Grimsby
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Lincolnshire, England
Grimsby or Great Grimsby is a port town in Lincolnshire, England with a population of 86,138. It is located near the mouth on the south bank of the Humber that flows to the North Sea. Grimsby adjoins the town of Cleethorpes directly to the south-east, forming a conurbation. It is the administrative centre of the borough of North East Lincolnshire, which alongside North Lincolnshire is officially part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Grimsby is 45 mi (72 km) north-east of Lincoln, 33 mi (53 km) south-east of Hull, and 50 mi (80 km) east of Doncaster.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 88,243
- Coordinates
- 53.565, -0.076
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Grimsby
Grimsby — a mid-sized city in England, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 88,243 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Grimsby is strongest on adventure, culture and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Grimsby
Adventure in Grimsby
(1)Adventure in Grimsby covers Adventure. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Grimsby.
Culture in Grimsby
(1)Our data lists Docks as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Grimsby.
Nature in Grimsby
(1)Grimsby records Wildlife under nature. All of it is drawn from Grimsby's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Grimsby
(1)The sports shortlist for Grimsby: Tennis. All of it is drawn from Grimsby's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Grimsby
(1)Grimsby's other activities entries include Fishing. All of it is drawn from Grimsby's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Grimsby
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Grimsby by regional transport from the nearest hub in England; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Grimsby that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Grimsby known for?
- Grimsby, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for adventure, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 88,243 residents.
- What can you do in Grimsby?
- Recorded activities in Grimsby include Adventure, Docks, Wildlife and Tennis. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Grimsby?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Grimsby located?
- Grimsby is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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