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North Lincolnshire - a place to escape the stresses of everyday life…

If you are looking for a place to escape the stresses of everyday life and recharge your batteries, look no further. Motorways and direct rail routes make it is easy to get to North Lincolnshire, but once you are here, a different world awaits you.

From the rolling chalk of the Lincolnshire Wolds to the lush Ancholme Valley where quaint bridges criss-cross the lazy river, you’ll find somewhere to unwind and rediscover forgotten pleasures.

The abundant wildlife on the river at Barton upon Humber attracts nature lovers from across the UK. Here you’ll find the 86-acre Waters’ Edge Country Park and Far Ings Nature Reserve, with many rare species in a tranquil setting.

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A place to indulge in your favourite sport or pastime…

North Lincolnshire is a great place to get active! Whether your passion is for bird watching, fishing, golf or paintball!

Cycling is a pleasure on the quite country lanes. Sustrans Route 1, part of the national cycle network passes through the area and we have developed a network of 13 other enjoyable routes, from 6 to 50 miles in length.

The prolific waters of the River Ancholme attract fishing enthusiasts from across the country. The lazy river is home to nesting and migratory birds and can be enjoyed by boat or along the footpaths from Brigg to South Ferriby.

North Lincolnshire is the home of great golf, with no less than 8 superb courses. There are excellent leisure and sports centres, including a new all year golf and tennis centre. For the more adventurous, there’s a sky diving centre, paintball and extreme sports.

One way to really unwind is to take a long distance footpath across the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds. The Nev Cole way links with the Viking Way to create an 89-mile circular walk, through wild shoreline and areas of natural beauty.

Alkborough Flats

Alkborough Flats

Opening Late Summer 2008

In a superb natural setting, where the rivers Trent and Ouse join to form the Humber is an exciting project to helps prevent thousands of homes from flooding.

Due to open in late summer 2008, the creation of a new habitat along with the ever-changing tides of the River Trent and Humber estuary will make Alkborough Flats a superb natural setting for lovers of wildlife.

By breaching the river defences a haven for wading birds and wildfowl has been created making it an ideal area for bird watching and leisurely walks. Its location on the Humber, one of Europe’s top destinations for migratory wildfowl, provides essential feeding sites for thousands of birds on the way to their winter-feeding grounds.

For more information on facilities and opening details, please call Brigg Tourist Information Centre on 01652 657053

This attraction is part of the South Humber Collection, North Lincolnshire. A new destination made up of the areas leading wildlife, heritage and arts attractions.

Ancholme Valley

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 bridges, such as the stone and timber suspension bridge at Horkstow, designed by Sir John Rennie and built in 1844. Walks packs are available from Brigg Tourist Information Centre.

Opening times:
Open daily

Admission free

This attraction is part of the South Humber Collection, North Lincolnshire. A new destination made up of the areas leading wildlife, heritage and arts attractions.

  • Telephone: 01652 657053
  • Address: C/o Brigg Tourist Information Centre The Buttercross Market Place Brigg DN20 8ER
  • Fax: 01652 657053
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  • Email: Brigg.tic@northlincs.gov.uk

Ashby Decoy Golf Club

Ashby Decoy Golf Club

One of the region’s leading golf courses with 20 holes and a large practice area, 6281 yards par 71. The flat terrain, silver birch and oak trees provide a pleasant backdrop to the course. The 7th hole and 16th hole “James Folly” are holes that visitors remember long after their visit.
Fully stocked Pro-shop catering for all your golf needs. Excellent clubhouse facilities, catering for visitors, special occasions, parties and birthdays.
Open daily from 8.30am.

Cheeky Chimps

Cheeky Chimps

These large indoor play facilities are suitable for children of all ages. From parent and toddler sessions on week days to teen nights and ladies nights, children's party bookings and lots more. Theres something for everyone. Visit our website or call for more details.

Open daily from 10am - 7pm

Church Farm Trails

Church Farm Trails

Situated just north of Scunthorpe, this area of hillside grassland had open access to walkers and has good views looking towards the town over farmland, the River Trent, industry and villages. The hillside limestone grassland is park of the countryside Stewardship Scheme designed to increase the diversity of flora and fauna of the site. Hedges and field margins are being managed to provide food and shelter for lowland farm birds. Part of the site is designated S.A.M following the discovery of Roman-British and Saxon settlement remains nearby.

Elsham Golf Club

Elsham Golf Club

Traditional English golf on a beautiful and well-established parkland course. 6426 yards Par 71. Visitors are welcome on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Flexible society packages are available throughout the year. Open daily 8am - dusk. Modern club house with bar and catering facilities. Venue suitable for functions/wedding receptions in the delightful centenary dining room.

Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park

Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park

Set in the beautiful lakeside gardens of Elsham Hall, the park offers Carp Lakes where you can feed the fish, a Butterfly Walkway, an Adventure Playground and within the new Wallen Garden there is a sensory garden, dramatic aviaries, turf figures and a Guinea Pig Village.

Open Easter to mid September, weekends and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm

Far Ings National Nature Reserve

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 management by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Far Ings is now rich in wildlife. The reserve is one of the foremost areas in the country for the conservation of reedbeds and a stronghold for Britain’s rarest bird, the bittern. Far Ings National Nature Reserve is home to a variety of species of wild flowers, nesting birds and moths. From the new visitor centre, there are striking panoramic views across the reserve and out to the estuary and Humber Bridge beyond.


Far Ings is open throughout the year; the visitor centre and shop are open most weeks. Please call for current opening times.

Free admission

This attraction is part of the South Humber Collection, North Lincolnshire. A new destination made up of the areas leading wildlife, heritage and arts attractions.