Heritage highlights

Our vibrant past dates back to the Danes, with the legend of Grim, links to the Pilgrim Fathers, and more recent history involving everything from being home to an RAF base in World War Two to the Cod Wars in the 1970s.

Grimsby pioneered the first successful steam trawlers in the 1880’s and became the “World’s Premier Fishing Port”. Fresh fish was available nationwide, and thanks to the expansion of the railway system, the national dish of Fish and Chips became possible. A visit to the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre will tell the story of Grimsby’s trading past and the dangers trawler men had to endeavour to bring fish home to Grimsby. Visit the “Ross Tiger” which is moored behind the centre, for a guided tour to experience conditions of life aboard a traditional side-trawler.

A trip to Immingham Museum will explain the tale of the Pilgrim Families and the connection to the 1620 voyage on the Mayflower ship to America and more recently how it grew to become one of the largest ports in the UK by tonnage.

Waltham Windmill is an iconic historic building situated just a short drive out of town. The sixsailed working mill was built between 1878 and 1880 by John Saunderson of Louth. Whilst you’re there, take a trip to see the Museum of Rural Life which incorporates the RAF Grimsby Exhibition.

Grimsby Minster is one of the iconic buildings in the heart of Grimsby Town and hosts events throughout the year. Whilst in Grimsby visit the Town Hall and the Time Trap Museum to discover the town’s colourful past as you venture into the depths of the prison cells.

For more history and heritage ideas within North East Lincolnshire visit our website.

Love Exploring heritage trails

Discover the local history through the Love Exploring app. Download the app to your mobile phone and walk the Cleethorpes Heritage Trail and the Great Grimsby Heritage Trail and learn about the history of the buildings in each of the town centres.