Buzz·Posted on 26 Feb 201622 Reasons Why Grimsby Is So Goddamn GreatThere's more to the town than fish.by Lindsay CowieBuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. To start with, it's in the name. View this photo on Instagram 2. The town was established by Vikings in the ninth century. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. We have a pretty historic fishing industry. View this photo on Instagram 4. So of course we have the best fish 'n' chips in the world. 5. His and hers afternoon tea? Yes please. 6. Nights out are pretty cheap. View this photo on Instagram 7. … but you can also sit back, relax, and enjoy a good cocktail or two. 8. The start of the festive season is a pretty big event. 9. And Grimsby Town Football Club take Christmas very, very seriously. 10. You may find grannies whizzing around in the street. 11. In fact, culture is a hot topic in Grimsby right now. 12. Three words: Kevin from Grimsby. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. You could say Grimsby has the X factor. View this photo on Instagram 14. The soft sandy beach and award-winning gardens of Cleethorpes are literally down the road. 15. There's some fabulous boutique shops and restaurants in Cleethorpes, too. View this photo on Instagram 16. The coast is just as beautiful at sunrise. 17. Grimsby is surrounded by peaceful countryside. 18. And you can get up close and personal with nature. 19. Recently, Grimsby has become a hub for offshore renewable energy. 20. Occasionally, a member of the royal family may pop up for the day. 21. And this year, we're only the bloody national hosts of Armed Forces Day 2016. 22. Even Elton John knows Grimsby's the best.