Why go
- Industrial town in Lincolnshire, England.
- Served by Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield.
History
Scunthorpe is an industrial town in Lincolnshire, England, and the county's third most populous settlement after Lincoln and Grimsby, with a population of 81,286 in 2021. It is the administrative centre and largest settlement of the North Lincolnshire district. Scunthorpe lies north of Lincoln and is between Grimsby to the east and Doncaster to the west, while Hull is to the north-east via the Humber Bridge.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Eastern Airways T3 (S20, J41) · 2 routes: Aberdeen, Norwich
- Alitalia AZ (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Flybe BE (Embraer 175) · 1 route: Jersey
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Scunthorpe, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.