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East Yorkshire is so much more than the coast and the Yorkshire Wolds - although they are amazing and no one can deny that - East Yorkshire is heritage, industry and charming town centre settings. From pretty canal walks, to towering Minsters, iconic structures and local independent businesses, immerse yourself in East Yorkshire heritage, experience life as a local and refresh your mind from the bustle of daily life. After a day of exploring East Yorkshire where do you see yourself resting, relaxing and reflecting on your day of discovery? Here’s some of our top picks to help you out.

Rolling hills, big open skies, nature in abundance and stunning places to stay - the Yorkshire Wolds has the wow factor. Whether you want to pull on your walking boots and tackle the Yorkshire Wolds Way with overnight stays enroute, or escape the bustle of daily life and take a few days stay somewhere cosy with a stunning view, charming towns and villages to visit and local walks from the doorstep, the Yorkshire Wolds is the break for you.

Nothing says refreshed like a blast of fresh sea air and the glow of the sun on your skin. Whether you want to play games with the family on the sandy beaches of Bridlington, Hornsea or Withernsea, explore the rockpools and caves of Flamborough or wow at the wildlife at Bempton or Spurn point, the East Yorkshire Coast won’t disappoint. But when the sea air has tired you out, and you’re emptying your shoes of sand where do you see yourself laying your head for the night? Here’s some of our top coastal picks to help you out.

Yorkshire is proud of its ancient traditions. Someone has blown a horn every night for 800 years in Ripon, for instance. The neighbours must be fed up of it by now.

Is Halloween the highlight of your autumn? You’re in luck, because there’s plenty going on in East Yorkshire to keep the kids (and yourself!) entertained, all in spacious, socially distant ways…

If whiling away the day lazing on the beach, a gentle stroll on the prom and time to relax with a cuppa and good book just aren’t your idea of a great holiday, then East Yorkshire might just be the place for you. Although lazing on the beach may be just the thing after a skydive? Or a gentle stroll on the prom to steady those sea legs after jet skiing? East Yorkshire can be just as thrilling as it is tranquil.

East Yorkshire is just as prone to typical British weather, and sometimes on the East Yorkshire Coast the weather can be even more unpredictable, which can mean we have our fair share of grey days, rainy days and sea fret. And when you’re here for the day or a few days it’s handy to know what to do and where to go - especially to keep the kids occupied - so here are some ideas to keep everybody happy when the weather is not the most ideal. 

Afternoon Tea is a lovely treat, a great way to spend some quality time with loved ones and friends, and a fantastic way to sample some of the fayre by East Yorkshire’s finest makers and bakers. From elegant tearooms, to cosy cafes and takeaway afternoon teas to enjoy, well, wherever you please! With so many fantastic places to try in the area, here are a few to try.

It could be argued for many reasons that Autumn is the best season, Halloween, Bonfire night and the anticipation of Christmas are a few highlights, but what makes it truly stand out is the transformation of the world around us. As the days draw in, it's the idea of comfort and being cosy that is inviting and on the agenda.

East Yorkshire and amazing flavours go hand in hand. The region’s offering of local produce and fantastically skilled makers and producers, create some tasty products to sample and some impressive experiences to be had. From brewers and distillers to chocolatiers and cookery schools, East Yorkshire has your foodie favourite.