Plan your cultural day out in Grimsby.
Yes, Grimsby!
VISIT THE HELIOS EXHIBITION AT GRIMSBY MINSTER
International artist Luke Jerram’s giant Sun installation, HELIOS, is currently on display at Grimsby Minster and is free to visit.
This stunning, illuminated sculpture features imagery from 400,000 ‘astrophotographs’, allowing visitors to see the sun’s surface up close. Presented by The Culture House, HELIOS is on display as part of the Our Future Starts Here programme for Grimsby, which also offers a wide range of immersive events and activities for all ages. Now until 4 May.
See full programme at www.ourfuturestartshere.co.uk/whats-on
GET TO KNOW GRIMSBY MINSTER
While you’re there, take time to look around this key historic site in Grimsby.
Dating back to the year 1114, it features Gothic Architecture and a 14th century tower.
Home to a 15th-century knight effigy of Sir Thomas Haslerton, there’s also a 13th-century “Grimsby Imp” stone carving to spot.
All in all, a lovely place to relax and unwind, Grimsby Minster’s cafe serves tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, paninis and afternoon tea.
www.grimsbyminster.co.uk
GRIMSBY FISHERMAN’S MEMORIAL STATUE (ST JAMES’ SQUARE)
Created by local sculptor Trevor Harries, this statue commemorates the hundreds of Grimsby trawlermen who lost their lives at sea. It serves as a poignant reminder of the town’s maritime heritage, featuring a detailed fisherman and nets.
PEOPLE MAKE GRIMSBY
Situated inside Freshney Place Shopping Centre (7 Baxtergate), People Make Grimsby is a community art hub led by What If We Create.
Its front-of-house area is designed to shine a light on local creative makers – and here, you’ll find displays of quality work created by the people of Grimsby – from prints and artwork to crafted items and more.
People Make Grimsby is about sharing skills, supporting makers, and encouraging sustainable, circular practices. The team regularly hosts a range of workshops for all ages and abilities. See more at www.whatifwecreate.org.uk
GO DO SOME LEGO® – BRICK HISTORY EXHIBITION AT GRIMSBY FISHING HERITAGE CENTRE
If you fancy looking at the world according to LEGO® pieces, then get yourself down to Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.
The Brick History exhibition takes a deep dive into the history of our world, exploring a range of milestones and key events.
Created by Warren Elsmore, the exhibition is housed in the Muriel Baker Gallery.
As part of the exhibition, there are other activities and experiences on offer, including colouring sheets and handling LEGO®, giving everyone a chance to express their creativity.
Alongside the Brick History exhibit is Brick Futures, created by Unseen Arts and funded by Create North East Lincolnshire. This shares LEGO models, stop motion animation and artwork created by local children and young people. All from now until 4 May.
www.fishingheritage.com/event/brick-history/
HARRIET THE HADDOCK MURAL
This much-loved mural sits proudly opposite Grimsby Town Hall. By international artist Jake Klone, supported by local organisation Creative Start’s volunteers, we think this vibrant visual goes down swimmingly!
Photo credit: Paul Cunningham
SAVOUR A SMOOTHIE AT RIVERHEAD COFFEE
Bringing city-style coffee to Grimsby since 2015, Riverhead Coffee offers two rustic-style floors, a family room with toys and tasty treats from super-salads and smoothies, to bagels and sweet baked potatoes.
And this is just a taste…
