Things To Do near Tongue End
Flower Bulb Museum, Pinchbeck (approx. 6 miles away)
Inspired by memories of the hard working people from the South Holland fens the Spalding flower bulb museum opened in 1995 to preserve the history of the industry for future generations. Spanning over 120 years this industry has played a vital part in the local economy being a source of employmen...
New River Drain, Crowland (approx. 6 miles away)
The New River is a drainage system in the South Holland district. Rising near Crowland it flows roughly eastwards, following the general line of the River Welland, but a little to the south. It skirts the villages of Crowland and Cowbit before flowing into the Welland at Cradge Bank....
Electric Tracks Scalextric Racing, Spalding (approx. 6 miles away)
Silverstone; Brands Hatch; Cadwell Park; Donington Park; Catalunya; Hokenhiem; Anderstorp; Raul Boesel. Now is your chance to race around these world famous race tracks without having the risk of personal injury. Select the package and race the tracks. Keep timings and completed laps on the provided...
Bourne Woods, Bourne (approx. 6 miles away)
Bourne Wood is a quiet ancient woodland with mixed conifers and semi-natural broadleaf trees. Bourne Woods is also part of Kesteven Forest.
Engine Museum of Land Drainage, Pinchbeck (approx. 6 miles away)
Built in the early 19th century, the Pinchbeck Engine was a drainage engine to drain Pinchbeck Marsh, north of Spalding.When modern progress declared the engine obsolete during the early 1950s it stood forgotten for several decades until being opened to the public as a museum in 1979.The museum comp...
St Laurence's Church, Surfleet (approx. 7 miles away)
Surfleet is a small village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is part of the Lincolnshire fens, on the B1356 road, 3 miles (4.8 km) north from Spalding.The church is a Grade I listed building and is dedicated to Saint Laurence. It was built during the 13th century and...
Deepings Community Library, Market Deeping (approx. 7 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...
Stone Bridge, Deeping St James (approx. 7 miles away)
If you see a postcard of the Deepings, it will usually feature the stunning stone bridge which links Deeping St James to Deeping Gate. The bridge was constructed in 1651 and was designed to allow horse drawn carts to cross the river in the days when the Welland was a busy trading route. A...
Baytree Owl And Wildlife Centre, Spalding (approx. 7 miles away)
Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre is home to one of the largest owl collections in the country. Hosting over 40 different species of birds of prey and owls, amounting to nearly 100 birds in total, the centre has recently added some native animals to the collection including a red fox, hedgehogs, ha...
St Michael's & All Angels Church, Edenham (approx. 7 miles away)
The church seats 450+ people and the tower is reputed to have been built in the reign of Henry VI. You'll find cedar trees growing in the churchyard and one in particular that hangs over the main road is reputed to be over 150 years old.
Crowland Library, Crowland (approx. 7 miles away)
Redocorated and with new book stock, Crowland library is an important part of the community for the local residents The library provides a selection of services and is run by Crowland Community Hub with the support of Crowland Cares and local volunteers. Opening times are: Mon 9.30am - 12.3...
The Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St James (approx. 7 miles away)
The Exotic Pet Refuge is a small charity that offers a loving home to all kinds of animals. Founded in 1984 by Pam Mansfield and her late husband, Mel, the sanctuary began life in the caring couple’s home nine years earlier. "Someone came to us one day with an injured bird – and...
Crowland Abbey, Crowland (approx. 7 miles away)
Crowland Abbey, once part of a Benedictine Abbey, has stood in Crowland since as early as the 8th century, dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Guthlac. Guthlac the monk lived the life of a hermit at Crowland (also known as Croyland) during the late 7th century and early 8...
Laser Storm, Spalding (approx. 7 miles away)
Based at the Fun Farm, Spalding, Laserstorm is an electronic, interactive lasertag game, utilizing the latest technology X-blaster laser guns.Players have an X-blaster laser gun each, and either individually or as a team use stealth and tactics to target the opposing players or teams, gain the most...
Baytree Nurseries & Garden Centre, Spalding (approx. 7 miles away)
Baytree Nurseries, in Spalding, is much more than just a garden centre.It is a wonderful world of endless discovery, where both the specialist and beginner can explore every aspect of gardening in a breathtaking display of over 16 acres of retail area. A place where departments brim with variety and...