ABP is to open the doors on the historic Kasbah on the Port of Grimsby on Saturday 22nd October as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, an event postponed because of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
The open day will focus on family friendly activities and tours of this Conservation Area which sits within the Great Grimsby Heritage Action Zone. Activities and demonstrations include fish filleting, an exhibition of artwork, and a chance to peek inside some of the historic buildings which are being renovated under the PSiCA (Partnership Scheme in Conservation Areas) grant scheme.
Simon Bird, Regional Director of the Humber ports said: “The Kasbah is a unique place with so much history and heritage. This open day is a great way of learning more about the past but also learning about the future and the work being undertaken to preserve its identity.
“There are a great number of businesses at the Port of Grimsby who are all passionate and keen to showcase what they do. It’s an exciting time and we’re keen to support them in any way we can.”
Cllr Tom Furneaux, Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Leisure, and Culture said: “This is a great way of seeing some of our local heritage and is always popular with those local to North East Lincolnshire – many of whom will have relations who worked in the Kasbah or ‘down dock’ in years past. Our heritage is incredibly important to us all and something we must keep alive for future generations to come.”
Stella Jackson, Heritage Action Zone project manager at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “We’ve been working hard, with support from national organisations like Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Heritage England to find ways of using the historic buildings on the port estate. It’s thanks to them that we’re seeing some great projects come forward, helping to secure some of our local landmarks for the future.”
Guided tours will focus on the history of the place, its buildings and location, while there will also be an opportunity to explore one of the port’s many smokehouses (Alfred Enderby Smokehouse) and a chance to visit two of the buildings that are undergoing renovation.
The open day will take place on Saturday 22 October 2022 from 10am to 4pm on the Port of Grimsby. There will be ample free car parking on site and refreshments can be purchased
