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. 

Gift an East Yorkshire experience

It can be hard to find the perfect Christmas gift for someone. Let be honest - there are only so many chocolates a person can eat and only so many pairs of socks they need! So instead of reaching for the usual novelty slippers, why not treat them to an unforgettable experience? From cow cuddling to…

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East Yorkshire's best Christmas markets

Christmas markets in East Yorkshire offer a magical experience, bringing together delicious street food, the opportunity to shop for unique Christmas gifts and plenty of entertainment to get you in the festive spirit. Discover our round up of the best Christmas markets in East Yorkshire in 2025. The…

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Rainy day activities for adults in East Yorkshire

When the rain starts to pour in East Yorkshire, there’s no need to let it dampen your spirits. The region offers plenty of indoor activities perfect for adults looking to make the most of a rainy day. From historical landmarks to cosy cafes, here are the best rainy day activities in East Yorkshire…

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8 of the best hot chocolates in East Yorkshire

With the weather getting cooler and the nights drawing in, we can’t think of a better way to warm up than with a mug of rich, velvety hot chocolate (extra cream for us please)! From luxury hot chocolates piled high with indulgent toppings to vegan hot chocolate, and gourmet boozy hot chocolates…

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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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Top 10 things to do this autumn in East Yorkshire

It’s time for jumpers and boots to make their way out of the depths of the wardrobe, embrace the shortening days, cooler air, and get cosy in East Yorkshire. If autumn is your season, here are our top 10 things you might enjoy doing, from spooky Halloween events, to relaxed walks and enjoying…

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East Yorkshire’s top spots for picking sunflowers

Sunflowers, with their bright yellow petals and towering stalks, are a true symbol of summer. There's something about wandering through a field of them that instantly lifts your mood. In East Yorkshire, several farms and attractions offer the chance to pick your own sunflowers to take home and…

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Best places to go strawberry picking in East Yorkshire

Strawberry season is here and, in our opinion, there’s no better way to enjoy everyone’s favourite summer fruit than by heading down to one of East Yorkshire’s producers and picking your own. With basket in hand, search through the greenery, choosing the biggest, ripest, and juiciest strawberries…

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10 fascinating puffin facts you probably didn’t know

Puffins are one of the UK’s most loved seabirds — and East Yorkshire is one of the best places in the country to see them up close! Each year, between April and mid-July, thousands of puffins return to East Yorkshire’s dramatic cliffs for nesting season, especially around Bempton Cliffs and…

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