Premier Inn Scunthorpe

Scunthorpe is definitely worth a visit if you're looking to explore North Lincolnshire’s industrial heritage and green spaces. It’s home to interesting museums, a thriving arts venue and some lovely parks that make for a relaxed day out. Whether you’re stopping through or staying a little longer, there’s a mix of things to do—from exploring the town’s steelmaking past to enjoying a walk at Central Park or a show at The Baths Hall.

Scunthorpe is best known for its long-standing connection to the steel industry. In fact, it’s sometimes nicknamed the "Industrial Garden Town" because of its unique mix of heavy industry and green spaces. The town grew rapidly in the 19th century with the discovery of ironstone and its steelworks have been central to the local economy ever since. It’s also known for its football club, Scunthorpe United, and for being one of the larger towns in Lincolnshire.

Scunthorpe is the largest town in North Lincolnshire, it’s big enough to have a variety of shops, restaurants, parks and entertainment venues, but still compact enough to explore comfortably in a couple of days. 

While Scunthorpe isn’t officially known as a Viking town, its name does have Viking roots. The suffix “-thorpe” is of Norse origin, meaning a small village or hamlet. So, while there’s no major Viking settlement to explore, the name hints at the area’s early Scandinavian influences. The town’s deeper development came much later, especially during the industrial boom of the 19th century.

Absolutely! For history and heritage, visit North Lincolnshire Museum, which has interactive exhibits covering archaeology, natural history and local industry. The Baths Hall and Plowright Theatre host everything from comedy to live music and touring productions. If you’re visiting with kids or just want to relax outdoors, Central Park is a great spot with play areas, gardens and a cafe. There’s also Normanby Hall Country Park a short drive away, with woodlands, gardens and a farming museum.

Scunthorpe has a mix of high street stores and independent shops. The Parishes Shopping Centre and Foundry Shopping Centre are the two main retail hubs, featuring familiar fashion, homeware and beauty brands. There’s also a regular market selling fresh produce, crafts and local goods. 

Yes, Scunthorpe has a town centre that’s easy to explore on foot. You’ll find a mix of shops, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues clustered around High Street, the Foundry and the Parishes. It’s where most of the town’s events, shopping, and dining are centred, and it’s close to local parks and museums too.

It does! Scunthorpe train station is just outside the town centre and provides regular services to places like Doncaster, Sheffield and Manchester. It’s a handy option if you’re arriving without a car, and it makes Scunthorpe a convenient base for exploring more of North Lincolnshire by public transport.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.