Things To Do near Barrowby
Cleethorpes Pier, Cleethorpes (approx. 52 miles away)
Cleethorpes is a seaside resort and unparished area in the north east corner of the county, situated on the estuary of the Humber.Opened in the late 19th century, the pier now offers a cafe, shops, a bar and restaurant and a nightclub aimed at over 21s.Historically, Cleethorpes was originally made u...
All Saints Church, Coleby (approx. 52 miles away)
The early Saxon church of Coleby was replaced by Norman builders who incorporated the base into the new structure. The present All Saints Church has developed from that Norman building and its diverse architectural styles reflect the many alterations and extensions which have taken place over succee...
The Palm Farm, Ulceby (approx. 53 miles away)
The Palm Farm was launched in 1972 and at the time were pioneers in the promotion of hardy palms and exotics.The nursery is located in and around a walled garden, orchard and paddocks of an old Hall from which it gets an air of maturity. In the last forty years many specimens of trees and shrubs hav...
Grimsby Dock Tower, Grimsby (approx. 53 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...
Julian's Bower Maze, Alkborough (approx. 53 miles away)
A turf-cut maze (sometimes known as a miz-maze), Julian's Bower stands on a hillside overlooking the confluence of the River Ouse and River Trent, with an earthwork known as Countess Close above it.No-one knows who originally cut this 12 metre maze, or when, but it is only first recorded in 1697 by...
Thornton Abbey & Gatehouse, Ulceby (approx. 53 miles away)
The enormous and ornate fortified gatehouse of Thornton Abbey is the largest of all English monastic gatehouses. It was founded as a priory in 1139 by William le Gros, the Earl of Yorkshire, and raised to the status of Abbey in 1148.
Baysgarth House Museum, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 54 miles away)
Baysgarth Museum is located in Baysgarth House, a Grade II listed building situated in Baysgarth Park, in the market town of Barton-upon-Humber.It was once the home of the Wright-Taylor family but went into public ownership in 1930. In 2004 Champ Ltd, the Community Heritage Arts and Media Project, a...
St Peter's Church, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 54 miles away)
St Peter's Church is the former parish church of Barton-upon-Humber in the north of the county. It is Grade I Listed and is one of the best known Anglo-Saxon buildings.The former C of E church is now run by the English Heritage and houses an exhibition exploring its history. The dating of the buildi...
WIlderspin National School Museum, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 54 miles away)
The Barton National & Infants School was built in 1844 and is a Grade II listed building. This model school was the last of two thousand infant schools set up by Wilderspin across the British Isles. It is unique – few other buildings associated with Wilderspin have survived. Begin your tour...
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 54 miles away)
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...
The Ropewalk Art Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 54 miles away)
The Ropewalk is a regionally acclaimed centre for the arts housing galleries, sculpture garden, artist studios and coffee shop.Admission is free and galleries are open 7 days a week but please consult the website to confirm times. There is sensible wheelchair access.It also features Ropery Hall –...
Barton Ghost Walks, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 54 miles away)
Dare you walk the streets of Barton after dark with only spirits to guide you?Join the South Bank Players as they bring the grisly history of Barton to life on their atmospheric Ghost Walk. Discover the haunted backstreets and alleyways of bygone Barton and hear tales to make your hair stand on end....
The Water's Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 55 miles away)
The Waters Edge Country Park, north of Barton-Upon-Humber, on the edge of the Humber estuary, has something to offer all ages. It features an intensely diverse variety of plant and wildlife and several rare species. It was established in the mid 1990s across clay quarries, freshwater lakes, rare...
Barton Clay Pits Visitor Centre, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 55 miles away)
The Barton Clay Pits once supplied clay for thriving brick and tile-making industries have now been flooded and transformed into a nature reserve. The Clay Pits Nature Reserve covers a 5 mile area along the Humber bank offering attractive walks and opportunities to view local wildlife, especially...
River Humber, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 55 miles away)
Spanned by a magnificent bridge, the Humber forms part of the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire on the north bank and North Lincolnshire on the south bank. Ports on the Humber include the Port of Hull, Port of Grimsby, Port of Immingham, as well as lesser ports at New Holland and Nort...