Everyday Histories at Grimsby Minster

We will be open as usual throughout the HODs festival from 9.30am to 3pm Tuesday to Saturday. Step inside for delicious treats in the cafe, pick up information on what' s happening across North East Lincolnshire during HODs 2026, and on Wednesday 16th or Friday 18th join a guided tour inside the Minster (book on the day).

Join us on Saturday 19th Sept for:
- tours of the ringing chamber up in the tower (no higher, due to health and safety) will take place every hour from 10am - 1pm, lasting approximately 45 min. This is limited to 10 people per tour (children are permitted but must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 10 are not permitted to ring a bell). Places can be booked here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bell-tower-tour-experience-tickets-1996983437218
- Guided tours of the inside of the Minster, which will cover the history of the building, the choir, and the stained-glass windows. These are every hour from 10am - 2pm. Please sign up for these in the Minster when you arrive.
- The Minster choir will make a special appearance at 11am.
- Hammond House book fair will be in the south aisle, along with a soundscape in the square

Everyone is welcome to come along to our usual services too:
In the Lady Chapel - Morning Prayer at 9:30am Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
In the Lady Chapel - Holy Communion Service 11am Thursday
Main Church - Sunday Eucharist Service 10:30am Sunday

Timings

Friday 11 September:

9.30am - 3pm

Saturday 12 September:

9.30am - 3pm

Tuesday 15 September:

9.30am - 3pm

Wednesday 16 September:

9.30am - 3pm

Thursday 17 September:

9.30am - 3pm

Friday 18 September:

9.30am - 3pm

Saturday 19 September:

9.30am - 3pm

Location & directions

Grimsby Minster, St. James Square, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 1EP

Contact on day:

Grimsby Minster

Telephone number:

+441472277277

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Ringing Chamber Tours on 19th Sept can be pre-booked here. The tours will be every hour from 10am - 1pm, lasting approximately 45 min. There is limit of 10 people per tour. Children are permitted but must be accompanied by an adult, and children under 10 are not permitted to ring a bell. Tours inside the Minster (not including the ringing chamber) are bookable on the day.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bell-tower-tour-experience-tickets-1996983437218

Additional information

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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