By Christmas comes to Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre has officially kicked off its festivities in time for the Christmas season.
There’s plenty to get you in the Christmas spirit, from a festive street scene, a 10ft tree to Christmas themed Ross Tiger tours and festive treats in the cafe.
This year a Christmas tree has been erected in the main atrium for people to write a message to lost loved ones which will then be tied to a trawl net alongside the tree.
Free access will only be given to this area for those leaving a message. The Salvation Army and Fishermen’s Mission will also be giving locals the opportunity to make donations. Social distancing rules will apply.
The tree was officially lit by Grimsby’s Port Missioner, Superintendent Suesan Brown of the Fishermen’s Mission, Major Alison Gardner of the Salvation Army, Jane Hyldon-King, Vice Chair of the Friends of Grimsby Fishermen’s Mission and Gill Ross, Chair of the Friends of the Grimsby Fishermen’s Mission.
The Christmas tree has been funded through the Government’s Welcome Back Fund, part of the ERDF funded COVID recovery scheme across the UK.
The popular Galley Cafe will be serving festive winter treats, including delicious mince pies, festive yule log and Stokes of Lincoln hot chocolate, perfect for those wintery afternoons.
This year’s Christmas opening times at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre are as follows:
- Closed Christmas Eve
- Closed Christmas Day
- Closed Boxing Day
- Closed Monday 27 December
- Closed Tuesday 28 December
- Open Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 December
- Closed from New Year’s Eve until re-opening on Tuesday 4 January
Opening times are between 10 am and 4 pm, with last admissions to the museum being one hour before closing.
The cafe closes one hour before closing time and the gift shop closes half an hour prior to closing time.
All visitors must book a tour time via the centre’s reception team by calling (01472) 323345.
Tours of the trawler, Ross Tiger, start at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Tours are subject to availability and booked on a first-come first-served basis.
