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With traditions going back hundreds of years, historic market towns and vibrant festivals there's always something going on in North Lincolnshire.

Every village has its own story to tell. Owston Ferry with its Victorian Smithy and village museum, Wrawby with its 17th century post mill and Haxey, home to the mysterious 'Hood' game held every year on twelfth night.

It makes for a delightful voyage of discovery. Let us give you a few ideas...

Perhaps best known for its famous son, John Wesley, Epworth is a great place to explore the birth of world Methodism. A steam train ride through the Corus steel making plant tells the story of the great Victorian Ironmasters who shaped the town of Scunthorpe and Barton upon Humber's buildings tell the story of wealthy sea merchants, rope and tile making.

From the ruins of Thornton Abbey, with one of the most spectacular 14th century gatehouses in Europe, to the trolleybus museum at Sandtoft, there's plenty to keep you occupied.

No visit to North Lincolnshire is complete without a day at Normanby Hall Country Park. The ancestral home of the Sheffield family, it has a costume gallery, period rooms and farming museum. Set in 300 acres of parkland and landscaped gardens, the Victorian walled garden, deer park, cafe and two adventure play areas keep everyone amused.

Market Towns - Epworth

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Market Towns - Epworth

Make time to discover North Lincolnshire's historic market towns, Brigg, Barton and Epworth, each having their own unique character.

Follow in the footsteps of John Wesley at Epworth, birthplace of world Methodism. The trail visits the Old Rectory, the boyhood home of Charles and John, together with the churches and market cross. Visit the shops and boutiques and enjoy the friendly tea-rooms.

Mount Pleasant Windmill

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mount pleasant windmill

Built in 1875 this tower mill has been restored to full working order. Now the home to True Loaf bakery, the mill is used to grind organic grains into a variety of flours that are used to produce the delicious breads and cakes cooked in the traditional wood fired oven. With tours of the mill, a tearoom and organic shop this really is the place to stop off and indulge yourself.

Open Tuesday- Sunday 10am-5pm.

Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays.

Normanby Hall Museum & Country Park

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The victorian walled garden at normanby hall museum and country park

The lovely Regency Hall with its elegant period interiors is set in 300 acres of beautiful parkland, gardens and pleasure grounds. Discover Lincolnshire's rich rural heritage in the fascinating Farm Museum or take a relaxing walk through the woodland or deer park where herds of red and fallow deer peacefully graze. There's an adventure playground, nature trails and a host of special events and childrens activities throughout the year.

Park open 9am - dusk all year.
Hall and Farm Museum open 1pm - 4.30pm
daily from the end of March to the end September.

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.

North Lincolnshire Museum

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The Anderson Shelter at North Lincolnshire Museum

The early and later history of North Lincolnshire is explored through visual displays of geology, natural history, archaeology and social history.

Free parking and refreshments available.

Visit our website for more information on events and exhibitions.

Tuesday - Saturday and Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums

Last admission 3.30pm
Closed 25 and 26 December, and 1 January

Scawby Hall

the drawing room at scawby hall

This Grade I listed Jacobean manor house has been occupied by members of the Nelthorpe family since it was built around 1605. Open for 28 days each year, this family-sized gem contains fine portraits and engravings by George Stubbs, the celebrated horse painter who lived at nearby Horkstow for a period, as well as other notable artists. The house also contains some impressive examples of Georgian and Regency furniture, and an extensive collection of objects brought back from the orient.

The Hall is open 1.30 pm to 5pm on the following dates in 2010:

May 21, 22 and 25 to 31
June 26,29 and 30
July 1 to 3, 26 to 31
August 21 and 24 to 30

The gardens are open to visitors throughout the year 9am - 4pm.

St Andrew's Church

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St Andrew’s Church

This 12th Century church is connected to the Wesley family. The Reverend Samuel Wesley was rector from 1695 to 1735. His sons, John and Charles Wesley, were baptised and also received their first communion here.

OPEN:
Daily 9.30am - 4.30pm

Guided tours by prior arrangement

St Peter's Church

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TheTower of St Peters Church

With a history spanning over a millennium, St Peter's Church can best be described as an archaeological treasure-trove, as it is one of the most studied churches in England. The church showcases a remarkably complete Anglo-Saxon Tower and Baptistry, dating mainly from c.970 and the large medieval nave and chancel display a range of architectural styles. St Peter's church gives unprecedented insights into medieval diseases and diets over the last nine centuries.

After major restoration work during 2007, St Peter's Church now has an interactive exhibition featuring reconstructed skeletons and individual life histories from the past. All this makes St Peter's Church one of the best places in the country to learn and marvel at the past.

Become a history detective sifting through the evidence of 2800 burials from 900 years of human history.

Opening times
1 Apr - 31 March Sat-Mon 11am - 3pm

Admission charges:
Adult £3, Children £1.50 Concession £2.60. Free to English Heritage members.

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.

Steam Railtours

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Rail tours at the Scunthorpe Corus Plant

Let a restored steam locomotive take you on a tour around one of Europe's leading steel producing centres. With expert guides on hand, you will learn all about iron and steel making in Scunthorpe and glimpse red-hot steel being rolled in the mills. The tour covers over 15 miles of rail track and is a unique look behind the scenes of this fascinating process.

The tour includes a visit to the engine shed where you will see part of the Appleby and Frodingham Railway Preservation Society's collection of locomotives, as well as stopping for a bite to eat and a hot drink.

Railtours Operate on selected Saturdays, (mainly May to September) or by prior arrangement and must be pre-booked on the number below.

Please note that photography is not permitted on the tour, except for in the engine shed.