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Waters' Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre

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Waters Edge Geese Humber Bridge at sunset

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, cakes and homemade food in the Humber Hideaway Cafe located within the centre, whilst taking in the spectacular views over the main pond. Facebook: Humber Hideaway

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.

  • Mini Mallards toddler group meets throughout term time, £3 per child
  • Wildlife Day, 27th July – free entry
  • Classic car Show, 24th August – free entry
  • Heritage Open Days 12 – 21st September – free entry
  • Plus many more activities and workshops throughout the year.. (see below)
  • Find out more about upcoming events and activities in 2025 – Events PDF 2025

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 in the main reception.

Watch the beautiful Wildlife in North Lincolnshire at the Waters Edge Country Park and at the touch of a button.

Cameras that have been installed in the bird boxes which are linked to monitors inside the viewing area and on the YouTube channel so that you can see the birds and wildlife up close.

Head to the YouTube channel to take a look: https://www.youtube.com/@wedgewildlife

Waters' Edge Visitor centre seen from the Humber BridgeHumber hideaway logoPhoto of Waters' Edge Visitor Centre in front of the Humber Bridge

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

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Opening Times: Open 7 days a week:
Monday to Friday: 9am – 4.30pm April – Sept
Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pm October – March
Weekends & Bank Holidays: 10am – 4pm

Please check our seasonal opening times before making your journey.

Holmes and Gardens Centre

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Trading for the thirty years, Holmes & Garden Centre is the place for all your gardening essentials. From plants to wild bird care the centre has it all. Stop and have something to eat at the well-established restaurant which takes pride in their homemade dishes and cakes. You can also pick up a gift in the whop such as a fragrant candle or collectable teddy bear.

Scawby Gardens

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The walled garden at Scawby Hall offers a glimpse of what an original Victorian walled garden was like in the 1860s. The fruit and vegetables grown today are available for sale through the shop. Availability depends on the season and includes mulberries, figs and locally produced honey. A selection of plants and shrubs are also for sale. The garden also features a lavender maze and a giant chequerboard of grasses and plants. Usually open weekdays 9am-4pm. Weekend opening will depend on the dates the Hall is open, please see website for details.

Normanby Hall Country Park Victorian Walled Garden

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The Victorian Walled Garden is a treat for any garden lover. Originally built in 1817 and restored in 1997, the garden is a nostalgic journey to the heyday of Victorian gardening. The kitchen garden contains a wealth of 19th century fruit and vegetable varieties, many of which are available to buy at harvesting time. Colourful herbaceous borders in the Sunken Garden and naturalised springtime bulbs and rhododendrons in the parkland complete the seasonal interest.

Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park

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The park is a perfect place for a family day out. Set in the beautiful lakeside gardens of Elsham Hall, the park offers carp lakes where you can feed the fish, an adventure playground, secret garden, art gallery and the Secret Garden Tea Room . Within contemporary gardens there are aviaries, animal paddocks, a sensory garden and a guinea pig village.

The Secret Garden Tea Room – Serving fresh, handmade sandwiches, cakes and light meals alongside freshly ground coffee. 01652 682763 / The Secret Garden Tea Room Facebook

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Reduced rates of admission during out of season. Always check social media for live updates on opening/closing. 

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Skydive Hibaldstow

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Ever fancied jumping out of a plane?

You can – and here in North Lincolnshire too! Skydive Hibaldstow offers you the chance to skydive from up to 15,000 feet, which is the highest in the country! After your briefing, you will make the jump securely attached to one of our highly experienced instructors and free-fall at 120mph for up to a minute! The instructor opens the parachute about a mile above the ground and you fly back to the drop zone over the beautiful North Lincolnshire countryside. The most exhilarating experience for miles! We also offer solo ‘learn to skydive’ training courses. Gift certificates available for any occasion. Mid-week and group discounts. Some age, weight and medical restrictions apply.

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Booking Office Tel: 01652 648837 open 7 days a week – 9am to 4pm
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Normanby Hall Golf Course

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A superb course set in 117 acres of mature woodland and parkland which provides challenging play for members, green fee players and societies alike. This beautiful 18 hole, par 72 course is widely considered to be one of the best municipal courses in the country, and offers excellent value for money along with greens of a quality you’ll find hard to match anywhere. The comfortable fully licensed clubhouse, with its stunning views of the course, offers both a warm welcome and an impressive range of snacks and restaurant meals.

Lindholme Lakes

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Spread over 90 acres with 60 acres of water, Lindholme Lakes is the north’s finest 500+ peg fishery. Well stocked with barbel, bream, carp, trout and more, you’re guaranteed a good days fishing whether you are an experienced angler or just beginning. Each of the lakes have their own character from the flagship ‘Bonsai Lake’ stocked with 15 tonnes of fish, to the smaller pleasure lakes. You can find a huge range of Garbolino tackle and bait for sale and the site has a 150 seater café, licende bar, shower rooms and disabled toilets.

Humber Airsoft Club

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The areas largest dedicated outdoor airsoft venue. Airsoft is similar to paintball but without the mess and being more realistic makes it one of the most fun sports you will do. We are open all year round every Sunday 10am – 5pm. New members always welcome. Hire equipment packages available from £35pp or bring your own equipment and walk on from just £15pp. Just off the A1077 between South Ferriby and Barton-Upon-Humber. Check our facebook or the website for more information.

Hunters Lodge Fishery

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Hunters Lodge Fishery offers three specimen carp lakes stocked with carp 30lb+. We also offer one well stocked silver fish lake. All lakes can be fished 24 hours and are set in outstanding countryside and peaceful surroundings. Toilets, including disabled, are available on site. We have a well stocked bait and tackle shop and a café, both open 7 days a week. The café offers hot and cold drinks and food, including Italian coffee and home baking.