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Town in North Lincolnshire, England
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Barton-upon-Humber is a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire. It is situated on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, and at the end of the Humber Bridge. It lies 46 miles (74 km) east of Leeds, 6 miles (10 km) south-west of Hull and 31 miles (50 km) north north-east of the county town of Lincoln. Other nearby towns include Scunthorpe to the south-west and Grimsby to the south-east.
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It is a medieval church with impressive architectural features and great history with over 2,800 burials dating from Anglo-Saxon times. Also includes an interactive exhibition on medieval life. Open weekends April to September.
Near Ulceby off the A180, is the site of the ruins of a 12th-century abbey and of a fortified gatehouse which remains. Open 7 days a week in July and August and at weekends during the remainder of the year.
2,220-metre (7,280 ft) single-span suspension bridge. Opened in 1981, at which time it was the longest of its type in the world; it is now the 14th-longest. The bridge has a pedestrian/cycle lane on both sides, and a Visitor's Centre on the north bank.
A museum detailing the life and career of Samuel Wilderspin, an English educator known for his work in creating many frameworks and models for infant education throughout Europe and North America.
A large Grade II listed building with a large park. The museum closes and opens depending on the season so checking ahead would be best.
A small and newish restaurant serving a variety of Gastropub fare.
Offering rooms and a restaurant, this place offers a variety of classical pub foods alongside several different pub variants inspired from a variety of cuisines.
Classic Indian restaurant serving a wide variety of curry dishes in a plush setting.
A small but well loved Thai restaurant nestled in the heart of the main High Street.
By bus
Barton-Upon-Humber is served mainly by two bus routes. The 350/360 Humber FastCat buses run between Scunthorpe and Kingston-Upon-Hull and run through Barton-Upon-Humber on a regular basis.
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