Things To Do near Walmsgate
Belleau Bridge Trout Farm, Alford (approx. 2 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.
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 3 miles away)
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
St Mary's Church, Tetford (approx. 3 miles away)
Situated on the corner of Church Lane and East Road. This 14th Century church replaced an earlier church on the site. You'll see a Tower with battlements, crocketed finials and grotesque gargoyles.
Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival, Tetford (approx. 3 miles away)
The Tetford & Salmonby Scarecrow Festival is an annual event generally running over a weekend in May. You can follow the scarecrow trail or simply wander around the village at your leisure. Lunches and teas are served in the village hall and there's generally music and stalls to keep you amused. It'...
Tetford Country Cottages & Fishing Lakes, Tetford (approx. 3 miles away)
Self catering holiday accommodation with a private coarse fishery. Magnificent surroundings in the Lincolnshire Wolds and with easy access to Horncastle, Louth and Spilsby. There are two fishing lakes on your doorstop with the nearest cottage a mere 10 meters from the lake.
Claythorpe Watermill & Wildfowl Gardens, Claythorpe (approx. 3 miles away)
Tranquil and beautiful, our former watermill is a little gem at the heart of 2.5 acres of loveliness. Sit by the river, soak up some history, have a fabulous lunch, or let the kids off the leash in our woodland play area. Our white storks, African crane, ibis and flamingo walk free by the water,...
Legbourne Wood, Legbourne (approx. 3 miles away)
Brimming with widlife, Legbourne Wood is one of the largest ancient woods on the eastern side of the county. It is also one of Lincolnshire Trusts largest wooded reserves. Populated with ash and oak, there have been recorded an astonishing sixtiy species of wildflowers offerin...
Olsten Fishery, Legbourne (approx. 4 miles away)
The water is open all year and is suitable for disabled anglers. There is a 4-8 feet deep pond with grass banks. Disabled pegs on hard standing area. The back drop is an old priory site with mature woodland on the far river bank. It is a 13 peg coarse lake with carp to 15lb, tench 5lb, chub to...
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 4 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 4 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 4 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
Spirit Of Sutterby, Sutterby (approx. 4 miles away)
Spirit of Sutterby is a community project organised under the umbrella of the Down Your Wold project. The primary goals are to explore the hamlet of Sutterby, researching its past and recording its present and to help with its future. Lost in a fold of the stunning Lincolnshire Wolds, close by...
Church Of St John The Baptist, Sutterby (approx. 4 miles away)
The church of St John the Baptist, in the charming hamlet of Sutterby, is a redundant 12th century Anglican holy building. Designated by English Heritage as Grade II listed it is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches charity. A simple one storey structure it is constructed in gr...
Froghall Fisheries, Legbourne (approx. 4 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,...
Withern Mill Trout Farm, Withern (approx. 4 miles away)
A Trout master water with five fly fishing lakes set in the beautiful countryside of the wolds. All lakes are well stocked with fish up to fourteen pounds. A half mile of the great river Eau is also advailable to fish which holds some beautiful Grayling and wild Brownies. Rainbows up to 14 lbs...