Things To Do near Birkholme
Bourne Castle, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
Bourne Castle was a medieval motte and double bailey castle. The enclosed mound, inner and outer moats are all that now survive.A motte was a type of castle which used an artificial mound to hold a defensible structure or keep on it's summit.
Bourne War Memorial Gardens, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
Well kept gardens, with ducks, willows and flower beds a plenty. The bank to the far side of the gardens beside the river is the base of the curtain wall of Bourne Castle's inner bailey. As the inner bailey moat, this water was three times this width.
St John the Evangelist Church, Grantham (approx. 8 miles away)
Victorian church built in the mid nineteenth century seating approximately 1100 people. The church has been restored on several occassions the first being 1883-4.
South Kesteven Community Point & Library, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
Bourne library has moved and now forms part of the new South Kesteven Community Point and Library at the Corn Exchange. With 6 day opening (Mon-Sat) it benefits from a central location, new stock and being part of a one-stop shop for local council services
Raymond Mays, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
Thomas Raymond Mays was an racing driver from Bourne and was the driving force behind the E.R.A. and B.R.M. Racing Cars.
Heritage Centre, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
Adjacent to the Bourne War Memorial Gardens and once a working mill. Baldocks Mill, the Bourne Heritage Centre displays information and artifacts relating to the town. There is an entire floor devoted to Raymond Mays and his racing career.Baldocks Mill is also the only remaining mill in the town and...
Red Hall, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
Red Hall is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion built c1605. It was sold in 1860 to the Bourne and Essendine Railway Company and used as the stationmaster's house and ticket office for the railway lineCurrently owned by the Bourne United Charities who acquired it in 1962.
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
Better known locally as "Bourne Abbey" or "Abbey Church" and founded in c1138, it stands as one of the oldest buildings in Bourne.Bourne Abbey is also the town's only Grade I listed building.
Siam Garden Thai Restaurant, Grantham (approx. 8 miles away)
Siam Garden Thai Restaurant is one of several establishments offering food and drink in the town of Grantham. 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 informati...
Bourne Cricket Club, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
The Cricket Club plays its home games at the Abbey Lawn. The town's non-league football team are right next door. The club has four adult teams, two on a Saturday and two on a Sunday, as well as a strong junior set up with teams going from U9 up to U15. The 1st team ar...
Grantham Library, Grantham (approx. 8 miles away)
The busy Grantham library is crammed with thousands of books from fiction to non-fiction to a large section for children to browse. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times a...
Bombay Brasserie, Grantham (approx. 8 miles away)
Bombay Brasserie is one of several establishments offering food and drink in the town of Grantham. 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.
The Reel Cinema, Grantham (approx. 8 miles away)
This venue has now closed. Information for reference only. The splendid Reel Cinema in busy Grantham has two screens and both are fitted with Dolby Digital Surround sound systems for maximum movie enjoyment. The sound quality is also enhanced for the hard of hearing with an induction loop syst...
Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool, Bourne (approx. 8 miles away)
Bourne outdoor community swimming pool has been maintained by the local residents and volunteers since 1990. The 50 yard pool is a warm, safe and friendly environment for all ages and is situated in the picturesque Abbey Lawns. Children must be supervised. Times and prices are available on the we...
Grantham Museum, Grantham (approx. 8 miles away)
Grantham Museum contains displays of archaeology and social history for this market town. Includes exhibits and information on Sir Isaac Newton, the Dambusters and Margaret Thatcher.