Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Humber Esturary Tidal Defences
In or near Barrow upon Humber.
Humber Esturary Tidal Defences — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
David Wright — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barton-on-Humber · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Humber Esturary Tidal Defences is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Waters' Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre is a 110-acre nature reserve located in Barton-upon-Humber. It features diverse habitats, including wetlands and woodlands, and offers accessible walking trails for visitors to explore wildlife, particularly birds. The park also includes a visitor centre with educational displays and facilities for families.
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.
Place summary
The Humber Estuary Tidal Defences are located in Yorkshire and serve as a public art installation. They are designed to protect the area from tidal surges while also integrating artistic elements into their structure.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6973, -0.4423
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Barton
- Postcode
- DN18 5JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Phone
- 01652 631500
- Nearest railway station
- Barton-on-Humber — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Mon–Fri: 09:00–16:30 (Apr–Sept), 09:00–16:00 (Oct–Mar); Sat–Sun: 10:00–16:00
- Official site
- www.visitnorthlincolnshire.com
Sources
- osm: node/4078512231 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Humber Esturary Tidal Defences?
- Humber Esturary Tidal Defences is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN18 5JR), in the parish of Barton.
- What is Humber Esturary Tidal Defences?
- Humber Esturary Tidal Defences — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Humber Esturary Tidal Defences?
- The nearest railway station is Barton-on-Humber, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN18 5JR.
- Is Humber Esturary Tidal Defences a protected site?
- Yes — Humber Esturary Tidal Defences is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Humber Esturary Tidal Defences free to visit?
- Yes, Humber Esturary Tidal Defences is free to enter.
- How do I get to Humber Esturary Tidal Defences?
- The nearest railway station is Barton-on-Humber, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN18 5JR.