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Grimsby, Lincolnshire

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At one time Grimsby was the busiest fishing port in all of Europe. The legendary founding of Grimsby is told in the 14th century ballad, 'The Lay of Havelock the Dane', which recounts how Grim, a fisherman, rescued a king's son. A short distance away at South Killingholms Haven a memorial marks the spot where the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to Holland in 1609, on the first leg of the journey that would take them to America. The most prominent local landmark is Grimsby Dock Tower, a water reservoir built in 1852, which rises 309 feet. The tower was built on a foundation of wool bales, which were used to absorb moisture from the wet ground.
Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England

About Grimsby
Attraction Type: Town
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OS TA275095
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Nearest Towns and Villages North Coates - 8.2 miles away Caistor - 11.4 miles away Barnetby le Wold - 13.3 miles away Bigby - 13.3 miles away Walesby - 13.4 miles away Louth - 14 miles away Market Rasen - 16.5 miles away Barton upon Humber - 17 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Barn Owl Cottage - 10.9 miles from Grimsby Louth, Lincolnshire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £275

Ticklepenny Cottage - 10.9 miles from Grimsby Louth, Lincolnshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £230

Kingfisher - 10.9 miles from Grimsby Louth, Lincolnshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £250

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Nearest Hotels

Cleehouse Hotel & Bistro - 1.7 miles from Grimsby Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Stay from: £55.00

Hotel Elizabeth Grimsby - 1.9 miles from Grimsby Grimsby, Lincolnshire Stay from: £39.95

Sugar Sugar Hotel - 1.9 miles from Grimsby Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Stay from: £60.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Comat - 2.1 miles from Grimsby Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire From: £40.00

Howdens Lodge - 23.7 miles from Grimsby Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire From: £100.00

Duke William Cottage - 29.6 miles from Grimsby Lincoln, Lincolnshire From: £88.95

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Cleethorpes
Tourist Information Centre
42-43 Alexandra Road
Cleethorpes
Lincolnshire
England
DN35 8LE
Tel: 01472 323 111
Alternate Tel: 01472 323 222
Fax: 01472 323 112
Email: cleetic@nelincs.gov.uk
Web: http://www.nelincs.gov.uk/ic/index.htm
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