Greater Lincolnshire district, Greater Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Grimsby

Grimsby is a city in Greater Lincolnshire district, Greater Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, home to about 134,160 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 22 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 0 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 museums. The must-see places are St Mary on the Sea (1 km), Ross Tiger (1 km) and Saint James (Grimsby Minster) (1 km).

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Grimsby, Greater Lincolnshire
Grimsby, Greater Lincolnshire district, Greater Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grimsby at a glance

Location
Greater Lincolnshire district, Greater Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 134,160
Coordinates
53.5654° N, 0.0755° W
Places within 50 km
51 (51 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Grimsby

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grimsby: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Grimsby

93 churches within 100 km of Grimsby. The closest is St Mary on the Sea (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grimsby

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grimsby. The closest is Ross Tiger (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grimsby

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grimsby. The closest is Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve (51 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Grimsby

14 museums within 100 km of Grimsby. The closest is Louth Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Grimsby

7 parks within 100 km of Grimsby. The closest is Weelsby Woods (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Weelsby Woods · park · Greater Lincolnshire · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Hubbards Hills · park · Greater Lincolnshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • East Park · park · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Boultham Park · park · Greater Lincolnshire · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Sandall Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Town Fields · park · South Yorkshire · ~86 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Grimsby

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Grimsby. The closest is Cleethorpes Country Park (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Grimsby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grimsby
  2. 1 km St Mary on the Sea · church, Greater Lincolnshire
  3. 5 km Cleethorpes Country Park · beach, Greater Lincolnshire
  4. 3 km Weelsby Woods · park, Greater Lincolnshire
  5. 3 km Saint James (Grimsby Minster) · church, Greater Lincolnshire
  6. 1 km Ross Tiger · heritage site, Greater Lincolnshire
  7. 1 km Back to Grimsby

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grimsby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2293St Mary on the Sea (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1241Ross Tiger (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens016Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve (51 km)
    Museums314Louth Museum (28 km)
    Parks37Weelsby Woods (2 km)
    Beaches & coast47Cleethorpes Country Park (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Donna Nook (22 km)
    Treks14High Hunsley Circuit (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Baitus Salaam Mosque (49 km)
    Other attractions02Sibsey Trader Mill (73 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Hornsea Mere (48 km)
    Temples01Garden Temple (89 km)
    Waterfalls01Clumber Cascade (92 km)

    Grimsby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grimsby?

    St Mary on the Sea (church, about 1 km), Ross Tiger (heritage site, about 1 km), Saint James (Grimsby Minster) (church, about 1 km), Weelsby Woods (park, about 2 km), Cleethorpes Country Park (beach, about 5 km), The Parish Church Saint Margaret's (church, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grimsby?

    51 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 3 parks, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Grimsby?

    St Mary on the Sea, about 1 km by road; Saint James (Grimsby Minster) (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grimsby?

    Ross Tiger, about 1 km by road; Welbeck Spring (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Grimsby?

    Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve, about 51 km by road; Thorne Moors (68 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grimsby?

    Start in Grimsby, visit St Mary on the Sea, then Cleethorpes Country Park, then Weelsby Woods, then Saint James (Grimsby Minster), then Ross Tiger, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grimsby?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grimsby’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Grimsby on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.