Things To Do near Upperthorpe
Axholme Line Nature Reserve, Haxey (approx. 1 mile 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....
Shepherds Place Farm, Haxey (approx. 1 mile 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...
Oak Tree Fishery, Haxey (approx. 2 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.
Alderfen Fisheries, Wroot (approx. 3 miles away)
Alderfen Fisheries is the multiple award winning home of superb carp and coarse angling in the tranquil North Lincolnshire countryside. Our three lakes provide top quality fishing for anglers of all abilities and experience, and our day ticket system allows all night fishing on all three lakes fo...
Owston Ferry Fisheries, Owston Ferry (approx. 3 miles away)
This is a new fishing venue to accomodate pleasure anglers and match fishermen, located within the Isle of Axholme, Owston Ferry, which borders North Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. The venue is alongside the wharping drain river consisting of 2 lakes side by side in the form of kidney beans ba...
St Andrew's Church, Epworth (approx. 3 miles away)
Epworth is a small town and civil parish in the Isle of Axholme, in the north of the county. The town lies on the A161, about halfway between Goole and Gainsborough.Its historic Church is dedicated to Saint Andrew and the old building is located on a hill overlooking the town. Deemed the home of Met...
Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth (approx. 3 miles away)
Transport back to life in the early 18th century with a visit to this impressive Grade I listed building.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, in Queen Anne style, this was the home of Samuel Wesley, rector of Epworth, his wife Susanna and their sons, John, a preacher and writer, and Charles,...
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry (approx. 3 miles away)
The earliest reference to a church in Owston Ferry is circa 1150 CE. As none of the present fabric dates before 1280, there must have been an earlier building on the site. The site itself is within the inner bailey of the "Motte and Bailey" castle which formerly stood there. A triple archway was...
The Old Smithy Museum, Owston Ferry (approx. 4 miles away)
The Old Smithy on the high street of Owston Ferry is just as it would have been in 1958 when its owner left it.Today, a museum, the building has been expanded and displays photos of the past and the present village day life. It is an ideal place to visit for clubs and small school groups and anyone...
Laughton Wood Equestrian Centre, Laceby (approx. 6 miles away)
Laughton Wood Equestrian Centre (LWEC) is a riding school and livery yard set in 40 acres on the edge of Gainsborough. There is easy access to miles of off-road hacking through open countryside and the beautiful Laughton forest. Horse owners will find a livery package to suit their needs...
Tuetoes Woods, Gainsborough (approx. 6 miles away)
Laughton Forest was planted by the Forestry Commission in 1927. Before this time, the area was mainly open heathland with ponds, small woodlands and shifting sand dunes. The forest still supports a wide range of these habitats, which include many locally and nationally rare plants, animals and birds...
St Paul's Church, Gainsborough (approx. 6 miles away)
St Paul's Parish Church, Morton, Gainsborough, is a Grade II listed building, constructed during the 19th century. The building was enlarged in 1891 and retained only the tower of the original church. It features magnificent stained glass windows by the famous author and artist William Morris...
Wharton Hall Farm Park, Gainsborough (approx. 7 miles away)
Wharton Hall Farm Park offers a fun filled farm situated on the outskirts of Gainsborough. With both indoor and outdoor activities Wharton includes a hands on learning experience for visitors of all ages, soft play area and all required facilities. Feed the animals, play in the heated play bar...
7 Lakes Country Park Fishery, Crowle (approx. 7 miles away)
A well-stocked 40 acre site with Carp, Pike, Tench, Ide. 7 lakes is no day ticket fishery where the fish are pressured and subject to large amounts non-natural food. Our fish enjoy natural surroundings and thrive on the ecological balance at the heart of the park, with our fishing rules reflectin...
West Lindsey's Churches Festival 2018, Gainsborough (approx. 7 miles away)
For two weekends in May, Lincolnshire will host one of the finest church festivals in Europe with over 80 places of worship opening their doors as part of the West Lindsey’s Churches Festival. The festival is now in its 20th year and is due to be held on the 12th & 13th and the 19th & 20th....