A companion who shares their interests, in North Lincolnshire

Somewhere to go

Reedbed and lake paths at Far Ings

Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton upon Humber

A national nature reserve of flooded clay pits and reedbeds along the Humber bank, with short paths, bird hides and a visitor centre open Wednesday to Sunday. A carer could drive to the visitor centre car park, plan a short there-and-back walk to one hide, and stop for a drink afterwards.

Getting around: The visitor centre has accessible toilets, a shop and refreshments.

Source: visitlincolnshire.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

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Ponds and meadows at Waters' Edge

Waters' Edge Country Park, Barton upon Humber

A free country park under the south end of the Humber Bridge, with walks through woodland, wildflower meadows and around ponds, plus a visitor centre and cafe. A carer could keep to one loop near the centre, using the cafe as a warm halfway stop.

Source: visitnorthlincolnshire.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

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Concerts at The Baths Hall

Scunthorpe

Scunthorpe's main concert venue, part of Scunthorpe Theatres, with a year-round programme of touring bands, tribute acts and shows. A carer could book seated tickets, arrange drop-off close to the door and check the access details in advance.

Getting around: There are designated accessible parking bays on the road beside the hall and the venue publishes access information for visitors.

Source: scunthorpetheatres.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

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Live music at Ropery Hall

The Ropewalk, Barton upon Humber

Ropery Hall stages live music, theatre and cinema inside a Grade II listed former rope factory that also holds galleries and a coffee shop. A carer could pair an afternoon in the galleries and coffee shop with an early evening folk or jazz concert in the same building.

Source: the-ropewalk.co.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

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The walled garden at Normanby Hall

Normanby Hall Country Park, Scunthorpe

A 300 acre council-run estate and RHS partner garden, with a restored early nineteenth century walled kitchen garden growing fruit, vegetables and flowers. A carer could time a visit for the quieter weekday mornings and let a keen gardener talk crops with the garden staff.

Source: rhs.org.uk. Check opening times and access before you go.

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Wesley's physick garden in Epworth

Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth

The Wesley family home in Epworth keeps a physick garden planted from John Wesley's book of natural remedies, grouped by the ailments each plant was meant to treat. A carer could combine a slow turn round the garden with tea, or bring an older person back for the Epworth open gardens weekend.

Source: quietgarden.org. Check opening times and access before you go.

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Julian's Bower viewpoint

Alkborough

A rare medieval turf-cut maze on a hilltop above the confluence of the Trent and Ouse, with wide views over the Humber. A carer could drive to the village edge, carry the camera bag and pick a clear evening when the light on the water is best.

Source: visitnorthlincolnshire.com. Check opening times and access before you go.

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Bird hides at Alkborough Flats

Alkborough Flats Nature Reserve, Alkborough

A large wetland reserve at Trent Falls with footpaths and bird hides, including a tower hide, giving sheltered spots to photograph waders and wildfowl. A carer could settle someone in a hide with a flask while the birds come to them rather than walking far.

Source: visitnorthlincolnshire.com. Check opening times and access before you go.