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. 

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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East Yorkshire in bloom. A seasonal flower guide

East Yorkshire has some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK, made even more beautiful by the ever-changing array of flowers which pop up throughout the year. From the delicate snowdrops of winter to the vibrant wildflowers of summer, there’s always a fantastic floral display to enjoy. Here's a…

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8 stunning snowdrop walks in East Yorkshire

Snowdrops will soon be out in abundance, brightening up wintery walks across East Yorkshire. These lovely little flowers are the first to bloom in the new year and are seen by many as a sign that spring will soon be here – hooray! We spotted the first shoots appearing in early January but the best…

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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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