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Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Albert_Road,_Cleethorpes_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1659915.jpgAuthor: David Wright
Cleethorpes is a seaside resort in North East Lincolnshire, England. The Greenwich meridian passes through the town which is 230 km (143 mi) from London. It has a population of 32,000 people (2012 estimate).
Cleethorpes dates back to the neolithic and Bronze Age. The earliest permanent settlement in the area dates to the 6th century. Its name Cleethorpes comes from Old English or Old Norse, translated as "clay village".
Cleethorpes was a fishing village for most of its existence. It only began to evolve into a holiday resort in the 19th century, when seabathing became fashionable. The Cleethorpes Pier opened in 1873 and the seaside promenade in 1885.
Cleethorpes Pier: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beautiful_dawn_-_geograph.org.uk_-_734491.jpgAuthor: Allan chapman
Visiting Cleethorpes
From London, take the M1 motorway until it forks to the M18 motorway at Junction 32. Leave the M18 motorway at Junction 5 and continue east on the M180 motorway. The motorway ends on the A180 road, which goes to Grimsby and then continues to Cleethorpes.Places of Interest in Cleethorpes
- Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway: Pleasure train ride built in 1948 as a tourist attraction.
- Cleethorpes Pier: Pleasure pier opened in 1873 and is still functioning today.
- Pleasure Island Family Theme Park: Theme park that opened in 1993.
- Ross Castle: Mock ruin of a castle built in 1863 by the railway company.
- Winter Gardens: Entertainment venue on the seafront of Cleethropes.
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park, Cleethorpes: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alakazam.JPGAuthor: Calzz
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