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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.

Skydive Hibaldstow

A tandem jump with Hibaldstow Skydive

Ever fancied skydiving out of an airplane?

You can and here in North Lincolnshire, too!

Skydive Hibaldstow offer you the chance to take skydiving and parachuting course 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 tandem instructors and then free-fall at 120mph for up to a minute. The instructor opens the parachute about a mile above the ground and you will then float back to the parachute centre (also known as a dropzone) over the beautiful North Lincolnshire countryside.

Solo training courses are also available. This is where you learn to skydive for yourself and aim to get a qualification. Please email or call for a free DVD and brochure, or check out our website for more details. Some age and medical restrictions apply.

Gift certificates are available and make ideal presents for birthdays and Christmas. Group discounts are available and we also cater for corporate and charity groups. Skydive Hibaldstow hosts the national championships in skydiving every year in August.

National Skydiving Championships in formation skydiving, freefly, freestyle, speed, VFS and skysurfing - 14th to 16th August 2010 at Skydive Hibaldstow. Call for more information.

Speedway Training at the Eddie Wright Raceway

Speedway riders

Ever since 2005 Scunthorpe Speedway have provided arguably the best speedway racing in the country at the Eddie Wright Raceway. The Scunthorpe Scorpions swept all before them at Conference League level before moving up to the Premier League in 2008.

They mostly race on Friday nights and Bank Holiday Mondays whilst the weekends see the club host a wide range of practice and training events.

The club added a 92-metre training track in 2007 with former Elite League rider Wayne Carter teaching riders aged 7 to 70 how to slide a 125cc speedway bike.

After graduating from the training track riders can practice at the regular sessions on the main track or compete in their hugely successful amateur meetings.

With riders competing with others of a similar ability the thrill of being a speedway racer can be experienced by anyone.

Anyone interested in having a go can do so simply by contacting Richard Hollingsworth using the details below.

Spider T

Spider T

Spider T is a Humber Sloop built at New Holland in 1926. Featured as part of the historic ships fleet number 2010, visit www.nhsc.org.uk.

The vessel worked on the Humber until 1970 when she fell into disrepair. Now based at Keadby Lock, Spider has now been lovingly resored to her former glory by her current owner, including a quality period Edwardian interior.

She is available for corporate hire and small group trips along the rivers Trent and Humber.

Discover Lincolnshire Weekend 13 & 14 March 2010

One of North Lincolnshire's most wonderful visitor attractions, the Spider T, a beautifully restored Humber Sloop based at Keadby Lock, will be welcoming visitors aboard throughout Discover Lincolnshire Weekend. A special programme of events is planned over the two days and everyone is guranteed a warm welcome, whether you know your port from your starboard or not!

Throughout the weekend you will recieve a free cup of tea or coffee and a guided tour of the ship as it will be in port.

Saturday- 10am - 4pm, Sunday- 11am- 4pm

Come to Keadby Lock, just off the A18, and see the Spider T for yourself.

The Viking Way

The Viking Way alongside the bank of the Humber

This walk is 147 miles long and is linear starting at the Humber Bridge south bank viewing area from where it heads westwards along the Humber bank and passes underneath the bridge. Several access points give opportunities to visit the lakes and observation hides at Far Ings Nature Reserve.

It then continues through South Ferriby and up onto the chalk ridge of the Lincolnshire Wolds from where there are dramatic views of the River Humber, Reed’s Island, South Ferriby Marina and the Ancholme Valley.

It then leads down into Barnetby-le-Wold, a railway village from where this 14 mile section leaves North Lincolnshire and travels via Caistor, Lincoln, through the Vale of Belvoir, finishing at Oakham in Rutland.

The name of the route reflects the influence of Danelaw in the eastern counties of Britain and throughout its length the Viking Way logo of a Viking helmet appears on waymark signs.

Appropriate Ordnance Survey maps together with a guide to the complete walk and accommodation along the way are available from Brigg Tourist Information Centre.

  • Telephone: 01652 657053
  • Address: Starting Point - Humber Bridge Viewing Area, Waterside Road, Barton upon Humber
  • Fax: 01652 6570533
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  • Email: brigg.tic@northlincs.gov.uk

Thornton Abbey Maize Maze

Child riding on electric tractor

Running from mid July to September this exciting summer event promises something for the whole family to enjoy.

The maize crop is cut out and is ready to challenge you. Climb the tower and bridges to gain a spectacular view of this giant maze - the size of seven football fields.

After completing the maze why not vist the rest area where children can ride on the electric tractors.

Are you up for the challenge?

Opening Times:
Open mid July to September, open everyday from 10am - 6pm (Last entry normally 5pm) (Times subject to the weather)

Twigmoor & Broughton Woods

The woods at Twigmoor

Extensive privately owned woodlands, with some areas open for public access. The woodlands have a mixture of mature trees, both evergreen and deciduous.

Broughton Woods has quite level access whilst Twigmoor has some slopes. In Twigmoor there are 'gull ponds' and a fine collection of rhododendrons. Both are havens of quiet tranquillity and many woodland birds can be seen and heard.

Open daily.

Broughton Woods close at 8pm.

Waters' Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre

Waters\' Edge Visitor Centre and Country Park

Explore 86 acres of country park and experience the visitor centre's interactive displays about the Humber Estuary and caring for the environment. With children's play areas and a cafe there's something for everyone.

Opening Hours

April to October Daily 10am - 5pm
November to March Daily 10am - 4pm

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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.