Things to do in Friskney, Lincolnshire
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Rival Pubs
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First you have The Anchor - your traditional country pub. Welcoming publican Mick and his wife are ready to serve you with a wide range of drinks and pub grub.
The Anchor is reknowned throughout Lincolnshire for their entertainment, covering everthing from local singers to rock weekends, where 100 fund raising bikers turn up for the weekend in order to raise valuable funds for a local charity.
Then you have the Barley Mow, situated on the A52 in Friskney.
The Barley is famous for its excellent cuisine with a unique range of top quality meals.
You do need to book early as every night is fully booked!
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Parrot Zoo
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Also situated in Friskney is the newest yet most visited attraction, The Parrot Zoo.
You can easily spend a full day visiting the centre where you can witness the team of dedicated staff tending to over 1000 rescued parrots, and a selection of small mammals including the ever-popular meerkats.
Spread over 20 acres, the centre is the largest in the UK and well worth a visit.
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Friskney Facilities
In the centre of Friskney you come across the Village Hall, and the Local Shop, which is operated by welcoming owners Tim and Michelle, and who make everyone feel at home no matter what time of day it is.
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Have a walk around Decoy Woods where you can lose yourself for a few hours in a peaceful woodland walk which is steeped in history.
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All in all Friskney is an old traditional village with a modern outlook and is slowly growing to accommodate more settlers.
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