Car Hire Scunthorpe - Mini guide to Scunthorpe

In the heart of North Lincolnshire, the vibrant town of Scunthorpe has a remarkable history; it has grown from one of five sleepy rural villages into one of the world’s major steel producing centres, attracting workers from across Europe and Asia. The town abounds with historic attractions complemented by pleasant expanses of woodlands and gardens.

Brumby Hall epitomizes the town’s architectural heritage. The present building is a 17th century manor house, and its isolated position away from the village would have been in keeping with the status of its owners. Above the main entrance there are remains of an older wall with a carved stone sundial bearing the date 1637. Now a nursing home, the building has a fine entrance hall and staircase, with work by Hull architect George Pycock.

The town has two excellent walks that allow visitors to sample the variety of attractions on offer. Highlights of the Garden Walk include: Jubilee Cottages, Brumby Hall, British Steel Gala, Brumby Wood Lane, Brumby Woods, Railway Viaduct, Ridge Walk, Central Park, Pittwood House and Queens Gardens. Alternatively, the Town Walk passes North Lincolnshire Museum, Honest Lawyer Public House, Cliff Gardens, Fern Villa/Holly House, St John's Church, Brigg Road Railway Bridge and St Lawrence's Church.

Today Scunthorpe is a modern and attractive town with flower-filled parks and gardens. The town centre is currently undergoing a major refurbishment to provide a wealth of new shopping and leisure facilities for residents and visitors alike. Children will love the steam train rides that meander through the pleasant countryside.

North Lincolnshire is an area of rural tranquillity and remarkable natural beauty, where the rolling chalk of the Lincolnshire Wolds meets the lush Ancholme Valley and the unique Isle of Axholme. Normanby Hall Country Park, with its award- winning Victorian Walled Garden, is set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens with lakes and natural woodland.

The eerie and silent Thornton Abbey stands proud on the Wolds, while the ancient Alkborough turf maze still puzzles historians to this day. Nestling in the shadow of the magnificent Humber Bridge is Barton upon Humber, with the impressive 10th century St Peter’s Church.

From London by car, take the M1, M18, M180 and finally the M181. Take the A18 into the town. The total distance is 312kms. By rail, the town has regular links to Doncaster from where there are connections to London and South Yorkshire.