Things To Do near Towngate
St Michael's & All Angels Church, Edenham (approx. 8 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.
Church of Saint Mary, Cowbit (approx. 8 miles away)
Cowbit Anglican parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Mary. It was built on a small scale in the 14th century by Prior de Moulton of Spalding. A chancel and Perpendicular tower were added by Bishop Russell of Lincoln in 1487. A Wesleyan chapel was built in 1842, and reb...
St Andrew's Church, Rippingale (approx. 8 miles away)
St Andrew's Parish Church, Rippingale, is open to visitors from Easter until the Autumn and the incumbent is the Revd Linda Pugh. There was a stone church on the site during the Domesday Survey of 1086, but all traces of it have disappeared. Reportedly founded in 1250, the building itself was...
River Welland, Spalding (approx. 9 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...
Four Winds Equestrian Centre, Spalding (approx. 9 miles away)
The Four Winds Equestrian Centre is a popular venue located in Spalding. When you visit Fourwinds the experience starts when you get out of your car. We have a great school, horses and staff ready to make your session here as much fun as possible. We have an outdoor ménage measuring 60m...
Stamford Garden Centre, Stamford (approx. 9 miles away)
Stamford Garden Centre is a popular and busy location able to meet all your gardening needs and more. There is a splendid looking restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and specials. There is a garden farm shop, a butchery and a well stocked farm kitchen. With plants, tools, stoves, clothing, gar...
St Andrew's Church, Haconby (approx. 9 miles away)
The gothic-style church stands in the village of Haconby, in the district of South Kesteven on the western edge of the Fens. It features nave arcades and a tower dating from the 13th century. The priest's doorway may be of the 12th century though this is not established. The Domesday...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding (approx. 9 miles away)
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe (approx. 9 miles away)
Grimsthorpe Castle is a country house four miles (6 km) north-west of Bourne on the A151. It lies within a 3,000 acre park of rolling pastures, lakes, and landscaped woodland. While not a castle in the strict sense of the word, its character is massive and martial – the towers and outlying pavilio...
Spalding Library, Spalding (approx. 9 miles away)
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 the library also lends DVDs and CDs. There is internet access and a fax service available. Opening times...
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Spalding (approx. 9 miles away)
Ayscoughfee Hall is a medieval town house on the banks of the River Welland. Built in 1451 by Richard Alwyn, a wool merchant, it now houses the Ayscoughfee Hall Museum.Throughout its history the Hall has continued to grow and develop, with each owner changing the building to represent their needs an...
Spalding Railway Station, Spalding (approx. 9 miles away)
The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midland Trains. Unusually for Lincolnshire stations, there are staff available between 06:30-14:30 Monday to Saturday although this might be withdrawn at some point in the future. The facilities on offer include two shelters, bicycle sto...
Crystal Inn, Spalding (approx. 9 miles away)
Crystal Inn is one of many establishments offering food in the town of Spalding. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.
Amici Restaurant, Spalding (approx. 9 miles away)
Amici Restaurant is one of many establishments offering food and drink in the town of Spalding. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.
Spalding Farmers' Market, Spalding (approx. 9 miles away)
The popular farmers' market is held on the first Saturday of every month between 8.30am and 2pm. Spalding is a market town on the River Welland in the South Holland district of the county.