What to do around Scun-thorpe

[james_tigerwoods]

I can't remember if I've asked this before, but I'm not a local (per-se) and I am often at a loss as to what to do with the kids at the weekend. There are the obvious local parks - Central and Normanby as well as Elsham (for the 2 weekends that it's open in the year), there's Cleethorpes which is nice when it's nice, as well as Doncaster wildlife park and, sometimes, The Deep.

So, can anyone suggest anywhere else we can try around the Brigg/Shorpe type area that is worth a visit for a family that includes a 1 and 4 year old - Having not grown up around here, I'm properly stumped..

Thanks

JTW

[snotrag]

On a clear day, a trip to Spurn point is a good fun, if your kids are the outdoors types - I.E. run about, jump on the sand dunes, climb the rocks, find some skimmers, watch the massive container ships bimbling about, look for birds etc.

You'll also get to drive over the Humber Bridge which is fun, could even stop at the viewing area, and its down a nice road to the coast too after Hull.

[AL...Ease]

Sundown near Gainsborough is a great day out for little kids. I went there a couple of times when I was young and it's supposed to be even better now:

http://www.sundownadventureland.co.uk/index.htm

[roystinho]

AL...Ease said:

Sundown near Gainsborough is a great day out for little kids. I went there a couple of times when I was young and it's supposed to be even better now:

http://www.sundownadventureland.co.uk/index.htm

I took my boy in the summer and he loved it. He's only 2 but we went with friends who had a 2 and 4 year old and they loved it as well

[james_tigerwoods]

roystinho said:

AL...Ease said:

Sundown near Gainsborough is a great day out for little kids. I went there a couple of times when I was young and it's supposed to be even better now:

http://www.sundownadventureland.co.uk/index.htm

I took my boy in the summer and he loved it. He's only 2 but we went with friends who had a 2 and 4 year old and they loved it as well

We've been there. A lot not seen the Angry Birds bit yet though...

[Lotusevoraboy]

The PinkPig farm and animal petting place on the edge of Scunny is good for toddlers....wait while Spring though. Or a match at the Iron FC.

[mybrainhurts]

james_tigerwoods said:

What to do around Scun-thorpe

It's SCUNTHORPE, you 'tard...

[mybrainhurts]

PS...you could go ambiwlans spotting. You know, like last time...

[mybrainhurts]

So, how was Scunthorpe, young man...?

[Wacky Racer]

mybrainhurts said:

So, how was Scunthorpe, young man...?

He's not talking to you......

[mybrainhurts]

Oooops...

[rhinochopig]

snotrag said:

On a clear day, a trip to Spurn point is a good fun, if your kids are the outdoors types - I.E. run about, jump on the sand dunes, climb the rocks, find some skimmers, watch the massive container ships bimbling about, look for birds etc.

You'll also get to drive over the Humber Bridge which is fun, could even stop at the viewing area, and its down a nice road to the coast too after Hull.

Go via The Deep in Hull. It's brilliant and one of the few positives about Hull.

[james_tigerwoods]

Oi - I didn't do much in the end - did photography and went to a kids party instead. One that my daughter was invited to - obviously.

And The Deep is ok, but dull for a 4 and a 1 year old. Oo look. Fish. Oo look. More fish. Too young to appreciate the activities there

Other suggestions welcome

[mybrainhurts]

rhinochopig said:

Go via The Deep in Hull. It's brilliant and one of the few positives about Hull.

What's top of the negatives..John Prescott?..

[ATTAK Z]

Haxey Hood's a good day, 'pecially if you like a drink

[rhinochopig]

james_tigerwoods said:

Oi - I didn't do much in the end - did photography and went to a kids party instead. One that my daughter was invited to - obviously.

And The Deep is ok, but dull for a 4 and a 1 year old. Oo look. Fish. Oo look. More fish. Too young to appreciate the activities there

Other suggestions welcome

My two year old loved it. You need to get them into the Octonauts; they change their view. There's a new series just started too.

[flattotheboards]

ATTAK Z said:

Haxey Hood's a good day, 'pecially if you like a drink

+1 I will be there again this year having been for the past 3 years.

[ATTAK Z]

flattotheboards said:

1 I will be there again this year having been for the past 3 years.

OT Your website has been reported as an Attack page ... what's hapnin ?

[flattotheboards]

ATTAK Z said:

OT Your website has been reported as an Attack page ... what's hapnin ?

Ah I have no idea, I will get in touch with the chap that sorted it out for me, thanks.

[djfaulkner]

Fort Paul in/near Hull is meant to be good, haven't been myself just recommendation from someone at work
http://www.fortpaull.com/

Or Tropical Butterfly House, near Sheffield.
http://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk

Some of the animals are allowed to roam around and you can feed them too.