# Barton-upon-Humber

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.

## Get in
### By rail

* 53.688963-0.4431791 Barton-on-Humber railway station. (updated Mar 2020)

### 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. There is also the Humber Flyer which runs between Kingston-Upon-Hull and Cleethorpes.

## See

* 53.68379-0.434711 St Peters Church, St. Marys Lane, DN18 5EX, ☏ +44 1652 632516. 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. adults £3.70, children £2.20, concessions £3.30.
* 53.655-0.30982 Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse, Thornton Curtis, Ulceby, DN39 6TU (7 miles east of Barton-upon-Humber), ☏ +44 1469 541445. Near Ulceby off the A180, is the site of the ruins of a 12th century abbey as well as a fortified gatehouse which still remains. Open 7 days a week in July and August and at weekends during the remainder of the year. adults £4.50, children £2.70, concessions £4.10.
* 53.7064-0.45023 Humber Bridge. 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, and is now the seventh-longest. (updated Apr 2016)
* 53.68548-0.439444 Wilderspin & National School Museum, Queen Street,DN18 5QP, ☏ +44 1652 635172, wilderspinschoolmuseum@gmail.com. March – October open Th - Su 10AM – 4PM; November – February at weekends from 11AM – 3PM. 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. Entry is free but a donation is recommended. (updated Apr 2023)
* 53.6804-0.43885 Baysgarth House Museum & Park, Caistor Rd, DN18 6AH, ☏ +44 1724 297055, museum@northlincs.gov.uk. 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. (updated Apr 2023)

## Eat

* 53.68289-0.438741 Imaginarium, 11 Market Pl, DN18 5DA (within the Market Square), ☏ +44 1652635147. A small and newish restaurant serving a variety of Gastropub fare. (updated Apr 2023)
* 53.68311-0.439762 The George Inn, 1-5 George St, DN18 5ES, ☏ +44 1652 660222. Offering both rooms and a restaurant, this place offers a variety of classical pub foods alongside several different pub variants inspired from a variety of cuisines. (updated Apr 2023)
* 53.68666-0.444313 Bengal Village, 16-20 Fleetgate, DN18 5QA, ☏ +44 1652660637. Tu-Su 5:30PM - 10:30PM. Classic Indian restaurant serving a wide variety of curry dishes in a plush setting. (updated Apr 2023)
* 53.68496-0.441374 Chao Baan, 35 High St, DN18 5PD, ☏ +44 7471169599. W-SA, 5PM - 10PM. A small but well loved Thai restaurant nestled in the heart of the main High Street. (updated Apr 2023)

## Sleep

* 53.683039-0.4397071 The George Inn, George St, DN18 5ES, ☏ +44 1652 636303. (updated Apr 2016)

## Connect

Barton and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Nov 2022, the A15 and bridge to Hull have 5G from EE, O2 and Three.