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Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes can offer a wide range of attractions from the safe indoor play area for young children at Fantasy World to the white-knuckle rides at Pleasure Island - there is something for all ages. New for 2002 is Play Towers the biggest indoor children's amusement complex in Europe.

For those interested in wildlife Cleethorpes has the The Jungle with tropical birds lizards, snakes and a family of meerkats who are just waiting to meet you - Shivers where the creepy crawlies will send shivers down your spine. The Humber Estuary Discovery Centre introduces you to the wildlife of the estuary - you can watch the wildlife from the observatory at the top of the centre.

There's a variety of transport experiences from the open top buses that run regularly along the seafront to the Cleethorpes Light Railway - the east coast's last remaining light railway. A Tonka train runs all day along the promenade between the Pier and the Leisure Centre or you could take a beach trip in an amphibious vehicle. For the more adventurous Jet Ski's and yachts are available.

For sports enthusiasts the Cleethorpes Leisure centre has a swimming pool with a water chute and waves, squash, badminton and a fitness suite. Ice skating is available at Grimsby Leisure Centre. Golf enthusiasts are well catered for in Cleethorpes and the surrounding areas. Or spend an afternoon at the 16 lane bowling alley. Visit the home of Grimsby Town at Blundell Park.

Grimsby is a short bus ride away and offers the award winning Fishing Heritage Centre where you can also visit the 'Ross Tiger' once the pride of the fishing fleet, the Time Trap in the dungeons of the Town Hall and a tradional smokery on the fish docks.