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n o w b e c o m e p o p u l a r a s a v i s i t o r d e s t i n a t i o n .
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E p w o r t h . F r o m h o u r s s p e n t b r o w s i n g t h e
i n d e p e n d e n t s h o p s a n d b o u t i q u e s s e a r c h i n g f o r
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a n d C h a r l e s W e s l e y , t h e f o u n d e r s o f W o r l d
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a r o u n d t h e t o w n a n d l e t i t t a k e y o u o n a v o y a g e o f
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r e f u r b i s h e d 1 2 t h c e n t u r y c h u r c h . N o t t o b e m i s s e d
a l o n g t h e t r a i l i s t h e s t u n n i n g W e s l e y M e m o r i a l
M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h a n d m a n y o t h e r r e m i n d e r s o f t h e
t o w n s m o s t f a m o u s s o n s .
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d i s c o v e r a l l t h a t E p w o r t h h a s t o o f f e r .
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The Trolleybus
Museum at Sandtoft
Belton Road
Sandtoft
DN8 5SX
01724 711391
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org.uk
www.sandtoft.org.uk
The Old Smithy and Heritage Centre
High Street
Owston Ferry
01427 728325
davewilliams24@tiscali.co.uk
Stonecrop Herbs
East Lound
Haxey
DN9 2LR
01427 753355
Open by appointment
Skyers Farm
Riding School
Carrside
Epworth
DN9 1DX
01427 874962
A-Oliver1@btinternet.com
www.skyersfarm-ridingschool.co.uk
St Oswalds Church
Church Street
Crowle
DN17 4LE
01724 710973
W h y n o t t a k e a w a l k a r o u n d t h e h i s t o r i c s t r e e t s
o f E p w o r t h a n d d i s c o v e r t h e g r e a t s h o p p i n g
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f r i e n d l y a n d w e l c o m i n g s h o p k e e p e r s a r e a l w a y s
h a p p y t o h e l p y o u f i n d t h a t p e r f e c t
g i f t , o r e v e n a t r e a t f o r y o u r s e l f .
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i n d e p e n d e n t s h o p s
s e l l i n g e v e r y t h i n g
f r o m s t y l i s h c l o t h e s
t o t a s t y d e l i t r e a t s ,
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m u c h t o d i s c o v e r .
T h e c o l o u r f u l d i s p l a y s i n
t h e l o c a l f l o r i s t s a r e
w e l c o m e r e m i n d e r s o f
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t h e l o c a l g a r d e n c e n t r e h a s e v e r y t h i n g y o u n e e d t o
s a t i s f y y o u r g r e e n f i n g e r s .
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n e e d o f s o m e e n e r g y w h y n o t s t o p f o r a b i t e t o e a t i n
o n e o f E p w o r t h s f i n e s t t e a r o o m s o r c a f s . T h e r e i s
a g r e a t c h o i c e t o g e t y o u r t a s t e b u d s t i n g l i n g .
S u r r o u n d e d b y t h e i m p r e s s i v e s i g h t s o f t h e
t o w n s D u t c h i n f l u e n c e d a r c h i t e c t u r e a n d
g r a n d c h u r c h e s , s h o p p i n g i n
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w a n t t o r e p e a t a g a i n a n d a g a i n .
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t h i s f a s c i n a t i n g c o r n e r o f
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d i s c o v e r a l l t h e s e c r e t s i t h a s
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t h e s u r r o u n d i n g v i l l a g e s t a k e p a r t i n
o n e o f B r i t a i n s o l d e s t a n d s t r a n g e s t
t r a d i t i o n s , t h e H a x e y H o o d . W a t c h a s
h u n d r e d s o f p e o p l e t u s s l e a s t h e y r e -
e n a c t t h e l e g e n d o f L a d y M o w b r a y s
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O n c e u p o n a t i m e i t w o u l d h a v e f a r e a s i e r t o f i s h t h e
I s l e t h a n t o f a r m i t , t h a t w a s u n t i l D u t c h e n g i n e e r
V e r m u y d e n d r a i n e d t h e l a n d a n d c r e a t e d s o m e o f t h e
m o s t f e r t i l e l a n d i n B r i t a i n . T a k e a w a l k i n t o t h e
c o u n t r y s i d e a r o u n d t h e I s l e a n d y o u c a n s t i l l s e e s t r i p
f a r m i n g t a k i n g p l a c e . D o n t m i s s t h e a n n u a l
F e s t i v a l o f t h e P l o u g h , s t e p b a c k i n t i m e
a n d e x p e r i e n c e t h e s i g h t o f t r a d i t i o n a l
h o r s e d r a w n p l o u g h s a n d v i n t a g e
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c h a r m i n g m a r k e t t o w n o f C r o w l e
w i t h t h e a n c i e n t C r o w l e S t o n e i n S t
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H e r i t a g e C e n t r e , t h e n e x p l o r e t h e T r o l l e y b u s
M u s e u m a t S a n d t o f t w h i c h i s h o m e t o t h e w o r l d s
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Getting here is easy...
