Brandy Wharf Leisure Park - by the Ancholme River
in the shadow of the Lincolnshire Wolds

Brandy Wharf Leisure Park - 01673 818010 (preferably after 13.00)

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Boating

boats on the Ancholme River

touristnetukeisure is a tourism site which links to water sports, cycling, boating and so on. If you are searching for something to do then this is a good jump off point. The picture to the left is of the Ancholme river at the historic market town of Brigg. Brigg also has it's own marina and boat club.

boats on the Ancholme River

Maritime Leisure Cruises, Clover Cottage, Clover Lane Wigtoft, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 2NU, Tel: 01205 460595
Boston Standard: "The River Witham is a great place to explore the Lincolnshire countryside. The marina is open to leisure craft and motor boats and it is possible to hire out a boat to venture out on your own. Alternatively Maritime Leisure Cruises operate trips along the river; it is possible to walk along the riverbank"

boats on the Ancholme River

Regular events in the Tuesday Night Club On Tour calendar now include at least 8 weeks canal cruising on the waterways of Britain and now IRELAND, with occasional mainline steam rail tours. It is our aim to cruise all the navigable inland waterways of Britain! This site will detail the varied past and future cruises of T.N.C. On Tour. Of particular interest to canal enthusiasts will be the emphasis placed on little used or hard to reach navigations.

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Fishing

Trout fishing in Lincolnshre

If you fancy a change after fishing the Ancholme then why not pop along to Toft Newton Trout Farm. At Toft Newton Trout Farm you can test your fly fishing skills from the shore or in a boat or you can just go along and learn the art of fly fishing. This is a good informative site.

Bird Watching

birds on the Ancholme River

Bird Watching - This is a wonderfully informative site with hundreds of bird photo's of which many were snapped within Lincolnshire. It is worth a browse and maybe leave the author a message or two. The photo to the left has been cribbed from his blog. Oh, did we mention that he is also a local chap?

boultham mere

Bird Watching - This site gives you the location of Boultham Mere (believe it or not it's in the middle of the City of Lincoln). This is where some of the photo's shown in the above blog link were taken.

barn owl over lincolnshire

Bird Watching - this chap is based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. We've included his blog because we think it is informative and like the above link, we think it contains some brilliant snaps. We also think that Cambridgeshire is not so far from Lincolnshire but no doubt he has knowledge about this area too. Again, I'm sure he will appreciate a message or two; we just want to say what a brilliant picture of a barn owl in flight.

white throated sparrow in lincolnshire

Extract from the site: "To the north and east of Market Rasen lie Willingham Woods. The majority of bird watchers will remember Willingham Woods because of one bird.... We were amazed to find a White-throated Sparrow in one of the nets which was ringed and released. It stayed until the following March and was viewed by more than 5,000 birdwatchers" - pictured left.

long tailed tits in lincolnshire

This blog doesn't really concentrate on Lincolnshire bird watching but it is a good bird watchers blog; it contains some great links and some good photographic tips..

bird watching lincolnshire

Local chap who photographs birds in and around Lincolnshire. The site contains some good links to local bird watching orientated sites.

Falconry Center

If you don't fancy standing in a field then why not try a more hands on experience at a Falconry center. (apparently they race pigs here as well!)

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Sky Diving

sky diving hibalstowe

Hibaldstow Airfield, Hibaldstow, North Linconshire, DN20 9NN Tel: 0113 250 5600 Fax: 01652 648837 E-mail: info@skydiving.co.uk Web:
Target Skysports is a skydiving operation which owns and runs a centre at Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire.

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Gliding

gliding kirton lindsey

Trent Valley Gliding Club The Airfield, Kirton In Lindsey, North Lincolnshire. DN21 4HY. The object here is 'gliding for all'. Click this link then on the new page click the 'IS GLIDING FOR ME?' link and that will start to answer any questions you might have. One of the aims of the Club is to promote the sport and to make it as easy (and cheap) as possible for people to try out gliding. We offer a range of glider flight experience packages....

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Golf

golf market rasen

Public Course - Market Rasen Golf Course - The Golf Course, sitting in the centre of the Race Course, set in the tranquil beauty of the Lincolnshire countryside offers an ideal location for the beginner and improver. Open but challenging, especially in the wind, it forgives the odd slice but rewards the steady player. It is about 9 miles from our site.

golf kingsway scunthorpe

Public Course - Scunthorpe Golf Course - Set in mature woodland close to Scunthorpe town centre, the nine-hole Kingsway golf course is the ideal starter course for those wishing to take up golf. There is club and trolley hire available, along with expert advice from the assistant professional. It is about 9 miles from our site.

golf at holme hall golf club south of scunthorpe

Public Course - Holme Hall Golf Club � One of Lincolnshire�s Premier Golf Clubs located south of Scunthorpe. Holme Hall Golf club offers the golf enthusiast not only a most challenging round of golf but also a satisfying day out.The excellent 18 hole par 71 course, boasts the most superb greens in the area. In addition a challenging course layout offers the golf enthusiast a true test of all golfing skills. Golf in Lincolnshire does not get much better.

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Lincolnshire Churches

Glentham Church

Churches - This is actually a link to Owmby group of parishes publications and website. It includes pictures and write ups on all the churches local to the Owmby group of parishes churches. These churches are only a few miles from our site so you will not have to travel far to explore them. You can also contact them so we are sure you will be able to gleam more information on Lincolnshire historical churches. Pictured is Glentham Church.

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Country Walks

flowers

Country Walks - This site lists 8 good walking in Lincolnshire Guide Books (fairly inexpensive) - 1 in particular concentrates on 'pub walks'; those for one reason or another just might end up being a bit longer than the guide suggests!

