Grimsby & Cleethorpes Tourist Guide & Information

Grimsby is most known as a fishing town, its foundershows and entertainment for everyone. The auditorium
of which the word Grimsby comes from was aholds 1200 people seated and 2000 standing. There is
fisherman named Grim. He first came to Grimsby fromalso a bar upstairs available for people to use during
Denmark. When he arrived his task was to murderthe entertainment. It provides a huge range of acts and
Prince Havelock. Grim eventually could not bring himshows for all ages and tastes.
self to kill the Prince but later found he could not returnGrimsby has lots of fun packed things to do for
back to Denmark. So he decided to stay on the coast,everyone so come along and enjoy the history and
where his home was soon to be known as Grimsby.events that Grimsby has going on throughout the year.
Grimsby is also known for its history of the men whoCleethorpes
went through appalling conditions which is what bringsCleethorpes is on the coast, and only a few miles
our fish in the town today, in the 1950's Grimsbyaway from Grimsby, with a stunning Beach to enjoy
became one of the world's largest fishing ports whoand all the seaside activities and fun for all ages to
so many men risked their lives for.enjoy throughout the year, there are places to do
So why not come visit us and get your hands onthings to see and fantastic restaurants based in
some good Grimsby Fish and Chips!Cleethorpes for everyone to enjoy a great day.
Grimsby Dock Tower has been in the skyline for overAt night Cleethorpes comes to live with its range of
137 years, it is 309ft high and has played a massivesmall bars and nightclubs to suit everyone so they can
part in the town's history, There is a myth that whenhave a great night.
they first decided to build the dock tower they had toIn the summer the seafront is all lit up for everyone to
cover the bottom of the foundations with cotton wool,enjoy, so you can either have romantic walks down
so they could soak up the water.the seafront or take the kids to see the arcades at
Grimsby is full of attractions to explore the mind of allnight.
ages. The main attractions are in the town centre andParkway Cinema, Kings Road, Cleethorpes:
there's also many surrounding the town centre.The cinema is located on the resorts meridian point,
National Fishing Heritage Centre:which is a huge complex, with a bar, snacks counter
The NFHC first opened in the 1990's to attract visitorsand theater. It has the latest concerts and live shows
from all around to let them take a look at how it wason plus the latest films on at the complex.
like at sea, for the local fishermen who experiencedCleethorpes Leisure Centre:
the dangers and hard life which came with, been atThe Leisure Centre has all facilities from a wave
sea in the early 1950's. The NFHC is situated twomachine and slide for the kids in the swimming pool, to
minutes away from the town centre on Alexandera play area to keep them occupied after swimming. It
Dock. It makes a fun packed day out for everyone toalso has a gym, spa, sauna & steam room and sun
learn and have fun.beds just incase the sun isn't shinning outside on that
Time Trap Museum:particular day! There is also a bar and cafeteria for
The Time Trap Museum is a fantastic morning orthose hungry stomachs after all that exercise!
afternoon out to get your children's imagines going wild.Pleasure Island:
The Museum is based in the prison cells of GrimsbyPleasure Island is the only theme park in Grimsby and
Town Hall, taking you through the towns past and theCleethorpes. It makes a fantastic day out for all
town's treasures as you piece together the jigsawfamily's to enjoy. With main rides and attractions from
puzzle of how Grimsby came to be how it is today.big wheels to swan pedal boats on the lake to the
Grimsby Auditorium:tummy dropping Hyperblaster it has something for
Grimsby Auditorium is the area's largest theatre, witheveryone for a great fun packed day out.