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North Lincolnshire - a place to escape the stresses of everyday life...

If you are looking for a place to escape the stresses of everyday life and recharge your batteries, look no further. Motorways and direct rail routes make it is easy to get to North Lincolnshire, but once you are here, a different world awaits you.

From the rolling chalk of the Lincolnshire Wolds to the lush Ancholme Valley where quaint bridges criss-cross the lazy river, you'll find somewhere to unwind and rediscover forgotten pleasures.

The abundant wildlife on the river at Barton upon Humber attracts nature lovers from across the UK. Here you'll find the 86-acre Waters' Edge Country Park and Far Ings Nature Reserve, with many rare species in a tranquil setting.

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A place to indulge in your favourite sport or pastime...

North Lincolnshire is a great place to get active! Whether your passion is for bird watching, fishing, golf or paintball!

Cycling is a pleasure on the quite country lanes. Sustrans Route 1, part of the national cycle network passes through the area and we have developed a network of 13 other enjoyable routes, from 6 to 50 miles in length.

The prolific waters of the River Ancholme attract fishing enthusiasts from across the country. The lazy river is home to nesting and migratory birds and can be enjoyed by boat or along the footpaths from Brigg to South Ferriby.

North Lincolnshire is the home of great golf, with no less than 8 superb courses. There are excellent leisure and sports centres, including a new all year golf and tennis centre. For the more adventurous, there's a sky diving centre, paintball and extreme sports.

One way to really unwind is to take a long distance footpath across the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds. The Nev Cole way links with the Viking Way to create an 89-mile circular walk, through wild shoreline and areas of natural beauty.

Alkborough Flats

flood plains at alkborough flats

In a superb natural setting, where the rivers Trent and Ouse join to form the Humber is an exciting project to helps prevent thousands of homes from flooding.

The creation of a new habitat along with the ever-changing tides of the River Trent and Humber estuary will make Alkborough Flats a superb natural setting for lovers of wildlife.

By breaching the river defences a haven for wading birds and wildfowl has been created making it an ideal area for bird watching and leisurely walks. Its location on the Humber, one of Europe's top destinations for migratory wildfowl, provides essential feeding sites for thousands of birds on the way to their winter-feeding grounds.

A number of events are held at Alkborough Flats throughout the year, including group walks, bat detecting and photography sessions.

Please note that parking facilities are limited.

For more information on facilities and opening details, please call Brigg Tourist Information Centre on 01652 657053

This attraction is part of the South Humber Collection, North Lincolnshire. A new destination made up of the areas leading wildlife, heritage and arts attractions.

Ancholme Valley

The early suspension bridge at Horkstow

Discover a paradise for walkers and fishermen alike. With a network of pathways running throughout the valley from the marina at South Ferriby to the market town of Brigg there are a number of quaint individual pedestrian bridges as well as abundant wildlife. Walk packs are available from Brigg Tourist Information centre at £1 per pack.



Ashby Decoy Golf Club

Ashby Decoy Golf Club

One of the region's leading golf courses with 20 holes and a large practice area, 6281 yards par 71. The flat terrain, silver birch and oak trees provide a pleasant backdrop to the course. The 7th hole and 16th hole "James Folly" are holes that visitors remember long after their visit.
Fully stocked Pro-shop catering for all your golf needs. Excellent clubhouse facilities, catering for visitors, special occasions, parties and birthdays.
Open daily from 8.30am.

Cheeky Chimps

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These large indoor play facilities are suitable for children of all ages. From parent and toddler sessions on week days to teen nights and ladies nights, children's party bookings and lots more. There's something for everyone. Visit our website or call for more details.

Open daily 10am - 7pm

Church Farm Trails

the church farm trails

Situated just north of Scunthorpe, the farm is part of the 'Higher Level Environment Scheme'. It offers 'open access' to walkers on the hillside grassland, along with access routes around arable fields. It provides good views of the Trent Valley and hosts a variety of measures to encourage a diverse flora and fauna. Pre-booked group and school visits are also avilable: for these refreshments can be provided, along with the use of the full range of facilities at the 'Fenestra Conference Centre' which is also to be found on the farm. The centre is suitable or a wide range of uses and activities.

Elsham Golf Club

The course at Elsham

Traditional English golf on a beautiful and well-established parkland course. 6426 yards Par 71. Visitors are welcome on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Flexible society packages are available throughout the year. Open daily 8am - dusk. Modern club house with bar and catering facilities. Venue suitable for functions/wedding receptions in the delightful centenary dining room.

Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park

The innovative gardens at elsham

Set in the beautiful lakeside gardens of Elsham Hall, the park offers carp lakes where you can feed the fish, a butterfly walkway, an adventure playground and within the new walled garden there is a sensory garden, dramatic aviaries, turf figures and a guinea pig village.

Open Easter to mid September, weekends and Bank Holidays and every day during school holidays 11am - 5pm.

Far Ings National Nature Reserve

A young girl enjoying the view at far ings national nature reserve

Discover the wildlife of the south Humber bank at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust's Far Ings National Nature Reserve. The Freshwater clay pits and reedbeds, meadow and hawthorn scrub are rich in flora and fauna. The range of birds includes reedbed specialists and rarities. Excellent birdwatching facilities, events and educational opportunities. Visitor centre with stunning views across the estuary and pits.

Far Ings is open throughout the year; the visitor centre and shop are open most weeks. Please call for current opening times.

Free admission

This attraction is part of the South Humber Collection, North Lincolnshire. A new destination made up of the areas leading wildlife, heritage and arts attractions.