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