Things To Do near West Keal
St Helen's Church, West Keal (approx. 1 mile away)
The church was built of green sandstone and brick on a rise above the village in 1623. Part of the church was rebuilt in 1866 and after the church tower fell in September 1881, it was rebuilt in c1844.
War Memorial, East Keal (approx. 1 mile away)
In memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War (1914-1918).
St Helen's Church, East Keal (approx. 1 mile away)
The parish church seats approximately 250 people and is dedicated to St. Helen. It dates back to 1708 and was restored in 1854-55.
Keal Carr Nature Reserve, East Keal (approx. 1 mile away)
A fine example of the alder carrs of the southern Wolds. Carr is a name for an area of woodland mainly populated with the marsh loving alder tree.
Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 2 miles away)
Built around c1220-30 by Ranulph de Blundevill and situated in the heart of Old Bolingbroke at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. It was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366.The castle had a moat some 90 feet wide which came up to the walls. It only ever saw action once in 1643 during...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 2 miles away)
Seating about 250 people, the church was built of traditional Spilsby sandstone c1363 by John of Gaunt and originally three times its current size. The church suffered at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and fellow parliamentarians as they laid seige at Bolingbroke Castle in 1643 and was restored and...
War Memorial, Old Bolingbroke (approx. 2 miles away)
To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the men of Old Bolingbroke who gave their lives in the War 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945.The memorial is a stone cross and stands on a small village green.Old Bolingbroke is a village near Spilsby. The Prime Meridian passes to the west. The village of New Bo...
St Michael's Church, Mavis Enderby (approx. 2 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...
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (approx. 2 miles away)
Family run museum which allows visitors to experience a WWII bomber airfield in living memorial to over 50,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.It's also the only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and taxi in it (pre book only).
Spilsby Town Show, Spilsby (approx. 2 miles away)
Popular town show. Attractions include: a craft marquee, a model tent, dog show, Shire horse show, vintage cars and tractors.
St Mary's Church, Hundleby (approx. 2 miles away)
St. Mary's Church, Hundleby, is part of the Spilsby Group of parishes which consists of eight churches, with the vicar resident at the vicarage in Spilsby. A church was recorded as having stood on the site since 1086 but St. Mary's was built in the mid 19th century. There is a...
Spilsby Town FC, Spilsby (approx. 2 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...
Spilsby Theatre, Spilsby (approx. 3 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.
St James' Church, Spilsby (approx. 3 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.
Sir John Franklin Statue, Spilsby (approx. 3 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...