Things To Do near Thorpe on the Hill
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 37 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 37 miles away)
One of the longest single-span suspension bridges in the world bridging the Humber Estuary from Barton-upon-Humber to Hessle
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 37 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 37 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 37 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 37 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 37 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
Herons Mead Touring Park Fishery, Orby (approx. 37 miles away)
A horse shoe lake with lily’s to one side and set in calming surroundings. The park has 8 acres of woodland to walk around along with a 2 acre coarse well-stocked fishing lake with carp to 26lbs, tench to 6lbs and plenty of rudd and roach. The water is suitable for disabled anglers.
All Saints Church, Croft (approx. 37 miles away)
The porch and western tower carry 6 bells. The tower was restored in 1857 and there is also some 17th and 19th century restoration work.
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 37 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
Deepings Community Library, Market Deeping (approx. 37 miles away)
Deepings library is a well stocked and vital part of the local community, despite efforts to have the building closed down. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Mon 1...
Oasis Lakes Fishery & Caravan Park, North Somercotes (approx. 38 miles away)
3 lakes set in lovely surroundings near the coast with a backdrop of conifer woods. In the Island lake there is Carp, Roach, Rudd, and various other species. The Roadside lake contains Common carp, Ghost carp to 20lb+, Mirror Carp to 20lb+, as well as Roach, Rudd and various other species. The Ca...
Lyndhurst Garden Centre, Burgh le Marsh (approx. 38 miles away)
The busy and popular Lyndhurst Garden Centre can be visited on Skegness Rd in Burgh Le Marsh. The centre offers everything to satisfy your gardening needs with an extensive range of all varieties of plants, trees and shrubs constantly in stock, along with a large giftware range for that special o...
Holbeach Farmers' Market, Holbeach (approx. 38 miles away)
The popular farmers' market in Holbeach is held on the third Saturday of the month between 8.30am and 3pm offering a large selection of local produce. Holbeach is a fenland market town in the South Holland district of the county. It lies 8 miles from Spalding and 17 miles from Boston.
Holbeach Library, Holbeach (approx. 38 miles away)
Busy with paperbacks and hardbacks, the Holbeach Library plays an important part in the local community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. There are thousands of books to borrow and...