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Steam Railtours

On selected summer weekends, the Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society runs Railtours around the Tata Steel Scunthorpe site. With guides on hand, you’ll learn all about iron and steel making and glimpse red hot steel.

The Old Tile Works

The Old Tile Works is a fully restored, operational tile works and one of the last in Europe which still makes pantiles using traditional methods. Situated in 17 acres of stunning rural land on the banks of the River Humber, we have an Artisan Village, Potters’ Workshop, Visitors’ Centre, Reclamation Yard and shop with a range of flowerpots, reclaimed garden furniture and much more.

The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft

Visit Britain’s largest collection of trolleybuses. Take a nostalgic ride on one and look around the 1950/60s exhibitions and shop window displays. Open selected weekends throughout the year. 11am - 5pm.

Thornton Abbey & Gatehouse

The ornate fortified gatehouse of Thornton Abbey is among the finest in Britain. There are remains of monastic buildings and an exhibition on the abbey’s history. Extensive restoration of the crumbling monastery and a new exterior staircase gives visitors easier access to the gatehouse and its haunting passageways and hidden alleys. The abbey offers a […]

Waters' Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre

For a great free family day out, don’t miss Waters’ Edge Country Park and Visitor Centre. Explore 110 acres of Country Park and nature reserve, or just chill out by the ponds with a coffee. Little ones will love our outdoor children’s play areas. With a café and a well stocked gift shop, there is something for everyone.

Wilderspin National School Museum

Explore this Victorian school with unique links to Samuel Wilderspin, one of the founding fathers of modern schooling and pioneer of infant schools across Britain. Explore Wilderspin's schoolroom and playground of 1845 and the adjoining National School Classroom.