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Tourism, Museums and The Arts

A neon sign saying 'I'm sorry' in a red-lit room
Thought-provoking exhibition from local artist Annabel McCourt...
10 April 2025

20-21 Visual Arts Centre in Scunthorpe is hosting a major exhibition by internationally recognised North Lincolnshire artist Annabel McCourt from…

Yellow banner advertising the Easter bunny trail
Hop along the Easter Bunny Trail in Scunthorpe this spring
25 March 2025

Families in North Lincolnshire are being invited to join in some egg-citing Easter fun this spring with a brand-new Easter…

Close up photo of an anatomical model of a horse
Celebrate George Stubbs’ connections to North Lincolnshire...
21 March 2025

North Lincolnshire residents and art enthusiasts now have the chance to own a piece of local history, as a selection…

Photograph of North Lincolnshire Museum
North Lincolnshire Museum celebrates double win at Tourism...
6 March 2025

North Lincolnshire Museum has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards 2024-25. The Scunthorpe-based…

Exterior view of the Plowright Theatre with scaffolding on the roof
Plowright Theatre receives £160,000 funding for essential roof...
25 February 2025

The council is investing in the future of the Plowright Theatre, thanks to a £160,000 grant from the UK Shared…

Acts appearing at Scunthorpe's Christmas Light Switch On
The Show Must Go On: Scunthorpe’s Christmas Light Switch On is...
22 November 2024

Families are set to still enjoy plenty of Christmas fun and games in Scunthorpe tomorrow as the Christmas Light Switch…

The Hidden Valley: North Lincolnshire’s Anglo-Saxon treasures...
11 November 2024

Two spectacular Anglo-Saxon gold pendants unearthed by metal detectorists in a North Lincolnshire field are among the beautiful objects going…

Crowds at the Tourism Excellence Awards ceremony
Six North Lincolnshire attractions shortlisted in Tourism...
7 November 2024

Tourist attractions, restaurants and businesses across North Lincolnshire are celebrating after being shortlisted in the Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland Tourism…

Graphic showing an artist impression of Discover@20-21, the new family-friendly attraction coming to Scunthorpe town centre. Includes a suspended dome and projection surfaces. Text reads "Have your say North Lincolnshire: help shape your new family friendly Scunthorpe attraction"
Have your say: help shape your new family-friendly Scunthorpe...
29 October 2024

Residents are being invited to help shape Discover@2021, the free family-friendly attraction opening in Scunthorpe town centre next spring. Groundbreaking…

Martin Vickers MP pictured with Cllrs
Restoration programme confirmed as council protects Barton’s...
18 October 2024

The future of one of North Lincolnshire’s finest listed buildings has been secured after North Lincolnshire Council declared Baysgarth House…

The front of The Baths Hall at night
Scunthorpe Theatres slash booking fees in boost to accessibility...
25 September 2024

Scunthorpe Theatres, which includes The Baths Hall and The Plowright Theatre, are slashing booking fees, making theatre more accessible to…

Photo of the former St John's Church in Scunthorpe
Discover: Contractors sought for next phase of historic...
18 September 2024

Bids are being sought for civil and landscaping engineering contractors to carry out the exciting next phase in the restoration…

Children ride The Bewonderment Machine - a cycle powered carousel
Embark on a magical journey on The Bewonderment Machine at...
5 September 2024

Children will be able to re-wild their imaginations and climb aboard a magical cycle-powered carousel in Scunthorpe town centre later…

Cllrs Rob Waltham and John Davison join the North Lincolnshire Museum Makers for the unveiling of the first horse outside the Museum
First horses unveiled as sculpture trail gallops into North...
26 July 2024

Families will soon be able to join a brand-new interactive trail, as ten eye-catching life-sized horses ride into North Lincolnshire.…

Orange cartoon graphic saying 'school's out'
Get ready for Wonderful Wednesdays all through the summer
17 July 2024

Summer activities for families will be taking place every Wednesday in Scunthorpe town centre throughout the holidays. Each week has…