Grimsby & Cleethorpes Yacht Club

The waterfront at Cleethorpes comes alive around the Yacht Club, where sailboats bob against the quay and the smell of salt and diesel fuel tells you this is proper working marina territory, not just a postcard backdrop. The club itself sits right on the water's edge, and you get a genuine sense of the town's seafaring heritage just wandering the pontoons and watching the boats.

It's mainly of interest if you're into sailing or maritime life - families wandering past might appreciate the view for twenty minutes, but unless someone in your group actually wants to join a club or book a sailing lesson, there's not a huge amount to do. The real appeal is watching the boats, grabbing a drink at the club if you're a member, and soaking up the working harbour atmosphere that Cleethorpes has managed to keep intact.

Worth combining with a stroll along the seafront itself, which has proper Victorian charm just down the road. If you're staying at Haven Cleethorpes Beach Holiday Park a few miles inland, it's a quick drive to come and see how the town's maritime side actually operates - beats another lap of the funfair.

Check ahead on their website about visitor access and whether you can pop in for a coffee without membership. Opening hours can be patchy depending on the season.