Things To Do near Digby
Grimsby Docks, Grimsby (approx. 37 miles away)
The north east town of Grimsby developed around a small river called the Haven, which joined the Humber and provided a safe haven for ships on the estuary. From the 12th century, it became a bustling dockside of imports from Europe and Scandinavia and exports from the wool mills. In the late 18th...
Victorian Flour Mill, Grimsby (approx. 37 miles away)
The Victorian Flour Mill at Grimsby docks is one of the area’s most prominent landmarks. The building is located at the junction of Victoria Street and Corporation Bridge, in an area which once helped establish the town as a top port. Spread across five hectares the site was granted the...
Brumby Wood Local Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
Brumby Wood is an ancient semi-natural woodland. There are 12.2 hectares, divided across the Kingsway road, filled with various plants and in places, a good growth of scrub and brambles, especially on the eastern side of the road where the canopy is more open. The ground fl...
North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
On Oswald Road, near the railway station in Scunthorpe, is the North Lincolnshire museum, brimming with artefacts and slices of history. It features interactive exhibits and covers archaeology, nature, the Victorian era, and both World Wars. Its rooms are within Frodingham Vicarage, built during...
Caxton Theatre, Grimsby (approx. 37 miles away)
The Caxton Players Society dates back to the early 1940s, during the Second World War, with perfromances to lift spirits during darker times.Today, they are the only Society in the county with an auditorium, based in Grimsby, which offers seating for nearly 200 theatre-goers.Eight main-house product...
The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
The Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe is a popular live entertainment venue offering music, comedy, panto, drama and much more.Owned by North Lincolnshire Council it is managed by SMG-Europe and is the Sister Venue to the Baths Hall Theatre located on Doncaster Road.Standing as a traditional prosceniu...
River Freshney, Grimsby (approx. 37 miles away)
The town of Grimsby stands on the banks of the River Freshney. Originally it entered the tidal River Humber at Pyewipe, north west of Grimsby, but has been re-routed and now supplies Grimsby Docks. There was an existing haven within the borough of Grimsby but this suffered greatly with silting...
The Parishes Shopping Centre, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
The Parishes is a shopping centre built during and for the 21st century and is the second of two shopping centres in Scunthorpe, the other being the Foundry.It was constructed on the site of the town's old bus station and is packed with many well known retailers and niche shops.Modern, sleek and bus...
The Vue Cinema, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
No matter what film you choose to see at Vue Scunthorpe, you will watch it in style benefiting from the comfortable SuperVue stepped seating. With clear and unobstructed views of all the action on the big screen from the latest blockbusters and the newest 3D releases as well as selected over 18 s...
20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
Visual Arts opened in 2001 in the former St. John’s church, Church Square, Scunthorpe. They have a great track record of offering an extensive exhibition programme of contemporary art. The venue shows around 20 exhibitions per year in six exhibition spaces. The artistic programme aims to be...
Scunthorpe Tourist Information Centre, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
Foundry Shopping Centre, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
With over 40 stores on the High Street and in the attractive, covered Southgate, there is no better place to shop than The Foundry – Scunthorpe’s principal shopping centre in the heart of the town.The centre is easy to find being only a few metres from the bus station and a 10-minute walk from t...
The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
The Baths Hall is a popular venue in Scunthorpe, hosting a variety of entertainment including live music, dance and comedy.Historically, the building was once a public bath house from before the Second World War and was rebuilt and renovated into a modern venue no more than a decade ago. Since then...
Kingsway Gardens, Scunthorpe (approx. 37 miles away)
Scunthorpe Borough Council developed Kingsway Gardens circa 1950s. It is a wonderful park for everyone to enjoy with mature eco-friendly gardens, lawns and pathways. It flourishes with beautiful flowers and buzzes with nature. A safe and family friendly environment equipped with a children's p...
Grimsby Dock Tower, Grimsby (approx. 37 miles away)
Completed in 1852 at a staggering 309ft, the purpose of the Grimsby Dock Tower was to provide hydraulic power to the lock gates and cranes of Grimsby Docks. It contained a 30,000 gallon hydraulic wrought iron reservoir at a height of 200 feet to supply the pressure required.The bricks from which the...