By Road - the M180 runs through the centre of the
area, giving direct access to the national motorway
network. It is an easy drive to north Lincolnshire
from Hull, Lincoln, Leeds, Doncaster, York and
Sheffield all under an hour.
By Rail - connections from Scunthorpe and Crowle
give easy access to the East Coast Mainline at
Doncaster. Call enquiries on 08457 484950 for more
information.
By Bus - local and express services run throughout
the area. For more details call Traveline on 08712
002233 or visit www.traveline.info

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Come and discover the rich
culture and heritage of this
charming market town. Epworth is
nestled at the centre of the Isle of
Axholme, once a unique island. The area was
drained by a Dutch engineer Vermuyden and has
now become popular as a visitor destination.
With so much to do there is no excuse not to visit
Epworth. From hours spent browsing the
independent shops and boutiques searching for
that special gift to finding plants for the garden.
Epworth is most famous as the birthplace of John
and Charles Wesley, the founders of World
Methodism. Take time to follow the Wesley Trail
around the town and let it take you on a voyage of
discovery.
Take time to visit Epworth Old Rectory and learn
about the bustling lives of the Wesley family then
head over to St Andrews, a beautiful recently
refurbished 12th century church. Not to be missed
along the trail is the stunning Wesley Memorial
Methodist Church and many other reminders of the
towns most famous sons.
One day is simply not enough time to
discover all that Epworth has to offer.
For more information on great days out
and places to stay in the area call our
dedicated tourist information centres on
01652 657053 (Brigg) and 01652 631500
(Barton)
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Why not take a walk around the historic streets
of Epworth and discover the great shopping
opportunities the town has to offer? Epworths
friendly and welcoming shopkeepers are always
happy to help you find that perfect
gift, or even a treat for yourself.
With a wide selection of
independent shops
selling everything
from stylish clothes
to tasty deli treats,
Epworth has so
much to discover.
The colourful displays in
the local florists are
welcome reminders of
Epworths agricultural links, whilst
the local garden centre has everything you need to
satisfy your green fingers.
Once youve shopped till youve dropped and are in
need of some energy why not stop for a bite to eat in
one of Epworths finest tearooms or cafs. There is
a great choice to get your taste buds tingling.
Surrounded by the impressive sights of the
towns Dutch influenced architecture and
grand churches, shopping in
Epworth is an experience youll
want to repeat again and again.
Why not pay a visit to
this fascinating corner of
North Lincolnshire and
discover all the secrets it has
to offer?
Every year on the twelfth night of
Christmas the residents of Haxey and
the surrounding villages take part in
one of Britains oldest and strangest
traditions, the Haxey Hood. Watch as
hundreds of people tussle as they re-
enact the legend of Lady Mowbrays
lost hood with the brightly dressed
Fool at their head.
Once upon a time it would have far easier to fish the
Isle than to farm it, that was until Dutch engineer
Vermuyden drained the land and created some of the
most fertile land in Britain. Take a walk into the
countryside around the Isle and you can still see strip
farming taking place. Dont miss the annual
Festival of the Plough, step back in time
and experience the sight of traditional
horse drawn ploughs and vintage
tractors as well as live music and
family fun.
Finally not to be missed is the
charming market town of Crowle
with the ancient Crowle Stone in St
Oswalds Church. Visit Owston Ferry Smithy and
Heritage Centre, then explore the Trolleybus
Museum at Sandtoft which is home to the worlds
largest collection of trolleybuses.
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The perfect way to see the best of
Epworths Wesleyan heritage is to put
on your walking shoes and
explore the towns Wesley Trail.
