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Gates leading to Meaburn Hall, Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria

Maulds Meaburn

in the county of Cumbria

Pictures of Barton upon Humber

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire

About Barton upon Humber

This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank. These disused pits, now flooded offer sanctuary to wildlife, formerly they were the home of a prosperous brick and tile industry.

In the town visitors can see majestic churches, the timeless charm of medieval merchant houses, chapels and halls. These can all be enjoyed by picking up a leaflet from the local Tourist Information Centre, which describes walks allowing you to amble around in peace, soaking up the atmosphere, history and heritage of Barton. The walk traces the town's development from the Doomsday Book to the present day, with emphasis on medieval times when Barton flourished as a port. It further features its historic and recent industries which include rope making and cycle manufacture.

For anyone not wishing to walk there is a museum covering the town's local history in Georgian Baysgarth Park. The museum is housed in a magnificent house which was once the home of the influential Nelthorpe family. The park offers facilities and enjoyment for all the family.

Visitors to Barton will find plenty of entertainment, good shopping facilities, pleasant restaurants, cafe's and typical Lincolnshire inns. It is an ideal destination for anyone wishing to explore the famous Humber river and the peaceful countryside that surrounds it.

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This is a photo of New Holland dock. New Holland is a small town in north Lincolnshire.

New Holland (29 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire

(3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction E of Barton upon Humber)

A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull...

Pearson Park after light snow

Kingston upon Hull (496 Pictures) in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire

(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE of Barton upon Humber)

Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant River Humber which flows into the eastern coast of.....

Beverley Beck010.

Beverley (156 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N of Barton upon Humber)

This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is mostly Early English in style and was begun in 1220......

A picture of Grimsby

Grimsby (58 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire

(17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction SE of Barton upon Humber)

The Grimsby of today is in stark contrast to the days when its fleet numbered more than 700 sea going fishing vessel's, and even more with the time when it was under the rule of invading Danes...

Cleethorpes seafront, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.

Cleethorpes (74 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire

(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction SE of Barton upon Humber)

Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers...

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(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW)

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Thornton Abbey, Lincolnshire

Thornton Abbey (45 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E)

Breathtaking ruins showing clearly the medieval splendour enjoyed by the abbots in the days before the Reformation. The.....

Beverley Minster, Beverley, East Yorkshire

Beverley Minster (70 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)

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Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(24.7 miles, 39.8 km, direction SW)

Gainsborough Old Hall is one of the largest and most outstanding surviving examples of a late medieval house in the country. It.....


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