments are available in the Hay Barn an...
Mill Road Fishing Lakes, Addlethorpe (approx. 19 miles away)
Mill Road Fishing Lakes is a fishing lake and caravan park based near Skegness. They cover all aspects of fishing holidays including day ticket fishing, match fishing and pleasure angling. Catches are guaranteed up to 25 lbs. This is a touring caravan park with tent pitches as well....
Covenham Reservoir, Louth (approx. 19 miles away)
Situated in a beautiful rural spot, Covenham Reservoir is available all year round. With a vast 216 acres of water, which is easily accessed from the slipway, it boasts a wealth of stunning wildlife, especially during the warmer seasons. Image courtesy of go birding (link below).
Fun Farm, Lincoln (approx. 19 miles away)
A trip to the Fun Farm at North Hykeham is an ideal outing for the whole family. Young ones will be entertained for hours in Lincoln’s largest and cleanest play area.A three storey maze of soft padded play equipment, deck climbs, roller racers and exhilarating slides awaits every child, providing...
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum, Lincoln (approx. 19 miles away)
The Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society (LVVS) was founded in 1959 by a group of local businessmen.Currently based at North Hykeham, Lincoln, the number one goal of the society was to preserve local vehicles of historic interest and enrich the education of road transport.The museum in Lincoln house...
The Terry O'Toole Theatre, Lincoln (approx. 19 miles away)
The fabulous Terry O'Toole Theatre is an intimate, not-for-profit professional arts venue and community theatre based in North Hykeham.It offers a varied programme of professional and community performances and its ongoing mission is to continually present a high quality programme of professional da...
Four Seasons Garden Centre, Sleaford (approx. 19 miles away)
Based in Sleaford the Four Seasons Garden Centre is a busy and popular place. They stock a huge range of products from Wolf Garten Tools, Wilkinson Sword Garden Tools, Tayberry Clothing, Solar Garden Lights and much more. The centre is packed full of quality plants, garden furniture, plant fee...
Welbourn Parish Circular Walk (6 miles), Welbourn (approx. 19 miles away)
The Parish Walk takes you around the village of Welbourn and through the countryside and farmland of Welbourn Lowfields. It's a 6 mile circular walk and should take about 3 hours at a leisurely pace. The starting point is Welbourn village hall car park (Grid Ref: SK 969 544) and parking is availa...
Welbourn Ridge Circular Walk (2.25 miles), Welbourn (approx. 19 miles away)
The Ridge Walk takes you around the village of Welbourn and includes stiles and some uphill walking. It's a 2.25 mile circular walk and should take about 1 hour at a leisurely pace.The starting point is Welbourn village hall car park (Grid Ref: SK 969 544) and parking is available in the car park it...
Millennium Green, North Hykeham (approx. 19 miles away)
Millennium Green is a small reserve in North Hykeham. It is a public space with its predominant feature being a large lake. The lake is surrounded by a pathway which can accommodate buggies and wheel chairs. The green is bordered by residential housing and more lakes that are used for fishing...