Things To Do near Welby
Buckminster Park, Buckminster (approx. 11 miles away)
Buckminster Park stands to the north-east of the village. It was never a medieval hunting park but has its origins in a lease of land in 1532 near the former manor house. The house was demolished in 1951. The park is ideal for long walks, especially during the warmer months.
St Andrew's Church, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
This 14th century church is one of the finest medieval parish churches in Lincolnshire. It boasts a superb Easter Sepulchre, one of the best in England.
Temperance Hall, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
Temperance Hall was built by Moses Franks MRCS and given to the parish in 1863. Constructed of yellow gault brick with a slate roof it has a broad front with bay windows and a central gabled porch flanked by glazing bar sash windows. On the upper floor is set a stone tablet declaring "Tem...
Heckington Eight Sailed Windmill, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
A magnificent windmill and so much more. Here's what you will find when you visit! A window into the life of a Victorian miller and his family whose lives were interwined with the windmill in their back garden. A microbrewery uniquely using malt ground at the mill to produce award wining beer....
Heckington Community Hub Library, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
Situated opposite the splendid St Andrew's Church is Heckngton's first static library. Although small in comparison to the larger libraries such as Sleaford, the library is clean and friendly and exclusively volunteer-run. The library is based on the ground floor with wheelchair and pushchair...
Heckington Railway Station, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
Heckington railway station is quite unique in that it also houses a small Heritage Museum. The station was opened by the Boston, Sleaford and Midland Counties Railway during the 19th century. It is now owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. The station is unstaffed and offe...
Heckington Station Railway Museum, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
The museum is housed in the original 1859 Heckington Railway station buildings. It is a working station with trains to Skegness. The station and trains service is currently managed by East Midlands Trains.
Heritage Lincolnshire, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
Heritage Lincolnshire is a local charity working to conserve the rich history of the county for the benefit of people who live, work and visit the area. They work to advance the understanding and appreciation of archaeology, historic buildings, traditions and culture and with a wid...
Heckington Village Show, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
The Heckington Village show is typically held on the final weekend of July. Nothing quite matches it for the relaxed way that it combines the intimacy of a village show with the expectation of the national stage. Heckington Show is a true family day out, a quintessentially English Summer occas...
St John The Baptist Church, Buckminster (approx. 11 miles away)
St John the Baptist church was mostly built between 1250 and 1350, of limestone. Unusually, the tower and broach spire are above the eastern end of the south aisle. The exterior of the church is richly decorated with carvings, which include faces on the pinnacles and a carved frieze. Inside ar...
Sunny's Plaice Fish & Chips, Heckington (approx. 11 miles away)
Sunny's Plaice is one of several eating establishments in the village of Heckington. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.
St Andrew's Church, Haconby (approx. 12 miles away)
The gothic-style church stands in the village of Haconby, in the district of South Kesteven on the western edge of the Fens. It features nave arcades and a tower dating from the 13th century. The priest's doorway may be of the 12th century though this is not established. The Domesday...
J Parkers Garden Centre, Anwick (approx. 12 miles away)
A family business established in 1933, J Parkers are one of the leading plant and bulb companies in the UK. Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on hand to share tips and advice with.Stock varies from bulbs and seeds to compo...
St Michael's & All Angels Church, Edenham (approx. 12 miles away)
The church seats 450+ people and the tower is reputed to have been built in the reign of Henry VI. You'll find cedar trees growing in the churchyard and one in particular that hangs over the main road is reputed to be over 150 years old.
St Andrew's Church, Rippingale (approx. 12 miles away)
St Andrew's Parish Church, Rippingale, is open to visitors from Easter until the Autumn and the incumbent is the Revd Linda Pugh. There was a stone church on the site during the Domesday Survey of 1086, but all traces of it have disappeared. Reportedly founded in 1250, the building itself was...