Things To Do near Thornton le Moor
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 17 miles away)
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...
Play Zone, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
If you're looking for a Play Centre designed with the whole family in mind then PlayZone, Lincoln, is ideal. There is something for everyone with regular play sessions including Parent & Toddler, Adult & Student and Birthday Parties. Alternatively if you would like exclusive use of the whole v...
Better Gym Lincoln, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
A low cost gym in Lincoln offering memberships with no contract for a monthly fee. Whether you are a new or experienced gym user, there is always a fitness expert on hand to assist you with your training needs, or just to give you some advice and motivation! We have recently undergon...
Barton Clay Pits Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 17 miles away)
The Barton Clay Pits once supplied clay for thriving brick and tile-making industries have now been flooded and transformed into a nature reserve. The Clay Pits Nature Reserve covers a 5 mile area along the Humber bank offering attractive walks and opportunities to view local wildlife, especially...
Grimsby Dock Tower, Grimsby (approx. 17 miles away)
Completed in 1852 at a staggering 309ft, the purpose of the Grimsby Dock Tower was to provide hydraulic power to the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks. It contained a 30,000 gallon hydraulic wrought iron reservoir at a height of 200 feet to supply the pressure required.The bricks from which the...
Skellingthorpe Library, Skellingthorpe (approx. 17 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...
International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
The IBCC site in Lincoln opened in 2018. The International Bomber Command Centre provides a world-class facility to serve as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for Bomber Command. The project includes recording, preserving and relating the stories of all those involv...
The Water's Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 17 miles away)
The Waters Edge Country Park, north of Barton-Upon-Humber, on the edge of the Humber estuary, has something to offer all ages. It features an intensely diverse variety of plant and wildlife and several rare species. It was established in the mid 1990s across clay quarries, freshwater lakes, rare...
Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth (approx. 17 miles away)
Transport back to life in the early 18th century with a visit to this impressive Grade I listed building.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, in Queen Anne style, this was the home of Samuel Wesley, rector of Epworth, his wife Susanna and their sons, John, a preacher and writer, and Charles,...
Poppyfield Equestrian Centre, Heighington (approx. 17 miles away)
Poppyfield Equestrian was established in 1996 by Simon Kettleboro and his daughter Jo Kettleboro. Jo had long been a keen rider and together with her father wanted to provide less fortunate children with the opportunity to see life from on horseback, where so often the view of the world is much g...
St Peter's Church, Humberston (approx. 17 miles away)
The oldest building in Humberston is St Peter's Church. Although the church was rebuilt during the early decades of the 18th century, the tower is over seven hundred years old. At the rear of the church is the site of the former Humberston Abbey of Benedictine monks, which was founded during t...
Sidney Park, Cleethorpes (approx. 17 miles away)
Sidney Park can be accessed from Park View. Dog friendly and children friendly, it is a pleasant area to walk through and stop at the lake to feed the ducks or watch the wildlife. There is a children's play area, a shop and pathways.
Wendover Hall, Humberston (approx. 17 miles away)
Wendover Hall has stood within Humberston village for more than a century. The parish council is currently seeking planning permission for a large extension which will provide a new secondary hall/room as well as new toilet facilities, storage and kitchen. The hall is available for hire for gr...
South Common, Lincoln (approx. 17 miles away)
South Common is a broad open area on the southeastern boundary of Lincoln. Bracing in the winter, stunning in the summer, it settles between Canwick and Bracebridge Heath and nearby agricultural fields. With swaying grass and scrub there is a variety of wildlife and plants for the keen eyes to...
Cleethorpes Country Park, Cleethorpes (approx. 17 miles away)
A wonderful place to spend the day! The park consists of woodland and grassland with wildflowers and a seven acre lake. Summer visitors will see a range of associated insects, wildfowl and skylarks. In winter there are wading birds using the park as a roosting site at high tide. There are p...