Culture, events and tourism
A new free art exhibition is opening on Grimsby Top Town Market on Tuesday 2 April. The exhibition focuses on the story of the Fisher King and has been created by renowned Canadian artist Ian Kirkpatrick. This is the second…
Local artist Graham Firth has taken up residency in Grimsby Top Town Market creating a piece of art to be exhibited at the Devonshire House entrance of the market later this year. Graham will be attending the market weekly, capturing…
Grimsby Top Town Market, managed by the council’s regeneration partner, ENGIE, will be hosting Grimsby’s second Teenage market on Saturday 23 March. The Teenage Market is a fast-growing national initiative that is transforming town and city centres across the UK…
As the unveiling of the new sculpture for Immingham town centre approaches, artist Alex Hallowes explains the creative process. https://youtu.be/XriL8ZjcWdI The artwork was partly designed by people from Immingham, who were asked what the town means to them. A launch…
Leading Scientists and award-winning artist will explore the science and secrets of colour at a FREE family drop-in Art and Science workshop session set to be hosted at Grimsby’s Top Town Market. ‘Unweaving the Rainbow’ is a unique opportunity for…
Grimsby has been awarded over £3million for a programme of culture works, the secretary for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced. Following a competitive bidding process, the town is one of few in the UK to receive the funding…
Shoppers will be able to enjoy free parking in Grimsby’s Abbey Walk car park from the end of November ahead of the festive period. As the countdown to Christmas starts the multi-storey car park will once again stay open later…
Essential repairs and refurbishment works to Grimsby’s Cenotaph have been completed ahead of the annual Armistice Day event. The council and its partner ENGIE received a National Lottery grant of £10,000 through the Heritage Lottery Fund’s First World War then…
North East Lincolnshire Council is set to host a key summit involving a wide range of players from across the borough in order to tackle anti-social behaviour, address residents’ concerns and improve community safety. Anti-social behaviour is a problem that…
Grimsby Top Town Market is currently hosting an exhibition and craft workshop remembering those who gave their lives during World War I and II. The exhibition, supported by the Royal British Legion, is located in the heart of Grimsby Top…
North East Lincolnshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed a 25-year lease with the Armed Forces Major Events Team (AFMET) to bring the Grade II listed building, The Knoll, back into full use. The Community Asset Transfer was approved by cabinet members…
The festive season is almost upon us. Watch out, look around, something’s coming, coming to town! The council’s regeneration partner, ENGIE, is installing the borough’s festive lights and illuminations this month ahead of the Christmas period. The lights will be…
From Tuesday 9 October to Sunday 13 January Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Café Gallery A Grimsby photography exhibition is to explore local experiences of child criminal exploitation, showing photos created by children who have been victims. The Grimsby Fishing Heritage…
North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, has received a National Lottery grant of £10,000 for the repair of Grimsby war memorial project. Awarded through the Heritage Lottery Fund’s First World War then and now programme the project…
Grimsby Top Town Market, managed by North East Lincolnshire Council’s regeneration partner ENGIE, is hosting its very own resident artist and he wants you involved. Local artist Terry Clarke will be capturing the life and soul of his surroundings as…
Businesses in North East Lincolnshire are once again gearing up to compete for the top spot and big prizes during Love to Ride’s Cycle September challenge. Cycle September, organised by Love to Ride and supported by North East Lincolnshire Council…
The East Marsh summer fayre is back, boasting more family fun than ever. Together for East Marsh, East Marsh United and a Walk in the Park are spearheading the annual event. The summer fayre will be held at Grant Thorald…
North East Lincolnshire Council is launching a new and easy way to help people get rid of their household junk. Skip It is a three month pilot project that gives people the chance to dispose of unwanted household items and…
A collection of vintage photographs celebrating the heritage and history of Grimsby’s Bull Ring is currently on show at Grimsby Top Town Market. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE and Lincs Inspire, are exhibiting a selection of…
West Marsh ward will be coming together for a party like no other tomorrow, with fun and games for all the family. Community Group Together for the West Marsh are hosting a festival to celebrate the West marsh ward, its…
