Meridian Park is a multi-purpose entertainment venue in Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes is a town and unparished area in North East Lincolnshire, England, situated on the estuary of the Humber. It has a population of 31,853 and is a seaside resort.- History :...

, North East Lincolnshire

North East Lincolnshire

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, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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. It hosted its first event organised by Solid Entertainments of Grimsby featuring The Zutons

The Zutons

The Zutons are an English indie rock band from Liverpool. They were formed in 2001 but did not release their first album, Who Killed...... The Zutons?, until May 2004. They achieved their biggest hits with "Why Won't You Give Me Your Love?" and "Valerie", both taken from their second studio album...

 and The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers

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in August 2009 as part of the Cleethorpes Rocks Music Festival.

Facilities

Meridian Park has few permanent structures to allow greater flexibility depending on event type. The permanent buildings include the control tower, featuring box office facility, first aid and lost children point as well as staff welfare facilities. There are also two permanent customer toilet blocks.

Events

The venue has seen a relatively sparse calendar of events since its opening. It hosted two conerts in 2009 and a laser display to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes Night

Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in England. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding...

in the same year.

2010's first event was the Lincolnshire Fine Food Festival, held over the weekend of 24 and 25 April.