Grimsby Attractions

Grimsby (pop. 91,500), immediately adjoining Cleethorpes, at the mouth of the Humber, is England's foremost fishing port. It is also an important industrial town with extensive docks. According to the 14th century "Lay of Havelock the Dane", Grimsby is so named after a fisherman called Grim, who saved the life of the king's son here.
Grimsby is home to the the award-winning National Fishing Heritage Centre, the Church of St James dating back to the 12th century and the impressive Victorian Town Hall.

Doughty Museum

The Doughty Museum, located in the Grimsby Town Hall, has more than 60 18th-19th century ship models and a fine collection of Chinese porcelain.

Fish Market

The early morning auction in the Grimsby fish market makes a lively and interesting spectacle.

Great Grimsby Brass Band Festival

This annual festival takes place in June.

National Fishing Heritage Centre

The National Fishing Heritage Centre is "an unmissable" museum according to the Sunday Times. It offers a glimpse at Grismby in the 1950's and life aboard a deep sea trawler.

Address

National Fishing Heritage Centre
Alexandra Dock
Grimsby DN31 1UZ
England

http://www.nelincs.gov.uk/leisure/museums/museumshome.htm

Hours

April 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:30	10:30
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:30	17:30

November 1 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	11:00	11:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	15:00	15:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)

Cost

Family	12.00
Adult	6.00
Child	4.00
Concession or reduced rate	4.00

All values are in local currency

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Restaurant or food service