The Ropewalk is a regionally acclaimed centre for the arts that opened in 2000. It houses galleries, Sculpture Garden, the Ropewalk Museum, Ropery Coffee Shop, and Ropery Hall – a venue for live music, theatre and cinema. Previously a rope factory, The Ropewalk quickly achieved regional acclaim with its constantly changing regional and national exhibitions in the four galleries of this Grade II listed building which stretches for a quarter of a mile towards the Humber bank.
The Ropewalk have received their accreditation to ‘Become Cycle Friendly’! Take a cycle friendly visit today. Cycling – Visit North Lincolnshire
Enjoy the best in professional and community theatre in the intimate atmosphere of The Plowright Theatre’s auditorium. This inviting theatre hosts a varied programme of national touring and local productions including drama, music, comedy and children’s shows. A number of hugely famous acts have performed at the theatre over the years, including Hollywood actor and popular comedian Lee Evans who, as part of the theatre’s 50th anniversary in 2008, performed a low-key warm-up show for his arena tour. The gig sold out in less than an hour, a record that still stands today.
Welcome to Humber Bridge Garden Centre, a unique lifestyle destination and retail experience in a setting second to none. Sharing the site of the last remaining historical tile works in the UK, this is the place to eat, shop, relax and enjoy spectacular views of the Humber Bridge.
Over the past 17 years, we have sympathetically developed the site into a place to relax and enjoy great food with friends, to get inspiration for home and garden, and to soak up the beautiful natural environment. Come and discover the Artisan Village, Potters workshop, Food Hall and Garden Centre. There’s a stylish coffee shop and restaurant too that includes a south facing terrace all set within 17 acres of stunning rural land on the banks of the River Humber.
Join us for a delicious breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake in the light and airy surroundings of the restaurant or enjoy your meal al fresco on our spacious terrace, overlooking our beautiful lake.
Our menu caters for diners looking for anything from a tasty light bite to a mouth-watering hot meal, with a range of fresh salads, speciality sandwiches, children’s meals, and a tasty range of vegetarian dishes too.
Open 9am – 4:30am 7 days a week
Dog and cycle friendly.
Arriving at the Humber Bridge Garden Centre for the first time leaves a lasting impression on everyone who visits.
Humber Bridge Garden Centre have received their accreditation to ‘Become Cycle Friendly’! You can now take a cycle friendly trip to this attraction. Cycling – Visit North Lincolnshire
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.
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 – between early April and early November.
Please see the website, or The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft Facebook page for times, events and updates.
Founded in September 1990 The Appleby Frodingham Railway – Scunthorpe (Formerly preservation society) formed to Celebrate 100 years of steelmaking and run railtours of Scunthorpe works, and we have continued on doing so for 30 years.
On selected dates, the Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society runs Railtours around the Scunthorpe Steelworks site. With guides on hand, you’ll learn all about iron and steel making and glimpse red hot steel. Tours are suitable for all the family. You can also enjoy a coffee in a restored carriage when you make a short stop at the loco sheds. For more details and to book please visit the website below.
Updates can be found on Facebook – Appleby Frodingham Railway Facebook
The Ropewalk Museum pays tribute to the history of the rope making factory, Hall’s Barton Ropery, which opened in 1767 and its workers. Housed in the Grade II listed building which stretches a quarter of a mile along the length of Barton Haven, the Museum Corridor contains displays, artefacts and other memorabilia associated with the history of the factory and its workforce. Admission free. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am to 4pm
A warm welcome awaits you at the Brigg Heritage Centre. Situated on the first floor of The Angel, a former 17th Century coaching inn the Brigg Heritage Centre is a labyrinth of rooms and discoveries. The star exhibit, the Bronze age ‘Raft’ found nearby in the river Ancholme, sets the scene for a fascinating journey, charting the rise of Brigg as an important and influential, market place through to the picturesque town you see today. With children crafts, temporary exhibitions, talks and events there is always something new.
Learn about upcoming events and activities by following the centre’s Facebook page or follow them on Twitter
