Love Your Town returns for February 2025!

Whether you’re a local or visiting, this exciting programme brings free, fun-filled experiences for all ages, from families to young adventurers and culture seekers. With live performances, creative workshops, pop-up markets, thrilling tours, and more, it’s the perfect chance to experience something new while celebrating our towns.

You are invited to unleash your inner detective with ‘The Great North East Lincs Poetry Trail’ - new for 2025!  Explore the town centres and discover local poems displayed in shop windows—each one holds a clue to a question! Pick up a trail sheet at any participating shop, follow the clues, complete the trail to be entered into a draw to win great prizes! It’s a creative and fun way to get to know your hometown, experience poetry in unexpected spaces, perfect for families, groups of friends, or solo explorers. The trail kicks off on Saturday 8 February and runs until Saturday 22 February.

There will be several tours available to be booked in advance, including some of your favourites from last year. Whether it’s food, heritage, or hidden stories you’re after, there’s something to suit every interest! Spaces are limited, so make sure to book early and avoid disappointment.

Love Immingham - Saturday, 8 February

Jump aboard the ABP coach tour for a behind-the-scenes visit to the Port of Immingham, the UK’s largest port. It's a must for history buffs and anyone fascinated by the inner workings of our local industry. Plus, join the festivities at the Civic Centre and Oasis Academy for live music, sports and games sessions and more.

Love Grimsby - Saturday, 15 February

Food lovers can indulge in a guided food tour featuring the best of Lincolnshire’s finest eateries on the North East Lincolnshire Food Map. Enjoy tasty stops around the town centre, with special treats along the way.

For art lovers, Sarah Palmer's Urban Sketch Tour invites you to unwind and sketch iconic spots around Grimsby in a peaceful, guided session (limited spaces, book early!). If history is more your vibe, don’t miss the History walk by Emma Lingard or ‘Saints & Sinners: The Untold Tales of Grimsby’s Underbelly’ walk with Carla Linford—discovering the quirky and forgotten stories of our town’s past.

Love Cleethorpes - Saturday, 2 February

Get ready for a vibrant street festival as Sea View Street comes alive with street food stalls, live music, installations and street theatre. St Peter’s Church Hall will host an exciting pop-up market full of handmade crafts, jewellery, and delicious artisan food.

Don’t forget the Cleethorpes Food Tour, heritage walks and a new history walk uncovering hidden gems, ‘Saints & Sinners: Cleethorpes Unveiled’.

What Else to Expect?

• Discover new local talent, with music performances sponsored by Ringrose Law. Come and meet the team at the Grimsby Minster during LOVE GRIMSBY.

• Pop-Up Markets – From unique jewellery to delicious street food, explore the best of local businesses in each town.

• Workshops & Activities – Get creative with hands-on workshops and more activities to be announced soon.

Join us this February for a celebration of love, creativity, and everything that makes North East Lincolnshire great. Local businesses are encouraged to join the festivities and get involved, from decorating shop windows to offering themed menus, help us make a bigger impact!

To keep up with all the exciting updates, trail details and booking info, make sure to follow Discover North East Lincolnshire on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the official website for full programme details.

Councillor Hayden Dawkins, Portfolio Holder for Culture, heritage and Visitor Economy, said: “We are thrilled to welcome back the Love Your Town events.

“They are the perfect opportunity to show what our three major towns have to offer. I encourage anyone and everyone to come along and enjoy the acts, pop-up markets, activities and workshops.”

Love Your Town is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund #UKSPF, a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and brought to you by Swans Events on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council and sponsorship of Ringrose Law.