Piers · Yorkshire & the Humber
Moorings for The Barge
In or near Old Clee.
Moorings for The Barge is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Moorings for The Barge is a seaside pier on the coast of Yorkshire — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area DN31.
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Official information
Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre offers a glimpse into the town's rich fishing history, particularly during the 1950s. Visitors can explore carefully crafted sets and original trawler interiors that depict the life of trawlermen and the challenges they faced at sea.
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.
Place summary
Moorings for The Barge is a pier located in Yorkshire, within the unparished area of North East Lincolnshire. It is part of the Humber Estuary, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5662, -0.0833
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- North East Lincolnshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN31 1FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
- Nearest railway station
- Grimsby Town — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.fishingheritage.com
Sources
- osm: n12469522358 (ODbL)
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Tivoli Tavern
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Ross Tiger
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Fishermen's Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Grimsby Minster
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Corporation Bridge
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Grimsby Castle
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Chantry Cinema
Theatres · 0.6 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moorings for The Barge?
- Moorings for The Barge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN31 1FB), in the parish of North East Lincolnshire, unparished area.
- What is Moorings for The Barge?
- Moorings for The Barge is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moorings for The Barge?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN31 1FB.
- Is Moorings for The Barge a protected site?
- Yes — Moorings for The Barge is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Moorings for The Barge free to visit?
- Yes, Moorings for The Barge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moorings for The Barge?
- The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN31 1FB.