Things To Do near Thornton
Wolla Bank Pit Nature Reserve, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 20 miles away)
South of Anderby Creek, close to the sea wall, lies the Wolla Bank Pit nature reserve, opposite the entrance to the Wolla Bank car park. The flooded pits are a result of excavations for clay, which was needed for the repair of the sea wall following the floods in the mid fifties. There are extensive...
Church of St Mary & the Holy Rood, Donington (approx. 20 miles away)
The building is a Grade I listed Anglican parish church dedicated to St Mary and the Holy Rood. It is almost a complete combination of early Decorated and late Perpendicular style. Its chancel, however, is mainly Early English. The church tower and spire rise to 240 feet. There are memorials i...
Captain Matthew Flinders RN, Donington (approx. 20 miles away)
Born in Donington, Matthew Flinders was a Captain in the Royal Navy, a navigator and cartographer. Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia and identified it as a continent. However, with Britain at war with France, a suspicious governor kept him under arrest for more t...
Aubourn Hall Gardens, Aubourn (approx. 20 miles away)
Seven miles southwest of Lincoln, off the A607 at Harmston or off the A46 through Haddington, is Aubourn Hall.This charming, historic building has stood since the later years of the Tudor dynasty with the work finally completed during the early 17th century. It resides within a most beautiful landsc...
Skegness Cricket Club, Skegness (approx. 20 miles away)
They are Skegness's premier sports club with facilities for cricket, hockey and squash, parking, and a members social bar. The cricket club has a long, rich and colourful history, and has been in existence since at least 1877. The Richmond Drive ground was once known as being one of the finest in...
Chapel Six Marshes Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 20 miles away)
Another access point to the long stretch of sandy beach running along the Lincolnshire coastline.
Lake Helen Fishery, Sutterton (approx. 20 miles away)
Lake Helen is a two-acre traditional mixed coarse fishery. Lilly pads and overhanging willows give the visiting angler many varied fishing experiences. The margins are often the best places to fish and vary in depth from three to twelve feet. Carp anglers target the shallower bars in the middle....
Chapel St Leonards Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 20 miles away)
Miles of sandy beach over dunes looking out onto the North Sea around the popular seaside resort of Chapel St Leonards.This part of the Lincolnshire coastline is one massive stretch of sand so visit Chapel Point Beach, Wolla Bank Beach and Moggs Eye Beach as well.
Skegness Library, Skegness (approx. 20 miles away)
Within walking distance of the seafront, the popular Skegness library features a variety of printed and audio books covering fiction, non-fiction and children. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you mi...
Wacky Warehouse, Game Keeper, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
Wacky Warehouse is a clean, safe and friendly environment for children to have fun and spend time in whilst you have your meal. It has fantastic soft play and kids activities and plenty to engage and engross the little ones. Parties can also be organised from simple birthday meals to larger buffet c...
Skellingthorpe Library, Skellingthorpe (approx. 20 miles away)
Offering a wide range of free to borrow books, Skellingthorpe Library is a popular part of the local community. Well organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly, staff are both helpful and obliging to answer any questions or inquiries you might have. Computers power down 15 minutes before clos...
Chapel Point Beach, Chapel St Leonards (approx. 20 miles away)
A sandy dune covered beach which was a WWII coastal defence looking out across the North Sea.There are no dog control measures in place so walking along the beach is available all year round.
Pennells Garden Centre, North Hykeham (approx. 20 miles away)
Pennells Garden Centre in North Hykeham has much to offer. With a well stocked centre you will discover all of your gardening needs populated by staff that are friendly, helpful and always on hand to answer your inquiries. As well there is a dedicated pet section, craft shop, a large gree...
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway, Skegness (approx. 20 miles away)
The LCLR has been described as the first heritage railway to be built on a greenfield site by enthusiasts in the UK. It was originally at Humberston near Cleethorpes in the north east of the county and in July 2019 celebrates its first decade. Please visit the website for further information a...
Southview Riding School, Sleaford (approx. 20 miles away)
Southview Riding School is a popular and family run business with friendly help and advice whenever required. Riding lessons are available everyday and open to anyone wishing to learn. There are private lessons and even a mechanical horse. Southview also offer many different kinds of livery th...