Things To Do near Thorpe
Grooby's Pit Fishery, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 13 miles away)
The water is open all year and suitable for disabled anglers. No children allowed. It is a 2 acre disused clay pit in a natural peaceful setting with 30 private individual fishing pegs for those staying at the campsite. There is Carp, Roach, Perch, Golden Tench, Rudd, Skimmers, Bream, Chub, &...
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 13 miles away)
A country park and nature reserve on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Greenwich Meridian, chosen as the Prime Meridian in 1884, passes through this point.Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving.
War Memorial, East Keal (approx. 13 miles away)
In memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War (1914-1918).
Havenhouse Railway Station, Croft (approx. 14 miles away)
Havenhouse railway station is situated 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Skegness. The station was originally called Croft Bank. There was formerly a Seacroft railway station between Havenhouse and Skegness, but it is now closed. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains it is unsta...
Scamblesby Church, Scamblesby (approx. 14 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...
Brook House Farm Riding School, Louth (approx. 14 miles away)
Brook House Farm is a British Horses Society (BHS) approved riding school and livery yard, and an official Pony Club centre.Our B.H.S.A.I qualified instructors supervise all riding activities and liveries, and we are insured for all riders aged 4 and over.We offer lessons, hacks and full, part or wo...
St Helen's Church, West Keal (approx. 14 miles away)
The church was built of green sandstone and brick on a rise above the village in 1623. Part of the church was rebuilt in 1866 and after the church tower fell in September 1881, it was rebuilt in c1844.
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 14 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...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 14 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...
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 14 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...
Havenside Waters Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 14 miles away)
Havenside-Waters is a family run fishing lake based in beautiful surroundings just off the east coast of Skegness. Situated alongside the River Haven the lake is 1.5 acres and 5-6ft deep, stocked with fresh water fish. The setup is ideal for those seeking a relaxing day's fishing. The lak...
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 14 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...
Magdalen Library, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 14 miles away)
The new volunteer-run Magdalen Library opened its doors on January 3rd 2017, replacing the mobile service that had served the community. This is now the 35th hub to open across the county - bringing the total number of libraries and community hubs to 50. It has been a fantastic achie...
Wainfleet Railway Station, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 14 miles away)
Wainfleet railway station has its own signal box at the east end of the platforms. The station is 5 miles (8 km) west of Skegness on the Skegness - Grantham - Nottingham line. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains the station is unstaffed and offers limited facilities. I...
All Saints Church, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 15 miles away)
The church is dedicated to All Saints and replaces a medieval building on a site 2 miles to the West with stone from the old building being used during its construction. The stone cross near the bell turret was found in the river and placed on the gable in 1820.