National Fishing Heritage Centre  

I have wrote this up from information from the building itself and the councils basic web pages.
This is an unofficial page, and questions regarding the facilities should be aimed towards the council.

MULTI- AWARD WINNING Museum on Grimsby's Maritime History.
Tour included a recreation of a 1950's voyage to fishing grounds, with authentic aromas and moving deck. Scenes from the home life in Grimby of the time.

There are some temporary Exhibitions displayed during the winter months.

Outside you will find a small collection of historic vessels in the dock area.

First hand experience of the endurance, dangers and disasters that were faced by the Grimsby Fishermen.

Fishing Heritage Centre Alexandra Dock, Grimsby, DN31 1UZ
Tel : (01472) 323345

Opening Hours - Winter (November - March)

Monday
10:00am
4:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am
4:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am
4:00pm
Thursday
10:00am
4:00pm
Friday
10:00am
4:00pm
Saturday
11:00am
3:00pm
Sunday
11:00am
3:00pm
Christmas Day
CLOSED ALL DAY
Boxing Day
CLOSED ALL DAY
New Years Day
CLOSED ALL DAY

Opening Hours - Summer (April - October)

Monday
10:00am
5:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am
5:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am
5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am
5:00pm
Friday
10:00am
5:00pm
Saturday
10:30am
5:30pm
Sunday
10:30am
5:30pm
Bank Holidays
10:30am
5:30pm

Tickets and Prices (Correct as of 14 January 2010)

Adults
£6.00
Concessions
£4.00
Child
£2.00
Family Ticket (Max 5 Children free with 2 paying adults)
£12.00
Annual Pass Adult
£12.00
Annual Pass Concessions
£8.00
Annual Pass Family Ticket
£24.00
FREE entry to Passport to Leisure Holders
FREE entry to under 5s - Children Under 5 can not go aboard the Ross Tiger Trawler
You can book groups (schools etc) of parties not less than 15 by calling 01472-323345 to book your visit!
Please tell them you found this information on the grimsbyandcleethorpes web site
There is a tour of the event, however please reserve judgment, this can be found here
The Fishing Heritage Centre is only 2 minutes walk from Grimsby town centre.
It is situated next to the Alexandra Dock, close to Sainsbury's supermarket, and is clearly sign-posted from all major routes.

Caution to those who require assistance walking or children under 5 on board the Ross Tiger as the sides are very steep.

The Ross Tiger trawler is closed during the winter, but can be requested for group bookings (weather permitting).

The Fishing Heritage Centre is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs, prams or buggies. Facilities include ground floor disabled toilets and lifts to all floors, the ross tiger trawler is restricted, those with mobility problems can not access due to the vertical ladders on board.