Things To Do near Thornton
Grange Park Fisheries, Messingham (approx. 33 miles away)
Grange Park Fisheries is a family run all year round venue for match and pleasure alike. A friendly environment, there are extensively stocked lakes set in peaceful surroundings close to the M180. There is also an on site cafe serving a full English from 7am, toilets and a tackle & bait shop,...
The Viking Way, Thurlby (approx. 33 miles away)
The Viking Way is a challenging and rewarding long-distance walk. It commences at the Humber and picks its way through the scenic Lincolnshire countryside to finish in Leicestershire. You will pass through the Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the market town of Horncastle, the Limewoo...
The Palm Farm, Ulceby (approx. 33 miles away)
The Palm Farm was launched in 1972 and at the time were pioneers in the promotion of hardy palms and exotics.The nursery is located in and around a walled garden, orchard and paddocks of an old Hall from which it gets an air of maturity. In the last forty years many specimens of trees and shrubs hav...
Thornton Abbey & Gatehouse, Ulceby (approx. 33 miles away)
The enormous and ornate fortified gatehouse of Thornton Abbey is the largest of all English monastic gatehouses. It was founded as a priory in 1139 by William le Gros, the Earl of Yorkshire, and raised to the status of Abbey in 1148.
Church of St Paul the Apostle, Ashby (approx. 33 miles away)
An early 20th century construction, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle is a large red-brick building and stands on the high street in Ashby.The congregation is a warm and welcoming one and services are modern-language Holy Communion, Morning Worship or Family Service, all with hymns or songs and a s...
Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth (approx. 33 miles away)
The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton in 1642. He made many of his most important discoveries about light and gravity here and you can still see the famous apple tree from Newton's bedroom window.
Dandi Lion Playzone, Scunthorpe (approx. 33 miles away)
An air conditioned, multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a clean, safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 - 12 years, with dedicated play zone’s for babies, toddlers and juniors.A comfortable, warm and inviting environment where you will have access to to...
Cheeky Chimps Playzone, Scunthorpe (approx. 34 miles away)
Committed to providing a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for children to learn and play, Cheeky Chimps is a premiere indoor activity play zone in the Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire area.With huge play structures children can explore and let their imaginations run wild engaging a variety...
Riddings Swimming Pool, Scunthorpe (approx. 34 miles away)
A busy and popular community attraction, Riddings Pool offers six, twenty-five metre lanes. It also has an eighteen station gym, squash court and group exercise studio Opening Times: Mon 7am - 9pm, Tue 7am to 8.30pm, Wed 7am to 8pm Thu 7am to 9pm, Fri 7am to 9pm, Sat 8am to 3pm Sun 9a...
The Old Smithy Museum, Owston Ferry (approx. 34 miles away)
The Old Smithy on the high street of Owston Ferry is just as it would have been in 1958 when its owner left it.Today, a museum, the building has been expanded and displays photos of the past and the present village day life. It is an ideal place to visit for clubs and small school groups and anyone...
Silica Country Park, Scunthorpe (approx. 34 miles away)
A popular location, Silica Park is an informal country park, based on the site of a former sand workings. There are plenty of areas to walk, enjoy a picnic or even angle on the lake. Local active interest is focused on the future development and improvement of the park.
Owston Ferry Fisheries, Owston Ferry (approx. 34 miles away)
This is a new fishing venue to accomodate pleasure anglers and match fishermen, located within the Isle of Axholme, Owston Ferry, which borders North Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. The venue is alongside the wharping drain river consisting of 2 lakes side by side in the form of kidney beans ba...
Kates Bridge, Bourne (approx. 34 miles away)
Kates Bridge is a small settlement on the A15 road, in the parish of Thurlby, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south from Bourne. During the early 20th century, residents from nearby villages found employment in the brickyard. Before then, it was the head of navigation on the River Glen and was th...
Macmillan Way Charity Walk, Boston (approx. 34 miles away)
The Macmillan Way is a long-distance footpath that broadly connects Boston to Abbotsbury, in Dorset. The route is a staggering distance of 290 miles (470 km) and is promoted to raise money for the popular Macmillan Cancer Relief charity. The fully waymarked route follows existing footpath...
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry (approx. 34 miles away)
The earliest reference to a church in Owston Ferry is circa 1150 CE. As none of the present fabric dates before 1280, there must have been an earlier building on the site. The site itself is within the inner bailey of the "Motte and Bailey" castle which formerly stood there. A triple archway was...