Things To Do near Thornton
Sibsey Trader Windmill, Sibsey (approx. 12 miles away)
This 6 sailed windmill was built in 1877 complete gear, sails and fantail. The high winds of March 2004 led to the mill losing a sail - a cost of approximately £13,000.The mill is not particularly tall but the surrounding flat landscape gives the illusion that it is. You can tour the mill and see t...
Kenwick Farmhouse Nursery, Louth (approx. 12 miles away)
Kenwick Farmhouse Nursery covers a two acre site in Louth, on the edge of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds an area of outstanding natural beauty. With over a quarter of a century of trading experience, owners and staff at Kenwick have plenty to offer and are always on hand with advice. The nurs...
Legbourne Wood, Legbourne (approx. 12 miles away)
Brimming with widlife, Legbourne Wood is one of the largest ancient woods on the eastern side of the county. It is also one of Lincolnshire Trusts largest wooded reserves. Populated with ash and oak, there have been recorded an astonishing sixtiy species of wildflowers offerin...
Church of St Margaret the Virgin & Martyr, Sibsey (approx. 12 miles away)
Dedicated to Saint Margaret, this striking medieval Church in Sibsey, marries traces of Norman architecture with Victorian restoration.A grade I listed building, with a grade II cross, it was restored in the early-mid 19th century, with the chancel rebuilt and nave and aisles partly rebuilt.Today th...
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 13 miles away)
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
Langrick Bridge, Langrick (approx. 13 miles away)
The single lane steel bridge in Langrick spans the river Witham and offers wonderful views of the surrounding land and moored narrowboats. Langrick itself is a small village in the East Lindsey district of the county and is 5 miles (8 km) north-west from Boston. The village lies in the Fe...
St Margaret's Church, Huttoft (approx. 13 miles away)
Huttoft is a small village 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east of the market town of Alford in the East Lindsey district of the county.The stone Church of Saint Margaret is a charming Grade I Listed building. It was built during the 13th century, hewn of greenstone, limestone, and with some brick patching. The...
Claythorpe Watermill & Wildfowl Gardens, Claythorpe (approx. 13 miles away)
Tranquil and beautiful, our former watermill is a little gem at the heart of 2.5 acres of loveliness. Sit by the river, soak up some history, have a fabulous lunch, or let the kids off the leash in our woodland play area. Our white storks, African crane, ibis and flamingo walk free by the water,...
Olsten Fishery, Legbourne (approx. 13 miles away)
The water is open all year and is suitable for disabled anglers. There is a 4-8 feet deep pond with grass banks. Disabled pegs on hard standing area. The back drop is an old priory site with mature woodland on the far river bank. It is a 13 peg coarse lake with carp to 15lb, tench 5lb, chub to...
North Ings Farm Museum, Lincoln (approx. 13 miles away)
The North Ings Farm Museum is a working farm museum containing a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway, running on a circuit of 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km).Situated at Dorrington, between Lincoln and Sleaford, there is a variety of agricultural machinery, tractors, commercial vehicles, portable steam pump...
Louth Hockey Club, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
The ethos of Louth Hockey Club is to be mindful, respectful and encouraging to all that attend our training sessions, whatever their ability or age, so that we can all enjoy hockey. Matches and training are undertaken at the London Road astro turf and pavilion. There is free parking and...
Louth Garden Centre, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
Louth Garden Centre can be found just off the A16, on the B1200 Louth road. The historical Georgian market town of Louth, which lies between the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds and the East coast, is very popular with visitors and many combine it with a visit to the garden centre. The planteria c...
Hubbards Hills, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
Dedicated to the memory of Annie Pahud, Hubbard's Hills is an area of natural beauty and is a popular spot for family picnics, school field trips and dog walking.The park was donated to the town of Louth by the trustees of Auguste Alphonse Pahud and made available for public use during the first dec...
The Bede Houses, Louth (approx. 13 miles away)
On the corner of Schoolhouse Lane and Gospelgate in the market town of Louth are some Bede Houses. The gardens are very attractive and they have won awards in the "Louth in Bloom" contest. It should be noted that these former Almshouses are now private residence and should be treat...
Alford and District Cricket Club, Alford (approx. 13 miles away)
Alford and District are a local cricket club with first class facilities including qualified and accredited coaches. They have two senior teams playing Saturdays and one on a Sunday, as well as junior teams playing midweek (junior coaching in season at the Club on Mondays). Founded in 1885 the...