After a neck and neck race, Immingham Forging Forward has been revealed as the winner of the popular vote. Two artists put forward their concept designs for a new piece of artwork in the centre of Immingham. After two weeks…
More than 4,000 runners are expected to take to the streets on the morning of Sunday 22 July 2018 for the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k race. Now in its third year, it’s a day for sporting celebrations but there will…
Over 8,800 new jobs and nearly 10,000 new homes will be delivered in Greater Grimsby thanks to a new, ground-breaking Stage 1 Town Deal worth £67m, the Government announced today. Local Growth Minister, Jake Berry MP and Business Minister, Lord…
Voting is now open in the contest to choose a new piece of art for Immingham town centre. Two artists have been shortlisted for the prize, and it’s now up to you to decide the winner. If you would like…
Roads and car parks across Cleethorpes will be closed over the Armed Forces Day weekend. For more information about specific road closures and diversions, please see below. Thursday 28 June 2018 Friday 29 June 2018 Saturday 30 June 2018 Tow…
Partygoers in Grimsby and Cleethorpes will notice another late-night presence on the streets after Pubwatch North East Lincolnshire won funding to deploy street marshals. The marshals will provide a patrol service in the town centre on key dates during the…
North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, are hosting a number of events supporting the National Association of British Market Authorities’ annual Love Your Local Market campaign. Fun for all the family is available throughout the fortnight: Friday…
Plans will be revealed today for the Greater Grimsby Heritage Action Zone, which will see the historic port and town boosted by investment and the collaborative efforts of a number of local organisations keen to breathe new life into the…
Pubs and clubs across North East Lincolnshire are set to get more help in the fight to stop alcohol-related violence in the area. Pubwatch North East Lincolnshire, working with North East Lincolnshire Council’s licensing and safer and stronger communities teams,…
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is looking to hook a fisherman’s friend to help their tourism drive. The new recruit will be part of a team responsible for helping the attraction to bring the historic trawler ROSS TIGER to life for…
Join local historian and author, Alf Ludlum, in the second of his popular talks on local railways. Alf has written extensively on the history of the local railway, publishing numerous books on the subject. For many years Louth was the…
Martin John Fowler is an artist working in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Whilst travelling from the Scottish isles to the hidden coves of Cornwall, he recorded the wild coastal areas in his artwork. Martin was born and brought up in the…
Grimsby’s Top Town Market will be hosting a series of special events to mark Easter, offering shoppers an entertaining atmosphere. The market will play host to The Moonshiners band from 10am to 3pm on Friday 30 March 2018 day, offering…
As part of the Coastal Communities Fund being delivered by North East Lincolnshire Council over the next two years, grants totalling £170,000 is available to community and voluntary groups, major events organisers and businesses to put on events and activities…
22 March 2018 marks 65 years since the loss of the Grimsby trawler, Leicester City. In 1953 the trawler, one of the town’s famous Football Fleet, was returning home from the Iceland and Faroe fishing grounds when she ran aground off…
Cyclists in North East Lincs will have the chance to get their bike fixed for free over the next few months thanks to The Cycle Hub. The Cycle Hub, based at Grimsby Town Train Station, is taking its popular Doctor…
A new tenant has been found for the former O’Neill’s pub in Cleethorpes. North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC), working in partnership with ENGIE, can confirm that a deal with an operator has now been reached to bring the vacant pub…
In the wake of successful bids for £3.8million funding from the Government’s Coastal Community Fund to enhance areas of Cleethorpes and drive regeneration projects forward, CoastNEL is looking for new capital and revenue projects to take forward to the next…
Saturday 24th March to Sunday 14th July 2018 Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Free Entry Remember Me? is a retrospective exhibition of mixed media textile work created by Grimsby born artist Sue Stone. Sue is still based in the town but…
There’s just a few days left for local people to nominate someone special who helped make a difference to women in society. The Suffrage Pioneers project is being organised by the Women’s Local Government Society, and aims to identify and…
