Things To Do near Orme Almshouses
Alford Five Sailed Windmill, Alford (approx. 10 miles away)
Built as a seven-storeyed windmill in 1837 by the local millwright John Oxley, this is still a working mill on the edge of the popular market town of Alford.You can tour the mill and see the centuries old stone grinding process in action whilst enjoying views of the Lincolnshire WoldsThis is a fully...
Alford Manor House, Alford (approx. 10 miles away)
Built to a traditional H plan in 1611 by John Hopkinson, it's unusual in its construction for the period as it was encased in brick which was tied into the structure. Reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country with major restoration work being carried out in 2003-2006 to the cost o...
Alford Christmas Craft Markets, Alford (approx. 10 miles away)
Dates for 2016: 26th - 27th Nov and 3rd - 4th Dec between 10am - 4pm each day with live music, quality craft stalls and a lovely home made tea shop. Free admission. The long standing collective is run by volunteers, many of whom are also artisans, who pride themselves in understanding the need...
St Wilfrid's Church, Alford (approx. 10 miles away)
St. Wilfrid's Church dates back to the 14th Century. Some of the original features remain: a 14th Century screen, a fine Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th Century glass and a 17th Century tomb in the chancel.The church was restored in the 1860s when a second north aisle, vestry and organ chamber were...
Alford Library, Alford (approx. 10 miles away)
The Alford library plays a vital and integral role in the makeup of the town. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful volunteers on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. The library is open: Tuesday 10am - 2pm Friday 2pm - 6pm...
Loewen Cinema, Mablethorpe (approx. 11 miles away)
Loewen Cinema, Mablethorpe, offers a variety of movies to cater for all ages and all tastes.Shown across two screens and in dolby digital the building is nicely air conditioned and there is disabled access and suitable car parking outside.The venue is available for parties and there is also a mid-we...
Ashby Park Fishery, Horncastle (approx. 11 miles away)
The fishery stocks bream, carp, tench, chub and perch. The water is still and measures 28.3 hectares. Disabled access is available. Permits are available for day and members and there is no night fishing.
Mablethorpe Library & Customer Service Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 11 miles away)
In the popular seaside town of Mablethorpe, the well stocked public library is on Stanley Avenue. Shelves and spinners are packed with a wide choice of free to borrow paperbacks and hardbacks and the library is organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly. Staff are helpful and will be happy to...
Mablethorpe Community Access Point & Tourist Information Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 11 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.
Grove Park, Waltham (approx. 11 miles away)
A quaint park with beautiful pathways, trees and open lawns. Ideal for walkers and families with small children. Waltham is a village and civil parish, four miles south-west from the town of Grimsby. Close by are the villages of Scartho, Brigsley, Barnoldby-le-Beck and Bradley.
Cheeky Monkeys Play Area, Mablethorpe (approx. 11 miles away)
Cheeky Monkeys indoor soft play is located within The Empire amusements. The area is designed for toddlers through to young teenagers. With ball pools, slides, rope bridges, shapes and maze, there is so much to do, your children will be exhausted and get a great nights sleep! There is a...
Waltham Windmill, Waltham (approx. 11 miles away)
The present six-storied tower windmill was built in 1878 by John Saunderson of Louth. The mill has two pairs of French millstones (for grinding flour) and 2 pairs of Derbyshire Peak stones (for grinding coarser materials such as animal feed).One of the sails was lost during WW1 and the opposite one...
River Rase, Tealby (approx. 11 miles away)
The River Rase is a 16 mile (25km) long tributary of the River Ancholme. It heralds from a series of springs known as Churn Water Heads, that occur on Bully Hill north of Tealby in the Wolds. These springs occur where the permeable chalk geology of the Wolds meets the impermeable mudstone and...
Spanish City Shopping Centre, Mablethorpe (approx. 11 miles away)
In the popular and busy seaside resort of Mablethorpe can be found Spanish City. The complex was constructed in 1987 and is located at the end of the High Street, on the right hand side as you face the promenade. It offers a wide variety of different things to for holidaymakers, day-trippers a...
Alford and District Cricket Club, Alford (approx. 11 miles away)
Alford and District are a local cricket club with first class facilities including qualified and accredited coaches. They have two senior teams playing Saturdays and one on a Sunday, as well as junior teams playing midweek (junior coaching in season at the Club on Mondays). Founded in 1885 the...