Cleethorpes developed as a fishing village. By the time of 1801 census the population was 284 people. The 1820s saw the first development of Cleethorpes as a health holiday resort, with sea-bathing and the taking of medical waters becoming fashionable. By 1831 the population increased to 497 people.
Cleethorpes now a days.
Cleethorpes is home to Blundoll park. The home ground of the football team ( Grimsby town ), one of the few English league clubs with town or city name to have their home ground in a different community.
Cleethorpes coast
The award winning Cleethorpes coast light railway is one of Britains oldest seaside miniature railways and has been for generations. Sit back and enjoy a 4 mile long return journey along the picturesque Humberside Coast, behind one of out historic locomotives.
The lollipop Train
Take a ride on the seafront on the lollipop train, taking you from the north promenade and linking up with the light rail way, near the leisure centre. The train won a gold award in 2010 for the best attraction experience.
The leisure centre
If you are feeling sporty, Cleethorpes Leisure Centre is the place to be, with its indoor pool, including a wave machine, aqua slide, a well equipped gym and a large spots hall.
Restaurants
From strolling across the seafront with fish and chips to dining in luxurious restaurants with a beautiful view of the sea, Cleethorpes has eating out covered!
Derracotteś Coffee shop and ice cream parlour
The Bobbin
0° North Hawaiian eye café
The Bistro at the Ashbourne Hotel
Bargate 53 at Millfields Hotel
Cleethorpes hotels.
Stallingborough Grange Hotel
Hampton by Hilton
Oaklands Hall Hotel
The Burlington Hotel
Humber Royal Hotel
Millfeilds Hotel
Ashbourne Hotel
Brakenborough Hotel
Fun facts
Cleethorpes is a seaside town on the estuary of the Humber North East Lincolnshire, England with a population of 38,372 in 2020.