Things To Do near Broughton
Hedgehog Care Centre, Authorpe (approx. 32 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.
The Somersby Manor House, Somersby (approx. 32 miles away)
The manor house with its square towers dates back to 1722. It is said to be designed by Sir John Vanburgh who also created Grimsthorpe Castle.
St Margaret's Church, Somersby (approx. 33 miles away)
Built of green sandstone and patched with brick, this is a 15th century church which had at one time the father of Lord Alfred Tennyson (poet laureate) as its rector.
Birth Place of Lord Alfred Tennyson, Somersby (approx. 33 miles away)
Born in 1809 in what is now The Somersby Manor House, Somersby.
Stapleford Woods, Stapleford (approx. 33 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...
Church of Saint Benedict, Haltham (approx. 33 miles away)
Of early Norman construction, this Anglican parish church is dedicated to Saint Benedict. Partially restored, on two occasions, during the late 19th century, its seating was increased from 67 to 140. However, in 1977 the Diocese of Lincoln declared the church redundant. Image...
Haltham Beck, Haltham (approx. 33 miles away)
Close to the picturesque Wolds is the meandering Haltham Beck (a stream) on the east side of the village. Haltham nestles on the banks of the River Bain as it navigates south from the market town of Horncastle. Often, the village is referred to as "Haltham on Bain." Image by Dave...
Withern Mill Trout Farm, Withern (approx. 33 miles away)
A Trout master water with five fly fishing lakes set in the beautiful countryside of the wolds. All lakes are well stocked with fish up to fourteen pounds. A half mile of the great river Eau is also advailable to fish which holds some beautiful Grayling and wild Brownies. Rainbows up to 14 lbs...
Bainside Coarse Fishery, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 33 miles away)
On the edge of the small village of Kirkby on Bain, Bainside Coarse Fishery is open from dawn to dusk with easy adjacent parking and level access to all pegs. Close to the car park there are 3 pegs which are ideal for those who are less able to walk longer distances. It is a 13/...
Phone Box Book Exchange, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 33 miles away)
The iconic red phone box has seen a resurgence and never more so than in the village of Kirkby on Bain. Lovingly refurbished by a hard-working community, it has been converted into a free book exchange. Drop off those titles cluttering up the bookshelf at home and uncover new ones you might have...
Belleau Bridge Trout Farm, Alford (approx. 33 miles away)
Open all year and suitable for disabled anglers, Belleau Bridge is six acres of enclosed water within a tranquil setting. Available are carp to 15Ib, bream to 4Ib and roach. Park up, take a stake and the warden will come around to collect payment.
Claythorpe Watermill & Wildfowl Gardens, Claythorpe (approx. 33 miles away)
Tranquil and beautiful, our former watermill is a little gem at the heart of 2.5 acres of loveliness. Sit by the river, soak up some history, have a fabulous lunch, or let the kids off the leash in our woodland play area. Our white storks, African crane, ibis and flamingo walk free by the water,...
The Chicken Run Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 34 miles away)
Open all year, there are 29 pegs on the River Witham with adjacent camping and campod facilities. This is the once famous "Chicken Run" and it still produces some astounding bags and specimen fish. Parking by each peg with easy access to pegs 1 - 14, beyond these the bank is a little steeper but...
Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve, Woodhall Spa (approx. 34 miles away)
Woodhall Spa Airfield is the site for a new nature reserve in the county and is busy with wildlife. There is parking but access is through a locked gate, Please contact 01507 526667 during office hours for the access code. It is requested that you remain on the runway at all times to preserve...
Snipe Dales Country Park & Nature Reserve, Winceby (approx. 34 miles away)
A country park and nature reserve on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Greenwich Meridian, chosen as the Prime Meridian in 1884, passes through this point.Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving.