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.
Where to stay
14a Ashby High St, Scunthorpe DN16 2LN, United Kingdom · c7properties.co.uk
11 High St E, Scunthorpe DN15 6UH, United Kingdom · sanpietro.uk.com
Sawcliffe Farm, 4 Sawcliffe Farm Cottages, High Risby, Scunthorpe DN15 0BH, United Kingdom · sawcliffemanor.com
Lakeside Retail Park, Lakeside Pkwy, Gadwall Way, Scunthorpe DN16 3UA, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
26, 28 Normanby Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 6AL, United Kingdom · the-lindsey.org.es
42 Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 7RQ, United Kingdom · 42aparthotel.co.uk
2 Old Crosby, Scunthorpe DN15 8PY, United Kingdom · thegrosvenorfreehouse.top
Rowland Rd, Scunthorpe DN16 1SU, United Kingdom · wortleyhousehotel.co.uk
Doncaster Rd, Gunness, Scunthorpe DN15 8TE, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 7DE, United Kingdom · greeneking.co.uk
7 Shelford St, Scunthorpe DN15 6NU, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
Normanby Hotel, 9-11 Normanby Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 6AR, United Kingdom · normanbyhotel.co.uk
1A Webster Avenue North Lincolnshire, 1A Webster Ave, Scunthorpe DN15 7DX, United Kingdom · alisastravelexperience.com
102 Sheffield St W, Scunthorpe DN15 7LX, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
33-35 Wells St, Scunthorpe DN15 6HL, United Kingdom · cosgrove.com.es
Scunthorpe DN15 6PY, United Kingdom · the-bridge-hotel.com.es
1 Vicarage Gardens, Scunthorpe DN15 7BA, United Kingdom
97 Ferry Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 8LQ, United Kingdom
Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 7DS, United Kingdom
198 Frodingham Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 7NN, United Kingdom
69A Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 7RG, United Kingdom
33 Deyne Ave, Scunthorpe DN15 7PZ, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
35A Cole St, Scunthorpe DN15 6QT, United Kingdom
55 Old Brumby St, Scunthorpe DN16 2AJ, United Kingdom
4 Walnut Tree Way, Ashby, Scunthorpe DN16 2AF, United Kingdom
Indoor
12 Scotter Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 8DR, United Kingdom · kirks-korner-motel-petrol-station.com.es
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Lakeside Parkway, Scunthorpe, DN16 3UA · mcdonalds.com
Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 15:30-23:20; Fr-Sa 15:30-00:20 Features: takeaway, delivery · 20 Westerdale Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2QB · pizzahotashby.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:30-21:30; Fr 16:30-22:30; Su 17:00-21:00; Mo closed Features: takeaway, delivery · 30 Quebec Road, Scunthorpe,… · yaddlethorpechinese.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 116 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6HB · costa.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 22 Broadway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2SN · greggs.co.uk
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 24 Broadway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2SN · papajohns.co.uk
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · locations.tacobell.co.uk
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · Messingham Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2QZ · millerandcarter.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 81 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2DJ · kingstonsfishandchips.co.uk
Italian, Cafe · Italian cafe · 10 Ravendale Street North, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NJ · colosseorestaurant.com
Cafe · cafe · Central Park, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AE · thecookiepeople.co.uk
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 18-20 Southgate, Scunthorpe, DN15 6SU
Indian, Fast Food · Indian fast food
Fast Food · fast food · 3 Eton Drive, Scunthorpe, DN17 2PG · happinesshousechinesetakeaway.yolasite.com
Food Court · Features: step-free access
Restaurant · restaurant · 11 High Street East, Scunthorpe, DN15 6UH
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Lakeside Parkway, Scunthorpe, DN16 3UA · locations.burgerking.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu, Th-Su 16:30-23:00; We 16:30-22:30; Mo closed · 12 Westerdale Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2QB
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 61-63 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6SB · starbucks.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2XF · restaurants.subway.com
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant · Scunthorpe, DN15 8TE · pizzahut.co.uk
Pizza, Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 28 Quebec Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2TB · milanospizzaandkebab.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 7 Ravendale Street North, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NE · placejuice.com
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · afrps.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 17 Jubilee Way, Scunthorpe, DN15 6RB
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 136 Healey Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HT
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DS · trentviewcollege.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 11 Ravendale Street North, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NJ
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-24:00 · 23 Marsden Drive, Scunthorpe, DN15 8AL
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su off Features: step-free access · 37 Marsden Drive, Scunthorpe, DN15 8AL
Cafe · cafe · pinkpigfarm.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 12 Cambridge Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LG
Restaurant · restaurant
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 190 East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HJ
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 6, Scunthorpe, DN15 8TE
Pizza, Fish And Chips, Burger, Kebab, Fast Food · Pizza/Fish And Chips fast food · 1A Messingham Road, Gainsborough, DN21 3UQ
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Scunthorpe, DN15 8JH
Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Pizza/Burger restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Cafe · Features: step-free access · Lindum Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6QU
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Airports
Humberside Airport (HUY) 12 mi to the centre
Grimsby, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Eastern Airways, Alitalia, Flybe, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Amsterdam, Aberdeen, Jersey, Norwich (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.
Sandtoft Airfield 8.5 mi to the centre
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, ENG, GB
Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield 25 mi to the centre
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, ENG, GB
North Moor Aero Club Airfield 3.2 mi to the centre
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Hibaldstow Airfield 7.9 mi to the centre
Brigg, Lincolnshire, ENG, GB
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
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.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach