Waters’ Edge Country Park and Visitor Centre is a free family day out packed with wildlife & nature. Explore 110 acres of our accessible nature reserve, discover how green you are with our interactive educational displays or just chill out by the ponds and feed the ducks. Little ones can burn off energy in one of two outdoor park areas or take part in affordable craft sessions. We have plenty of family friendly events throughout the year to keep all age groups happy. This includes wildlife day, craft fairs, pop up shop and classic car shows.
In the Visitor Centre you will find the gift shop & art gallery which showcases talented local artisans, or you can spot wildlife on our surveillance footage from around the park.
Enjoy quality coffee and the famous cheesecakes from the beardy man, whilst taking in the spectacular views over the main pond at Honey Pot Café located within the centre.
Please note – only guide dogs are allowed in the centre.
Follow Waters’ Edge on Facebook and find out what’s on in the centre and country park. Please check opening times on Facebook before you visit, as the centre closes at different times throughout the seasons and on Bank Holidays.
- Heritage Open Days – Friday, 6 – Sunday, 15 September.
Plus many more activities and workshops…
- Find out more about upcoming Adult workshops & Events in 2024 – Adult Booklet
- Find out more about upcoming Children’s events and activities in 2024 – Kids activities and Workshops
The visitor centre is also the local Tourist Information point,
please visit the reception desk for help, or call/email any enquires.
Helping plan your visit to and around North Lincolnshire, with many years of collective knowledge, our Tourism Officers are only too happy to help. You can also find local leaflets, attraction leaflets, event guides, maps, history books, walking and cycling route booklets.
Waters’ Edge have received their accreditation to ‘Become Cycle Friendly’! You can now take a cycle friendly trip to this attraction. Cycling – Visit North Lincolnshire
Arialtrail is a high rope adventure course consisting of 18 elements with 5 zip wires, and 2x100m zips to finish. The course is situated in the woodland area of Holme Lane Bottesford.
Prices: £17.00 per person. Book online here to secure your place as availability is limited.
Open weekends and school holidays.
Situated within the award-winning grounds of Normanby Hall Country Park. The park offers the perfect backdrop to your overnight stay. 2018 is set to be a really exciting year at the Park, with the region’s first Go Ape swinging into action. As well as the Hall and Farming Museum, enjoy our historical woodland or a leisurely stroll around the beautiful gardens. Whether you want a treetop adventure or a relaxing day out in a glorious setting, there is plenty to enjoy for all the family. We and our much loved peacocks and deer look forward to welcoming you.
Family run Grade II listed building serving traditional home made bar meals and desserts, available lunch and dinner. Previous winner of “Taste of Excellence” and “Tastes of Lincolnshire” Best Pub Food Awards. Highly Commended Select Lincolnshire Awards Pub of the Year 2014. Extensive garden with children’s fun trail and slide. Convenient for Humber Bridge and M180.
Visit our new petting zoo and rare breeds centre and get up close to llamas and alpacas, rheas and emus, wallabies, deer, goats, pigs and rabbits. There is a play area and bouncy castle for little ones and a café and ice cream parlour with a picnic area for you to enjoy a spot of lunch, fun for all the family.
Open 10am to 5pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday plus Bank Holidays, then 7 days during school holidays.
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. Check online for information about our School Visits & Events Programmes with details of school holiday activities. Group tours are available and include refreshments in our coffee shop.
Located in the heart of historic Barton upon Humber, Baysgarth House is the ancestral home of the prominent Nelthorpe family. Set in 30 acres of parkland, this Grade II listed building is a beautiful example of Georgian architecture and the perfect setting for a family day out. With a variety of exhibitions held throughout the year, the museum displays reflect the local significance of the house.
Baysgarth House Museum has been brought back under the management of North Lincolnshire Council and is currently closed to the public while the future of the museum is determined.
