Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe is an industrial town in Lincolnshire, England, and the county's third most populous settlement after Lincoln and Grimsby, with a population of 81,286 in 2021.
It is the administrative centre and largest settlement of the North Lincolnshire district. Scunthorpe lies north of Lincoln and is between Grimsby to the east and Doncaster to the west, while Hull is to the north-east via the Humber Bridge.
Getting to Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe railway station has trains from Manchester, Sheffield, Doncaster and Cleethorpes.
Worth seeing
- 01Normanby Hall
An English mansion built for Sir Robert Sheffield to replace a previous 17th-century property.
- 02Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
One of the best preserved deserted villages in the country, its outlines still being clearly visible.
- 03The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft
- 04North Lincolnshire Museum
A local museum showcasing a variety of rotating exhibits, detailing the history of the area, and a number of art pieces.
Things to do
Football: Scunthorpe United were relegated in 2023 and now play soccer in National League North, the sixth tier. Their home ground Glanford Park (capacity 9000) is a mile west of the centre at the junction of M181 and A18.
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