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Barrow upon Humber
Barrow upon Humber — village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow Haven · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Barrow upon Humber is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,745 people. Address: DN19. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.6750°, -0.3818°.
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Official information
Barrow upon Humber is a village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, known for its historical significance and scenic landscape near the Humber estuary. Visitors can explore the Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church and enjoy outdoor activities in the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Barrow upon Humber is a village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. The population at the 2021 census was about 3,000. The village is near the Humber, about 3 miles (5 km) east from Barton-upon-Humber. The small port of Barrow Haven, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north, on the railway line from Cleethorpes and Grimsby to Barton-upon-Humber handles timber from Latvia and Estonia.
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Background
History
Barrow contains the site of a late Anglo-Saxon monastery, which has been fully excavated. The location is now built over, but is marked by a plaque in the village. King Wulfhere gave land to Caedda (Saint Chad) in the 7th century at Ad Barvae (at the wood).
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- Coordinates
- 53.6750, -0.3818
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Barrow upon Humber
- Postcode
- DN19
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Population
- 2,745
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow Haven — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.barrowuponhumberpc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1787722 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barrow upon Humber (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Marketplace - geograph.org.uk - 250271.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Barrow and Barrow Haven War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Barrow-upon-Humber Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Barrow Hall
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Barrow upon Humber The Castles
Castles · 1.5 km
'The Castles' motte and bailey
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Windmill Tower Approximately 30 Metres South Of Mill House
Windmills · 2.4 km
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club
Caravan parks · 2.5 km
Goxhill
Villages · 2.9 km
New Holland
Villages · 3.1 km
Barton-Upon-Humber War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Marshlands Alpacas
Campsites · 3.3 km
Tyrwhitt Hall
Historic houses · 3.6 km
Barrow upon Humber is a town in Yorkshire offering a variety of local sights. Visitors can explore The Ropewalk museum and Bardney Hall historic house for cultural insights. The area also features green spaces like Baysgarth Park and the historic New Holland Pier.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,745
- Constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Barrow upon Humber
40 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Barrow upon Humber →
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bardney Hall
Bardney Hall — historic site in North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow Hall
Barrow Hall — Grade I listed building in Barrow upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Baysgarth Park
Baysgarth Park is a park in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Goxhill Hall
Goxhill Hall — historic site in North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
New Hall
New Hall — house in Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 4Piers · Yorkshire & the Humber
New Holland Pier
New Holland Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Peter's Church, Barton-upon-Humber
St Peter's Church, Barton-upon-Humber — Grade I listed church in Barton, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tyrwhitt Hall
Tyrwhitt Hall — historic site in North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 4Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Odds Fellows Hall
Odds Fellows Hall in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oxford Picture Theatre
Oxford Picture Theatre in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Star Cinema
Star Cinema in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
51 Fleetgate
51 Fleetgate — a garden in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Waters' Edge Visitors' Centre
Waters' Edge Visitors' Centre — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ropewalk
Ropewalk — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Baysgarth House Museum
Baysgarth House Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ropery
The Ropery — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wilderspin National School
Wilderspin National School — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ropewalk Galleries
The Ropewalk Galleries — a gallery in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ropewalk
The Ropewalk — a Grade II-listed museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Saxby Manor
Saxby Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Windmill Tower Approximately 30 Metres South Of Mill House
Windmill Tower Approximately 30 Metres South Of Mill House — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow and Barrow Haven War Memorial
Barrow and Barrow Haven War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barton-Upon-Humber War Memorial
Barton-Upon-Humber War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow and Barrow Haven War Memorial
Barrow and Barrow Haven War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow-upon-Humber Village Sign
Barrow-upon-Humber Village Sign — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow Hall
Barrow Hall — Grade I listed building in Barrow upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow upon Humber The Castles
Barrow upon Humber The Castles — a castle in england yorkshire.
📷 5Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
'The Castles' motte and bailey
'The Castles' motte and bailey — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
📷 3Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Windmill Tower Approximately 30 Metres South Of Mill House
Windmill Tower Approximately 30 Metres South Of Mill House — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Barrow upon Humber
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marshlands Alpacas
Marshlands Alpacas — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton Hunt Inn
Thornton Hunt Inn — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Silver Birch Holiday Home Park
Silver Birch Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
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📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull — a hotel in england yorkshire. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Criterion Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
St. George's Hotel
St. George's Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Vauxhall Tavern Public House
Vauxhall Tavern Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Earl De Grey Public House
Earl De Grey Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Prince's Dock Chambers And The Quayside Public House
Prince's Dock Chambers And The Quayside Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Kingston Public House
The Kingston Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow upon Humber?
- Barrow upon Humber is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN19), in the parish of Barrow upon Humber.
- What is Barrow upon Humber?
- Barrow upon Humber — village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, UK.
- How do I get to Barrow upon Humber?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow Haven, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN19.
- Is Barrow upon Humber a protected site?
- Yes — Barrow upon Humber is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Barrow upon Humber free to visit?
- Yes, Barrow upon Humber is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barrow upon Humber?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow Haven, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN19.