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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.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Barton upon Humber
| Waters Edge Country Park | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | Pictures |
| Humber Bridge Country Park | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Spurn Lightship | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Deep | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Thornton Abbey | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Elsham Hall Country Park | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Julian's Bower | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Beverley Minster | (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Burton Constable Country Park | (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hornsea Freeport | (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Yorkshire Waterways Museum | (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Jungle Zoo | (20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway | (20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Pleasure Island, Cleethorpes | (20.2 miles, 32.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Real Aeroplane Museum | (21.3 miles, 34.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in Barton upon HumberAll attractions in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Barton upon Humber
New Holland, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction E)
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.
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Kingston upon Hull, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE)
Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant...
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Beverley, a Historic Market Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N)
This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is...
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Grimsby, in the county of Lincolnshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction SE)
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.
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Hornsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (18.7 miles, 30.0 km, direction NE)
Hornsea, is an old village and hidden behind the narrow streets that are crowded with old cottages, is the beautiful freshwater lake called Hornsea Mere.
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Cleethorpes, in the county of Lincolnshire (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction SE)
Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers.
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Withernsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction E)
Withernsea lighthouse is interestingly built in close proximity to the houses that line the streets a few hundred yards away from the sea.
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Epworth, in the county of Lincolnshire (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction SW)
The birthplace of John Wesley and Charles Wesley, early leaders of the Methodist movement
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Humberston, in the county of Lincolnshire (20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction SE)
This is a typical North East Lincolnshire Wolds town. It is also a coastal resort town with chalet parks reminiscent of the 1950's.
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Market Rasen, a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction S)
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Gainsborough, in the county of Lincolnshire (24.4 miles, 39.2 km, direction SW)
The lovely market town of Gainsborough flourishes along a sweep of the River Trent which opens up pleasant riverside walks revealing much of the areas flora and fauna as well as interesting pieces of modern sculpture.
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Gringley on the Hill, in the county of Nottinghamshire (27.2 miles, 43.7 km, direction SW)
This charming hill-top village lies in spacious countryside close to the Chesterfield Canal. It shows an abundance of picturesque red-brick properties including out lying farms with ancient barns and dovecotes.
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Alvingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (28.0 miles, 45.1 km, direction SE)
This charming village is set alongside the old Louth Navigation Canal. It is noted for having the only church in England dedicated to Saxon St.Adlewold.
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All towns in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Barton-on-Humber Station | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Barrow Haven Station | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction E) |
| M180 Junction 5 | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction S) |
| Humberside International Airport | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE) |
| M180 Junction 4 | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SW) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (44.0 miles, 70.7 km, direction SW) |
| Barton upon Humber to London | (151.3 miles, 243.4 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Barton upon Humber
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Barton upon Humber center |
| The Country Park Inn and Lodge | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction NW) |
| Village Hotel & Leisure Club Hull | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction N) |
| Hotel Elizabeth Hull | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NW) |
| Vale Hostel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Willerby Manor Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction N) |
| Stop Inn Hull | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE) |
| Ramada Hull | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N) |
| Quality Hotel Royal Hull | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) |
| Portland Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) |
| Campanile Hotel Hull | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE) |
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