Planning Your Visit

From strolling along the seafront with your fish and chips to fine dining, Cleethorpes has eating out covered, with a variety of cafés, bistros, restaurants, takeaways all at your disposal.

Located in the heart of the High Street, The Bobbin offers craft beers, a worldly selection of wine and fizz, and a warm welcome to all. Head to Social Burger to meet up and MEAT up, or spice things us with a taste of Morocco at Fez.

Fancy heading further afield? Why not head into Grimsby for the day and squeeze in a brew at Riverhead Coffee, order a pint of the local at Docks Beers’ brewery and tap room, or pay a visit to Tredici for authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas fresh from their bespoke Naepolitan oven.

Cleethorpe’s bustling town centre is home to dozens of businesses, from small independents to larger retail chains. St. Peters Avenue is the resort’s main shopping street, with the Market Place and High Street located directly off it, and Freshney Place Shopping Centre is home to over 100 shops and high street brands.

If it’s smaller boutiques and specialist shops you’re after try Sea View Street, which is packed with plenty of independent retailers and delightful eateries, and if you’re looking for designer then head down to Abbeygate for a look at the town’s exclusive brands and independent boutiques.

Excellent motorway links mean that Cleethorpes is just over an hour away from the likes of Lincoln, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Wakefield and Pontefract. Visitors travelling from Leeds and York can be here in less than an hour-and-a-half, and the East Midlands is just a couple of hours away.

For travellers arriving from the North, the Humber Bridge offers a spectacular entry to Cleethorpes, Grimsby and the North East Lincolnshire Wolds, with views over the stunning Humber. From the North and West – A1, M62, M18, M180, A180. From the South – M1, A1, A46.

You can find further information on Cleethorpes Town Centre parking here, car parks outside the centre here, and Grimsby Town Centre car parks here.

A regular rail service operates from all parts of the country directly into Grimsby Railway Station situated in the heart of Grimsby Town Centre, and Cleethorpes Railway Station situated on the seafront right next to Cleethorpes Beach - just a 2 minute walk to the promenade and festival hub.

For all timetable enquiries telephone National Railways on 08457 484950 or go to www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Travelling by National Express is an easy and affordable way to visit North East Lincolnshire, with regular services running to Grimsby and Cleethorpes from dozens of locations around the UK.

That’s not all, you can reach Cleethorpes by air too! Cleethorpes, Grimsby and the North East Lincolnshire Wolds are located in close proximity to both Humberside International Airport and Robin Hood Airport. For all flight enquiries please contact Humberside Airport on 01652 688456 and Robin Hood Airport on 01302 801010 or visit their websites.

Travelling by boat? P&O North Sea Ferries operate daily services from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge to Hull. For further details on timetables operating please call 08701 296002 or visit the P&O Ferries website.

And don’t forget, Cleethorpes is Cycle friendly, so why not get the whole family into action and make your way around the festival site on two wheels? Or make the most of those scenic views and walk to the festival! 

Check out the handy 2019 Cleethorpes, Grimsby and the North East Lincolnshire Wolds Visitor Guide for further travel tips!