Discover Barton-Upon-Humber

Barton-Upon-Humber brings together early church architecture, industrial history, art and nature. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Barton-Upon-Humber, the focus of your trip can guide your choice: are you mainly interested in historic buildings, exhibitions and museums, or more in walking trails and wildlife observation? The different themes offer a range of starting points for planning your visit.

Churches, art and local history

St Peter’s Church has an Anglo-Saxon tower and a baptistery; the oldest parts were built in the early 11th century. At St Mary the Virgin, the north aisle is the oldest part. It probably dates from the late 11th century and features typical solid, round Norman columns. These buildings offer different features that reveal the town’s early architectural history. Between the two churches lies The Beck, an artesian-fed spring pond.

The Ropewalk arts centre is housed in a Grade II listed former ropeworks. Its facilities include galleries, a sculpture garden and event spaces for live music, theatre and cinema. The Ropewalk Museum focuses on industrial history: it documents Hall’s Barton Ropery, from its origins in the 18th century to the end of rope-making operations in the second half of the 20th century. In this way, its artistic use and the history of the former ropeworks offer distinct points of interest.

Wilderspin School features a unique classroom and playground from an infant school designed by Samuel Wilderspin in 1845. The Ted Lewis Centre is an archive and exhibition space dedicated to Ted Lewis’s art, life and times. Each place has its own focus: Wilderspin School explores the history of a school, while the Ted Lewis Centre focuses on an artist’s life and work.

The Barton Ghost Walk is also part of the cultural offering: it takes place annually during the dark winter evenings. Specific dates may vary. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the dates for the relevant period.

Walking trails and wildlife observation

Waters’ Edge Country Park covers 110 acres. Its visitor centre has interactive displays, and walking trails pass through woodland and wildflower meadows and alongside ponds. Visitors can explore the park through both its landscape and the exhibits at the visitor centre. Bitterns live year-round at Far Ings National Nature Reserve. At the double-decker hide at Ness End Farm, there is a regular, though rare, opportunity to spot them.

At the Humber Bridge, the West Footpath is open from 5 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday and from 6 am to 9 pm at weekends. Check the schedule before you travel. The Viking Way also starts at the Humber Bridge, making its trailhead another point of interest for travellers interested in longer walks. The Ted Lewis Trail, meanwhile, runs through Barton.

Getting there and choosing a focus

Regular trains run on the Barton Line from Barton to Grimsby and Cleethorpes. As service patterns can change, it is a good idea to check the timetable before travelling. Walking trails and opportunities for wildlife observation offer a different focus. You can match your hotel search to the things that interest you most in Barton-Upon-Humber.

Discover more destinations: South Witham, Hackthorn, Hemswell, Keelby, Crowle, West Ashby, Saleby, Branston.

For the broader travel overview: Lincolnshire.