Things To Do near Blackjack
River Lymn, Spilsby (approx. 19 miles away)
The River Lymn rises on the eastern slope in the Wolds. It flows south-eastwards to the Lincolnshire Marsh, where it becomes known as the Steeping River on the boundary of Great Steeping parish. The main channel is supplemented by the Wainfleet Relief Channel as it passes Wainfleet All Saints, an...
Nocton Hall Ruins, Nocton (approx. 20 miles away)
Nocton Hall is a Grade II listed building in the village of Nocton and sits behind safety barriers. The plaque on the north face of the Hall indicates that the original building dates back to about 1530 but since then there have been two notable reconstructions. Several prominent people have b...
RAF Digby's Sector Ops Museum, Digby (approx. 20 miles away)
JSSO Digby is a former Royal Air Force station which, since 2005, has been operated by the Ministry of Defence's Joint Service Signals Organisation, part of the Intelligence Collection Group.The museum is a fully restored Fighter Command Sector Operations Room circa 1937 with exhibits and an archive...
Deepings Community Library, Market Deeping (approx. 20 miles away)
Deepings library is a well stocked and vital part of the local community, despite efforts to have the building closed down. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Mon 1...
Stone Bridge, Deeping St James (approx. 20 miles away)
If you see a postcard of the Deepings, it will usually feature the stunning stone bridge which links Deeping St James to Deeping Gate. The bridge was constructed in 1651 and was designed to allow horse drawn carts to cross the river in the days when the Welland was a busy trading route. A...
St Andrew's Church, Sausthorpe (approx. 20 miles away)
Dedicated to St Andrew and a Grade II listed building, the parish church of Sausthorpe was designed by Charles Kirk and built in the early-mid 19th century.Its construction was sponsored by Rev. Francis A. Swan, Lord of the Manor and parish rector, and it was on the site of an earlier medieval struc...
The Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St James (approx. 20 miles away)
The Exotic Pet Refuge is a small charity that offers a loving home to all kinds of animals. Founded in 1984 by Pam Mansfield and her late husband, Mel, the sanctuary began life in the caring couple’s home nine years earlier. "Someone came to us one day with an injured bird – and...
All Saints Church, Irby in the Marsh (approx. 20 miles away)
A quaint grade II listed Anglican parish church dedicated to All Saints with seating for nearly 100 parishoners.A delightful building, medieval in origin, it is constructed in greenstone and brick, and was re-detailed in 1770 and restored during 1886.
Navenby Community Library, Navenby (approx. 20 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.
Welbourn Parish Circular Walk (6 miles), Welbourn (approx. 20 miles away)
The Parish Walk takes you around the village of Welbourn and through the countryside and farmland of Welbourn Lowfields. It's a 6 mile circular walk and should take about 3 hours at a leisurely pace. The starting point is Welbourn village hall car park (Grid Ref: SK 969 544) and parking is availa...
Welbourn Ridge Circular Walk (2.25 miles), Welbourn (approx. 20 miles away)
The Ridge Walk takes you around the village of Welbourn and includes stiles and some uphill walking. It's a 2.25 mile circular walk and should take about 1 hour at a leisurely pace.The starting point is Welbourn village hall car park (Grid Ref: SK 969 544) and parking is available in the car park it...
Mrs Smiths Cottage Museum, Navenby (approx. 20 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...
Wellingore Viking Way Circular Walk (8.4 miles), Navenby (approx. 20 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)...
The Blacksmith's Forge, Lincoln (approx. 20 miles away)
Granted Grade II status in the late 20th century, the Blacksmith's Forge, in Welbourn, dates from 1864.It stands with a pantile roof, a single gable and a single ridge brick stacks. Visitors can enter the single storey building through large double doors and marvel at what has been preserved.It is s...
Knights Templar Circular Walk (6.1 miles), Navenby (approx. 20 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:...