What is AetherPunk28?
From the absolute idiots who brought you Turnip on the Docks, we humbly present AETHERFEST, the world’s first Aetherpunk28 event!
Aetherfest brings the magical chaos of Haggerland to the East coast. Join the search for Erudite, fix your wand bayonets, and be ready.
About The Great Escape
The Great Escape is a community workspace, that feeds passions, builds a sense of pride and boosts confidence for people who might be struggling.
It is also home to The Dice Factory, hobby workshops that support positive mental well-being, and the reason why The Great Escape was the only location considered for Aetherfest.
Please be aware that The Great Escape is located on Grimsby Docks, which is a working dock. Caution should be taken when crossing roads and moving around the docks.
Grimsby Docks and The Great Escape are an alcohol-free zone.
Smoking and Vaping is allowed OUTSIDE the building only.
Places to Stay in Grimsby & Cleethorpes
There are many places to stay in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes area, however we recommend the following hotels:
St James Hotel
St. James Square,
Grimsby
DN31 1EP
Town Centre location
Short Walk from Grimsby Town Station
1.6miles from The Great Escape
Holiday Inn Express
3-9 Wellowgate,
Grimsby
DN32 0RA
Close to Town Centre
Next to Grimsby Town Station
1.8miles drive from The Great Escape
Humber Royal Hotel
Little Coates Road
Grimsby
DN34 4LX
3miles drive from The Great Escape
Premier Inn Grimsby
Appian Way
Europa Park
Grimsby
DN31 2UT
Just off the A180
2.1 miles from The Great Escape
Book a Room at Premier Inn Grimsby.
This Premier Inn hosts the local Brewers Fayre which can be found here:
Megs Island Guesthouse
9 Isaacs Hill
Cleethorpes
DN35 8JU
Close to the centre of Cleethorpes
2.3miles from The Great Escape.
Premier Inn Cleethorpes
Meridian Point
Cleethorpes
DN35 0PN
Close to Cleethorpes seafront and entertainment
4.0 miles from The Great Escape.
Book a Room at Premier Inn Cleethorpes.
Places to Eat in Grimsby & Cleethorpes
We will have hot and cold drinks and snacks available at The Great Escape for a small charge (cash and card payments accepted).
You are welcome to bring a packed lunch, however, if you would like something more substantial, The Great Escape will offer sandwiches and panini’s for a small charge.
If you would like something different, you will find directions on the map below to the usual chain eateries that are within driving distance, such as McDonalds, KFC, Subway etc. However, a personal recommendation from us would be to try out Mockingbird. Part of Docks Beers, our local brewery in a stunning historical Church, Mockingbird serves a menu including chicken tenders where everything is available as a Mock (Vegan) alternative.
Directions
The Great Escape is located on Grimsby Docks. The Docks is accessible from the A180 and A16, and we recommend using the map to the left for full directions.
Arrival on Grimsby Docks
Grimsby Docks is owned and secured by ABP, and you will need to pass through the Security Gates to enter the docks.
If you are stopped, simply tell Security that you are visiting The Great Escape and they will let you through. They may ask for photo ID; a valid driving licence is enough.
They will also be able to offer directions, if you are unsure where to go.
Parking
There are plenty of parking bays across the street from The Great Escape. Please try not to park in the car park next door to the building, as this belongs to Alfred Enderby Smokehouse.
Caution should be taken when crossing the road, as the area is within a working dock.
Accessibility
The whole downstairs of The Great Escape has been designed with accessibility in mind, and as such is accessible to wheelchairs, including a disabled toilet.
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