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With traditions going back hundreds of years, historic market towns and vibrant festivals there's always something going on in North Lincolnshire.
Every village has its own story to tell. Owston Ferry with its Victorian Smithy and village museum, Wrawby with its 17th century post mill and Haxey, home to the mysterious 'Hood' game held every year on twelfth night.
It makes for a delightful voyage of discovery. Let us give you a few ideas...
Perhaps best known for its famous son, John Wesley, Epworth is a great place to explore the birth of world Methodism. A steam train ride through the Corus steel making plant tells the story of the great Victorian Ironmasters who shaped the town of Scunthorpe and Barton upon Humber's buildings tell the story of wealthy sea merchants, rope and tile making.
From the ruins of Thornton Abbey, with one of the most spectacular 14th century gatehouses in Europe, to the trolleybus museum at Sandtoft, there's plenty to keep you occupied.
No visit to North Lincolnshire is complete without a day at Normanby Hall Country Park. The ancestral home of the Sheffield family, it has a costume gallery, period rooms and farming museum. Set in 300 acres of parkland and landscaped gardens, the Victorian walled garden, deer park, cafe and two adventure play areas keep everyone amused.
The Old Smithy & Heritage Centre
Victorian Smithy as it was abandoned many years ago. Exhibition of agricultural tools in a courtyard setting and Village Museum on the first floor.
Open Sunday and Bank Holidays
May - September 2pm - 5pm
- Telephone: 01427 728361
- Address: High Street, Owston Ferry, DN9 1AJ
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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
- Telephone: 01724 711391
- Address: Belton Road, Sandtoft, DN8 5SX
- Fax: 01724 711846
- Map: [Click for map]
- Web: http://www.sandtoft.org.uk
- Email: trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org.ukl
Thornton Abbey
Set amid the tranquil North Lincolnshire countryside the ornate fortified gatehouse of Thornton Abbey is among the finest surviving in Britain. Built following the Peasants Revolt of 1381, Thornton Abbey was proclaimed as one of the wealthiest English Augustinian monasteries of its day. There is a labyrinth of passageways and slit windows that reveal the Abbey's use as a defence post and as a religious site. Within the main grounds are the remains of the monastic buildings, featuring the elegantly decorated chapter house.
An exciting exhibition giving insight into the Abbey's history, from its foundation to the present day. Extensive restoration work to the crumbling monastery and the introduction of an exterior oak staircase gives visitors to the Abbey easier access to the gatehouse and its haunted passageways and hidden alleys. The abbey not only offers a fantastic opportunity to examine the tides of history but the grounds are also a haven for wildlife and the ideal place to get away from it all.
Open:
1 April - 30 June. Wednesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm
1 July to 31 August. Daily: 10am - 5pm
1 September - 31 March Friday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January.
Adult: £4
Concession: £3.40
Children: £2
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: 01469 541445
- Address: Thornton Abbey, Thornton Curtis, North Lincolnshire DN39 6TU
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- Map: [Click for map]
- Web: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
- Email: brigg.tic@northlincs.gov.uk
Wesley Methodist Memorial Church
This Methodist church, in the heart of Epworth, is set in beautiful gardens. It was built in 1889 as a memorial to John and Charles Wesley.
Open throughout the year.
No charge - but donations always welcome
OPEN:
10am - 4pm
Conducted tours arranged through the minister 01427 872319
- Telephone: 01427 872319
- Address: High Street, Epworth, DN9 1EP
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- Email: david.leese@tinyworld.co.uk
Wilderspin National School
Come and visit the historic Victorian schoolrooms in the heart of Barton's conservation area where education pioneer Samuel Wilderspin changed the face of primary school education. Visit the UK's only fully restored Wilderspin playground as you go back to school and relive the 'best days of your life'. Relax and reminisce in the 'staffroom' for refreshments.
The School includes a re-creation of Wilderspin's schoolroom and 1845 infant playground, interactive displays showing the changes in the school over the last 150 years and a contrasting late Victorian classroom which is used for re-enactment sessions as part of an education and events programme.
Admission charges:
Free admission.
For groups there is a charge of £30, to include tour. Booking is essential
Opening Times
Thursday - Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm (last admission 4pm) inc. Bank Holidays.
School and group bookings weekdays.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
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 635172
- Address: Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5QP
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- Map: [Click for map]
- Web: http://www.wilderspinschool.org.uk/
- Email: enquiries@wilderspinschool.org.uk
Wrawby Postmill
Take the opportunity to visit the last remaining postmill in the north of England.
Open:
Summer Bank Holiday Mondays &
last Sunday in June & July 2pm - 5pm
A souvenir shop and refreshments are available on open days.
- Telephone: 01652 653699
- Address: Wrawby, Brigg, DN20 8RL
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