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The lush Ancholme Valley has a series of walks, along riverbanks and through quite countryside. The slow flowing river is crossed by a series of quaint bridges, like Horkstow Bridge, a wood and stone suspension bridge, designed by Sir John Rennie in 1844.

• 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

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 past. Operated throughout the winter months, the walk starts out from Baysgarth Park and explores the central areas of Barton. Visit scenes of recorded hauntings, brave the Saxon burial ground, and hear the stories behind the facts.

Opening times:
Ghost walks operate during the winter months.

Admission charges:
£3 adults

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 633508/ 01469 531003
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• Web: http://www.briggbash.org.uk
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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 the museum reflects the local relevance of the house. With exhibitions held throughout the year, the museum has visual displays as well as Georgian and Victorian period rooms displaying 18th and 19th century pottery and porcelain. Reminisce over bygone years with 2000 historic photographs of the region from the image archive.

Opening times:
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 12noon – 4pm.

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.

• Telephone: 01652 637568
• Address: Baysgarth Park Caistor Road Barton upon Humber North Lincolnshire DN18 6AH
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Let our guides take you on a journey through the historic town of Brigg. Listen to the tales of its many ghosts and hauntings. Hear tales of Cavaliers and Roundheads during the English Civil War, of John Wesley preaching to turbulent crowds and discover who haunts the room behind the balcony at The Angel. Organised by BASH a local history group in Brigg. For tickets and further information call Brigg Tourist Information Centre or visit the website.

• Telephone: 01652 657053
• Address: C/o Brigg Tourist Information Centre The Buttercross Brigg
• Fax: 01652 657053
• Map: [Click for map]
• Web: http://www.briggbash.org.uk
• Email: brigg.tic@northlincs.gov.uk

Follow the lantern bearer through the horrible history of Epworth and the legendary Isle of Axholme. Visit the bloodstained corners others will not talk about. Sometimes frightening, always entertaining, these are the real stories of real people down the centuries, who have walked these paths before us. Now in its 10th year.

"A horrifyingly good night out!" (Doncaster Free Press)

September - March.

Call for details and prices. Please meet outside Axholme Arts.

Walk lasts approx. 90 minutes. Hot home made soup and snacks included in the price.

• Telephone: 01427 873947
• Address: 13 Queen Street, Epworth,
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• Map: [Click for map]
• Web: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/museum
• Email: jonathoncocks@btinternet.com

Queen Anne period mansion, rebuilt in 1709 following the fire from which John Wesley was rescued. The house was the boyhood home of John & Charles Wesley. Contains furniture, prints, pictures and Wesley memorabilia.

OPEN:
March – October
Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday 2.00pm - 4.30pm

March, April & October
closed for lunch 12.30pm - 2.00pm

Good Friday - as Sunday

Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Parties welcome after museum hours and during closed season by arrangement.

Registered museum.

Now open - walled physic garden growing heritage plants.

• Telephone: 01427 872268
• Address: 1 Rectory Street, Epworth,
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• Map: [Click for map]
• Web: http://www.epwortholdrectory.org.uk
• Email: curator@epwortholdrectory.org.uk

Medieval turf maze on the Trent Ridge at Alkborough. An illustration of this mysterious maze is depicted in the entrance to the village church.
The views across the confluence of the rivers Trent, Ouse and Humber are spectacular. On a clear day you can see the towers of York Minster.

Free Admission

• 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

Make time to discover North Lincolnshire’s historic market towns, Brigg, Barton and Epworth, each having their own unique character.

Barton upon Humber has a rich and colourful history. Along the waterfront you’ll find contemporary arts, nature reserves and the Waters’ Edge Country Park. Take a short walk to the town centre and Barton’s rich heritage unfolds, with town trails, St Peter’s Church with its Anglo Saxon tower and Baysgarth museum.

• Telephone: 01652 657053
• Address: C/o Brigg Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross, Market Place, Brigg
• Fax: 01652 657053
• Map: [Click for map]
• Web:
• Email: brigg.tic@northlincs.gov.uk