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.
Wilderspin National School Museum
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 – between early April and early November.
Please see the website, or The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft Facebook page for times, events and updates.
Steam Railtours
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
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
The Old Smithy & Heritage Centre
A 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 Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from May to September, 2pm to 5pm Other times by appointment.
North Lincolnshire Museum
Discover the history of North Lincolnshire through our fascinating displays of archaeology and local history. Visit the gift shop and under 5’s activity room. Explore two new permanent galleries ‘Jurassic Seas’ and ‘Steel Town’. Keep up to date with events on our website, Facebook and Twitter.
For more information about the Museum’s activities, events and new exhibitions follow their Facebook or Twitter.
Humber Keel & Sloop Preservation Society
The Humber Keel and Sloop Preservation Society are the proud owners of two historic ships that sail on the River Humber. Amy Howson and Comrade are available for sailing trips on the river from May through to September, as well as attending waterways venues. Booking details are on the website. Members of the Society are available to give talks and slide shows to groups.
Brigg Heritage Centre
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
Epworth Old Rectory
Epworth Old Rectory (built 1709) will transport you back to the early 18th century. This is the home where Samuel Wesley (Rector of Epworth) & his wife brought up their family. Their remarkable sons, John & Charles Wesley went on to develop the Methodist movement. Here, at the Old Rectory, you will see their childhood home. This house brings 18th century history alive and is a place where you can learn about the huge influence the Wesleys had on British religious, cultural & social life.
For opening days, seasonal openings and times, please visit the website.
Brigg Ghost Walks
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 around Halloween by BASH, a local history group in Brigg. For tickets and further information call Brigg Tourist Information Centre or visit the website.
