Places to visit
1. Thornton Abbey
The enormous and ornate fortified gatehouse of Thornton Abbey is the largest and among the finest of all English monastic gatehouses. An early example of brick building in England, it proclaimed the wool trade-based prosperity of one of the...
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2. St Peter’s Church
With a history spanning over a millennium, St Peter's Church is among the most important historic buildings in England. It combines a remarkably complete Anglo-Saxon tower and rare baptistry, dating mainly from c. 970, with a tall and impressive...
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3. Far Ings National Nature Reserve
Far Ings National Nature Reserve is an ideal destination for watching wildlife. The open water, reedbeds and meadows of the reserve are a legacy for the tile and cement industry, which once flourished on the south Humber bank. Thanks to pioneering...
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4. Wilderspin National School
Come and visit the historic Victorian schoolrooms in the heart of Barton's conservation area where education pioneer Samual Wilderspin changed the face of primary school education. Visit the UK's only fully restored Wilderspin playground...
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5. Alkborough Flats
In a superb natural setting, where the rivers Trent and Ouse join to form the Humber is an exciting project, which helps prevent thousands of homes from flooding. The site is a superb natural setting for lovers of wildlife. By breaching the...
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6. Waters’ Edge Country Park and Visitor Centre
Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre is one of the ‘greenest’ buildings in the UK. Set in an 86-acre park, the stunning curved glass building sits on the waterfront adjacent to the Humber Bridge. Interactive displays and games illustrate the wildlife...
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7. The Ropewalk
Located in the Waterside area of Barton upon Humber this grade II listed 400 metre long building was once the centre of this region’s rope making industry. The factory closed in 1989 and ended a 200-year association with rope making which...
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8. Normanby Hall Country Park
Set in the heart of undiscovered North Lincolnshire, the 300 acres of Normanby Hall Country Park provides the perfect day out for all the family with something for everyone. Return to the elegance of a more leisurely era in the beautiful Regency...
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9. Alkborough Turf Maze (Julian's Bower)
Alkborough turf maze, also known as Julian’s Bower, sits high on the Trent Ridge at in the charming village of Alkborough. Cut by Monks in the 12th Century, the site offers panoramic views across the confluence of the rivers Trent, Ouse and...
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10. Humber Bridge
This spectacular bridge, until recently the longest single span suspension bridge in the world, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006. Don’t miss the exhilarating walk or cycle ride across the bridge (from Far Ings Road) with panoramic views...
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11. Baysgarth House Museum
Baysgarth is the former home of the Nelthorpe family. It is now a museum set within 30 acres of grounds. Run by CHAMP Trust Ltd (Charity No 1114978) the museum reflects the local relevance of the house. With exhibitions held throughout the...
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12. Barton Civic Trails
Barton Civic Society has developed a series of self-guided trails around the town, passing magnificent churches and chapels, fine halls and merchants’ houses. Tracing the development of the local industries that shaped Barton – the manufacture...
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13. Barton Ghost Walks
As day becomes night and there’s a chill hanging in the winter air, dare you take the Ghost Walk? Walk the historic town of Barton; learn about the spooky goings-on from your guide. Meet the characters that form the myths and legends of Barton’s...
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14. Ancholme Valley
The Ancholme Valley is a favourite haunt of fishermen, birdwatchers and walkers. Riverside paths lead from the marina at South Ferriby to the market town of Brigg, following the lazy river, which is crossed by a series of charming pedestrian...
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15. The Palm Farm
The Palm Farm was established in 1967 in the walled garden, orchard and paddocks of Thornton Hall. In the last forty years many specimens of exotic trees and shrubs have been planted for added interest and as an example of what can be grown....
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16. Abbots Garden
Why not spend a summer afternoon picking seasonal and organic soft fruits from the fields surrounding Thornton Abbey? Famous for its strawberry fields, this idyllic location produces a range of fruits together with asparagus and new potatoes....
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