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About Grimsby

The Grimsby of today is in stark contrast to the days when its fleet numbered more than 700 sea going fishing vessel's, and even more with the time when it was under the rule of invading Danes. However, little is known of this time save for the 14th-century, Lay of Havelock the Dane.

This legend recalls how Havlok, son of a murdered Danish King, was pushed out to sea in a boat after his father's death. He is said to have been rescued by a humble fisherman named Grim. Later, when the boy grew up he regained his father's kingdom, bestowed riches upon his rescuer, who used his new found wealth to found the port of Grimsby. Whatever you choose to believe, this is a fascinating bit, which might be purely a flight of someone's imagination, or fact.

For centuries ships have sailed from North Sea ports into Grimsby. It was granted a charter in 1202, and during the second half of the 20th-century 56 percent of all plaice and more than 40 percent of turbot for England and Wales was landed here. Then the Fish Dock was the largest in the World.

These days Grimsby continues to operate as a major port, with routes linking England to mainland Europe. The ports location in a prime spot along the Humber River makes it ideal for easy access for the Baltic and Scandinavia. It offers the most modern storage facilities, covered and uncovered.

Grimsby Docks lit up against the back ground of a night sky present the visitor with a dazzling dock-side spectacle. Daytime is equally impressive as you gaze at historic dock footbridges and newly refurbished warehouses and mills. There are footpaths to wander whilst watching an endless procession of Humber ferries.

In St.James's Square there is an evocative reminder of Grimsby's fishing heritage. A beautiful statue of a fisherman commemorates all those who lost their lives in search of the fruits of the sea.

St.James's is a beautiful 13th-century Church which is cruciform in shape, and of cathedral-like proportions. It has wonderful stained glass windows, the finest example being the window in the Lady Chapel which features the "Magnificat" or Mary's Song as it is sometimes known. Other glass depicts, creation, celebration and angels. The font is the oldest of the church treasures, there are attractive wooden choir stalls, and beautiful stone carving to the fine stone arches. There are many memorials to see and a lovely carved lectern. The church is found in St.James's Square adjacent to the Fishermen's Memorial and a modern day hotel.

Most of Grimsby town is from the 19th-century. The Town Hall of 1863 dominates Town Hall Square.

This is a lively town where old and new mingle comfortably side by side. It has many interesting places to visit including Dock Tower, Fish Docks and Welholme Galleries. It offers a multi-cultural experience, with restaurants of a variety of cuisines, pubs, inns, lively markets and excellent shopping facilities. Grimsby is next to the bustling resort town of Cleethorpes.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Grimsby

Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway	(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
The Jungle Zoo	(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Pleasure Island, Cleethorpes	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Spurn Head Lighthouse	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Thornton Abbey	(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Hubbard's Hills	(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Elsham Hall Country Park	(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Deep	(16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Spurn Lightship	(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Cadwell Park	(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Waters Edge Country Park	(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Burton Constable Country Park	(18.2 miles, 29.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Mablethorpe Animal Gardens	(19.4 miles, 31.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Humber Bridge Country Park	(19.9 miles, 32.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Claythorpe Water Mill & Wildfowl Gardens	(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Grimsby

Cleethorpes, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E)
Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers.
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Humberston, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SE)
This is a typical North East Lincolnshire Wolds town. It is also a coastal resort town with chalet parks reminiscent of the 1950's.
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Donna Nook, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE)
This place takes its name from a ship once wrecked on its desolate shore. When the tide recedes the sea disappears from view beyond the muddy flats and banks of sand.
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Alvingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE)
This charming village is set alongside the old Louth Navigation Canal. It is noted for having the only church in England dedicated to Saxon St.Adlewold.
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Withernsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction N)
Withernsea lighthouse is interestingly built in close proximity to the houses that line the streets a few hundred yards away from the sea.
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Louth, in the county of Lincolnshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S)
Louth is a lively and interesting market town whose cattle have now been replaced with other industries and the good townspeople who for centuries were engaged in agriculture, are these days employed in business and commerce.
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Saltfleet, in the county of Lincolnshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction SE)
The village is quite delightful, it is quiet and sleepy with an array of sturdy red-brick cottages.
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New Holland, in the county of Lincolnshire (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction NW)
A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull.
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Market Rasen, a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SW)
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Kingston upon Hull, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction NW)
Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant...
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Barton upon Humber, in the county of Lincolnshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NW)
This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank.
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Wickenby, in the county of Lincolnshire (20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction SW)
Wickenby is best known as the war-time home of Royal Air Force 12 Squadron and 626 Squadron, it was also for a short time home to 109 Squadron who flew Mosquitoes.
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Claythorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction SE)
The gentle hills of the Wold's beyond a coast inhabited by some of England's finest nature reserves reveal a wealth of preserved buildings dotted amid famously beautiful countryside.
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Mablethorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction SE)
So settled is this coastal town that it is difficult to imagine that the Middle Ages saw the first parish of Mablethorpe swallowed up by the sea.
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Calceby, in the county of Lincolnshire (21.9 miles, 35.3 km, direction S)
Often referred to as the 'lost village of the Wolds' Calceby lies close to the southern-most tip of the famous Bluestone Heath Celtic road, said to have been used by Ancient Britain's before the Romans arrived.
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Nearby travel help

Grimsby Town Station	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Grimsby Docks Station	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Humberside International Airport	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction W)
M180 Junction 5	(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction W)
M180 Junction 4	(20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction W)
Sheffield City Airport	(55.1 miles, 88.7 km, direction W)
Grimsby to London	(141.9 miles, 228.3 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Grimsby

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Grimsby center
St James Hotel	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)
Cleehouse Hotel & Bistro	(1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
Sugar Sugar Hotel	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction E)
The Beeches Hotel	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SW)
The Comat	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction E)
Hotel Elizabeth Grimsby	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction W)
Kings Royal Hotel	(2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction E)
Tudor Terrace Guest House	(2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction E)
Kingsway Hotel Cleethorpes	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)
Legacy Oaklands Country House Hotel	(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction SW)
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