Grimsby's gruesome past - a walk

Grimsby's gruesome past - a walk

Learn about Grimsby's dark past, gruesome and ghostly stories.

By Grimsby Tours

Date and time

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:00 - 19:30 GMT

Location

Grimsby Minster

Saint James Court Freshney Place DN31 1EP United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Tis the night before Hallowe'en! Dare you join Emma on a walk around Grimsby learning more about its gruesome past.

From ghostly happenings in bars and hotels to the ghosts that linger where they worked and lived, Emma will unveil the many hauntings and sightings around the town. Hear more about some of the dark stories and those who met grisly and tragic deaths.

You may have your own ghostly tales to add to the mix.



Frequently asked questions

Do you go into buildings?

No this is a guided walk around the town and we do not go into any buildings.

Is this a ghost hunt?

No it is a walking tour with a guide talking about ghostly sightings or gruesome tales.

Do people dressed up jump out on us?

No we take it seriously and anyone's beliefs.

Do you offer refunds?

Yes. Refunds are given up to 48 hours before the event.

What if the weather is bad, do you still do the tour?

Yes. Wrap up for the British weather! Unless exceptional weather the tour may be postponed and a new date offered.

Tags

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Grimsby Tours

Lingard's Lincolnshire taking you on a journey of discovering more about the history of Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Healing, and villages within North East Lincolnshire.These are gentle walks where you can learn more about the history of a place, the people that lived there and about the architecture of the buildings.Emma has been leading guided history walks for the last 10 years, starting out as a walk leader as part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival.Her background as a journalist and broadcaster gives her the flair for presenting and leading these walks, as well as her keen passion for history and anecdotal stories about places.The book Grimsby Streets was published by Pen & Sword in July 2017. The Grimsby walks are based on the book.

FAQs

Walks take place in all weathers - come dressed accordingly. In the event of severe weather the walk will be cancelled and a new date offered.

If you are unable to attend please cancel your place and a refund will be offered.