GREAT ATTRACTIONS IN BRIGG AREA AND FURTHER AFIELD

FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

The Northern Lincolnshire Great Attractions Fair is back for the second year running and is set to be bigger and better than before. The Fair is on Sunday 16 March at The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe, from 10am to 4pm. Make sure you don’t miss out.

Are you looking for great days out this summer? Go along to the Fair to see what the best visitor attractions have on offer for fun-filled family days out.

It promises to be a great day out for all the family with lots to see and do. You will be able to find a selection of the region’s finest farmers’ market and craft traders. With everything from Italian breads and homemade chocolates to quality meats and pies – you will be spoilt for choice. Take a look at the selection of special gifts from the craft stands that you won’t be able to find on the high street.

Have you ever fancied taking to the skies? Trent Valley Gliding Club is taking centre stage this year and bringing along one of their gliders. This is not to be missed. With expert advice on-hand this is the perfect opportunity to book your first flight.

Spreading over two floors, the Baths Hall is the perfect setting to showcase the region’s fantastic attractions. From Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre and the award-winning Pink Pig Farm Adventure to Normanby Hall Country Park and Cleethorpes Light Coast Railway.

Skydive Hibaldstow will be at the Fair and you can talk to them about doing a skydive, and if you’re feeling brave you could book your first skydive. Alternatively, if this isn’t for you but you are feeling creative, why not book onto a pottery workshop with local artist Karen Raithby?

There are so many ideas for days out this summer for everyone. Find out about the region’s historic World War Two airfields, the Bronze Age ‘raft’ at Brigg Heritage Centre and the UK’s largest preserved collection of trolleybuses at Sandtoft.

It isn’t just for adults though, children can enjoy performances from the unique Earthbound Misfits, get hands-on with creepy crawlies with Waters’ Edge and get creative at one of the activity tables where they can make and colour something to takeaway.

For the big kids - grab your fancy dress outfits and strike a pose with Remember the Moments photo booth.

Don’t miss the cookery demonstrations throughout the day with local chef, Nigel Brown and award-winning Brigg area chocolatier Fiona Sciolti. Fiona will be showing you how to make her scrumptious chocolates just in time for Easter.

With everything indoors this is one event that the weather cannot spoil.

Come and join in the fun, and see what hidden gems Northern Lincolnshire has to offer this summer. It is free to attend.

For more information about the Great Attractions Fair, contact Brigg Tourist Information Centre in the Buttercross - call   01652 657053, or Waters’ Edge, Barton, on 01652 631500.

Coun  Liz Redfern, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This year’s Great Attractions Fair is going to be even better than last year, with a wide range of visitor attractions showcasing what they have on offer. Everyone is going to be spoilt for choice this summer. This is a fantastic way of planning your summer outings as the attractions from across Northern Lincolnshire are all in one place. There will be something for everyone at the Fair, pop along and see for yourself.”