Things To Do near Tumby
Gunby Hall, Spilsby (approx. 15 miles away)
Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was a regular visitor to Gunby Hall and it is said to have inspired the imagery of 'the haunt of ancient peace' in his poem The Palace of Art.Situated at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with over 9 acres of woodland and walled gardens, this Victorian hall stands in resp...
Church of St Mary & the Holy Rood, Donington (approx. 15 miles away)
The building is a Grade I listed Anglican parish church dedicated to St Mary and the Holy Rood. It is almost a complete combination of early Decorated and late Perpendicular style. Its chancel, however, is mainly Early English. The church tower and spire rise to 240 feet. There are memorials i...
Captain Matthew Flinders RN, Donington (approx. 15 miles away)
Born in Donington, Matthew Flinders was a Captain in the Royal Navy, a navigator and cartographer. Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia and identified it as a continent. However, with Britain at war with France, a suspicious governor kept him under arrest for more t...
St Peter & Paul's Church, Bratoft (approx. 15 miles away)
Most of the church was restored in the late 19th century.The tower dates from an earlier period and there's a painting in the tower of the Spanish Armada. The painter, Robert Stephenson, shows the Spanish Armada as a vast red dragon.
Type 22 World War 2 Pillbox, Frieston (approx. 15 miles away)
During the Second World War, defences were constructed around Freiston Shore as part of the anti-invasion defences when Britain stood alone against Germany. A number of pillboxes, gun emplacements and coastal lights were constructed and the remains of these fortifications can be seen and explored...
Havenside Waters Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 15 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...
Lake Helen Fishery, Sutterton (approx. 15 miles away)
Lake Helen is a two-acre traditional mixed coarse fishery. Lilly pads and overhanging willows give the visiting angler many varied fishing experiences. The margins are often the best places to fish and vary in depth from three to twelve feet. Carp anglers target the shallower bars in the middle....
Washingborough Library, Washingborough (approx. 15 miles away)
Washingborough Library can be found on School Lane and is open two days a week (Wed & Sat). Despite closures through the county and beyond it is still a popular place with plenty of fiction and non-fiction free to borrow. Staff are helpful and well-informed.
RAF Digby's Sector Ops Museum, Digby (approx. 15 miles away)
JSSO Digby is a former Royal Air Force station which, since 2005, has been operated by the Ministry of Defence's Joint Service Signals Organisation, part of the Intelligence Collection Group.The museum is a fully restored Fighter Command Sector Operations Room circa 1937 with exhibits and an archive...
Donington Community Hub, Donington (approx. 15 miles away)
Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times are: Wed 10.00am - 1.00pm, Fri 2.00pm - 6.00pm, Sat 10.00am - 1.00pm. There are children's books, adult fiction and non-fiction bo...
Lord Alfred Tennyson Research Centre, Lincoln (approx. 15 miles away)
The Tennyson Research Centre is located in the dome of the Lincoln Central Library. It is widely regarded as the most intimate and informative collection on Alfred Tennyson.It is a popular place and includes an astonishing 3,000 books from Tennyson’s Library, reflecting his intellectual curiosity....
Belleau Bridge Trout Farm, Alford (approx. 15 miles away)
Open all year and suitable for disabled anglers, Belleau Bridge is six acres of enclosed water within a tranquil setting. Available are carp to 15Ib, bream to 4Ib and roach. Park up, take a stake and the warden will come around to collect payment.
Four Seasons Garden Centre, Sleaford (approx. 15 miles away)
Based in Sleaford the Four Seasons Garden Centre is a busy and popular place. They stock a huge range of products from Wolf Garten Tools, Wilkinson Sword Garden Tools, Tayberry Clothing, Solar Garden Lights and much more. The centre is packed full of quality plants, garden furniture, plant fee...
Cherry Willingham Library, Cherry Willingham (approx. 15 miles away)
With thousands of books covering fiction, non-fiction and children, The Cherry Willingham library is an important part of 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. Open...
St John's Church, Washingborough (approx. 15 miles away)
The parish church in Washingborough is dedicated to St John the Evangelist. It has a Norman tower and font. An Iron Age shield was discovered near here in 1826. It is called the Witham Shield and is now in the British Museum. The village of Washingborough, 3 miles east from Lincoln city centre...