Waters' Edge Country Park & Visitor Centre — Local services in Barton-upon-Humber

I'm fortunate in the sense that this wonderful construction, The Humber Bridge, is just about on my doorstep so at leisure I can walk, or cycle, across and visit the nature reserves on the South side of the Humber or make my way to the picturesque village of Ferriby on the north side. The Humber Bridge has been operating since the early 80's but I am still in awe of views afforded from the walk along it's footpaths in either direction. It is often breezy, even on a calm day, and it pays to check the weather forecast if you plan on walking across as you may need to wrap up warm. And if in any way you are not good with heights then this crossing will not suit you, despite the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

As for the Waters Edge Country Park it is a small but feature packed information centre concerning all things wildlife and the ecology of the river. Also historical information is available due to the many books and leaflets, some free, which are available. Also in the Centre is a small children's play area and a small cafe offering a fair choice of menu. Whilst in the Centre you can observe the wildlife, mostly ducks and other birds, through the walls of glass all the way down the building. Staff are usually on hand to offer information and assistance, but this is an update to my original post so in these pandemic days things maybe totally different, if the place is even open at all so check first.

This is an update, what I forgot to mention, assuming that the place is now open again, re the pandemic, was that as you approach the entrance you may be confronted by a gaggle of geese, and other birds. Numerous at times, but they all assume that you maybe going to feed them, or at least decide on having a picnic yourself. So they will head towards you in anticipation of a few morsels of...

Visited for first time in 15 years. I used to bring two children. The building has still a bright, airy feel, is clean and in good condition. Infomative. I believe the cafe could benefit from a little more character..(tall plants? or art work?, even low music? - all three??? Art classes in the building could produce art for free or for sale?) All in all quite good, however, the big let down was the outside 1. Signage (lack of, got lost a few times, found a 'water works' with danger sign up without any notice to say we were headed for it and it was a dead end. I know the bridge is big and a guide but honestly we couldn't see it in places and only had tall same looking bushes and the sky as a guide), 2. Outside wooden seating and furniture (perhaps a pressure wash, as totally uninviting and we avoided), walkway (same plus needs foliage in check on walkway. I know it's nature but there's nature and then there's nurtured nature 🥰 for areas for the humans). We discovered a bin meters deep in the foliage at the edge of one part of the walk and thought it was a sculpture or a darlik!! (Maybe have sculptures every now and again, after all there are very good sculpture classes in the building). I understand the outside is owned/looked after by North Lincolnshire Council. Come on council! When were you last there. Get the pressure washer out (no chemicals), get some clean signs and help your constituents enjoy (and have an idea where they are in the quite tall foliage) rather than endure what few resources are made available to them! A great place for nature but please help...

Delightful country park situated on the banks of the River Humber and right near the Humber Bridge itself. There are spectacular views to be enjoyed across the Humber Estuary and also the Humber Bridge with the views stretching as far west as Drax Power Station and far as east as the Petrochemicals works at Immingham. The visitor centre is very futuristic and much in keeping with eco-friendly and sustainability being made with sustainable and environmentally materials and the visitor centre has a nice informative display with regards to the Humber Estuary and the ecologically of it along with that of the site itself. There are some lovely walks around the country park which is adjacent to the River Humber where you can enjoy some beautiful views across the ponds and woodland and the wildlife that goes with it. There is the Honey Pot Cafe within the Visitor Centre that has an nice array food on offer with the cheesecakes particularly delightful. The food is very reasonably priced. There is a gift shop at the entrance to the visitor centre again at reasonable prices. People visiting with a car can also park for free. Overall this is a delightful and enjoy place to visit, have a gentle stroll around and take in some beautiful views of the...