Wheelers bed and breakfast is one of the best examples of accommodation Grimsby and Cleethorpes have to offer. Whether you’re looking for a romantic break, an activity weekend, a family vacation or simply a place to unwind, take a moment to look at the range of accommodation Grimsby boasts.
When it comes to hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation, Grimsby has a great range. Take a look at Wheelers bed and breakfast in nearby Cleethorpes, which is ideally placed to explore a beautiful and fascinating tourist location. It is not surprising that so many people have great memories of their trip to this area of the British coastline after staying at Wheelers bed and breakfast.
There’s lots to do in the local area. Some people visit because of the history of the area. Cleethorpes and Grimsby have long histories and an association with Danish settlers who arrived on the east coast of Britain in the sixth century AD, though they arrived with very different aims than booking accommodation! The very names Cleethorpes and Grimsby are formed from a mixture of old Danish, Norwegian and English words. Grimsby, for example, is connected with the name of a mythical Viking fisherman, ‘Grim’, who was believed to be the god Odin in disguise, and ‘by’ or village. Maybe by booking accommodation here, you could take the time to search out the history of this area and times gone by.
The development of both Grimsby and Cleethorpes really accelerated in the 1800s. Cleethorpes developed as a health town, which people could visit on the newly opening trainlines as British tourism developed. Grimsby, which stands on the Haven river, a channel which flows into the Humber, developed from a small fishing village into a significant port as the British Empire reached its height in international trade. Grimsby became famous for a largescale sea fishing industry, at one time having the claim of being the largest fishing port in the country, and Grimsby still has one of the UK’s busiest fish markets.
If history is what interests you, this is a great place to visit. From your accommodation, perhaps at nearby Wheelers bed and breakfast, visit the Grimsby Fishing heritage centre at Alexandra Dock. See the story of men who risked their lives for their occupation, as the museum portrays what trawler life was really like. You will see how these families lived a hard life, feel the weight of the nets, experience the crews’ quarters. The museum is home to three historic fishing vessels.
Whilst navigating from your accommodation, Grimsby has other historical highlights to see. View the Grimsby Dock tower, a maritime landmark which stands at the entrance to the dock. This is a technical marvel, a hydraulic accumulator tower which harnesses the power of the sea to provide hydraulic power for the dock machinery. This can be seen for miles around, standing out as a testament to the history of Grimsby.
Book now with Wheelers bed and breakfast to place yourself at the centre of the history of this section of British coastline.
