Things To Do near Church of St Margaret the Virgin & Martyr
Tattershall College, Tattershall (approx. 10 miles away)
Remains of a grammar school for church choristers. Built in the mid-15th century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell it's the oldest grammar school in Lincolnshire.Currently managed by English Heritage.
Havenside Waters Fishery, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 10 miles away)
Havenside-Waters is a family run fishing lake based in beautiful surroundings just off the east coast of Skegness. Situated alongside the River Haven the lake is 1.5 acres and 5-6ft deep, stocked with fresh water fish. The setup is ideal for those seeking a relaxing day's fishing. The lak...
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Swineshead (approx. 10 miles away)
An impressive, 14th century stone church with a striking 160ft spire that dominates the skyline. A Grade I listed building, the Chancel was rebuilt in the mid 19th century and the south aisle altar slab is presumed to predate the church. Further modernisation include east facing stained windows and...
Tattershall Castle, Tattershall (approx. 10 miles away)
Tattershall is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county, located on the A153 Horncastle to Sleaford road.The village is steeped in history and none more so than the castle, fashioned during the early 13th century by Robert de Tattershall. It was greatly expanded and rebu...
Thorpe Culvert Railway Station, Thorpe St Peter (approx. 10 miles away)
Thorpe Culvert railway station serves the village of Thorpe St Peter and is situated 7 miles (11 km) from the popular seaside resort of Skegness. Owned by Network Rail it is managed by East Midlands Trains who provide all rail services. A signal box is present to supervise a level crossing. Th...
Spilsby Town FC, Spilsby (approx. 10 miles away)
Spilsby Town FC were formed in 1881 and play in the Boston Cropleys Suzuki Premier Division. Although outside the football league system, clubs have in recent years moved up to the Lincolnshire Football League and then the Central Midlands League or United Counties League (the 12th level of the f...
Thorpe Camp, Tattershall (approx. 10 miles away)
The Thorpe Camp visitor centre is all about preserving Lincolnshire's recent history. Home of the 97, 619, 617 (Dambusters) and the 627 Squadron that flew out of RAF Woodhall Spa in the 1940's, the Preservation Group established the centre in 1988 to commemorate those airmen who flew duri...
St Andrew's Church, Halton Holegate (approx. 10 miles away)
Halton Holegate is a lovely village in the East Lindsey district of the county, situated on the outskirts of the Wolds, 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Spilsby.St Andrew's Anglican church is a Grade II listed building, heralding from the 14th-15th century and seats nearly 250 parishioners. Chiefly Perpendic...
St Michael's Church, Mavis Enderby (approx. 10 miles away)
Mavis Enderby is a hamlet and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of of the county. It lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, 4.5 miles (7 km) east from Horncastle.Built during the 14th century, St Michael's Church retains perpendicular and decorated work. It underwent improvement in the 15th century...
Dogdyke Pumping Station, Tattershall (approx. 10 miles away)
Dogdyke steam drainage station was built in 1856 to replace the existing wind-driven pump to drain a large area of farmland between the rivers Bain and Witham.The engine, which runs in steam on all the Open Days, is the original external condensing beam-engine built by Bradley and Craven of Wakefiel...
Bain Valley Fisheries, Tattershall Thorpe (approx. 10 miles away)
Bain Valley Fisheries can be found in the picturesque village of Tattershall Thorpe, deep in the heart of the county. Set in farmland, the 7 lakes are all man-made from old quarry pits and can be up to 11ft deep. There is parking at peg on every lake providing good access for disabled anglers....
Spilsby Christian Fellowship, Spilsby (approx. 10 miles away)
A family friendly, independent church aiming to share and show the Love of God, through practical, emotional and social support to all members of our local community, with an emphasis on families. We offer a variety of services, from our Halton Road premises, and run weekly parent, baby and toddl...
St James' Church, Spilsby (approx. 10 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.
Spilsby Theatre, Spilsby (approx. 10 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.
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby (approx. 10 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...