Cleethorpes Grimsby & the North East Lincolnshire Wolds
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Cleethorpes Grimsby & The North East Lincolnshire Wolds 2018 Welcome to... North East Lincolnshire! North East Lincolnshire is the perfect blend of coast and country, blessed with areas of outstanding natural beauty, stunning coastlines, thriving culture, with history and heritage at its heart - whether you’re after a traditional seaside pursuit of the thrills and spills of kite-surfing or paddle boarding we have something for everyone. 2 Photo supplied by Jacob White You’re invited to join our exciting journey No matter if you’re staying with us for of transformation. 2018 will see the a weekend, or spending some quality start of our regeneration programme time here, we have a fantastic selection where over £7.2 milion of funding will of accommodation on offer. North be invested to fund a number of key East Lincolnshire is the perfect base projects, provide new facilities and for exploring. You’ll find tons of things deliver events across Cleethorpes. to do with so many attractions and experiences available. Discover our Along with our exciting new events neighbouring areas, find historic towns, schedule we are thrilled to see the pretty villages, stunning coastlines and return of our firm favourites back to the rolling countryside, all just a stone’s east coast. Fake Festival, Armed Forces throw away. North East Lincolnshire Day, Great Grimsby 10k and Cleethorpes offers an exciting array of attractions, Scooter Rally to name but a few fantastic activities and experiences just waiting to events to entertain the whole family. be discovered. Join in the celebrations as we launch the Cleethorpes Coastal Communities Whether you’re visiting with family Fund Programme and celebrate the or friends and looking for a relaxing start of our regeneration journey. Keep or invigorating break, North East up to date with upcoming events and Lincolnshire has it all! download the DiscoverNEL app. Cllr Matthew Patrick Portfolio Holder for Tourism North East Lincolnshire Council 3 Beside the Seaside Nothing beats a day at the seaside and Cleethorpes is everything the great British seaside should be. Sticks of rock, arcade machines and battered Grimsby fish are just some of the things you’ll find on our stunning coast so throw down your towel and embrace the holiday spirit. Take time out and breathe in the fresh sea air – the whole family will enjoy relaxing on the miles of golden sands whilst soaking in the captivating coastline. From bucket and spade fun to a paddle on the shore, ice creams to candy floss, Punch and Judy to crazy golf we have all those favourite traditional seaside pursuits on offer! Cleethorpes’ coastline is full of action all year round. Let us do the entertaining, sit back, relax and enjoy one of the many Sit back and soak in the atmosphere free events throughout the year! Armed whilst enjoying the local culinary Forces Weekend, Cleethorpes’ Scooter delights. Rally and 1940s weekend are not to be We want to put you at ease during your missed throughout the summer. time in Cleethorpes, our dedicated Our 1870s pier is the perfect backdrop Beach Safety team operate throughout for a romantic stroll along the the year keeping you safe whenever promenade. Head inside for dinner you visit. Here you can hire specially with a view whilst sampling the famous designed beach wheelchairs - just pop Grimsby fish and chips. The Sea View in to Beach Safety on the Central Quarter is another romantic hotspot. Promenade during your visit. 4 Hints and tips... For more information on our local area, events and things to do, visit our Tourist Information Centre when you arrive. 5 Family Favourites 6 Above photo supplied by Vanessa Newbutt Memories are made in North East Lincolnshire. What could be more family friendly than miles of golden sandy beaches, traditional seaside attractions and all-year-round entertainment and events? North East Lincolnshire is the ultimate family destination! As well as being home to a range of exciting attractions, North East Lincolnshire’s natural landscape is a major attraction in itself. From the stunning sandy beaches to the rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds, it presents us with the perfect outdoor playground. Sit back, relax and take in the views of our stunning coastline on board our Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway. Make a splash at Cleethorpes’ paddling pool or let the little ones run wild on the adventure shipwreck at Cleethorpes sand pit at the Discovery Centre - we have it all! From soft play centres, to discovering our fascinating heritage at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, visiting the furry favourites at the Jungle Zoo to making a splash at one of our local leisure centres, you can keep