Things To Do near Cranwell
Ellys Manor House, Great Ponton (approx. 14 miles away)
Ellys Manor House, built in Flemish style, is a wool merchant’s house from the Tudor period.The main feature of the property is a fabulous scheme of early 16th century wall paintings in the upper rooms.The wall paintings dated around 1500 are said to be the most complete, extensive and important d...
Lincoln High Street, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
The high street of Lincoln is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and marries together all that is modern with plenty of admiring glances to the past; 18th century cottages converted to shops nestling comfortably with shiny new department stores, magnificent town gates and bustling retail parks. T...
The Engine Shed, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
The Engine Shed is a music and entertainment venue in Lincoln with a 1500 capacity. It is part of the University of Lincoln.Opened in 2006 it has hosted a number of high-profile bands including Stereophonics, Embrace, Ocean Colour Scene, Editors, Beautiful South, Feeder, Kings of Leon and a number o...
Theatre Royal Lincoln, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
The splendid Theatre Royal, in Lincoln. is a Grade II listed Victorian building with a cosy and intimate 481 seats. Although rebuilt several times a theatre has stood on the same spot since 1764. The area then was Butchery Street and is now Clasketgate. The structure of the building remained t...
Birchwood Library, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
Birchwood library, in the historic city of Lincoln, is one of many important council services within the community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times are: Tuesday 8...
Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
The Cardinal's Hat is a 15th century three story building thought to have been named for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. It can be found at the bottom/lower end of Steep Hill in Lincoln.Dernstall House, though less imposing contains masonry dating from the 12th century.This pair of historic buildings stand...
Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton (approx. 14 miles away)
Built in the 1830s for Gregory Gregory, a wealthy Nottinghamshire businessman, it replaced the original Elizabethan Manor House in Harlaxton Village. Built in Ancaster stone, it is an exuberant merging of Gothic, Jacobethan and Baroque styles creating an unforgettable and dramatic impact.Few houses...
The Collection Museum, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
Situated in the heart of historic Lincoln, The Collection brings together Lincoln’s archaeology museum and the Usher Gallery in one fantastic visitor centre. The archaeology gallery tells the story of Lincolnshire’s fascinating heritage through artefact rich displays and reconstructions, hands-o...
The Jews House, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
The Jew's House is one of the earliest town houses in England. It lies on Steep Hill, in historic Lincoln, immediately below Jew's Court.Dating from the mid 12th century, part of the building façade survives; the elaborately carved doorway, the remains of two Romanesque double-arch windows and much...
Usher Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
The Usher Gallery was built to house the collection of James Ward Usher, using funds he bequeathed for the purpose, and was officially opened on 25 May 1927 by the then Prince of Wales.The building, now Grade II listed, was designed by the architect, Sir Reginald Blomfield. It is stone with brick pa...
Swineshead Methodist Church, Swineshead (approx. 14 miles away)
The Wesleyan Methodist chapel in Swineshead is still in use. The chapel of 1845 was converted to a Sunday School in 1906 when a new chapel was built alongside. That new chapel no longer exists and the original building has reverted to its former use as a chapel. It is a Grade II listed buildin...
Swineshead Community Library, Swineshead (approx. 14 miles away)
Located in the Methodist Church, there is a selection of library services on offer. It is run by local volunteers and Swineshead Parish Council. Opening times: Mon Closed, Tue 9.30am - 12.30pm, Wed Closed, Thu 2pm-5pm Fri Closed, 1st Sat of the month 10am - 12noon, Sun Closed Services in...
Odeon Cinema, Lincoln (approx. 14 miles away)
Currently, ODEON entertains film fans across more cinemas than any other cinema chain in the UK. With 114 cinemas fully digital, ODEON offers an experience like no other.Odeon Lincoln offers many screens, a plush lobby with bar and well stocked shop and an ever changing variety of movies for all age...
Church of St Mary & the Holy Rood, Donington (approx. 14 miles away)
The building is a Grade I listed Anglican parish church dedicated to St Mary and the Holy Rood. It is almost a complete combination of early Decorated and late Perpendicular style. Its chancel, however, is mainly Early English. The church tower and spire rise to 240 feet. There are memorials i...
Captain Matthew Flinders RN, Donington (approx. 14 miles away)
Born in Donington, Matthew Flinders was a Captain in the Royal Navy, a navigator and cartographer. Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia and identified it as a continent. However, with Britain at war with France, a suspicious governor kept him under arrest for more t...