Walk through history in LEGO® bricks!
Brick History takes famous moments from history and imagines them in LEGO® bricks – how many do you recognise? From DNA and the Big Bang to Mozart, Martin Luther King and mobile phones, LEGO® artist Warren Elsmore and his team have created a celebration of our shared stories, struggles, and triumphs, made from everyone’s favourite Danish toy.
From tiny recreations of Concorde and the Titanic that could fit in your hand, to a 1.5m square medieval castle bustling with activity, there are models to make you smile, to make you think, and to inspire you to build a better world.
- Opens 3 April through to 4 May 2026
- The Murial Barker Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
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A busy programme of workshops and events by LEGO® experts BrickBox UK and top crafters, Creation Station, will take place during the Brick History exhibition.
Wednesday 8 April:
Drop In LEGO® Workshop – Build whatever you like with help from the expert builders from BrickBox. Age 5+, 10am-12pm
Ahoy builders! – Create your own part of Grimsby’s shipping heritage by assembling your own LEGO® boat with help from
the build team from BrickBox. Age 5+, 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 15 April:
Drop in LEGO® Workshop – Build whatever you like with help from the expert builders from BrickBox. Age 5+, 10am-12pm
Choo choose a base and build your own LEGO® train – Ride the rails, plus find out how trains were a big part of Grimsby’s docks. Age 5+, 1pm-3pm
Back by popular demand are Creation Station!
Friday 10 April LEGO® Dots Printing Workshop
Print a LEGO® Dot canvas and a set of gift cards to take away. Age 8+, 11am. £9 per child
Must be booked in advance at https://portal.thecreationstation.franscape.io/class-overview/10541
Friday 17 April – Dotty Designs Lego© Workshop.
Print dotty designs, using LEGO® bricks and paint. Print A3 pictures to take away and display at home! Age 4+, 11am. £7 per child
Must be booked in advance at https://portal.thecreationstation.franscape.io/class-overview/10542
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
PLUS FREE SESSIONS:
Saturday 25 April – Sea-themed drop-in LEGO® Workshop
Age 5+, 10am-12pm
Saturday 2 May – LEGO® Printmaking Workshop
Hands-on printmaking workshop with What If We Create. Use Lego® bricks as printing tools to create graphic prints. Age7+, 12pm-2pm.
Must be booked in advance at https://unseenarts.co.uk/brick-futures
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Working with arts centre Unseen Arts and funded by Create NEL, this free exhibition displays LEGO® models, stop motion animation and artwork created by local young people and explores their aspirations for themselves and their communities.
- Opens 3 April through to 4 May 2026
- Doughty Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
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April 22, 2026 | News Editor
Helios is an awe-inspiring, large-scale touring installation by British artist Luke Jerram – a detailed sculpture of our Sun
Grimsby-based arts charity The Culture House is delighted to present Luke Jerram’s Helios (the Sun) at Grimsby Minster, as part of the National Lottery-funded ‘Our Future Starts Here’ partnership programme.
Be one of the first to experience this awe-inspiring, large-scale artwork set within the beautiful surroundings of the Minster.
Headline sponsored by Ørsted and supported by A P Robinson & Co and RSUK Group, Helios is a moment to mark something big, with something HUGE!
We are so excited to be one of the first sites in the North of England to host this stunning work – and we’re using it to shine a spotlight on the future, and on our region.
BOOK NOW for your chance to be among the first to see it. It’s free to access (although donations are welcome).
Look out for the programme of associated immersive events and ways to get involved.
Tickets and more information can be found on the Our Future Starts Here website, linked below.
Helios is presented as part of Our Future Starts Here and is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, hosted in partnership with GreenInfluencers VANEL, Franklin Sixth Form College, University of Hull and Hammond House Productions.
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April 22, 2026 | News Editor
WORLD BOOK NIGHT
THURSDAY 23 April
5.30PM – 7.30PM Children and families / carers
7.30PM – 9.30PM Adults
Come and (re)discover the joy of reading – bring your own book!
This World Book Night we invite you to experience the sun’s hidden beauty and power, while offering a space for relaxation, quiet reading and reflection.
Bring your own book or pick up one offered for free (including audiobooks) and enjoy the Minster’s beautiful environment at this no stress, full chill event, when the Minster’s cafe will be open.
In a world increasingly dominated by noise, screens, and constant distraction, the simple act of opening a book in a quiet space offers something deeply grounding and powerful for people of all ages and reading abilities.
All are welcome, let’s Go All In together.
As part of the children’s session, local author Katie Hopper will be offering short readings from her books The Lady who Came from the Sun and The Trees Within Us All.
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April 22, 2026 | News Editor
Join us at Docks Beers for an intimate, acoustic evening with Brad Arliss on Thursday, 23rd April!
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Start Time: 7 pm
Ages 18+ (U18s to be accompanied)
The audience for this show will be seated in the Docks Beers taproom
Entry is free, but we recommend booking a table to secure your spot!
Brad Arliss is a punk-influenced singer-songwriter, known for his high-energy live performances. His sets feature original tunes such as “Streets of Grimsby”, and a wide repertoire of singalong covers.
Grab your mates, grab a pint and join us for live music in the brewery at Docks Beers.
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April 22, 2026 | News Editor
Join Josh the Coastal Ranger for a guided nature walk starting at Cleethorpes Boating Lake and taking in some of Cleethorpes Local Nature Reserve.
This event has been planned with accessibility in mind and is intended to be suitable for all. If you have any questions or require further information, please conatct us at DUNEproject@nelincs.gov.uk
Date and Time: 24th April 10:00-12:00
Location: Cleethorpes Boating Lake (Meet outside Discovery Centre)
What 3 words: opens.dawn.about
Age Suitability: All ages are welcome, but children and young people must be accompanied by an adult.
Safety: All events take place outdoors. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
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April 22, 2026 | News Editor
Join us for a relaxed Friday evening social on Cleethorpes Pier with live music, good company and seaside atmosphere.
Featuring:
Andrasta – original songs from Cleethorpes artist Olivia Alanora.
Tom Miller – jazz & easy listening tunes from the golden age of song
with pianist Gary Bridges
Plus Friday evening tunes from stuiewood – spinning some cinematic themes and TV theme tunes!
Hosted by The Cleethorpes Promenados at Papa’s Fish & Chips, Cleethorpes Pier
Bar open | Food available
Free entry
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April 22, 2026 | News Editor
Get ready for the ultimate Guns N’ Roses tribute!
The Guns N’ Roses Experience are hailed as the most authentic and electrifying GNR tribute act in the world. With sold-out shows across the globe and performances alongside three original GNR members, this is as close as you’ll get to the real thing.
Expect spot-on vocals, iconic guitar riffs, and all the classic hits that defined a generation – delivered with incredible energy and attention to detail.
Yardbirds Rock
Friday 24 April 2026
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April 22, 2026 | News Editor
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin’ performed LIVE on HEART FM with the Bee Gees and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.
As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin’ is very much a family affair, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Barry and Maurice Gibb, with Darren’s son Jack joining the group in 2014 and taking on the role of Robin Gibb. The guys are supported musically by a four piece band with lead guitar, violin, cello and drums, to ensure that every note in every song is just right!
Wherever the group play they receive superb plaudits; “The Soundalike quality is quite sensational” (The Stage), “Amazing similarity to the real Bee Gees” (Wakefield Express), Absolutely Brilliant (Maurice Gibb), WOW (Barry Gibb)…
For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits; Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin, etc, in a 2 hour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!
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April 22, 2026 | News Editor
