Things To Do near Cowbit
Burghley House, Stamford (approx. 15 miles away)
Burghley House is a Grade I listed building, with separately Grade I listed north courtyard and gate. The rooms and gardens are open to the public.Built during the mid-late 16th century by Sir William Cecil, later 1st Baron Burghley, who was Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, the house is a g...
Sir Joseph Banks Country Park, Boston (approx. 15 miles away)
Over 27 acres was purchased in 2007 and seeded with a wild flower mix, This was followed by the planting of trees providing a suitable nesting sites for owls, a kestrel, sparrows, swallows, birds and bats. The area also includes Jenny's Wood and is part of the Boston Woods Trust. Founded in...
Westgate Wood, Boston (approx. 15 miles away)
Part of the Boston Woods trust, bringing woodland to the Boston district. This was the first area to be planted in 1999, covering 23.5 acres. It lies between Five House Lane and Old Hammond Beck Road in Wyberton. There are places for parking off both roads. Some “Memorial” trees pl...
Hansen's Chocolate House, Folkingham (approx. 15 miles away)
Jan Hansen, having worked in the gaming industry across Europe and the middle east, developed a taste for luxury confectionary and first opened a chocolate shop in Stamford in 1986 before moving to Billingborough in 1988. He has since moved his market leading handmade chocolate business...
The Priory of St Leonard, Stamford (approx. 15 miles away)
12th century priory ruins founded by the Benedictines of Durham Abbey. The existing priory building dates from about 1090, and the impressive West Front was constructed about 1150.One school of thought suggests that it was built upon the site of the monastery founded by St. Wilfrid in 658. If true,...
St Andrew's Church, Folkingham (approx. 15 miles away)
The Church of St Andrew is a Grade I listed Anglican church.Work commenced in the late 12th century and the building was largely completed by the late 15th century. Restorations were carried out throughout the 19th century.It features decorated style arcades and a mainly early English chancel, with...
Rossways Lakes Fishery, Wyberton (approx. 15 miles away)
There is a main lake surrounded by trees with plenty of underwater and marginal features and a small pond, ideal for beginners. You will find Carp to 27lb, Bream & Tench to 9lb, Perch to 4.5lb, Chub to 5lb and Rudd, Roach & Eels. Barbless hooks only. No fixed rigs. No lead core. All nets mus...
Stamford Leisure Pool, Stamford (approx. 15 miles away)
Highly recommended for children, this is a first class leisure pool with a flume, water features and a wave machine. It is popular with local residents and located on Drift Road in the busy town of Stamford. Pool staff are friendly and helpful and there is also a small gym. Stamford offers ple...
Pots of Fun, Boston (approx. 15 miles away)
Pots of Fun, based in Boston, was established in 2003 and is an ideal place for a fun afternoon with paint and ceramics. With no booking necessary family members and little ones can drop in and paint some personalised gifts. There are no entrance fees so you only pay for the items you wish to pai...
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 16 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
Swineshead Railway Station, Swineshead (approx. 16 miles away)
The station is actually located in the hamlet of Swineshead Bridge some miles north of Swineshead. Like many Lincolnshire stations it is unstaffed and offers limited facilities other than two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'. The full range of tickets for travel a...
Stamford Farmers' Market, Stamford (approx. 16 miles away)
Stamford Farmers' Market is held on a Friday every 2 weeks. It is located on the High Street and is open between 8.30am - 4.00pm. A traditional market is held weekly on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street on a Friday and is open the same time.
St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 16 miles away)
St George's is of very early origin, possibly being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Church of St Mary & St Augustine, Stamford (approx. 16 miles away)
In 1861, planes were drawn up to build a new church in Stamford.The Dolphin pub on Broad Street came on the market, and was bought for £1000, and in 1863 the work on the church began.
Stamford Library, Stamford (approx. 16 miles away)
In the busy, historic town of Stamford, the public library is one of many old and impressive buildings, as well as an important part of the community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have....