Things To Do near Tunnel Pits
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
The Yard is an indoor play centre and cafe dreamed up by two local mums who craved a place that accommodated and appealed to adults and children alike. Dedicated to providing a healthy and stimulating environment the Yard is a bit of a sanctuary for families and children have the freedom to explo...
Oak Tree Fishery, Haxey (approx. 35 miles away)
Oak Tree is a 26 peg coarse fishery in lovley rural surroundings. It is stocked with carp up to low doubles. The water is suitable for disabled anglers.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
Dandi Lion Playzone, Scunthorpe (approx. 35 miles away)
An air conditioned, multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a clean, safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 - 12 years, with dedicated play zone’s for babies, toddlers and juniors.A comfortable, warm and inviting environment where you will have access to to...
Church of St Paul the Apostle, Ashby (approx. 35 miles away)
An early 20th century construction, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle is a large red-brick building and stands on the high street in Ashby.The congregation is a warm and welcoming one and services are modern-language Holy Communion, Morning Worship or Family Service, all with hymns or songs and a s...
Stamford Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
Burghley House, Stamford (approx. 35 miles away)
Burghley House is a Grade I listed building, with separately Grade I listed north courtyard and gate. The rooms and gardens are open to the public.Built during the mid-late 16th century by Sir William Cecil, later 1st Baron Burghley, who was Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, the house is a g...
Cheeky Chimps Playzone, Scunthorpe (approx. 35 miles away)
Committed to providing a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for children to learn and play, Cheeky Chimps is a premiere indoor activity play zone in the Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire area.With huge play structures children can explore and let their imaginations run wild engaging a variety...
Riddings Swimming Pool, Scunthorpe (approx. 35 miles away)
A busy and popular community attraction, Riddings Pool offers six, twenty-five metre lanes. It also has an eighteen station gym, squash court and group exercise studio Opening Times: Mon 7am - 9pm, Tue 7am to 8.30pm, Wed 7am to 8pm Thu 7am to 9pm, Fri 7am to 9pm, Sat 8am to 3pm Sun 9a...
Shepherds Place Farm, Haxey (approx. 35 miles away)
Shepherds Place Farm is a great day out for all the family and the place to get up close and personal with many farmyard favourites.There is a new lovely on-site cafe with great low prices serving hot and cold foods, drinks and all manner of snacks and sweets to feed every hungry mouth! A picnic are...
Silica Country Park, Scunthorpe (approx. 35 miles away)
A popular location, Silica Park is an informal country park, based on the site of a former sand workings. There are plenty of areas to walk, enjoy a picnic or even angle on the lake. Local active interest is focused on the future development and improvement of the park.
Axholme Line Nature Reserve, Haxey (approx. 36 miles away)
The reserve is a 2 km stretch of a former railway line consisting of areas of grassland, woodland and scrub. The Axholme Joint Railway traversed the area, but the line has now been abandoned. There are still railway stations in Crowle and Althorpe on the line between Scunthorpe and Sheffield....