Things To Do near Wispington
Grimsby Docks, Grimsby (approx. 24 miles away)
The north east town of Grimsby developed around a small river called the Haven, which joined the Humber and provided a safe haven for ships on the estuary. From the 12th century, it became a bustling dockside of imports from Europe and Scandinavia and exports from the wool mills. In the late 18th...
Caxton Theatre, Grimsby (approx. 24 miles away)
The Caxton Players Society dates back to the early 1940s, during the Second World War, with perfromances to lift spirits during darker times.Today, they are the only Society in the county with an auditorium, based in Grimsby, which offers seating for nearly 200 theatre-goers.Eight main-house product...
Karting World, Grimsby (approx. 24 miles away)
Karting World is a fully ventilated, indoor track designed to satisfy your desire for speed, thrills and edge of the seat competition. A variety of events cater for everyone's needs, from beginners to seasoned pros. The Arrive & Drive sessions offer the chance to practise your skills on a challen...
River Freshney, Grimsby (approx. 25 miles away)
The town of Grimsby stands on the banks of the River Freshney. Originally it entered the tidal River Humber at Pyewipe, north west of Grimsby, but has been re-routed and now supplies Grimsby Docks. There was an existing haven within the borough of Grimsby but this suffered greatly with silting...
Cleatham Hall, Manton (approx. 25 miles away)
In the Buildings of England by Pevsner, Cleatham Hall is mentioned as originally being a plain Georgian box. It was rebuilt in 1855 in the Palladian style by Mr Maw including a geometrical cantilevered stone staircase with cast iron balusters. The garden is also mentioned being of rich in Victori...
Brigg Garden Centre, Brigg (approx. 25 miles away)
Brigg Garden Centre is a must for the budding beginner or blossoming expert.Friendly and helpful staff are on hand to give advice and useful hints and tips on their own specialist fields. There is a vast undercover plant area and a garden care department with everything from fertilisers and chemical...
Brocklesby Country Fair, Brocklesby (approx. 25 miles away)
The popular Brocklesby Country Fair is a fantastic family day out set in the private Lincolnshire parklands of the Earl and Countess of Yarborough. The annual fair is held in June -- please consult the website to confirm dates and prices. Main Arena attractions run continuously throughout the...
All Saints Church, Fosdyke (approx. 25 miles away)
The name of the village is derived from Old English and Old Norse. There is a Grade II listed Anglican church dedicated to All Saints. In the late 19th century it was entirely rebuilt in brick on the site of an older church, in an Early English style. The architect was Edward Browning.
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gosberton (approx. 25 miles away)
St Peter & St Paul’s is a large and magnificent village church with lots of history. Its spire reaches nearly 200 feet above the countryside and the tower gives tremendous views of the fens. There are regular weekly services, baptisms and weddings. The hall is very smart with modern toilet...
Grimsby Dock Tower, Grimsby (approx. 25 miles away)
Completed in 1852 at a staggering 309ft, the purpose of the Grimsby Dock Tower was to provide hydraulic power to the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks. It contained a 30,000 gallon hydraulic wrought iron reservoir at a height of 200 feet to supply the pressure required.The bricks from which the...
St Andrew's Church, Folkingham (approx. 25 miles away)
The Church of St Andrew is a Grade I listed Anglican church.Work commenced in the late 12th century and the building was largely completed by the late 15th century. Restorations were carried out throughout the 19th century.It features decorated style arcades and a mainly early English chancel, with...
Hansen's Chocolate House, Folkingham (approx. 25 miles away)
Jan Hansen, having worked in the gaming industry across Europe and the middle east, developed a taste for luxury confectionary and first opened a chocolate shop in Stamford in 1986 before moving to Billingborough in 1988. He has since moved his market leading handmade chocolate business...
Ancholme River Walk, Brigg (approx. 25 miles away)
Enjoy a fresh and invigotating walk beside the River Ancholme and discover valuable habitats and a string of historic bridges.The pathways are dotted with a rolling rural landscape of woodland and isolated farms, hedgerows, low hills and meandering streams and tributaries.Historically, Ancholme is a...
Old River Ancholme, Brigg (approx. 25 miles away)
The River Ancholme is a river and a tributary of the Humber. It rises at Ancholme Head, a spring just north of the village of Ingham and immediately west of the Roman Road, Ermine Street. It flows east and then north to Bishopbridge (west of Market Rasen). North of Bishopbridge it flows throug...
Barkston Junction Bridge, Barkston (approx. 25 miles away)
The bridge carries the East Coast Main Line over the Nottingham to Skegness rail line. It lies close to the former Barkston East Junction, now closed. Nearby Barkston is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of the county.