An area of rural tranquillity and remarkable natural beauty where the Lincolnshire Wolds meet the lush Ancholme Valley and the unique Isle of Axholme.Discover North Lincolnshire, an area of rural tranquillity and remarkable natural beauty where the Lincolnshire Wolds meet the lush Ancholme Valley and the unique Isle of Axholme. The past and present are never far apart, with many attractions and places of interest all within easy reach.Down quiet country lanes you'll discover hidden delights such as the silent and eerie Thornton Abbey and the ancient turf maze, Julian's Bower, at Alkborough. Visit historic market towns like Brigg and Barton upon Humber as well as Epworth, birthplace of world Methodism.
Scunthorpe town centre has a new 70 million pounds shopping and leisure development together with a striking contemporary and visual arts centre, offering a complete shopping experience.Spend an enjoyable day at Normanby Hall Country Park, with its award- inning Victorian Walled Garden, set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens, fine period rooms and a farming museum portraying rural life in North Lincolnshire.Enjoy an exhilarating walk or a lazy day on the river and, when the sun goes down, discover quality food and a genuine North Lincolnshire welcome. From country inns to elegant restaurants; an evening at the theatre to a top nightclub – you'll be spoilt for choice.
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