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Things to see in Scunthorpe (United Kingdom): 14 places and when to go
Scunthorpe is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (5), Wildlife (5). The best known are Baitus Salaam Mosque, Julian's Bower and Bottesford Preceptory. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.5863, -0.6738
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Architecture (3) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 110 km as the crow flies
What to see in Scunthorpe
The places in and around Scunthorpe, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Baitus Salaam MosqueA mosque in Scunthorpe4 m
- Julian's BowerTurf maze in Alkborough, Lincolnshire, England, UK11 km
- Bottesford PreceptoryCommunity of the Knights Templar in Lindsey, England4.3 km
- Wrawby WindmillWindmill in Wrawby, Lincolnshire, England, UK15 km
- GainsthorpeDeserted medieval village in Lincolnshire, England, UK12 km
- Horkstow BridgeListed bridge in Horkstow13 km
- Keadby BridgeGrade II listed bascule bridge in Gunness, and Keadby with Althorpe, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England, UK3.8 km
- North Lincolnshire MuseumLocal museum in Scunthorpe, England, United Kingdom1.3 km
- Read's IslandIsland in Lincolnshire, England, UK14 km
- Blacktoft Sands RSPB reserveRSPB nature reserve in England13 km
- Whitton IslandIsland in Lincolnshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK14 km
- Beccles Brew Co.Brewery201 km
- Messingham Sand QuarriesProtected area7.9 km
- RSPB GeltsdaleProtected area195 km
When to go to Scunthorpe
The best time to visit Scunthorpe is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:45
- FebPossible9:31
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:44
- MayBest time15:40
- JunBest time16:46
- JulBest time16:18
- AugBest time14:35
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:14
- NovBetter not8:15
- DecPossible7:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Scunthorpe
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Goole17 places23 km
- Doncaster19 places24 km
- Kingston upon Hull61 places29 km
- Retford14 places33 km
- Cleethorpes14 places42 km
- Pontefract23 places43 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Scunthorpe?
The best known: Baitus Salaam Mosque, Julian's Bower, Bottesford Preceptory, Wrawby Windmill, Gainsthorpe. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Scunthorpe?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14.
How do you get to Scunthorpe?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Scunthorpe as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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