Things To Do near Burton
Oak Tree Fishery, Haxey (approx. 19 miles away)
Oak Tree is a 26 peg coarse fishery in lovley rural surroundings. It is stocked with carp up to low doubles. The water is suitable for disabled anglers.
Thorpe Camp, Tattershall (approx. 19 miles away)
The Thorpe Camp visitor centre is all about preserving Lincolnshire's recent history. Home of the 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and the 627 Squadron that flew out of RAF Woodhall Spa in the 1940's, the Preservation Group established the centre in 1988 to commemorate those airmen who flew duri...
Phone Box Book Exchange, Kirkby on Bain (approx. 19 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...
Horncastle Tourist Information Centre, Horncastle (approx. 19 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry (approx. 19 miles away)
The earliest reference to a church in Owston Ferry is circa 1150 CE. As none of the present fabric dates before 1280, there must have been an earlier building on the site. The site itself is within the inner bailey of the "Motte and Bailey" castle which formerly stood there. A triple archway was...
Manor House, Horncastle (approx. 19 miles away)
Horncastle is a market town in the East Lindsey district of the county.The Manor House, a Grade II listed Georgian town residence, was built during the 18th century, fashioned in red brick with some limestone rubble and ashlar to the rear, a plain tiled roof with stone coped gables and stacks.It sta...
Horncastle Bridge, Horncastle (approx. 19 miles away)
Behind Horncastle's quaint high street is a delightful road bridge that connects the town to a Tesco supermarket. The river is populated with chub and roach and there are always plenty of hungry ducks around. Image by Dave Hitchborne
St Mary's Church, Horncastle (approx. 19 miles away)
This Anglican parish church, seating approximately 700 people, is mostly built of green Spilsby sandstone. Parts of the Church date from the early 13th century.
William Marwood, Horncastle (approx. 19 miles away)
William Marwood was born in Horncastle, 1818, and was a hangman for the British government. He developed the technique of hanging known as the "long drop".The "long drop" technique ensured that the prisoners' neck was broken instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyx...
Agra Restaurant, Sleaford (approx. 19 miles away)
The Agra restaurant is one of the many eating establishments in the town of Sleaford. 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.
Dogdyke Pumping Station, Tattershall (approx. 19 miles away)
Dogdyke steam drainage station was built in 1856 to replace the existing wind-driven pump to drain a large area of farmland between the rivers Bain and Witham.The engine, which runs in steam on all the Open Days, is the original external condensing beam-engine built by Bradley and Craven of Wakefiel...
Crazee Bongos, Sleaford (approx. 19 miles away)
A children's play centre packed with a variety of entertaining features for all ages of children including soft play pits, slides, tunnels and more.Bongos also run many children’s activities throughout the year and specialise in parties with a range of packages to suit every child from Toddler Par...
Elmhirst Lakes fishery, Horncastle (approx. 19 miles away)
Fishing is for holiday makers and caravan owners only. No day tickets allowed. Elmhirst Lakes is a very beautiful and peaceful holiday retreat, ideal for people seeking a relaxing break yet within an easy walk to the small town with its local inns & cafes offering go...
The Horncastle Canal, Horncastle (approx. 19 miles away)
The Horncastle Canal was a broad canal which ran 11 miles from the River Witham to Horncastle. It passed through twelve locks and largely followed the course of the River Bain. Opening in 1802 it was abandoned for navigation in 1889.
Edward Stanhope Memorial, Horncastle (approx. 19 miles away)
Edward Stanhope MP was born in London in 1840 but became a respected benefactor to Horncastle and its people. So much so that, when he died in 1893, a memorial was erected in the Market Place, leaving residents with a permanent reminder of his generosity.Today, the Stanhope Memorial, by E. H. Lingen...