Cyclists in North East Lincolnshire will soon get the chance to learn how to carry out basic cycle maintenance through a series of free workshops over the coming months. Delivered by the Grimsby Cycle Hub and supported by the Council…
Ropes, Hammers & Tyres sessions with Wayne will take place at King George V Stadium on Thursdays from 9.30am to 10.15am starting on 1st February. The sessions, which are free to Lincs Inspire subscription members and £4.80 per session for…
Lincs Inspire’s Sports Development Team are now holding an evening Tai Chi session at Scartho Library. The sessions are part of Lincs Inspire’s programme of low intensity exercise classes and run every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm and cost £3…
Lincs Inspire’s Sports Development Team are now holding a Tai Chi sessions at Immingham Swimming Pool. The sessions are part of Lincs Inspire’s programme of low intensity exercise classes and run on Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and cost £3…
LINCS Inspire has launched a new Walking Netball session at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre on Mondays from 10am to 11am. Walking Netball is netball, but at a walking pace. Anyone can play, regardless of ability or fitness level. The session costs…
GRIMSBY’S Fishing Heritage Centre is celebrating after receiving the Quality Rose Marque for the twelfth consecutive year, by passing its VisitEngland accreditation. The Quality Rose Marque makes it clear to visitors that the centre is a quality assured attraction and…
North East Lincolnshire Council is asking for your comments and views about what you love about Immingham. As part of the development of the Kennedy Way centre, the developers pledged £50,000 towards public art in Immingham, to be installed on…
The Christmas lights are being switched on in Immingham on Friday 8 December, but this year will also include a special parade to help celebrate Immingham’s connection to the Mayflower. Across the country, “Illuminate” parades are happening to help kickstart…
Brenda Fisher has been honoured with the unveiling of a Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society blue plaque at the Fishing Heritage Centre to mark her amazing swimming achievements. Born in 1927 in Scartho, Brenda is the daughter of a…
Grimsby awarded Heritage Action Zone status to revive its historic docks and town centre • Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, John Glen, today announced that Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, has been chosen as one of the country’s Heritage Action…
Youngsters can experience Christmas with a seaside twist this Christmas this December with a chance to meet Santa by the coast at Beach Hut #9. Beach hut #9 will play host to Santa’s Grotto next month to say thanks for…
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Saturday 9th December 12pm to 3pm FREE Join Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre and Lion Leaners for an unique animal encounter. Come and meet familiar and exotic animals from around the world. Meet furry and not so…
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is delighted to offer a new book to the public, after being contacted by the grandson of one of the most famous fishing companies in the town. The book, by Mr Bill Crampin, focuses on the…
Grimsby Fishing Heritage centre is delighted to have teamed up with Deck Hand Knitwear of Grimsby to offer people a chance to wear some real Great Grimsby heritage this winter! The company has consulted with staff at the attraction to…
Ship Models from the Museum Collection Saturday 9 December 2pm – 3.30pm Don’t miss your chance to see some of the wonderful objects ship models from the museum collection. Join Collections Officer Louise Bowen and discover the fascinating stories behind…
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Saturday 11 November 2pm to 3.30pm Tickets £5.00 including refreshments Join local historian, author and artist Alf Ludlum for a railway trip to the Lincolnshire seaside. Alf has written extensively on the history of the local…
RESIDENTS in North East Lincolnshire who are interested in learning about local history and sharing memories are being invited to be part of a project called On Our Street. Thanks to National Lottery players, Lincs Inspire Libraries has received a…
LINCS Inspire Arts and Libraries proudly present An audience without Alan Bennett on Friday 10 November in The Albert Room at Cleethorpes Library from 7:30 pm. The special event will consist of video appearances by the author, and extracts from…
IN SUPPORT of Movember, the national charity tackling men’s health, next month Lincs Inspire is bringing people together for a spot of laughter therapy! In support of the Foundation’s aim to help men to live happier, healthier and longer lives;…
A collection of peculiar, spooky and ghoulish items will be examined as part of a talk at Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre next weekend ahead of Halloween. The talk, entitled ‘a Cabinet of Curiosities’, will showcase some of the curiosities of…
