Welcome to the Visit East Yorkshire blog

Here you'll find endless inspiration and top tips on how to make the most of your time in East Yorkshire. 

East Yorkshire’s spookiest spots

East Yorkshire is known for its picturesque landscapes, charming market towns, and stunning coastlines. However, beneath its tranquil beauty lies a much darker past. From haunted stately homes to ghostly apparitions in old pubs, East Yorkshire is steeped in spine-chilling tales. Join us as we…

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Pick your own pumpkins in East Yorkshire this October

Pumpkins are an essential part of the Halloween experience and they’re even more fun when you get to pick your own. Whether you plan to carve them into spooky faces, paint them in pretty pastel colours, artfully decorate your home with them or transform them into the perfectly spiced pumpkin pie, no…

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Family-friendly 3-day itinerary in Hornsea

Give the kids a proper seaside adventure with this relaxed 3-day family-friendly itinerary in Hornsea. From sandcastles on the Blue Flag beach to meeting reptiles at Bugtopia, burning off energy at Beach Cove's adventure playground, feeding the ducks at Hornsea Mere and cuddling farm animals at…

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Best places to go strawberry picking in East Yorkshire

There's something about picking your own strawberries that makes them taste so much better to the ones sitting in a plastic punnet at the supermarket. Maybe it's the smell of the field, the excitement of finding a really good one hiding under the leaves, or just being outdoors on a sunny summer's…

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Coastal trail running from Bridlington to Flamborough Head

With longer evenings, warmer temperatures and blue skies finally here (somewhat), there’s no better time to head towards the East Yorkshire coast and explore some of the best trail running routes that our region has to offer. For those reading this and wondering “who and what is ALTUS Running?” -…

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Father's Day gift ideas: experiences for every type of dad

Father's Day this year falls on Sunday 21 June, and if you're looking for something more memorable than a card and a bottle of aftershave, East Yorkshire has you covered. From wildlife boat trips and vineyard picnics to gliding over the Yorkshire Wolds and hunting for bargains at a legendary car…

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Dog friendly beaches in East Yorkshire: your complete guide

If you've got a dog, you'll know that a trip to the beach isn't just a walk, it's an event. The excitement when they first clock the sea. The zoomies across the sand. The obligatory roll in something questionable. Pure joy, for them and for you. As summer arrives on the East Yorkshire coast, you…

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10 reasons East Yorkshire should be on every foodie's radar

East Yorkshire doesn't shout about its food scene. It doesn't need to. From a Michelin starred inn tucked into the countryside to a MasterChef champion's bistrot in a market town, from one of Europe's most celebrated lobster fisheries to a Victorian market hall reborn as a buzzing food hall, there's…

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Spring trail running on the Yorkshire Wolds Way

With Spring well and truly under way, it feels like the perfect time to showcase what our region has to offer when it comes to trail running routes, particularly the Yorkshire Wolds Way. To those of you reading this and thinking “who and what is ALTUS Running?” – it’s lovely to meet you. We’re an…

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