Due to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a date after after the period of mourning.

Join us on the historic port of Grimsby to celebrate the amazing innovations which have propelled us into the future. Book a fascinating guided walk through the historic streets, find out how our unique traditional smoked fish is produced and why it’s different to anywhere else in the country, have a go at some inventive activities, and find out about the future astounding inventions being developed here.

Activities which must be booked in advance:

Guided Walking Tour: Hourly from 10am until 3pm – click the register button for this event to book (places are limited to 20 people per tour)
Alfred Enderby Ltd Smokehouse Tour: 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Click here to book: https://HODS2022GrimsbyDocksSmokehouseTours.eventbrite.co.uk (places are limited to 20 people per tour)
The Great Escape guided tour, including Paint the Town Proud artwork exhibition: 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Click here to book: https://HODS2022GrimsbyDocksTheGreatEscapeTours.eventbrite.co.uk (places are limited to 20 people per tour)
Join Heritage Lincolnshire for a talk about Historic Building Conservation and the work being done at Petersons and Building 89. Gain insight into how we manage and protect our historic buildings for the nation and future generations. Talks will take place in Henderson Street at 10.30am, 12.30pm, and 2.30pm. Click here to book: https://HODS2022GrimsbyDocksConservation.eventbrite.co.uk (places are limited to 20 people per talk)

In addition to booked activities, come along any time between 10am and 4pm for:

Fish filleting demonstrations from The King’s Dish at 11am and 2pm, with the filleted fish auctioned off at 2pm and the proceeds going to the Fisherman's Mission
View two fabulous historic motor vehicles and hear all about when and where they were used
Exhibition of Grimsby Docks artworks at the Black Gull café, Auckland Rd
Have a go at net braiding with the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Trawler guides
Ebb and Flo Paddle boarding demonstrations – have a go yourself! This isn’t out in the dock so no need to bring your cozzy, the board is mounted on a training platform
Celebrate a century of industrial innovation in Grimsby Ice Factory and the pioneering future of the Kasbah's reborn smokehouses with Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust
Find out more about the work of Grimsby, Cleethorpes & District Civic Society, including their exciting programme of talks
Orsted will be providing an insight into the world’s largest offshore wind farm, that is maintained right here out of Grimsby.
Sing along to some uplifting sea shanties and other music from local musicians Beard and Papps, Shanty Jack, and John Conolly
Face Painting by Teigan MUA & SFX (£4 per person)
Find out more about the vital work that the Fisherman's Mission do and how you can support them
Buy something fabulous from the Marana Living stall
Visit the Peterson's Project Exhibition on Wharncliffe Road to find out more about the conservation work underway, and to record your memories of the Docks

Food and Drink:

If you’re feeling peckish or need to refuel with a hot cup of tea or coffee (or a cold drink if we’re lucky enough to have a sunny day), pop into the Black Gull café on Auckland Road, or treat yourself to some yummy street food, including: smoked fishcake sandwiches from Alfred Enderby’s RoRo boat, sushi , and pizza and other street food from Cooky Cooks.

Parking and Transport:

Free parking will be available along the pontoon on Auckland Road – stewards will help you to get parked safely on the day.

If you are travelling by public transport, bus numbers 3, 9 and 10 stop nearby on Cleethorpe Road - Tomline Street stop (to Cleethorpes Pier / North Sea Lane), and Levington Street stop (to Waltham / Morrison's / Grimsby Town Centre). From there it is approximately 10 minutes walk.

For taxis (and sat nav), please use the following post code: DN31 3RP.

If you would prefer not to book via Eventbrite, or if you have any questions for the organiser, please email HAZ@Nelincs.gov.uk.

CANCELLED - HODS 2022: Astounding Inventions Down Dock in Grimsby