Epworth & the Isle of Axholme Guide
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c Take a walk into the into walk a Take W The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft Belton Road And Sandtoft DN8 5SX 01724 711391 The Isle of Axholme [email protected] www.sandtoft.org.uk The Old Smithy and Heritage Centre High Street Owston Ferry 01427 728325 © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved LA 09062L 2014 [email protected] Stonecrop Herbs Getting here is easy... East Lound By Road - the M180 runs through the centre of the Haxey area, giving direct access to the national motorway DN9 2LR network. It is an easy drive to north Lincolnshire 01427 753355 from Hull, Lincoln, Leeds, Doncaster, York and Open by appointment Sheffield all under an hour. Skyers Farm By Rail - connections from Scunthorpe and Crowle Riding School give easy access to the East Coast Mainline at Carrside Doncaster. Call enquiries on 08457 484950 for more Epworth information. DN9 1DX 01427 874962 By Bus - local and express services run throughout [email protected] the area. For more details call Traveline on 08712 www.skyersfarm-ridingschool.co.uk 002233 or visit www.traveline.info St Oswald’s Church T Church Street Crowle DN17 4LE 01724 710973 Leaflet design by Publications Unit, North Council. Lincolnshire 10069 Come and discover the rich Why not take a walk around the historic streets Why not pay a visit to culture and heritage of this of Epworth and discover the great shopping this fascinating corner of charming market town. Epworth is opportunities the town has to offer? Epworth’s North Lincolnshire and nestled at the centre of the Isle of friendly and welcoming shopkeepers are always discover all the secrets it has Axholme, once a unique island. The area was happy to help you find that perfect to offer? drained by a Dutch engineer Vermuyden and has gift, or even a treat for yourself. now become popular as a visitor destination. With a wide selection of Every year on the twelfth independent shops night of Christmas the residents of With so much to do there is no excuse not to visit selling everything Haxey and the surrounding villages Epworth. From hours spent browsing the from stylish clothes take part in one of Britain’s oldest independent shops and boutiques searching for to tasty deli treats, and strangest traditions, the Haxey that special gift to finding plants for the garden. Epworth has so Hood. Watch as hundreds of people much to discover. tussle as they re-enact the legend of Epworth is most famous as the birthplace of John Lady Mowbray’s lost hood with the and Charles Wesley, the founders of World The colourful displays in brightly dressed ‘Fool’ at their head. Methodism. Take time to follow the Wesley Trail the local florists are around the town and let it take you on a voyage of welcome reminders of Once upon a time it would have far easier to fish the discovery. Epworth’s agricultural links, whilst Isle than to farm it, that was until Dutch engineer the local garden centre has everything you need to Vermuyden drained the land and created some of the Take time to visit Epworth Old Rectory and learn satisfy your green fingers. most fertile land in Britain. Take a walk into the about the bustling lives of the Wesley family then countryside around the Isle and you can still see strip head over to St Andrew’s, a beautiful recently Once you’ve shopped till you’ve dropped and are in farming taking place. Don’t miss the annual refurbished 12th century church. Not to be missed need of some energy why not stop for a bite to eat in Festival of the Plough, step back in time along the trail is the stunning Wesley Memorial one of Epworth’s finest tearooms or cafés. There is and experience the sight of traditional Methodist Church and many other reminders of the a great choice to get your taste buds tingling. horse drawn ploughs and vintage town’s most famous sons. tractors as well as live music and Surrounded by the impressive sights of the family fun. One day is simply not enough time to town’s Dutch influenced architecture and discover all that Epworth has to offer. grand churches, shopping in Finally not to be missed is the Epworth is an experience you’ll charming market town of Crowle For more information on great days out want to repeat again and again. with the ancient Crowle Stone in St and places to stay in the area call our Oswald’s Church. Visit Owston Ferry Smithy and dedicated tourist information centres on Heritage Centre, then explore the Trolleybus 01652 657053 (Brigg) and 01652 631500 Museum at Sandtoft which is home to the world’s (Barton) largest collection of trolleybuses. The perfect way to see the best of This beautiful grade 1 listed building dates from the St Andrew’s Church has Epworth’s Wesleyan heritage is to put 12th century and has very strong connections to been through some on your walking shoes and explore the Wesley family. extensive re-ordering work the town’s Wesley Trail. Follow the over the last few years and is trail boards as they take you back in For many years St Andrew’s Church acted as the now back open to the public time and discover how this once centre of faith for the Wesleys. Samuel Wesley was and should not be missed when quiet town has shaped world the rector of the church between 1695 and 1735, and visiting Epworth. religion as well as shedding light on was buried in the grounds near the south porch. When other stories from Epworth’s fascinating John was denied permission to preach in the church St Andrews Church, Church Walk, Epworth DN9 1ES history. because of his innovative beliefs he did this from his 01427 872080 father’s tomb. Come and see the place where so many were [email protected] Discover St Andrew’s Church hidden up the tree inspired and where ideas were shared which formed the www.standrewsepworth.co.uk lined Church Walk and Vinegarth, the site of an foundations for the worldwide Methodist movement. Open daily 2.30pm till 4.30pm. ancient manor belonging to the powerful Mowbray Guided tours by prior appointment. family. Beside the church lies another secret from Epworth’s mysterious past. Why not pay a visit to Epworth Old Rectory, the Vinegarth was the site of an childhood home of John and Charles Wesley and ancient manor house belonging then take in the beautiful architecture and sights of to the powerful Mowbray the Wesley Memorial Church? family, a medieval dynasty that our present Take time to soak up the atmosphere in the Market day royal family Place. Here you will find the Market Cross where are descended John Wesley delivered many of his rousing sermons. from. Find the Only a few steps rearing lion of the away you will find Mowbray’s crest in the statue erected the North porch of in 2003 to celebrate the church. the tercentenary of John’s birth. We recommend that you Car allow at least four hours for park 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 Epworth’s 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 Epworth Old Rectory was the busy home of the Rector Special tours and events are held throughout the Rectory. Encircling the portrait are John’s most Samuel Wesley, his wife Susanna and their ten children. year, groups and schools are welcome. It is a grade 1 famous words “the best of all is, God is with us”. The house was rebuilt in 1709 following the devastating listed building, an accredited museum, funded and fire from which the young John Wesley was rescued. As run by the Methodist Church. A development project Just across the road is another link to the town’s you take a tour you can see the restored 18th century “Welcome Home” is in progress to return the house to strong spiritual heritage. Alexander Kilham fireplaces and impressive entrance hall, bedrooms, the its early 18th century state. Discoveries such as early was the son of an Epworth linen weaver study, nursery and the kitchens. The Fore kitchen may wallpaper and a concealed shoe have been made and rose to found the Methodist New have been the site of Susanna Wesley’s home-school for along the way. Connexion. her children and her worship services which, it was reported, 200 people attended. This was the methodical Epworth Old Rectory, 1 Rectory Street, Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, inspiration which lay behind John Wesley’s ministry. Epworth DN9 1HX High Street, Epworth DN9 1EP 01427 872268 01427 872319 Take a walk through the Rectory’s peaceful Physic Garden [email protected] [email protected] to see many of the plants John used in his “Primitive www.epwortholdrectory.org.uk Open daily from 10am till 4pm. Physic” or just take a moment to relax in this haven of Open from March to October, Tuesdays to Saturdays An introductory talk on the church and town are tranquillity.