Welcome to Barton upon Humber

This charming town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds in the shadow of the Humber Bridge has a lot to offer the visitor. In medieval times Barton was the most important port on the Humber and has many fine merchants' houses. Today the town centre is home to a wide range of friendly independent shops, welcoming eateries and museums. Regular events and performances are held through out the year.

Barton Lions Beer Festival to open its doors

Barton upon Humber and District Lions Club opens the doors to its 16th Annual Beer Festival on Friday 25 and Saturday 26  May.  This well established annual event will again be held in the picturesque surroundings of Baysgarth Park from 5.30pm on Friday and 12 noon on Saturday with the bar remainingopen until 11pm on both evenings.
An extensive range of real ales from independent UK producers, including Bunny’s Revenge, Firefly and Dick Turpin along with traditional titles such as XB, Best Bitter and Champion Ale will be served.
Ciders including Traditional Scrumpy, Raspberry Twist and the very popular Old Rosie from Westons, draught lager and wines by the glass will also be served and soft drinks and hot food will also be available throughout the event from the Lions Catering Trailer.
Entertainment will be in the forms of bands Funk Defino on Friday evening, Barton Town Band on Saturday afternoon, followed later by Snak, and in the evening, Emerald, a very popular Celtic Band.
The £3 entrance is the same as last year as are the beer prices.  The admission fee includes a Souvenir Pint Glass and Beer Programme.  Visitors buy vouchers when they enter the Festival and exchange them for their choice of drink at the bar.
Sponsorship for the event has been received from many local businesses.
The Beer Festival is a major fundraiser for the  Club which helps many worthy causes such as Lindsey Lodge Hospice, St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice, Barton Foodbank, local schools and groups, sports teams and many more including national and international appeals.