Information
Humberside is a traditional name for the area surrounding the Humber river and despite the abolition of the administrative area, the term 'Humber' has not fallen out of use a a general geographic description.
Modern Hull is a city of contrasts, from the cobbled streets of the historic Old Town with its Museums' Quarter and thriving creative industries to the contemporary Princes Quay Shopping Centre above the waters of a former dock.
Attractions
The Humber bridge is an attraction in its own right: it held the world record as the longest single span suspension bridge for 17 years and has featured in several UK films and television programmes.
History
The historic town of Barton-upon-Humber, once a thriving port, it is now an attractive red brick town with many fine houses. Here you can see Europe's longest single span suspension bridge proudly spanning the Humber Estuary.The historic town of Barton-upon-Humber, once a thriving port, it is now an attractive red brick town with many fine houses. Here you can see Europe's longest single span suspension bridge proudly spanning the Humber Estuary.
Thornton Abbey - a ruined Augustinian priory dating from the 12th century, has a magnificent brick gatehouse and chapter house still remaining.
humberside tourist information