The Lincs Inspire Arts and Library Service has announced that a new Open Art Exhibition will be held in the Cleethorpes Library Albert Room in December 2017 and ending on 13th January 2018. Anyone who lives in North East Lincolnshire…
Families across the borough will get the chance to celebrate Halloween by getting their hands on some creepy crawlies this weekend with Lion Learners UK. People with children are being invited to visit the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre to meet…
A NORWEGIAN resident is appealing to the Grimsby community in her endeavour to discover the history of a fishing vessel, part of which was discovered in her 1840’s Seahouse as she embarked upon a restoration project. Kari Christensen and her…
A new mural which celebrates Grimsby and the surrounding area have been unveiled tomorrow (5 October). The mural has been created in Chantry Lane underpass, and complete another piece of the puzzle in the Cartergate area improvements. Artwork to celebrate…
Museum Safari: Animals from the Collection Free Exhibition 30 September 2017 to 11 March 2018 Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Muriel Barker Gallery Grab your binoculars and get ready to go on safari! The new display of objects from the collections…
Local people are being encouraged to get online and try new things during the upcoming Get Online Week 2017. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with Lincs Inspire, are hosting a series of workshops and sessions to show people…
The Grimsby fishing heritage centre is inviting you to have a fun filled day at their opening event on Saturday 30 September. Bring your children to this free event where they can explore the animals within the North East Lincolnshire…
The region is set to rock to a series of incredible music performances later this month at the first of an annual music festival aimed at bringing music to the masses. The WaM Festival – Words and Music across North…
LOCAL poets will be popping up in Lincs Inspire Libraries as part of National Poetry Day on Thursday, September 28. Live readings are taking place by Maria Garner in Waltham Library, Rob Etty in Cleethorpes Library, Caroline Burton in Immingham…
Following the announcement from North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) of plans to regenerate the Greater Grimsby area, with a multi-million pound investment drive, some of the country’s biggest and most influential energy officials – drawn from central government to large…
Traders at Grimsby’s Top Town Market are joining forces to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. The traders have organised a family fun day, including face painting, a raffle for two signed Grimsby Town football shirts and other prizes, and…
Businesses and workplaces in north East Lincolnshire are set to compete for the top spot on the Love to Ride Cycle September challenge. The Cycle September campaign, which was launched last weekend at a Love to Ride event in Cleethorpes,…
TWO Grimsby Town Football Club legends will be appearing at Bradley Football Development Centre on Friday 8th September. An Evening with John McDermott and Mark Lever will see both player recalling tales from days gone by and is an event…
An annual cycling challenge for businesses will return to North East Lincolnshire next month with a twist, as it looks to build on past success. The event, organised by the Love to Ride team, will see the launch of the…
Live Painting Demonstration Saturday 2nd September Café Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre 1pm to 3pm Free Don’t miss this opportunity to meet renown artist Dale Mackie and see him demonstrating his talent and skill as he works on his latest…
Some of the UK’s biggest employers are set to appear at an annual jobs fair in Cleethorpes next week. ‘Just the Job’ is to be held at Cleethorpes Memorial Hall on Thursday 24 August, from 2pm to 6.30pm, and will…
Grimsby’s Top Town Market is set to host a programme of fun-filled activities for all the family over the summer holidays. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, will be hosting a series of free events and activities…
Cleethorpes Town Hall will once again open its doors to the public this September to celebrate the popular Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days. The local landmark will welcome the public inside on Saturday 9 September 2017, from 10.00 am to 4.00…
Don’t miss your chance to see some of the wonderful objects from the museum collections close up and hear the fascinating stories behind some of North East Lincolnshire’s most precious museum objects. In ‘The Museum Collection Revealed’, on Saturday 12…
CLEETHORPES will be awash with colour on Sunday 10 September when the fantastic Colour Fun Run returns to the town. Now in its third year, the most vibrant and electrifying run has spread its love and colour back to Cleethorpes!…