Dole Wood

Bourne Dole Wood - (we cribbed this photo from their site) Extract from their site: A cart track leads to Dole Wood, a small surviving piece of ancient woodland amid a large tract of farmland on the outskirts of Bourne. This is one of the most attractive copses in the county and is managed by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Normanby Hall

Normanby Hall - Scunthorpe - This link will take you to their page on the NorthLincs.gov site. Enjoy the extensive woodland with its wealth of wildlife, or walk through the Deer Park with its herds of Red and Fallow Deer. There are self-guided nature trails which allow visitors to enjoy the park throughout its constantly changing seasons. Younger children will enjoy watching the ducks and peacocks or playing in the adventure playground. Worth seeing.

Bourne Wood Deer

Bourne Wood - View their site, then go and have a look around. A nice pleasant amble with a few surprises along the way and if you like what you see you might care to 'support them'.

North Lincolnshire Ramblers

Ramblers - This link will take you to a Lincolnshire Ramblers site. You may be able to contact them for details of planned rambles or maybe just pick their collective brains and get a few recommendations.

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Pubs

Pubs in Lincolnshire

Pubs - This links to 'beer in the evening' site; camra pubs in Brigg. We are sure with a tweak to their search engine you will extract more pubs to your liking. The walking link above which lists 8 good walking guides also has a pubs walk guide.

Marques of Granby - High Street, Waddingham, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 4SW Tel: 01673 818387 . approx 3 miles from our site

No web site available for this pub: A good local pub selling a range of beers and good meals.

The Bull Inn - Caistor Rd - South Kelsey - Lincolnshire , LN7 6PR Tel: 01652 678417

No web site available for this pub: Another good local pub selling a range of beers and good meals.

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Lincolnshire Windmills

scrawby windmill

If you want to know about Lincolnshires Windmills then this link is for you! Mr Kirk's photographic archive contains every windmill in Lincolnshire. Some just show the remains of what once stood there whilst others are working examples that still produce flour. Mr Kirk's narrative is crisp and to the point and the stumbleupon site is a feast of information on all sorts of subjects so please remember to return to us afterwards.

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Plant Nurseries

Pottertons Gold Metal Winner 2006 - Alpine Plants

Pottertons Nursery - Moortown Rd Moortown. Well deserved Gold Medal Winners, specialist in Alpine Plants. If you like flowers just click this link. There is something about the delicate glamour of Alpine plants which just makes you want to stop and drink in their splendid beauty. Pottertons also have laid out displays which you are invited to walk around and of course admire.

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Horse Riding

Horse World, brandy wharf leisure park - north lincolnshire

Horse World - Osgodby. A high standard, good all round Horse Riding / Livery center. Ideal place to learn to ride or to hone your existing skills - or just spend some time mooching around the center.

fairytale falabella, brandy wharf leisure park - north lincolnshire

Blue Pony Farm. This is a local stud farm specializing in the Fairytale Falabella breed of horse (23 - 27" high). These are amazing little horses and while the falabella stud farm is not a 'tourist attraction' they might be willing to let your little princess have a look at the horses. Click to view their website - they are located approx. 4.5 miles from our site.

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Fun Days

brandy wharf leisure park - north lincolnshire

Hall Farm Park is about 5 miles from our site. Just follow the Caistor Road, go through South Kelsey and it is there on the right. They are open all year round but check their site for times. Some of the things they offer: Feed and cuddle the animals; rare breeds; tractor + trailor rides; play barn; adventure area; pedal go-karts and tractors; tea room; sandpits; bouncy castles; tube slides; trampolines; nature trail; goat walking and so on.

wragby maze, brandy wharf leisure park - north lincolnshire

Wragby Maze; Bardney Road, Wragby, Lincoln LN8 5JS U.K. Telephone/Fax (01673) 858660 or 857372, is actually a conifer center but On 4th May 1996, a maze of multicursal design was opened. The maze was designed by Mr M.Comins N.C.H.L.D.C. They mention on their site that they have a picnic area, garden and topiary but I couldn't find pictures on their site. The maze will certainly be fun for the children but maybe not on rainy days?

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Computing

Home Call Computer Services Lincolnshire

Broken your Laptop? - Need an urgent repair? Trevor our Local Computer repair specialist ( view his site @ www.hccs-online.co.uk) is just 6 minutes away. Trevor will gladly come to the site to access the problem. Laptops dropped in the Ancholme river will prove a humungous challenge but trust Trevor to do what he can.  (hccs-online.co.uk also put this website together)

Reviews of our Caravan and Camp Site

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Local Shops and Hostelries

Kirton-in-Lindsey - approx 7 miles from site

For fresh food supplies this is the place to visit. Top up here for your summer BAR-B-Q supplies.

Post Office and Village Store - Silver Street - Waddingham - DN21 4SJ. Tel:01673-818274. approx 3 miles from site

The Post Office section is open 9 to 12am while the grocery section sells newspapers and a good selection of produce at reasonable prices.

Marques of Granby - High Street, Waddingham, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 4SW Tel: 01673 818387 . approx 3 miles from site

A good local pub selling a range of beers and good meals.

The Bull Inn - Caistor Rd - South Kelsey - Lincolnshire , LN7 6PR Tel: 01652 678417

Another good local pub selling a range of beers and good meals.

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Contact us:

Phone: 01673 818010
Email: brandywharflp@freenetname.co.uk

 

Brandy Wharf Leisure Park, Brandy Wharf, Waddingham, nr Gainsborough, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 4RT

This page was last updated December 2016

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