Celebrating working people in creative industry as part of Heritage Open Days, Hammond House is delighted to host our FREE Autumn Heritage Fair packed with storytelling and soundscapes in the beautiful and ancient surrounds of Grimsby Minster, running 10-4. Perfect for families looking for a fun and creatively enriching day out. Featuring;

MEET THE AUTHORS

- A bustling BookFair featuring some of our best local writers and poets. From a seafaring memoir and medieval thriller to gentle books for children and acclaimed poetry, there really is something for everybody of every age. Many authors are also offering discounts on their books - perfect for early Christmas presents! 

• MARMALADE ATKINSON
• ROSITA BIRD
• CHARLES A. CORNELL
• ANNIE HUGHES
• LUKE MATHIUS HARLOW
• PHLIP GLADWIN
• KATE MITCHELL
• AMY REDFERN
• JOHN ROBERTS
• JL ROBINSON
• TED STANLEY
• PAUL SUTHERLAND
• GP TAYLOR
• TRACY TODD
• PETER TRUE
• LUCY WOOD

 - Heritage craftspeople and artists demonstrating their skills and craft;

• MILLINER ELIZABETH HULATT
• CALLIGRAPHER AND ARTIST SARAH PALMER
• WOODWORKER RICHARD RECONTRE-REINDERS

 - FREE Storyteling sessions in the Lady Chapel run by The Rabbit Hole Bookshop featuring author talks and readings - TIMETABLE coming soon. Featuring BETHANY WALKER, CATHERINE JACOB, JL ROBINSON, AMY REDFERN, GP TAYLOR, MARMALADE ATKINSON AND TRACY TODD. 

BOOK TICKETS HERE

 - Classic books and bestsellers available to buy from The Rabbit Hole Bookshop

- Children’s flash fiction competition and colouring in station

- Children's Minster treasure hunt with FREE books from The National Year of Reading

- Minster Choir - catch the choir in full song between 11.30am-12pm

- Guided Minster Tours (not including bell Tower) - click HERE to book

- Bell-Tower Tours - click HERE to book (currently sold out)

- 2-3.30pm - Minster Tour with Emma Lingard. FREE to join on the day. Meet inside the North Door. 

- Hammond House Bookshop and brand new releases. Find out how to enter our International Literary Awards with a short story, poem, script or song themed on Destiny

- Silent disco with The Culture House

- Soundscape in St James’ Square welcoming visitors in with poetry, stories and song

- Oral storytelling with Grimsby Women’s History Group. Share your memories and photos of female ancestors and hear stories of some of our ordinary yet extraordinary local women. 

- The National Year of Reading 2026 - find out how you can get involved with this inspiring national campaign that aims to re-kindle a love of reading across the UK

- The Lincolnshire Folklore Society - explore the fascinating seasonal rituals, tradition and folklore of our ancient county with like-minded people

 - VANEL Green Influencers - bring your little ones to see the Care Cloud where they can share memories and thoughts, Tour the Heritage Discovery Trail and make Sea Creature Treasures from air-dried clay. 

- Refreshments from the Minster Cafe - coffee, cake & light meals