North East Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, is to once again host a recruitment and training fair to showcase job opportunities for local people. Building on the success of previous years, the ‘Just the Job’ careers fair will…
Ex-fishermen from across North East Lincolnshire will be recognised at a reunion evening to be held at Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre next month. Organised by the centre and The Fishermen’s Mission, it is hoped that up to 200 ex-trawlermen will…
Don’t miss your chance to see some of the wonderful objects from the museum collections close up and hear the fascinating stories behind some of North East Lincolnshire’s most precious museum objects. In ‘The Museum Collection Revealed’, on Saturday 12…
More than 3,000 people will hit the streets of Great Grimsby at the end of the month for DONG Energy Great Grimsby 10k and fun run. A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to make sure…
THIS summer children are being invited to meet a bunch of crime-busting creatures as part of Animal Agents, the Summer Reading Challenge 2017. Children can sign-up at a Lincs Inspire Library where they can solve mysteries, picking up clues as…
WHETHER your child is just starting out or you would like them to be able to ride their bike more safely – there is a cycle skills session for your child this summer with Lincs Inspire. Lincs Inspire’s Sports…
More than 3,000 runners are expected to take to the streets on the morning of Sunday 30 July 2017 for the DONG Energy Great Grimsby 10K race and fun run. Now in its second year, it’s a day for sporting…
PLAN an active and fun-filled summer holiday with Lincs Inspire. The local charity has launched its biggest summer programme to date with football courses, discos, dance classes and arts and crafts sessions among some of the children’s activities throughout July,…
IMPROVE your health and wellbeing at two new sessions taking place at Grimsby Leisure Centre. Enjoy getting creative with Lincs Inspire’s Arts Development team on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon at their Crafts and a Cuppa session. No experience…
Grimsby Town Hall is to host two heritage open days in September as part of an annual national project to celebrate heritage, culture and history. The iconic local building situated in Grimsby town centre will host a craft fair alongside…
An exciting schedule of events has been unveiled ahead of this weekend’s annual Armed Forces Day in Cleethorpes. The impressive schedule includes a hot air balloon illuminated display, a performance by the RAF College Band, and fly pasts by a…
North East Lincolnshire Council is urging people to plan ahead and arrive early to the Armed Forces Day celebrations this weekend to avoid disappointment. Although the event is not expected to be as big as last year’s National Event in…
Tuesday 4th July to Sunday 24th September 2017 Café Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Artist Dale Mackie brings together a collection of drawings and paintings depicting the fishing industry from the deep sea fishing to the dock landings. Dale has exhibited…
The Armed Forces Day Flag will once again be raised in North East Lincolnshire at two Flag Raising ceremonies on Monday 19 June to mark the start of the celebration of our armed forces communities. The Armed Forces Day celebrations…
A consultation has been launched by North East Lincolnshire Council into the proposed changes to the waste and recycling collections in the borough. Residents are being asked for their views on changes to the frequency of waste and recycling collections…
A series of portraits and interviews celebrating the lifestyle and character of the deep water fishermen. Saturday 24th June to 10th September 2017 Muriel Barker Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre “If you do one trip or if you do forty…
AS part of Make a Noise in Libraries Fortnight (5 to 17 June) Lincs Inspire Libraries are inviting people with sight loss to attend their Listening Book Group at Grimsby Library. The national awareness campaign encourages people who are blind or visually…
Consultants have now been appointed to undertake a feasibility study and advise the best course of action to secure the future of historic ships in North East Lincolnshire Council’s ownership. There will be an assessment of the options for the…
The next piece in the jigsaw of the Cartergate area improvements is about to start on site: public art will be created in Chantry Lane underpass. Grimsby-based organisation, Creative Start, were brought in and have been working with the public…
KEEP the kids entertained this half term with our fantastically fun-filled sports, leisure and cultural activities. Lincs Inspire’s half term activities are a great way of getting active, making friends and having fun! Activities are held on Wednesdays and Fridays…
