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Paintball Challenge - Scunthorpe

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Looking for a paintball experience like no other? Well look no further, because we are Scunthorpe’s premier paintball venue! Located in beautiful mature woodland, we specialise in unique and exciting paintball experiences to suit all occasions. It could be a birthday celebration, team-building day, stag/hen party or even just an adventure day out with your friends, family or colleagues.

As a family run business, you’ll find that we’re passionate about being outdoors and love nothing more than organising top-notch paintball events for our customers. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry, so rest assured you are in safe and knowledgable hands. All of our staff are fully trained to UKPSF standards and will ensure you have an unforgettable time.

Inside our venue you’ll find a range of purpose built game zones and each have been carefully designed to test your skills and provide maximum entertainment. Will you work within your team to capture the flag on our ‘Church’ zone or will you manage to battle your way to victory down at ‘Huts from Hell’? There’s only one way to find out…

And guess what? Paintball doesn’t have to break the bank! We have created a range of packages to suit all budgets, starting from just £15 per person, so everyone can get in on the action. Visit the Facebook or website pages for more: https://m.facebook.com/paintballchallengeuk 

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Cafe INDIE

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Cafe Indie is a cafe, music venue and youth work project.

In the day, we’re a relaxed Cafe hosting a wide range of groups, friends and customers – staffed by our youth work team and young volunteers. In the evening, we become an arts venue – hosting live music, poetry and exhibitions. Please see our website or in house promotional material to see what’s coming up. Underpinning all this, the Cafe is a youth work project. We run various programs for young people including the volunteer program, music development, youth clubs, a drop-in and issue-based sessions. We never forget that our young people are our primary reason for being. Sometimes our customers do, so please remember the person serving you is most likely a volunteer, here for their own development and you can play a role in that. There’s more to the Cafe than you see. Up, upstairs, we have a creative youth work and event space, providing an ideas workshop for the development and progression of our young people. Cafe Indie isn’t about indie music, it’s about being independent.

Quality food and drink in a relaxed environment-

All of our food is freshly prepared on the premises, and we take pride in ensuring it is made to the highest quality.

A community project-

We are a not-for-profit. We provide work experience, training and youth work support to young people aged 16-25. Our cafe is staffed by young volunteers, giving them the chance to develop job skills and improve their prospects. It works too – over 60% of our volunteers go on to secure paid employment. We also host a daily drop in for children aged 13-18 and work with a vast array of community groups to address social issues, serving as a springboard for community development.

Live music and events-

We offer a high quality program of original live music across all genres – from national and international touring acts to developing our local scene. The venue is intimate but has a reputation for lively and respectful crowds and is one of the best places to enjoy live entertainment in the area. We also host a wide range of other arts, culture and social events.

Hire Cafe Indie-

Hire out the cafe at an affordable rate for your own special occasion or intimate event. Get in touch for info and prices.

Opening times: Hours subject to change on evenings with events or gigs. Please see the Facebook page and website for opening times. cafe indie sign

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The Cookie People

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Come visit us at our Ashby store 5 days a week.

Whatever Cookies, Bars, Cookie Dough and Muffies you’re looking for are available at The Cookie People Ashby. We’re also trained baristas stocking 200° Coffee – available hot and iced, plus our extra special Frozen Lemonade & Actual Hot Chocolate (seasonal items). Alternative milk available (we have coconut milk and oat milk) and we stock different vegan products each week.

We have a small seating area and stools if you’d like to sit in, and we have a small range of our Doughpe Clothing available in-store.

Come visit us at The Hatch, Central Park Scunthorpe 7 days a week!

Whatever Cookies, Bars, Cookie Dough and Muffies you’re looking for are available at The Hatch. We’re also trained baristas stocking 200° Coffee – available hot and iced, plus our extra special Frozen Lemonade & Actual Hot Chocolate (seasonal items). Alternative milk available (we have coconut milk and oat milk) and we stock different vegan products each week.

Not forgetting the pup cups for your flurry friends, who are always welcome!

We have 2 locations, and an online business. You can order for delivery anywhere in the UK or come see us in person.
Visit our Ashby Store or ‘The Hatch’ in Central Park in Scunthorpe.
25 Broadway, Ashby High St. Scunthorpe DN16 2SS
The Hatch, Central Park, Scunthorpe DN17 1BJ

NEW location coming to Brigg in 2024.

Please visit the website or Facebook page for timings – please note they close when they are sold out and may offer seasonal closures and timings. 

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Scunthorpe Air Park

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SCUNTHORPE AIR PARK

BASED INSIDE SCUNTHORPE BOWLING WARREN ROAD.

Welcome to Scunthorpe Air Park. We strive to be the best in the business when it comes to quality equipment and customer service. We have been in the inflatable industry for the last 8 years and have done nothing but grow at a rapid rate.

Scunthorpe Air Park itself includes two lane Ninja Warrior wall, air drop zone, mega slide, ball pool, it’s a Wipeout balls, rock climbing wall, uneven bounce area and an interactive play system with music and disco lights.

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Scunthorpe Air Parks is located on Warren Road, Scunthorpe, inside the largest bowling alley in the area, which also has 20 lanes of bowling, arcade machines, a restaurant and a bar, also the venue has plenty of games for the adults too, including digital darts, ludas wall also for kids, shuffleboards and axe throwing. We are the only one-stop entertainment hub for all your party needs.

