Things To Do near Tunnel Pits
The Greenwich Meridian, Louth (approx. 19 miles away)
During the late 19th century a standardized zero degrees longitude was agreed and became known as the Greenwich Meridian. It is the world’s Prime Meridian for measuring longitude and travels north to south across the globe. Interestingly, the line passes through Cordeaux High School, on...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 19 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
Risegate Eau Pumping Station, Fosdyke (approx. 19 miles away)
The pumping station was built in 1964 and is managed by Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board. Nearby Fosdyke is a village and civil parish in the borough of Boston. The population is little more than 500 and is situated 7 miles from the town of Boston.
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 19 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
Wainfleet Railway Station, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 19 miles away)
Wainfleet railway station has its own signal box at the east end of the platforms. The station is 5 miles (8 km) west of Skegness on the Skegness - Grantham - Nottingham line. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains the station is unstaffed and offers limited facilities. I...
All Saints Church, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 19 miles away)
The church is dedicated to All Saints and replaces a medieval building on a site 2 miles to the West with stone from the old building being used during its construction. The stone cross near the bell turret was found in the river and placed on the gable in 1820.
Fosdyke Bridge, Fosdyke (approx. 19 miles away)
Spanning the river Welland, a wooden bridge was first built in 1815 to carry traffic from Boston to Kings Lynn. In the early years of the 20th century, this was scrapped and replaced by a metal swing bridge. Today, it carries the almost non-stop traffic of the A17. Fosdyke is a village and one...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 19 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
St Helen's Church, Saxby (approx. 19 miles away)
St Helen's parish church is a Grade I listed building, constructed in 1775 as an ashlar-faced red-brick mortuary chapel. The chapel, later a church, had been attributed to Carr of York (who constructed the nearby Norton Place) but no evidence to prove this has been found. It has been assumed t...
Froghall Fisheries, Legbourne (approx. 19 miles away)
Located in the wonderful rural village of Legbourne, Froghall Fisheries is a great place to spend a few days fishing. The well stocked lake is set in 15 acres of private secluded countryside, and a great place to cast off and unwind. Our log cabins provide an ideal base for your fishing holiday,...
River Steeping Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 19 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, perch, pike, roach and dace. There is no disabled access to the river. Day and member permits are available and can be bought from Storrs Fishing Tackle and Wainfleet Angling Club.
Magdalen Library, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 19 miles away)
The new volunteer-run Magdalen Library opened its doors on January 3rd 2017, replacing the mobile service that had served the community. This is now the 35th hub to open across the county - bringing the total number of libraries and community hubs to 50. It has been a fantastic achie...
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 20 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...
The Garden House, Saxby (approx. 20 miles away)
The beautiful and idylic Garden House, in Saxby, is founded across eight stunning acres of beautiful gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland. The gardens are open from 11am until 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the middle of September. Refreshments are available in the Hay Barn an...
The Riverhead Theatre, Louth (approx. 20 miles away)
Louth Playgoers’ Riverhead Theatre is a local community owned venue. It is maintained and run by a dedicated team made up almost entirely of volunteers.The Society is led by a Board of Directors and every person gives freely of his/her time to one aspect or another of the everyday life of the Rive...