Things To Do near Thornton
Tattershall Farm Park, Tattershall (approx. 7 miles away)
Come and play and learn at Tattershall Farm Park. Opened in 2009 our family run Farm Park is aimed at children up to school age, and is fully accessible to disabled visitors. We are an all weather attraction boasting an extensive outdoor play area with a bouncy castle, climbing wall, swings, zip wir...
Moon Lake Fishery, Tattershall (approx. 7 miles away)
Moon Lake Fishery was opened in 1997 and offers a great days sport and the chance to relax and enjoy a day fishing in beautiful surroundings.There are 7 lakes in total.Moon Lake is the most established lake on the complex. A circular lake surrounded by mature trees with pegs numbered 1-25. A mixed s...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 7 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...
Holy Trinity Church, Tattershall (approx. 7 miles away)
Tattershall is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county. At its eastern end is the village of Coningsby.The splendid medieval Church of the Holy Trinity was completed at the onset of the 16th century, having been endowed with Collegiate status, in the previous century, b...
Tattershall Castle, Tattershall (approx. 7 miles away)
Tattershall is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county, located on the A153 Horncastle to Sleaford road.The village is steeped in history and none more so than the castle, fashioned during the early 13th century by Robert de Tattershall. It was greatly expanded and rebu...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 7 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 7 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (approx. 7 miles away)
Family run museum which allows visitors to experience a WWII bomber airfield in living memorial to over 50,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.It's also the only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and taxi in it (pre book only).
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 7 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, Coningsby (approx. 7 miles away)
Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was formed in July 1957. There are displays and fly pasts involving an Avro Lancaster, a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane.The visitor centre allows an up close guided tour of the aircraft when not in use, as well as exhibits about the airc...
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 7 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 7 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Rosewood Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 7 miles away)
The fishery stocks carp, bream, tench, roach and mixed coarse. The water is still and measures 0.2 hectares. There is no disability access and day permits are available. The fishery is adults only. The location is a quiet fen surrounded by bird and wildlife, making it the perfect loc...
Tetford Country Cottages & Fishing Lakes, Tetford (approx. 7 miles away)
Self catering holiday accommodation with a private coarse fishery. Magnificent surroundings in the Lincolnshire Wolds and with easy access to Horncastle, Louth and Spilsby. There are two fishing lakes on your doorstop with the nearest cottage a mere 10 meters from the lake.
Scamblesby Church, Scamblesby (approx. 7 miles away)
In the sleepy and quiet village of Scamblesby the Anglican parish church of Saint Martin stands on the brow of a wooded hill. It was partially rebuilt in the late 19th century and seats around 100. It hosts regular services and events from the local primary school. The village is a civil paris...