Make a splash in The Pods in the eight-lane, 25-metre swimming pool. It’s all going on at Pink Pig Farm, including an award-winning indoor play barn, jelly and ice cream, plus the chance to meet a bunch of furry cuties. Stick around for the Arial Trail, a high-ropes adventure course set in beautiful woodland.
The Deep, just 30 minutes away, is is Hull’s biggest tourist attraction and Britain’s most spectacular aquarium, housed in a colossal angular building. Take a journey through prehistoric seas, past tropical lagoons, into the vast open oceans, down to the darkest depths, through the chilly Kingdom of ice. Spend an afternoon at the North Lincs Museum, shoot for strikes and spares at Scunthorpe Bowl or make a splash and visit The Pods in Scunthorpe or Brigg Leisure Centre.
Just 12 miles away, is idyllic the estate of Normanby Hall Country Park with Regency mansion set in 300 acres of picturesque parkland. Take a picnic, enjoy the Farming Museum, historical woodland and gardens. For a challenge and some adventure, with a stately backdrop, discover Go Ape at Normanby Hall.
Discover the world’s largest collection of preserved trolleybuses, and trams, tractors and motorbuses at The Trolleybus Museum in Doncaster. At Uncle Henry’s Farm there is a world of fun at Behind the Garden Wall, including a giant maize maze, two mini-mazes, tractor and trailer rides, nine-hole crazy golf, a jumping pillow and garden safari.
Swim and play badminton at Ancholme Leisure Centre just ten minutes’ walk away. Take a longer stroll around the award-winning 27-hole Forest Pines Golf Course or Elsham Hall Golf Club, another premier course in Lincolnshire. Or just explore the Ancholme Valley Way from Brigg to South Ferriby (and admire the Humber Bridge).
Foodie? You’ve a farmers’ market every Thursday and fourth Saturday of the month. Hire your own private chef who can also stay the night or weekend. Winteringham Fields, Lincolnshire’s only Michellin Star restaurant is just 12 miles away. Arrange for an award winning Murder Mystery Company to take over one of your evenings?
Lincolnshire has history. So head back there at Normanby Hall, Gunby Gardens and Elsham Hall, with gardens populated by guinea pigs, rabbits and lambs. Admire the views from the tower and the Gothic architecture at St Botolph’s Church. Or discover a bomber airfield at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.
Head over the Humber to explore Hull’s marina, the Minster and maybe a visit to The Deep? Come back south for cocktails in The Vault or just an evening on the terrace watching the river roll by.
Venture out as much as you like, but you can stay on-site for murder-mystery parties provided by a local company with international experience. Maybe book a personal chef The Blind Swine for a one- off meal or full weekend to stay with you. Or ship in a dance specialist who can teach your group how to move to Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
Bounce, bash and tumble your way through a game of five-a-side football like no other, with a zorbing game care of Bubble Active. Choose from six perilously amazing high-ropes courses, archery, mini-golf, bushcraft or a great bear hunt at Wild Pines Park.
Experience a new way of life at Ebb and Flo Living, a lifestyle centre offering stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, water sports parties and corporate events. Reward yourself with their handmade jewellery and sustainable merchandise.
Chill the pace at Renaissance Beauty and Spa with facials, electrolysis and massage. Walk to The Vault and have a private area to work your way through the cocktails menu.