Whether it’s a birthday party, surprise party, school/college event or just to let the kids loose and burn some energy.

Scunthorpe Air Park has toilet facilities, disabled access and parking for 200 cars onsite.

Scunthorpe Air Parks

The Anchor Beefeater

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We first fired up the grill in 1974, and we’ve been serving up a combination of great steak and friendly service ever since. With great tasting quality steak as well as an affordable menu with choice for the whole family, we’re always here with a warm welcome. From breakfast through to dinner, a quick drink from our well-stocked bar to a special occasion, Beefeater’s the place to be.

Burger at BeefeaterSituated on Lakeside Parkway, Scunthorpe. Visit the website below for menus, offers and more information about the Beefeater rewards club.
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Limber Wold House

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A lovely family house with open views perfect for a relaxing break in the countryside and just a short drive to the east coast.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed front garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking.

A lovely house tucked away in the countryside with open views and just a short drive to the east coat with its miles of sandy beaches. This is sure to be a favourite with both families and couples, located on the edge of a working farm in Northeast Lincolnshire close to both The Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Cleethorpes a traditional seaside resort. There a many walks and pathways through the local woodland only a few minutes walk from the house.

For days out Market Rasen Racecourse is 15 mins drive, the Cathedral City of Lincoln approximately a 40-minute drive and why not travel north just 25 mins to the Humber Bridge and enjoy a walk over it with spectacular views along the estuary towards Hull. There are many good walks and cycle routes to be had straight from the door of Limber Wold House with a cosy log burner to return after a day exploring the countryside. Beach 14 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

This property has passed our Quality North Lincolnshire accommodation assessment scheme which is legal, safe and clean accredited by VisitEngland.

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For bookings, please use the contact details below.

Parkrun

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Parkrun-

Fancy a walk, jog or run in one of our local parks? Join one of the Parkruns; a five kilometre timed walk, jog or run that happen across the country at 9am every Saturday morning.

We’re really proud and grateful to the army of volunteers that organise the Parkruns in North Lincolnshire; Central Park, Scunthorpe, Normanby Hall, Ancholme Valley Way, Brigg and Epworth Equestrian, Epworth, Baysgarth Park. Visit their Parkrun pages to register or just head to the venue one Saturday morning 9am to see what it’s all about. It really is a sight to behold – people of all ages, abilities, some with push chairs and dogs enjoying our beautiful parks whilst getting fit.

A dedicated Junior Parkrun event takes place weekly at Brumby Wood Recreation Ground on a Sunday morning. Visit the Junior Parkrun website for more information.

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Curly's Athletes

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WHAT WE DO…

We’re a community and charity focussed event management team, who ‘love’ what we do! Along the way providing inspiration & support to help people be more active, find out more here https://curlysathletes.co.uk/what-we-do
A collection of athletes, coaches and sport industry experts who feel the world can be made a better place through all things swim, bike & run associated!

Curly’s hosts a range of running events for all abilities across North Lincolnshire
View the list of current and future events here: www.curlysathletes.co.uk/our-events

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Cameron Huggins Blacksmith - Redbourne

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Award-Winning Traditional Blacksmith based in Redbourne, North Lincs, using hammer and tongs to create one of a kind pieces. Cameron works full time as a Blacksmith creating commissioned pieces and work for local suppliers.

A traditional village forge in the heart of Rural Lincolnshire. 

The earliest recorded evidence of the forge’s existence comes from a pencil sketch drawn by a ‘C Nattes’ in 1795, commissioned by the Duke of St Albans (for whose estate the forge was originally built). Rumour has it that the artist was commissioned to come up from London and see a number of buildings built for the Duke so that he could draw them for him; he then went back to his studio in London to draw the buildings. This might help explain why, perhaps, the forge is not instantly recognisable as it stands today – I think a fair amount of artistic license was used when recreating the forge from memory! Yet, the colonnades and rearing white horse (as well as the title of the drawing “Blacksmith shop at Redbourne”) confirm that it is the building that still stands today. (Please visit Cameron’s website for more.)

Blacksmithing Experiences:

An award-winning Experience at the Blacksmith’s Shop in Redbourne is the perfect introduction to the traditional art of blacksmithing. Whether you’ve tried your hand at smithing before, or it’s just something you’ve always wanted to do, these workshops offer the ideal place to hone your skills, with a very hands-on, immersive approach from the very start. Anything you make is yours to take home with you! Lessons run from Mondays to Thursdays only.

Location:

Redbourne is a beautiful village in the heart of North Lincolnshire. The forge is easily accessible from the A15 and is easy to find – the horse on the top of the forge is hard to miss! The postcode is DN21 4QJ.

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Larkrise Holidays - Cottage, Touring Caravan and Camping Site

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Larkrise Holiday Cottage and Camping Park are situated in the heart of rural North Lincolnshire just outside of Kirton in Lindsey and surrounded by superb views across our wonderful countryside.

Larkview Camping Park is a quiet, clean and simple family run site situated in the heart of North Linconshire and is licensed by the Council. And can host camping and caravan pitches.

The self catering – sleeps 5 – holiday cottage

Larkrise cottage

Humber Airport is only a short distance away, as is Hull and the North Sea ferry terminals. It is ideally placed for family holidays or for business visitors needing to be within commuter distance of our larger North Lincolnshire towns.