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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.

We’re all looking for the perfect pic that sums up our time to somewhere amazing. When friends ask ‘where have you been’ and ‘what did you do’ - we all want to respond with a series of fab photos to make them wish they had been there too.

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are surely among the most famous works of fiction in English Literature, yet few people realise J R R Tolkien spent about eighteen months in East Yorkshire during World War 1.

With the bustle of daily life and the day-to-day demands of work, family and the house, it can be hard to find the time for quality moments with the special person in your life. A breakaway in East Yorkshire with luxury accommodation that can offer that extra special something, and fantastic dining opportunities sets the mood perfectly to escape the humdrum of everyday life. Whether you want to escape it all or get stuck in to learning something, take a look at what East Yorkshire has to offer.

What makes a great walking route is different for everyone. Some want to walk along wild coastal headlands and breathe in fresh sea air, others might prefer a ramble across rolling hills, and whilst some will want to make sure they see birds and animals on route, others will be looking at fauna and flora.  

Long or short, coast or countryside, circular or ending with a delicious pub lunch, we have a huge variety of walks to choose from across East Yorkshire.