Things To Do near Brinkhill
Alford and District Cricket Club, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Alford and District are a local cricket club with first class facilities including qualified and accredited coaches. They have two senior teams playing Saturdays and one on a Sunday, as well as junior teams playing midweek (junior coaching in season at the Club on Mondays). Founded in 1885 the...
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 5 miles away)
Lincolnshire's famous little hedgehog hospital was started around the 1980's. Run by Elaine Drewery, it exists and survives purely on donations and the goodwill of others.Visitors are made very welcome but do call first.
Spilsby Theatre, Spilsby (approx. 5 miles away)
Thriving arts venue and a successful small theatre offering a lively programme of local and international musicians, theatre and workshops.It is housed in a grade 2 listed former courthouse saved by the Dandelion Trust from becoming a grain store.
St James' Church, Spilsby (approx. 5 miles away)
Built early 14th century in the traditional Spilsby sandstone and apart from the tower, was covered with Ancaster stone in 1879.The tower houses the six bells which date from 1744. The church contains a memorial to Spilsby’s most famous son, Sir John Franklin, the sailor and explorer.
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby (approx. 5 miles away)
Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), born Spilsby, was an English explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic region. In 1829 he was awarded the Geographic Society Gold Medal and was knighted by King George IV. He lost his life during an expedition to find the Northwest Passage, a northern water ro...
Spilsby Community Library, Spilsby (approx. 5 miles away)
Spilsby Library facilities have been relocated to the Spilsby branch of the Co-op. The hub provides a selection of services and is run by local volunteers and Lincolnshire Co-op. Opening times: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 1pm, Sun Closed
Alford Craft Market, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK can be found in Alford. It's also the first of its kind in the Wolds.Established in 1974 by two craftspeople, Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, who are still active today and share a long term vision and a love for their town. They have cre...
Spilsby Christian Fellowship, Spilsby (approx. 5 miles away)
A family friendly, independent church aiming to share and show the Love of God, through practical, emotional and social support to all members of our local community, with an emphasis on families. We offer a variety of services, from our Halton Road premises, and run weekly parent, baby and toddl...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Spilsby Town Show, Spilsby (approx. 5 miles away)
Popular town show. Attractions include: a craft marquee, a model tent, dog show, Shire horse show, vintage cars and tractors.
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 5 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 5 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 5 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...