Hammond House Autumn Heritage Fair

Celebrating working people in creative industry as part of Heritage Open Days, Hammond House is delighted to be curating this vibrant, family-friendly Autumn Heritage Fair packed with storytelling and soundscapes in the beautiful and ancient surrounds of Grimsby Minster. Featuring;

- A bustling book fair featuring some of our region's best local writers and poets
- Heritage craftspeople and artists demonstrating their skills and craft
- Classic books and bestsellers available to buy from The Rabbit Hole Bookshop
- Children’s flash fiction competition and colouring-in station
- Storytelling corner with The Rabbit Hole Bookshop featuring author talks and readings
- Choir, bell-ringing and guided tours of the iconic Grimsby Minster
- VANEL Green Influencers
- A soundscape in St James’ Square welcoming visitors in with poetry, stories and song
- Oral storytelling with the Grimsby Women’s History Group
- The National Year of Reading 2026 and how you can get involved
- The Lincolnshire Folklore Society
- Drop-in creative workshops
- Film screenings from The Heritage Channel
- Refreshments from the Minster Cafe

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

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

Directions:

BUS STOP AND TRAIN STATION A FEW MINUTES WALK FROM THE MINSTER

Contact on day:

Jessica Johnson

Telephone number:

+447828710798

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

FREE Bell Tower Tour Experience - 45 minute tours running at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm Go behind the scenes at Grimsby Minster's bell tower, visit the ringing chamber, and even ring one of the bells! Step behind the scenes at Grimsby Minster during Heritage Open Days and discover the fascinating world of church bell ringing. For more info and to book https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bell-tower-tour-experience-tickets-1996983437218?aff=oddtdtcreator

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