Follow the trail boards as they take
you back in time and discover
how this once quiet town has
shaped world religion as well as
shedding light on other stories from
Epworths fascinating history.
Discover St Andrews Church hidden up the tree
lined Church Walk and Vinegarth, the site of an
ancient manor belonging to the powerful Mowbray
family.
Why not pay a visit to Epworth Old Rectory, the
childhood home of John and Charles Wesley and
then take in the beautiful architecture and sights of
the Wesley Memorial Church?
Take time to soak up the atmosphere in the Market
Place. Here you will find the Market Cross where
John Wesley delivered many of his rousing sermons.
Only a few steps
away you will find
the statue erected
in 2003 to celebrate
the tercentenary of
Johns birth.
We recommend that you
allow at least four hours for
your visit to Epworth. That
will give you plenty of time to
explore the trail and enjoy
tours of the churches and
Epworth Old Rectory.
As Epworths most famous sons and
founders of the worldwide Methodist
movement, a spectacular memorial to
John and Charles Wesley stands in the
streets of their home town. Built in 1889
and set in beautiful formal gardens the
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church is an
inspiring reminder of the achievements of
these remarkable men.
Come and see the unique chancel window
where three colourful panels illustrate the
story of Christ and his disciples. Above the
panels you can find a portrait of John and his
hymn writing brother Charles, both facing
towards their childhood home, Epworth Old
Rectory. Encircling the portrait are Johns most
famous words the best of all is, God is with us.
Just across the road is another link to the towns
strong spiritual heritage. Alexander Kilham
was the son of an Epworth linen weaver
and rose to found the Methodist New
Connexion.
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church,
High Street, Epworth DN9 1EP
01427 872319
david.leese@tinyworld.co.uk
Open daily from 10am till 4pm.
An introductory talk on the church and town are
available by prior booking.
This beautiful grade 1 listed building dates from the
12th century and has very strong connections to
the Wesley family.
For many years St Andrews Church acted as the
centre of faith for the Wesleys. Samuel Wesley was
the rector of the church between 1695 and 1735, and
was buried in the grounds near the south porch. When
John was denied permission to preach in the church
because of his innovative beliefs he did this from his
fathers tomb. Come and see the place where so many were
inspired and where ideas were shared which formed the
foundations for the worldwide Methodist movement.
Beside the church lies another secret
from Epworths mysterious past.
Vinegarth was the site of an
ancient manor house belonging
to the powerful Mowbray
family, a medieval dynasty
that our present
day royal family
are descended
from. Find the
rearing lion of the
Mowbrays crest in
the North porch of
the church.
St Andrews Church has
been through some
extensive re-ordering work
over the last few years and is
now back open to the public
and should not be missed when
visiting Epworth.
St Andrews Church, Church Walk, Epworth DN9 1ES
01427 872080
melvynrose@tiscali.co.uk
www.standrewsepworth.co.uk
Open daily 2.30pm till 4.30pm.
Guided tours by prior appointment.












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Epworth Old Rectory was the busy home of the Rector
Samuel Wesley, his wife Susanna and their ten children.
The house was rebuilt in 1709 following the devastating
fire from which the young John Wesley was rescued. As
you take a tour you can see the restored 18th century
fireplaces and impressive entrance hall, bedrooms, the
study, nursery and the kitchens. The Fore kitchen may
have been the site of Susanna Wesleys home-school for
her children and her worship services which, it was
reported, 200 people attended. This was the methodical
inspiration which lay behind John Wesleys ministry.
Take a walk through the Rectorys peaceful Physic Garden
to see many of the plants John used in his Primitive
Physic or just take a moment to relax in this haven of
tranquillity.
Special tours and events are held throughout the
year, groups and schools are welcome. It is a grade 1
listed building, an accredited museum, funded and
run by the Methodist Church. A development project
Welcome Home is in progress to return the house to
its early 18th century state. Discoveries such as early
wallpaper and a concealed shoe have been made
along the way.
Epworth Old Rectory, 1 Rectory Street,
Epworth DN9 1HX
01427 872268
curator@epwortholdrectory.org.uk
www.epwortholdrectory.org.uk
Open from March to October, Tuesdays to Saturdays
and Bank Holiday Mondays, please see website for
more details.
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