Our Towns

Grimsby

According to legend, Grimsby was founded by a Danish fisherman called Grim who heroically saved the infant Prince Havelok of Denmark from being drown in the sea and brought him to Lincolnshire where he grew up. A poem composed around 1280-1310 is written about the tale.

Once the world’s largest fishing port, Grimsby is today a thriving modern town at the heart of the offshore wind industry. Famous landmarks and rich history characterise the town. Proudly dominating the local skyline in celebration of the town’s fishing heritage is the 309 feet tall Dock Tower which follows the style of the Palazzo Publico in Siena, Italy. Grimsby is synonymous with the food industry employing thousands of people in the 500+ foodrelated businesses. Currently undergoing radical transformation as part of a 25-year vision, exciting leisure developments are taking place in the town centre and beyond.

Cleethorpes

Once a small fishing village famous for its oysters, Cleethorpes is well known for its golden sandy beaches and historic pier. The advent of the railways in 1863 brought visitors to enjoy bathing in the sea and the “taking of medicinal waters”. This Victorian era created the resort that you’ll see much of when you visit from its promenades, pier gardens and Cleethorpes Pier itself. A host of activities and experiences await. Enjoy being out on the water, meander through the sand dunes along the coastline and enjoy the coastal nature reserve, a haven for migratory birds and much more.

The resort features several hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation along with camping and caravanning options. Shopping and family fun are key to the town of Cleethorpes. A bustling high street featuring local, independent businesses and a range of attractions awaits for holiday memories to be made.

Immingham

Once a key role in the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims who fled England in 1620 to begin one of the first colonies in America, Immingham has existed as a small settlement since the medieval period. You can spend an afternoon exploring the town’s link to Pilgrims with a visit to Immingham Museum and following the Pilgrims Heritage Trail which can also be extended with a walk in Mayflower Woods. Enjoy coffee and cake at one of the tea rooms in the town.

In the early 1900s, construction of Immingham dock began. Built to cope with the ever-increasing coal traffic at Grimsby port, thousands of labourers were employed to create the new dock and hundreds of houses, shops and pubs and even a hospital were created to support this new community which became known as “Tin Town”. The dock was officially opened by King George V in 1912. You can learn about the town’s rich heritage at Immingham Museum. The one remaining building of Tin Town stands today. The Tin Bungalow has undergone renovations to transform it back into the early 1900s dwelling it once was, and you can now visit and look around.