Grimsby
Things to do in Grimsby, Lincolnshire
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Most first-time visitors to Grimsby head straight for the National Fishing Heritage Centre, and it's the right place to start. This is a town built by the fishing industry, and the centre does a proper job of explaining what that meant, from the trawlers themselves to the lives of the families who depended on them. It sets the tone for a day out that's more grounded and interesting than the town's reputation sometimes suggests.
Beyond the docks, Grimsby has built up a solid run of things to keep families busy for a weekend. Chequered Flag Karting and Play XL Indoor Adventure Centre are good options for older kids with energy to burn, Time 4 Play suits younger ones, and Grimsby Ice Rink and Leisure Centre gives you somewhere to go whatever the weather is doing. Nunny's Farm and Weelsby Park Riding School are the pick for anyone wanting animals and open air rather than soft play, and both work well as a half-day trip.
An evening at Grimsby Bowling & West End Club rounds things off nicely if you want a proper local night out rather than another meal, and it's a good marker of how much of Grimsby's appeal is about doing ordinary things well rather than chasing big-ticket attractions. Come for the fishing heritage, stay because the town gives you plenty of straightforward, well-run ways to fill a day.
Where to stay in Grimsby(12)
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For places to stay, Grimsby offers a spread rather than one obvious base. The Holiday Inn Express Grimsby is the reliable choice if you want a straightforward hotel stay, while Healing Manor Hotel and Oaklands Hall Hotel Grimsby lean more towards a country-house feel with grounds to match. Hall Farm Hotel And Restaurant combines the two, giving you a restaurant on site as well as rooms, and smaller options like Hainton Lodge, Millfields Hotel, Agnes House and Lilly Pad suit those after something quieter and more personal. If you'd rather have your own pitch, Windy Ridge Caravans and Noah's Retreat are the two campsites in the area.
Hainton Lodge
392 Hainton Avenue, Grimsby
Hall Farm Hotel And Restaurant
Ashby Lane, Grimsby
Healing Manor Hotel
Stallingborough Road, Grimsby
Holiday Inn Express Grimsby
3-9 Wellowgate, Grimsby
Lilly Pad
1 Yarborough Rd, Grimsby
Millfields Hotel
53 Bargate, Grimsby
Oaklands Hall Hotel Grimsby
Barton Street, Grimsby
Premier Inn Grimsby
Europa Park, Appian Way, Grimsby
Things to Do in Grimsby(7)
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Where to Eat in Grimsby(127)
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Eating out in Grimsby is dominated, unsurprisingly, by fish. Grimsby Fish Dock Catering is worth seeking out for anyone keen to eat close to source, and the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre ties food back into the town's story if you're already there for the museum. For something simpler, Halleys Pizza and Greggs PLC cover the quick and casual end of things, the Gallery Restaurant offers a more sit-down option, and Grimsby Minster Cafe is a good stop if you're exploring the town centre on foot.
Attractions Near Grimsby
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3 mi
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre
Cleethorpes · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Cleethorpes Ten Pin Bowling
Cleethorpes · ⭐ 4.4
The Magical Castle
Cleethorpes · ⭐ 4.4
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
Cleethorpes · ⭐ 4.6
Cleethorpes Mystery Treasure Trail
Cleethorpes · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Cleethorpes Boating Lake
Cleethorpes · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Cleethorpes Beach
Cleethorpes · ⭐ 4.2
9 mi
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Ludborough · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Grimsby(2)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Grimsby
All cottages in Grimsby →Woodland View Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £495
Beach & Tonic
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £637
Willow Cottages - Cottage 9
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £383
Willow Lakes
6 cottages · from £347
The Old School House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £647
The Paddocks Retreat
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £727
Lavender Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £587
Serenity Holidays - Serenity at Lakeside
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £677
Common questions about Grimsby
How many campsites are there in Grimsby?
We list 2 campsites in and around Grimsby, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Grimsby have electric hook-up?
2 of the 2 campsites we list in Grimsby offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Grimsby?
We list 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Grimsby.
What is there to do in Grimsby?
We list 7 attractions and things to do in and around Grimsby.
Where can I eat in Grimsby?
We list 127 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Grimsby.
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