Things To Do near Winthorpe
St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
All Saints Parish Church, Gainsborough (approx. 49 miles away)
All Saints Church is a friendly and thriving Grade I listed place of worship in the town centre of busy Gainsborough. Open daily with regular acts of worship there is also a very popular cafe from Monday through to Saturday. Visitors are always very welcome to find a quiet place for prayer a...
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
Founded sometime in the 12th century and rebuilt c1451. It now has a 15th century exterior which belies the main feature within.Rows of wooden angels with extended wings line the nave and chancel roof.
All Saints Church, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, All Saints stands as one of Stamford's oldest churches.Located between All Saints' Place and Red Lion Square, it dominates the market area between the Danish borough and the Castle area.Little remains of the original structure, some 12th century masonry in the...
West Lindsey's Churches Festival 2018, Gainsborough (approx. 49 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....
Barn Hill, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
One of Stamford's most attractive and well-preserved streets. This picturesque cobbled stoned street provided key locations for the BBC TV series Middlemarch and the film The Golden Bowl.
Red Lion Square, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
Stamford's ancient market place and pretty much the centre of Stamford. The building running along the south side of the square is thought to be a late medieval wool hall.
Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough (approx. 49 miles away)
Gainsborough Old Hall is a large 15th century manor house, built by the noble Burgh family, and is one of the best preserved late-medieval manor houses in England.Regularly described as a “hidden gem in Lincolnshire” this exciting visitor attraction offers a variety of events and exhibitions and...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 49 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...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Gainsborough Library, Gainsborough (approx. 49 miles away)
In the busy maket town of Gainsborough the lending library is well stocked with thousands of books offering plenty of choice for the local residents. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have....
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...
The All Saints Brewery, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
A Victorian brewery much of which still stands. The brewery has stood in the centre of Stamford since 1825 and remains today, a working brewery.There are a variety of tours including tasting tours run during the week and at weekends.