Things To Do near Whisby
Heckington Methodist Church, Heckington (approx. 21 miles away)
The first Wesleyan Methodist chapel in the village was built in 1809, but this was replaced by a new chapel in 1835. The building of the current church started in 1904 to designs by Nottingham-based architect Albert Edward Lambert and took a year for completion The church is part of the S...
Heckington Community Hub Library, Heckington (approx. 21 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...
Henry Godson's Almshouses, Heckington (approx. 21 miles away)
In the delightful village of Heckington, on a pleasant and traditional green, stand the Henry Godson Almshouses. Constructed in 1886 they feature red brick in Flemish bond, slate roofs with raised stone coped gables and moulded kneelers. Godson bequeathed four Almshouses to the village and they...
Hall Farm Park, South Kelsey (approx. 21 miles away)
Hall Farm Park is set in the grounds of a working farm and has been purposely developed to cater for visitors of all ages and abilities.There is so much to see and do from nature walks to pedal go-karts, tractor rides and a tearoom. More than that, there is a host of very friendly animals in paddock...
Roll of Honour Memorial, Heckington (approx. 21 miles away)
Forty-three names mark the roll of honour that stands before the village green in Heckington. It is peaceful reflection of the sacrifices made. Heckington is a large village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of the county and is situated between Sleaford and Swineshead Bridge.
Heckington Fen Walk, Heckington (approx. 21 miles away)
A long circular walk across a mix of grassy banks, rough pasture and farmland which can be muddy. The walk also has a small amount of road walking and there are stiles, kissing gates and steps. It begins at Heckington Village green (there is limited parking spaces) and is six miles in length a...
Heckington Village Show, Heckington (approx. 21 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...
Phone Box Book Exchange, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 21 miles away)
The iconic red phone box has seen a resurgence and never more so than in the village of Kirkby on Bain. Lovingly refurbished by a hard-working community, it has been converted into a free book exchange. Drop off those titles cluttering up the bookshelf at home and uncover new ones you might have...
Temperance Hall, Heckington (approx. 21 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...
The Old Smithy Museum, Owston Ferry (approx. 21 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...
Shepherds Place Farm, Haxey (approx. 21 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...
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village, Hibaldstow (approx. 21 miles away)
One of the best-preserved examples in England of a medieval village. Clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps. According to legend demolished as a den of thieves, the real reason for its abandonment remains uncertain. The area/site is managed by English Heritage.
Bainside Coarse Fishery, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 21 miles away)
On the edge of the small village of Kirkby on Bain, Bainside Coarse Fishery is open from dawn to dusk with easy adjacent parking and level access to all pegs. Close to the car park there are 3 pegs which are ideal for those who are less able to walk longer distances. It is a 13/...
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry (approx. 21 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...
Heckington Railway Station, Heckington (approx. 21 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...