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Grimsby

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Grimsby

Grimsby is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bradley, 29km from Humber Bridge.

Grimsby is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 86,138, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Grimsby sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Grimsby to your route.

About Grimsby

Grimsby ( GRIMS-bee) or Great Grimsby is a port town in Lincolnshire, England with a population of 86,138 (as of 2021). 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

Read more 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) (via the Humber Bridge) south-east of Hull, and 50 mi (80 km) east of Doncaster. Landmarks include Grimsby Minster, Port of Grimsby and Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre. Grimsby was once the home port for the world's largest fishing fleet around the mid-20th century, but fishing then fell sharply. The Cod Wars denied UK access to Icelandic fishing grounds and the European Union used its Common Fisheries Policy to parcel out fishing quotas to other European countries in waters within 200 nmi (370 km) of the UK coast. Grimsby suffered post-industrial decline like most other industrial towns and cities in the UK. Food production has been on the rise in Grimsby since the 1990s. The Grimsby–Cleethorpes conurbation acts as a cultural and economic centre for much of north and east Lincolnshire. Grimsby people are called Grimbarians. The term codhead is also used jokingly, often for football supporters. The town celebrates Great Grimsby Day on 11 March, the day its town charter was granted in 1201. Grimsby is the second largest settlement by population in Lincolnshire after Lincoln.

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Grimsby is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5654 latitude, -0.0755 longitude.

What is the population of Grimsby?

Grimsby has a population of approximately 86,138 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
86,138
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.5654, -0.0755

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Grimsby

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Cadwell Park

Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.

28 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Humber Bridge

Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.

29 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral

Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Grimsby

  • 29 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Grimsby.

Cleethorpes

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 38,996

Bradley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Great Coates

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Humberston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 8,216

Waltham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 6,563

Healing

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,940

Laceby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 3,259

Holton le Clay

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 3,691

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