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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 with a population of 2,745. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
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.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Amethyst Hotel
The Amethyst Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 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
Criterion Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 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
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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.