Steelworks unlikely tourist attraction

VISITORS have been queuing to visit North Lincolnshire's most unusual tourist attraction – the Corus

steelworks.

During 2008 more than 2,800 people were given official guided tours of the works, the highest number since steel-making began in the town.

Site director Sean Lyons said: "We're very proud of our world-class operation here in Scunthorpe and we welcome the opportunity to show our customers and other visitors what makes our steel so special."

Among last year's visitors were 1,400 students from schools, colleges and universities across Britain.

Mr Lyons said: "It is extremely encouraging more and more youngsters from the area are showing an interest in what we do here and our employees are able to have a positive impact on their education by bringing their course text-books to life."

And Martin Monks, course leader for applied science at Scunthorpe's John Leggott College, said students have visited Corus for the past two years and it is a vital part of our studies as the company is a great example of science in action.

"Students are amazed at the sheer scale of the plant and quantities of raw and finished materials," he said.

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