Barton-upon-Humber
Sitting at the foot of the magnificent Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber is an ideal starting point for a stroll alongside the Humber Estuary. Here where you will also find Water's Edge Countryside Park, a haven for local wildlife, covering 86 acres, it includes two sites of special scientific interest, woodland, wildflower meadows, reed beds and ponds; home to a vast number of bird, butterfly and dragonfly species as well as a variety of mammals. When you have worked up an appetite, head into Barton town centre for a relaxing meal or drink at one of the many coffee shops or pubs. Barton is steeped in history and was once an important centre for manufacturing bicycles! It is notable for its Anglo-Saxon church tower at St Peter's and for the many archaeological finds in the area dating back to the Saxon period.

Barrow Haven
A riverside footpath leading west towards Barton provides wonderful views of the Humber Estuary and the Humber Bridge; two small nature reserves have bird hides overlooking the lakes.

New Holland
Formerly the terminus for the ferry across the Humber to Hull, the pier can still be seen from the riverbank where a footpath leads to East Halton and then onto either Goxhill or Thornton Abbey.

Thornton Abbey
Just a short distance from the station stands the silent ruin of Thornton Abbey. When it was first built in 1139 the abbey provided lodgings for the abbot and his guests and was one of the wealthiest Augustinian monasteries in England. It was later visited by Henry VIII and Katherine Howard when they stayed in the Abbey after its dissolution. Today, the ornate 14th century gatehouse dominates the landscape, with the Chapter House and Great Church now just ruins; it's the perfect spot for a picnic. You can pick your own organic fruit and veg at the nearby Abbey Farm, or alternatively take a pleasant walk past the Georgian Thornton Hall and on into the village of Thornton Curtis.

Grimsby Town
Grimsby's Freshney Place Shopping Centre is home to over 70 high street retailers all under one roof - ideal for a spot of retail therapy. Theatre-goers can enjoy a matinee performance on most Saturdays at Grimsby Auditorium, which is a popular venue for music events and shows. Grimsby's maritime architecture includes the eyecatching Dock Tower opened by Queen Victoria in 1867, which has become a famous maritime landmark. The town's fishing connections are brought vividly to life at the award-winning Fishing Heritage Centre. Visitors will gain a fascinating insight into the heyday of the fishing industry in the 1950's and life aboard a deep-sea trawler.

Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes has all the ingredients for a traditional seaside day out, from sandy beaches with donkey rides, to open top bus trips along the sea front, sticks of rock, a light railway and even promenade gardens. There's fun for all the family at the Pleasure Island Theme Park. Here you'll find the traditional Carousel and the Flying Chairs alongside the heart stopping Boomerang and Alakazam, which will keep thrill seekers entertained! There's also a whole host of family rides and shows to choose from as well as a wide choice of snack bars and cafés. Outside the theme park there is an indoor bowling alley and Laser Adventure - ideal for letting off some steam. Alternatively, get back to nature at the Discovery Centre which offers guided nature walks, boating, an observatory and interactive displays.