Things To Do near Gerard's Carp Lake
Deepings Community Library, Market Deeping (approx. 2 miles away)
Deepings library is a well stocked and vital part of the local community, despite efforts to have the building closed down. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Mon 1...
Tallington Lakes Leisure & Ski Centre, Stamford (approx. 2 miles away)
Tallington Lakes is a modern leisure park set within over 200 acres of spring water fed lakes. Exciting and thrilling, at Tallington you can embrace the adrenaline junkie within and enagage in water skiing, waterboard, jet ski, dinghy sail, windsurfing and canoe. There is also a dry ski slope,...
Stone Bridge, Deeping St James (approx. 2 miles away)
If you see a postcard of the Deepings, it will usually feature the stunning stone bridge which links Deeping St James to Deeping Gate. The bridge was constructed in 1651 and was designed to allow horse drawn carts to cross the river in the days when the Welland was a busy trading route. A...
Deeping Rangers FC, Market Deeping (approx. 3 miles away)
Deeping Rangers is a non-league football club based in Market Deeping. Established in 1964 they originally played at Maxey Road until 1982. Principal local rival is Bourne Town FC, only seven miles away. In 2006, Rangers reached the final of the Lincolnshire Senior Cup 'A' for the first t...
The Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St James (approx. 4 miles away)
The Exotic Pet Refuge is a small charity that offers a loving home to all kinds of animals. Founded in 1984 by Pam Mansfield and her late husband, Mel, the sanctuary began life in the caring couple’s home nine years earlier. "Someone came to us one day with an injured bird – and...
Macmillan Way Charity Walk, Boston (approx. 5 miles away)
The Macmillan Way is a long-distance footpath that broadly connects Boston to Abbotsbury, in Dorset. The route is a staggering distance of 290 miles (470 km) and is promoted to raise money for the popular Macmillan Cancer Relief charity. The fully waymarked route follows existing footpath...
Kates Bridge, Bourne (approx. 5 miles away)
Kates Bridge is a small settlement on the A15 road, in the parish of Thurlby, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south from Bourne. During the early 20th century, residents from nearby villages found employment in the brickyard. Before then, it was the head of navigation on the River Glen and was th...
Burghley House, Stamford (approx. 5 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...
Burghley Park Golf Club, Stamford (approx. 5 miles away)
Situated in the lovely parkland surrounding Burghley House and located on the outskirts of Stamford, one of England's finest towns, Burghley Park is a superbly conditioned private golf club that extends a very warm welcome to all. Burghley Park Golf Club welcomes all visitors on week days and...
The Priory of St Leonard, Stamford (approx. 5 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,...
Blackstones FC, Stamford (approx. 5 miles away)
Blackstones Football Club is based in Stamford off Lincoln Road. Currently members of the United Counties League Division One they play in Lincoln green (Lister Blackstone had Brunswick Green engines) and black shirts with black shorts. Formed as the works team of Blackstone & Co, the club won...
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 5 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...
Stamford Leisure Pool, Stamford (approx. 5 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...
Stamford AFC, Stamford (approx. 6 miles away)
Stamford AFC is a non-league football club known as The Daniels who play at the Borderville Sports Centre. In 1894 the town’s two most prominent clubs Stamford Town & Rutland Ironworks agreed to amalgamate. Initially the club adopted the name of the Rutland Ironworks who were viewed as...
St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 6 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.