Things To Do near Thornton Abbey & Gatehouse
Linwood Warren, Market Rasen (approx. 20 miles away)
A splendid heathland - Linwood Warren reserve forms part of a once more extensive area. All three heathers (bell heather, cross-leaved heath and ling) occur, and there are damp areas rich in mosses and lichens - including the Iceland moss, a rare northern upland species which is a relict here on...
High Ropes Adventure, Market Rasen (approx. 20 miles away)
Located at Linwood Warren, High Ropes Adventure has been operating since 1996 and boasts to be the largest and best ropes course in Lincolnshire. As a family business with first class facilities and excellent safety record people are attracted from all over the country. There are ropes courses hi...
Toft Newton Fishery, Market Rasen (approx. 20 miles away)
A stunning 40 acre reservoir set in open farmland. Rainbow and Brown are stocked weekly with fish averaging 1.25-1.5lbs. Fishery records: 14lb 10oz Rainbow, 9lb 3oz Brown, 20lb 6oz Salmon. Natural flies include Buzzers, Olives, Damsel, Sedge. Recommend using Buzzers, Damsels, Nymphs....
Covenham Reservoir, Louth (approx. 20 miles away)
Situated in a beautiful rural spot, Covenham Reservoir is available all year round. With a vast 216 acres of water, which is easily accessed from the slipway, it boasts a wealth of stunning wildlife, especially during the warmer seasons. Image courtesy of go birding (link below).
Tuetoes Woods, Gainsborough (approx. 20 miles away)
Laughton Forest was planted by the Forestry Commission in 1927. Before this time, the area was mainly open heathland with ponds, small woodlands and shifting sand dunes. The forest still supports a wide range of these habitats, which include many locally and nationally rare plants, animals and birds...
Raceway Kart Centre, Blyton (approx. 21 miles away)
Welcome to Raceway Kart Centre, Lincolnshire’s premier outdoor karting venue. Come and experience the thrills and sheer exhilaration of karting at our outdoor circuit where you can expect so much more than just a great day out. Revel in the breath-taking fun and excitement as you race arou...
7 Lakes Country Park Fishery, Crowle (approx. 21 miles away)
A well-stocked 40 acre site with Carp, Pike, Tench, Ide. 7 lakes is no day ticket fishery where the fish are pressured and subject to large amounts non-natural food. Our fish enjoy natural surroundings and thrive on the ecological balance at the heart of the park, with our fishing rules reflectin...
The Garden House, Saxby (approx. 21 miles away)
The beautiful and idylic Garden House, in Saxby, is founded across eight stunning acres of beautiful gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland. The gardens are open from 11am until 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the middle of September. Refreshments are available in the Hay Barn an...
St Helen's Church, Saxby (approx. 22 miles away)
St Helen's parish church is a Grade I listed building, constructed in 1775 as an ashlar-faced red-brick mortuary chapel. The chapel, later a church, had been attributed to Carr of York (who constructed the nearby Norton Place) but no evidence to prove this has been found. It has been assumed t...
The Lincolnshire Golf Course, Crowle (approx. 22 miles away)
The club was opened in 1994 and since that time has developed into one of the best courses in the area. We are predominately a Pay and Play course and our aim is to provide reasonably priced golf on a top quality course. We try to make everyone's experience pleasurable and we never have tempor...
Faldingworth Equestrian Centre, Faldingworth (approx. 22 miles away)
FEC is a BHS Approved Livery and Events Centre occupying over one thousand acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands.FEC Equestrian Shows are well known for being friendly and fun filled and are open to everyone, with or without a horse,Show days are a great family day out.
Blyton Ponds Fishery, Blyton (approx. 22 miles away)
Blyton Ponds is an adult only venue situated on the outskirts of the friendly village of Blyton, just 4 miles from Gainsborough and 18 miles north of Lincoln. There are four ponds available. Pond A has 15 pegs, Pond B has 12 pegs, Pond C which has 16 pegs and Pond D has 17 pegs...
The Old Smithy Museum, Owston Ferry (approx. 22 miles away)
The Old Smithy on the high street of Owston Ferry is just as it would have been in 1958 when its owner left it.Today, a museum, the building has been expanded and displays photos of the past and the present village day life. It is an ideal place to visit for clubs and small school groups and anyone...
Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth (approx. 22 miles away)
Transport back to life in the early 18th century with a visit to this impressive Grade I listed building.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, in Queen Anne style, this was the home of Samuel Wesley, rector of Epworth, his wife Susanna and their sons, John, a preacher and writer, and Charles,...
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry (approx. 22 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...