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All the United Kingdom England Grimsby

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Grimsby

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Grimsby, England

Updated December 7, 2022

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Grimsby Imp

Grimsby, England

Grimsby Imp

A 12th-century church that houses a dark creature.
Dock Tower and Fish Dock

Grimsby, England

Grimsby Dock Tower

Despite its ornamental looks, this towering Tuscan-inspired anomaly was a masterpiece in hydraulic engineering.
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Cleethorpes Air Raid Shelter

Cleethorpes, England

Cleethorpes Air Raid Shelter

The first privately owned air raid shelter in Britain, built after a horrifying night of Zeppelin bombings.
2 miles from Grimsby
The Signal Box Inn.

Cleethorpes, England

The Signal Box Inn

This tiny business claims to be "the smallest pub on the planet."
3 miles from Grimsby
Stable block

Wentworth, England

Wentworth Woodhouse

The UK's largest private house was the subject of a long-lasting political dispute.
7 miles from Grimsby
The seals at Donna Nook.

Donna Nook, England

Gray Seals of Donna Nook

The adorable animals return to this nature reserve every fall to give birth to their pups.
11 miles from Grimsby
Former pier-head at Withernsea.

Withernsea, England

The Sandcastle

This two-towered gateway is all that remains of the unluckiest pier in the world.
12 miles from Grimsby
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