Things To Do near Chapelgate
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
Hildreds Shopping Centre, Skegness (approx. 26 miles away)
The Hildreds Shopping Centre opened in 1988 with some 30+ well known high street stores. Definitely worth a visit during the Christmas period for its national award winning Christmas animated displays.
Lyndhurst Garden Centre, Burgh le Marsh (approx. 26 miles away)
The busy and popular Lyndhurst Garden Centre can be visited on Skegness Rd in Burgh Le Marsh. The centre offers everything to satisfy your gardening needs with an extensive range of all varieties of plants, trees and shrubs constantly in stock, along with a large giftware range for that special o...
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
A 400 seat theatre built within the shell of the original Corn Exchange Hall. Refurbished almost entirely by volunteers, and run throughout the year by volunteers.
St James' Church, Spilsby (approx. 26 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.
Ruskington Railway Station, Ruskington (approx. 26 miles away)
Ruskington railway station opened in 1882 as part of the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway between Sleaford and Lincoln Central. Closed in 1961 it was reopened in 1975 and is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. The station is un...
The Hospital of William Browne, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Founded by William Browne in 1475, it looks like a church though is in fact a medieval almshouse used to accommodate the elderly.Be respectful if visiting as the almshouses are occupied.
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby (approx. 26 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...
Skegness Aquarium, Skegness (approx. 26 miles away)
Skegness Aquarium is host to a diverse range of tropical sea life including rays, seahorses and sharks as well as much more marine life to be discovered. Follow the iconic story of Treasure Island throughout our fabulously themed award winning attraction. Be entertained by our daily interactive t...
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Spilsby Theatre, Spilsby (approx. 26 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.
The Clock Tower, Skegness (approx. 26 miles away)
Skegness is a seaside town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county, located on the North Sea coastline.The first Butlins holiday resort was opened in Skegness in 1936. Partially owing to this, the resort is one of the better known seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.At the end...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 26 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...