Scunthorpe is a town in Lincolnshire.
Understand
Scunthorpe is an industrial town. The name S__cunt__horpe which means 'Skuma's outlying farm/settlement' is known for having a four letter word in the name and the problems this has caused like when in 1996 residents were creating accounts with AOL, which may like Fugging make it an interestingly named place to visit.
Get in
- Scunthorpe railway station has trains from Manchester, Sheffield, Doncaster and Cleethorpes.
Get around
See
- Normanby Hall, 53.637778°, -0.659722°. An English mansion built for Sir Robert Sheffield to replace a previous 17th-century property. Samantha Cameron, the wife of David Cameron, British Prime Minister 2010-16, also grew up on this site. The 350-acre estate is now in the care of North Lincolnshire Council and has become a country park which contains a number of lakes and gardens amongst other features. The Hall and museum are open every day from April to September, with the park being open throughout the year. 2018-07-23
- Gainsthorpe Medieval Village, Brigg, 53.4981°, -0.563058°. One of the best preserved deserted villages in the country, its outlines still being clearly visible. Accessible at any reasonable time. Free
- The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, Sandtoft, 53.5651°, -0.8706°. houses the world's largest collection of historic trolleybuses, together with a number of other vehicles including period motor buses. The Museum offers a fascinating day out for all the family. Open to the public on specific event days, generally between Easter and November, when visitors can ride on a selection of trolleybuses under the specially-erected overhead. A free conducted tour in one of a number of vintage motor buses is also available. There are a number of other attractions including a 5-star-rated cafe, children's play area, 1950s and 1960s shop displays, a 1950s Prefab home and a cycle and lawnmower shop display. Many event days also feature themes and additional visiting attractions.
Do
- Football: Scunthorpe United were relegated in 2022 and now play soccer in the National League, the fifth tier. The stadium is a mile west of the centre at the junction of M181 and A18.
Buy
- The Parishes, 1 Fenton St, DN15 6QX, 53.590903°, -0.644963°, +44 1724 857888. Shopping centre which also features 7 screen Vue cinema.
- The Foundry Shopping Centre, 12 Market Hill, DN15 6SS, 53.592843°, -0.645207°, +44 1724 853480. Has over 40 stores which include many of the top major retailers.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Grange Park, Messingham. offers accommodation in lodges which benefit from sports facilities as well as a restaurant and bar.
- Premier Inn, Gadwall Way.
- Travelodge, Doncaster Road.
Connect
Scunthorpe and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Nov 2022, there is only patchy 5G coverage from Three.