Where is Grimsby Minster?

Grimsby Minster is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN31 1EP), in the parish of North East Lincolnshire, unparished area.

How do I get to Grimsby Minster?

The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN31 1EP.

Is Grimsby Minster a listed building?

Grimsby Minster is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Grimsby Minster a protected site?

Yes — Grimsby Minster is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.

Is Grimsby Minster free to visit?

Yes, Grimsby Minster is free to enter.

How do I get to Grimsby Minster?

The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN31 1EP.

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Grimsby Minster — church in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Grimsby Town · 0.2 km

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

Grimsby Minster is located at postcode DN31 1EP in North East Lincolnshire. The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the Minster is free.

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Grimsby Minster is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after St. James the Elder. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.5638°, -0.0894°.

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Heritage listing

Grimsby Minster is a minster and parish church in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. Dedicated to St James, the church belongs to the Church of England and is within the Diocese of Lincoln.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Grimsby Minster is a historic church that serves as a central place for the community in North East Lincolnshire. It hosts various civic services, including weddings, funerals, and remembrance events, and offers a serene atmosphere for visitors.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Grimsby Minster is a minster and parish church in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. Dedicated to St James, the church belongs to the Church of England and is within the Diocese of Lincoln.

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Background

History

In 1114, a religious building was transferred to Robert Bloet, the Bishop of Lincoln. The following years he supervised many renovations and developments to the building, resulting in St James, a church containing a nave with six bays. The central tower was added in 1365. In 1586 St James became the parish church of Grimsby, after John Whitgift united the parishes of St James and St Mary's. The parish church of the latter was built on Victoria Street. In 1856 Canon Ainslie began a restoration of St James, which included lengthening the chancel and rebuilding the south transept. Later works included the installation of windows with stone tracery and new oak roofs. The next key event in the…

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Coordinates: 53.5638, -0.0894
District: North East Lincolnshire
Parish: North East Lincolnshire, unparished area
Postcode: DN31 1EP
Parliamentary constituency: Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
Phone: +44 1472 347 563
Established: 1250
Nearest railway station: Grimsby Town — 0.2 km
Opening: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am–2:30pm; Sunday service at 10:30am
Official site: www.grimsbyminster.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q5609318 (CC0)
wikipedia: Grimsby Minster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: St. James' Church, Grimsby.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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