Blundell Park

The home of Grimsby Town Football Club sits just inland from Cleethorpes, a no-nonsense ground that's been doing its job since 1898. Blundell Park isn't fancy - the stands are functional, the pitch is well-kept, and there's a proper working-class feel to the place that you either love or find a bit rough around the edges.

Football fans will get the most from a visit during match days, obviously, though the ground does offer stadium tours when games aren't on. You'll learn about the club's history and get a sense of what it's like to walk in the players' footsteps. The atmosphere on match days, especially for league fixtures, can be surprisingly crackling for a club of this size - the away fans' section gets lively, and the home crowd knows how to make noise.

If you're staying at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park just three miles away, Blundell Park makes an easy afternoon outing for a football-mad teenager or partner. Cleethorpes itself is a proper seaside resort with the beach, arcades, and Pleasure Island nearby, so you've got plenty to do beyond the stadium. A match day visit gives you that buzz of live football without the intimidation of a massive Premier League ground.

Check the fixture list before you book your holiday - that's the key. A Tuesday night kick-off against some lower-league rival might be quieter, but a Saturday afternoon against a local rival transforms the place entirely. Parking is straightforward, and the ground's easy to find on the outskirts of Cleethorpes.