smiles on their faces whatever the weather. As the sun sets, family friendly entertainment is in abundance across North East Lincolnshire. Be captivated by the fantastic shows and theatre productions at Grimsby Auditorium or Caxton Theatre. Catch the latest blockbusters at Parkway Cinema or make it a strike at Cleethorpes’ Ten Pin Bowling Centre. If you’re here during one of our famous annual events or live music concerts, you can even catch music acts on outdoor stages overlooking the sea. 7 Coast to Countryside North East Lincolnshire – a place for adventure or relaxation, you can be as active, or laid back as you like! 8 Pull on your walking boots and gentle amble or a more challenging explore the miles of breath taking trek, there is something for everyone. scenery from our flat coastal paths For the adventurous, the 25K Silver to the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds. Lincs Way is a staged walk with plenty of stopping off points. From Grimsby you’ll There’s no better way to explore our travel through pretty villages and areas beautiful countryside than on a bike. We of outstanding natural beauty before have an extensive network of on and finishing in the bustling market town of off-road cycle paths and family cycle Louth. A gentle amble along our coastal trails for both the cycling enthusiast and path is another favourite for families, for the whole family to enjoy with miles with the ever changing landscape of our of cycle paths, disused railway lines and stunning coast and the array of wildlife quiet country lanes. If you don’t have along the way. bikes of your own, it’s not a problem the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Cycle Hubs Dog friendly places are in abundance have it covered. With a range of different within North East Lincolnshire. Visit the bikes on offer along with all your safety designated dog swimming area within equipment too and the best bit, they Cleethorpes Country Park or explore can deliver to you anywhere within the Humberston Fitties beach where Lincolnshire – a fantastic reason to get your pooch can play in the sand all year out on two wheels and explore our great round – after all it’s a dog’s life! outdoors! Experience the beauty of North East Lincolnshire’s unspoilt natural landscape Did you know... The Wolds are less than 15 minutes’ by foot. Whether you’re looking for a drive from our towns. 9 A Foodies' Paradise 10 Grimsby has long been known as Europe’s Food Town because of its long history in the fishing industry. We think it deserves that title for another reason - the delicious, top quality dining experiences on offer! As you’d expect we serve some of the best fish and chips in the country but that’s not all we have to offer in North East Lincolnshire. Café culture is booming in Cleethorpes with plenty of places to stop for your favourite skinny iced chai latte or simply indulge in a traditional cream tea. At the elegantly restored Cleethorpes Pier you can admire the stunning views whilst you enjoy your meal. If that doesn’t take your fancy the alternatives in Cleethorpes are almost endless: Spanish tapas; Thai cuisine; Indian delights; Italian bistro food; tasty gastropub grub and (of course) famous Grimsby fish and chips. There’s something to suit all tastes and budgets. Want an evening to remember? Why not experience a taste of what Cleethorpes has to offer with a view to match in one of the many restaurants that line our coast. Kingsway, Copper, Relish, Tale of Two and the newly refurbished Counting House are firm favourites with visitors and locals alike wanting that extra-special tasting experience. Did you know... 70% of all seafood eaten in the UK is processed in Grimsby! 11 As the sun goes down... As the sun sets, your evening will come alive by our award-winning coast. 12 As the sun goes down... North East Lincolnshire has Dance the night away while you enjoy witnessed a boom in thriving night cocktails, craft beer and locally brewed life spots from cool classy bars to real ales. traditional pubs and live music Sit back, relax and let us do the venues to suit everyone’s tastes. entertaining. From top West End shows, laugh out loud comedy, tantalizing tribute acts and immersive plays, you will be surprised by the variety of what’s on offer across North East Lincolnshire! Start your evening at the Sea View Street Quarter - a sublime spot for wining and dining with a selection of restaurants and chilled bars offering everything from colourful curries to pub classics. A short stroll takes you to Cleethorpes town centre and high street. Discover an array of trendy bars and clubs playing the freshest dance music by resident DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. 13 Shopping Heaven North East Lincolnshire is so much more than beautiful beaches, tranquil villages and picturesque countryside.