Things To Do near Thornton Curtis
Bracebridge Library, Lincoln (approx. 32 miles away)
In the busy city of Lincoln is the charming and well stocked Bracebridge library, offering a healthy selection of books including fiction and picture books for children.Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne
River Trent Dunham Bridge Fishery, Newton on Trent (approx. 32 miles away)
The fishery stocks barbel, bream, carp, perch and roach. There is no disabled access to the river. Permits are membership only and can be gained by contacting Mr Les Shipp of Scunthorpe Pisces Angling Club. Please visit the link below for further information.
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
River Bain, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
The River Bain is a river and a tributary of the River Witham. It rises at Ludford, in the Wolds, and flows through or past the villages of Burgh on Bain, Biscathorpe, Donington on Bain, Goulceby with Asterby and Hemingby before reaching the town of Horncastle where it is joined by the River Wari...
Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club, Bracebridge Heath (approx. 32 miles away)
Bracebridge Heath county cricket club has its venue within spacious wooded grounds. There is plenty of information regarding forthcoming fixtures and how to get involved with cricket on the popular website from the link below. The surrounding rural village is located approximately 2 miles...
Starmers Pit Fishing, Lincoln (approx. 32 miles away)
Starmers Pit is a 5 acre lake offering coarse and carp fishing in Lincoln. The pit is controlled by the Lincoln and District Angling Association who also have a selection of venues to suit anglers of all abilities. Please visit the official website for further details on this and other lakes a...
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...
Horncastle Market, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
There is a small market is on Thursdays and Saturdays and the high street shops still adopt half day closing on Wednesdays.
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
Roman Remains, Horncastle (approx. 32 miles away)
During the 4th century, the occupying Roman army built a fort at Horncastle but the town was not on any important roads, suggesting that the River Bain was the principal route of access. Roman Horncastle has become known as Banovallum (i.e. "Wall on the River Bain") – this name has been adopted...