Things To Do near Church Town
Type 22 World War 2 Pillbox, Frieston (approx. 162 miles away)
During the Second World War, defences were constructed around Freiston Shore as part of the anti-invasion defences when Britain stood alone against Germany. A number of pillboxes, gun emplacements and coastal lights were constructed and the remains of these fortifications can be seen and explored...
Playhouse, Gainsborough (approx. 162 miles away)
Playhouse Gainsborough consists of two separate and fun packed soft play areas for children up to the age of 12. There is a junior play area and a toddler and baby play area. Young ones can engage with a variety of slides, rope bridges, sports area, sky glides, ball pools, roller squeezes and much m...
Cottage Museum, Woodhall Spa (approx. 162 miles away)
A small community museum first opened in 1987. It's run entirely by volunteers and is housed in a cottage which was the former home of the Wield Family. The museum both preserves and presents artefacts and other material connected to Woodhall Spa and its history.
Woodhall Spa Tourist Information Centre, Woodhall Spa (approx. 162 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.
Kinema in the Woods, Woodhall Spa (approx. 162 miles away)
The Kinema building was originally a farm building, then a concert pavilion and a cricket pavilion before becoming a cinema.It is the only fully functioning UK cinema to employ back projection and showed its first silent film in 1906.
Tupholme Abbey Ruins, Bardney (approx. 162 miles away)
Now ruins, Tupholme Abbey is one of only a few with standing remains of the original monastic buildings in addition to the archaeological remains below ground. The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire purchased this site in 1988 and is preserving this ancient monument for future generations. The sur...
Barlings Eau River, Barlings (approx. 162 miles away)
Barlings Eau is a small river near Barlings. It is a tributary of the River Witham, joining it near Short Ferry, and acts as the central spine for a number of other small rivers, which drain the low-lying land to either side. Most of its course is within the area managed by the Witham Third Di...
Hewitts Windmill, Heapham (approx. 162 miles away)
In the West Lindsey disctrict stands Hewitts Windmill, a historic part of an agricutural community and working landscape. Today, as a non-working and renovated Tower mill with sails, it is a standing testament to a bygone age of milling, its constuction owed to the millwright Johnson of Low Burnh...
Laughton Wood Equestrian Centre, Laceby (approx. 163 miles away)
Laughton Wood Equestrian Centre (LWEC) is a riding school and livery yard set in 40 acres on the edge of Gainsborough. There is easy access to miles of off-road hacking through open countryside and the beautiful Laughton forest. Horse owners will find a livery package to suit their needs...
St Peter's Church, Stixwould (approx. 163 miles away)
In the village of Stixwould the parish church is a Grade II listed building dedicated to Saint Peter. It was rebuilt during the early decades of the 19th century. The font dates from the 16th century and there is a 13th century grave slab. Interestingly, Alice Cranmer, the sister of Archb...
St Mary's Church, Welton (approx. 163 miles away)
Built during the mid 13th century, St Mary's is an attractive church set in its own grounds, in the heart of Welton village.The building features one of the earliest stained glass windows and is dedicated to the brave men and women of the RAF, the RFC and the RNFC.Village benefactor and physician, D...
Sibsey Trader Windmill, Sibsey (approx. 163 miles away)
This 6 sailed windmill was built in 1877 complete gear, sails and fantail. The high winds of March 2004 led to the mill losing a sail - a cost of approximately £13,000.The mill is not particularly tall but the surrounding flat landscape gives the illusion that it is. You can tour the mill and see t...
Church of St Margaret the Virgin & Martyr, Sibsey (approx. 163 miles away)
Dedicated to Saint Margaret, this striking medieval Church in Sibsey, marries traces of Norman architecture with Victorian restoration.A grade I listed building, with a grade II cross, it was restored in the early-mid 19th century, with the chancel rebuilt and nave and aisles partly rebuilt.Today th...
Welton Library, Welton (approx. 163 miles away)
The hub provides a selection of library services and is run by local volunteers and Welton Parish Council. Opening Hours: Monday 1.00 – 6.00pm Tuesday 9.30am 2.30pm Wednesday 10.00am – 1.00pm
All Saints Church, Benington (approx. 163 miles away)
The church was listed a Grade I building in January 1967 and is now 600 years old, originating from the early Thirteenth Century.