Unlock Grimsby’s Maritime History at the Fishing Heritage Centre Exhibitions

If you’re a Grimsby contractor wanting a break from the job, take a trip down to the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre to get an very interesting insight into the town’s splendid fishing past. With one of the new temporary exhibitions, or interactive installations, and full reconstructions of ships’ bilges and lives below, it’s a not to be missed local highlight – aroundshort distance from our stayforcontractors accommodation.

Whether you are into history, into craftsmanship or just after something new to do after work this is a museum that is well worth a visit.

What You Will See At The Fishing Heritage Centre

The Fishing Heritage Centre brings Grimsby’s history to life with interactive exhibits showcasing the story of the town’s fishing history and the people who made it such. The exhibitions vary from the year and usually are:

• Historic Trawler Tours – Join the preserved 1950s fishing trawler Ross Tiger
• From Time to Time Exhibitions – Including local art, sea tales and fishing inventions
• Interactive Displays – Take part in tying shoelaces, nerving a stormy sea, etc.
• Real Stories – Listen first-hand to the stories of ex-fishermen and their relatives
• Heritage Collections – Tools, kit, snaps and documents from the heyday of the industry.

It’s a fascinating way to discover the town which comes alive – and the people which gave birth to modern day Grimsby.

Why Contractors Should Look It Up

Grimsby has far more to provide beyond job sites, and attending the Fishing Heritage Centre could be a great way to break a bond with the world, giving a break of the regular work routine. This is indeed why it’s ideal for contractors:

• Close to city centre – Convenient to just shoe horn before or after work
• Low-Cost Entry – Budget-friendly entertainment
• Interactive & Informative – Gain a new insight into the town.
• Solo or Group Friendly – Great alone or with colleagues
• Indoor Activity – Ideal for rainy days off

Where and When?

The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is located on Alexandra Dock in the heart of the town of Grimsby. It’s open throughout the week, and a schedule of special exhibitions usually runs at one point of the year. In fact, it’s near many stayforcontractors locations too so you really don’t have to go that far to visit.

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When in Grimsby and working, let stayforcontractors accommodate you. Our rooms are clean, quiet, designed with the needs contractors and have everything you need for a good rest. And with central locations, you are not far from points of interest of local such as the Fishing Heritage Centre.

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