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Withernsea

With miles of sandy beaches and plenty of family entertainment, Withernsea is perfect for a relaxing day at the seaside, and enjoys the atmosphere of a smaller, more traditional resort.
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Spurn Point

East Yorkshire's only National Nature Reserve, this dynamic location owned by Yorkshire`s Wildlife Trust provides feeding for thousands of birds throughout the year. Enjoy a peaceful mid week walk along the peninsula.
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Hornsea

The seaside town of Hornsea is perfect for a family day out, with a lovely sandy beach, a busy promenade to stroll along, amusements and plenty of attractions for all the family.
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The Yorkshire Coast

The East Yorkshire Coast has three distinct personalities - sweeping golden beaches in traditional resorts such as Hornsea and Withernsea; great for families, the haunting landscape of Spurn and the Humber; a wildlife watchers paradise, and gentle countryside plains with quiet lanes and small market towns like Hedon; perfect for cycling and visiting welcoming pubs for Sunday roasts.

Hornsea is the perfect base for a family holiday, with its lovely sandy beach, bustling promenade to stroll along, amusements and plenty of attractions for all the family. It also has the largest freshwater lake in England, Hornsea Mere, Hornsea Museum and Honeysuckle farm Hornsea Freeport outlet village has the best bargains and Neptune Kingdom to keep the kids entertained.

The traditional seaside resort of Withernsea offers a Blue Flag beach of golden sand with its own rather regal castellated entrance, pier Towers, on a mile-long promenade and a rare inland lighthouse, now a museum, situated in the town centre. This family friendly seaside town hosts a programme of events and summer carnivals in the Valley Gardens, a perfect public gardens and outdoor stage space.

Spurn National Nature Reserve is a unique and iconic place, internationally renowned for its wildlife and heritage. Access is now on foot or by cycle only, paying close attention to any warning signs. The newly restored Spurn Lighthouse sits within the wildlife haven of Spurn National Nature Reserve. Visitors can make their way along the three and a half mile peninsula, or climb aboard a Spurn Safari Unimog to travel in style.

Don't just lie there...East Yorkshire Coast Towns and Villages offer a great range of exhilarating things to see and do, whatever the weather...there will be plenty of time for sunbathing later...and you will enjoy a memorable day out with the family.

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Burton Constable Hall & Grounds

Burton Constable Hall & Grounds is one of East Yorkshire's finest historic days out, there is so much to enjoy and discover for families of all ages! Explore the historic parkland and discover 700 years of history at this Elizabethan gem.
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Underground bunker

A simple bungalow hides the entrance to an underground nuclear bunker. Descend the stairs and venture along the 120 metre long tunnel, pass through the blast doors to find yourself immersed in the once secret world of cold war defence.
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Withernsea Lighthouse Museum

Withernsea’s Lighthouse is one of only a handful of lighthouses built inland, standing 127 feet (38m) high in the middle of the seaside town.
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Hornsea Museum

Historic farmhouse home to the Burn family for nearly 300 years. Local history displays, farmhouse kitchen, dairy, laundry, parlour, craft workshops and Victorian street scene.
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The Tolkien Triangle
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.

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Hornsea Mere

Hornsea Mere is the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire and the final remnant of a huge wetland that once featured many smaller meres and marshy areas.
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TPT Hornsea Rail Cycle Path

Follow the old railway all the way from Hull to the eastern most point on the Trail, marked by the seamark on the seawall at Hornsea. Follow this green corridor as pass through the outskirts of Hull before the fields open out around you
Hornsea Bugtopia

Find your WILD side with an adventure at Bugtopia Hornsea! Our Explorer Shows run hourly throughout the day from 11am – 4pm and provide the opportunity to get even closer than you.
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Mr Moos Ice Cream Parlour

Ice cream parlour and cafe selling over 30 flavours of ice cream made on the premises, together with teas, coffees, light meals and home baking.