Things To Do near Thorpe on the Hill
The Lincoln Ghost Walk, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm from the Tourist Information Centre in Castle Square (top of Steep Hill).
The Lincoln Medieval Walk, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
Come to the historical city of Lincoln to learn how we lived our day to day lives both peasant and lord between the years 1000 to 1500.
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
The Medieval Bishop's Palace is a visitor's attraction in the city of Lincoln.Built during the late 12th century, it was one of the most opulent residential structures in the country and the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.The palac...
Lincoln Tourist Information Centre, Lincoln (approx. 6 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.
Exchequer Gate, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
Exchequer Gate is three splendid arched walkways located at the cathedral end of Castle Hill The gate was constructed during the 14th century and it is here that local tennats came to pay rent to the church. Above the arches are two further floors of rooms, which were at one time rented dwelli...
The Little Red Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
The Little Red Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in the historic City of Lincoln. Currently, there are four rooms featuring a range of Original Art and Limited Edition Prints to suit the tastes and budgets of all art lovers. Whether on the threshold of a new art collection, looking to hang...
Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
Originally a church founded in the 950s to help evangelise the area.Begun in 1072 on the orders of William The Conqueror and a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Most of the building was completed in the thirteenth century.It's believed that Lincoln Cathedral was the tallest building in the...
The Lincolnshire Art Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
The Lincolnshire Art Gallery specialise in original British art of the 19th and 20th century. There is an ever changing display of paintings, drawings, sculpture, limited art prints and art Literature. Opening times: Thu, Fri, Sat 10.30am to 5pm & Sun 1pm to 5pm.
Newport Arch, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
Reputedly the oldest arch in England with traffic flowing through it, Newport Arch is the name given to the remains of a 3rd-century Roman gate in the historic city of Lincoln.In the 4th century Roman occupied Lincoln, known then as Lindum Colonia, became capital of the province Flavia Caesariensis...
St Peter's Church, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
The first church on the site was a Saxon one, built in the 11th Century, and was one of forty-nine churches in Lincoln at the time.Badly damaged during the bloody 17th century Civil War conflict it became almost a ruin and, a century later, the church was pulled down.A new one was constructed, thoug...
Lindum Cricket Club, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
The Roman name for Lincoln was Lindum Colonia, and their ninth legion was based here. The club logo is a Roman Centurion, with the Roman numerals IX representing the legion. Lindum Cricket Club was formed in 1856. Both the club and the ground are known locally as "The Lindum". Minor Counties cric...
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 6 miles away)
The ancient woodland and forest in Stapleford marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.The site was clear-felled during the early stages of World War I to supply local industry and used as a British Army camp and training grounds during World War II. In late 1945, the land...
Saxilby Library, Saxilby (approx. 6 miles away)
The Saxilby library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff and volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times are 7 days a week between 10am - 7pm....
Saxilby Railway Station, Saxilby (approx. 6 miles away)
The station is 6 miles (10 km) west of Lincoln Central on the Sheffield-Lincoln line and the Doncaster-Lincoln Line. It was built by The Great Northern Railway and opened in 1849. The station consists of two platforms, connected by a ramped footbridge crossing over the line, which was opened in t...
Sincil Dike, Lincoln (approx. 6 miles away)
The Sincil Dyke watercourse leaves the Witham at Altham Terrace, flows east under Bargate Bridge, and Little Bargate bridge, before turning north along Sincil Bank. It functioned as a defensive barrier and was a natural property boundary but there is no record of it having been used to transport...