Things To Do near Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth
Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding (approx. 20 miles away)
St Mary and St Nicolas is in the historic parish of Spalding.With strong French and Norman influence, work commenced on this medieval building in 1284 and was completed during the early years of the following century. Cruciform in shape, with an aisled nave and six bays, aisled transepts of two bays...
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 21 miles away)
The ancient woodland and forest in Stapleford marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.The site was clear-felled during the early stages of World War I to supply local industry and used as a British Army camp and training grounds during World War II. In late 1945, the land...
Chain Bridge Forge, Spalding (approx. 21 miles away)
A rare gem in Spalding is the Chain Bridge Forge, thought to date from circa 1800. It was purpose built as a blacksmith’s workshop. Situated on the east bank of the River Welland it’s about a mile from the town centre. The project hopes to turn the forge into a living museum and engag...
St Laurence's Church, Surfleet (approx. 21 miles away)
Surfleet is a small village and civil parish in the South Holland district of the county. It is part of the Lincolnshire fens, on the B1356 road, 3 miles (4.8 km) north from Spalding.The church is a Grade I listed building and is dedicated to Saint Laurence. It was built during the 13th century and...
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding (approx. 21 miles away)
A fine display of Romany horse-drawn Vardos (caravans), carts and harness etc.
New River Drain, Crowland (approx. 21 miles away)
The New River is a drainage system in the South Holland district. Rising near Crowland it flows roughly eastwards, following the general line of the River Welland, but a little to the south. It skirts the villages of Crowland and Cowbit before flowing into the Welland at Cradge Bank....
Navenby Community Library, Navenby (approx. 21 miles away)
The new Navenby library opened its doors within the popular and splendid Venue during February 2016. There is a small selection of library services and they are run by local volunteers and Navenby Parish Council. Opening times: Mon 9.30pm - 12.30pm & Wed 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
Cowbit Wash, Cowbit (approx. 21 miles away)
Cowbit Wash lies to the west of the village and extends north-south for 8 miles. It was a flood plain for the River Welland, separated from the village by an earth bank that carries an unclassified road. Previously the Welland overflowed regularly with the water freezing in wintertime. A relie...
Coronation Channel, Spalding (approx. 21 miles away)
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands mediaeval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flood...
North Ings Farm Museum, Lincoln (approx. 21 miles away)
The North Ings Farm Museum is a working farm museum containing a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway, running on a circuit of 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km).Situated at Dorrington, between Lincoln and Sleaford, there is a variety of agricultural machinery, tractors, commercial vehicles, portable steam pump...
St Paul's Church, Spalding (approx. 21 miles away)
Spalding is a market town on the River Welland, in the South Holland district of county.The red brick Victorian Church of Saint Paul was built during the late 19th century, designed by the eminent architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott, who designed a multitude of churches during the latter part of the...
Knights Templar Circular Walk (6.1 miles), Navenby (approx. 21 miles away)
The Knights Templar walk takes you through the countryside around Temple Bruer and is over footpaths and quiet country roads and fairly easy underfoot. It's a 6.1 mile circular walk and should take about 3.5 hours at a leisurely pace.The starting point is St John�s the Baptist Church (Grid Ref:...
Wellingore Viking Way Circular Walk (8.4 miles), Navenby (approx. 21 miles away)
The Village & Viking Way walk takes you through the countryside around Wellingore and is on quiet tarmac lanes and track and fairly easy underfoot. It's an 8.4 mile circular walk and should take about 4 hours at a leisurely pace. The starting point is Navenby High Street (Grid Ref: TF 9880 5750)...
Frankie & Benny's, Spalding (approx. 21 miles away)
Frankie & Benny's is one of many establishments offering food and drink in the town of Spalding. 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.
Mrs Smiths Cottage Museum, Navenby (approx. 21 miles away)
Now closed, the cottage is believed to have been built in two stages in the mid nineteenth century. Named after its last resident, Mrs Smith, who lived there happily and independently until 1995, when she was 102 years old. When she died there was strong concern to see the cottage kept as 'someth...