Yorkshire Holidays in England
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Yorkshire coast holidays in England and days out in the UK...
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OK, so here I am telling you that the beautiful Yorkshire coast is the perfect place for your holidays in England and fun family days out in the UK…
…why do I think this?
Well, this is a wonderful area - very beautiful. Yorkshire folk are keen to claim Yorkshire as ‘God’s own County’ or the ‘Garden of England’ (no, not Kent anymore, apparently, but Yorkshire!)…
This isn’t just an idle claim… Yorkshire is one of the greenest areas in the whole of England, and has 2 National Parks:
- The North York Moors
- The Yorkshire Dales
The North York Moors actually includes part of the Yorkshire coast, and this very pretty area is an area of Heritage Coast….
And, as if one beautiful stretch of Heritage coast wasn’t enough, we also have an area of Heritage coast at Flamborough Head, and a further section at the far south of the Yorkshire east coast, at Spurn Point.
Gorgeous scenery is a given then, so what else can the Yorkshire coast offer you for days out in the UK, or holidays in England?
Well, what do you want from your Yorkshire holidays in England..?
Traditional Seaside Holidays in England
Countryside and Nature
Quiet Beaches and Scenery
Pretty Fishing Villages
History and Culture
The Arts and Entertainment
Towns and Shopping
More ideas for days out in the UK
Days out and holidays with dogs
Traditional Seaside Holidays in England
- The Yorkshire coast is an ideal spot for a traditional seaside holidays in England. Think:
- jolly seafronts
- fun on the beach
- donkey rides
- The main seaside town is Scarborough. Scarborough was actually the very first seaside spa town in England. It began as a seaside resort in the 17th Century, but became really popular once trains and railways became more widely used in the mid 19th Century. So, Scarborough is certainly the place to go, for authentic Victorian England holidays.
- Here are some other Yorkshire east coast seaside towns, which can all give you traditional family seaside holidays, days out and that style of old-fashioned Victorian England holidays:
- Bridlington:
- Another bustling seaside town, with glorious beaches
More about Bridlington.
- Another bustling seaside town, with glorious beaches
- Filey
- A pretty and small town, with a lovely sea front, and big beaches
More about Filey
- A pretty and small town, with a lovely sea front, and big beaches
- Whitby
- A very quaint and old fashioned town, pretty and ‘higgledy-piggeldy’ – I love it!
- In 2006 won the coveted ‘best beach in the UK’ from ‘Holiday Which?’ magazine, for it’s ‘postcard-perfect harbour’.
More about Whitby
- Quieter Seaside Towns
- For a traditional seaside holiday in a quiet, little seaside town, try holidays in Hornsea or Withernsea
Countryside and Nature
- The Yorkshire east coast is the perfect place for holidays in England concentrating on the countryside and nature.
- To the north of the area is the North York Moors National Park. This is a beautiful area, vast and dramatic: ideal for walks, or just scenic drives out.
- Then there are the coastal footpaths where you get the best of the beautiful countryside, plus attractive cliff-top views.
Try this spectacular Yorkshire Coast walk - Hinderwell to Staithes
- Dalby forest is nearby, with walks, and lots of other fun activities.
- If you are into birdwatching, there are lots of ‘twitchers’ hot spots in the area. Try the RSPB nature reserve at:
- Bempton Cliffs, or…
- Flamborough Head
- Filey Brigg
- Spurn Head
- Humber Estuary
- Hornsea Mere
(Hornsea Mere is actually the largest natural lake in Yorkshire, at 2 miles long. There are usually plenty of different kinds of birds to see, especially in winter, when you get migratory birds.)
Quiet Beaches
- If you are looking for quiet beaches and beautiful scenery from your holidays in England, or family days out in the UK, the Yorkshire coast is definitely the place to come…
- In the North Yorkshire area, the beaches are generally pretty, but small, bays and harbours, with soft, golden sand – usually surrounded by tall cliffs.
- In the Southern part of the area (the East Yorkshire beaches) the Yorkshire coastline has low cliffs of clay.
(They tend to be quite crumbly, and do lose quite a chunk in winter storms).
They also have massive, flat, sandy beaches. I love these tranquil but dramatic beaches, that are rarely crowded.
Pretty Fishing Villages
- If you are looking for the quaint and picturesque in your holidays in England, the Yorkshire coast is certainly for you. There are many of these pretty little villages, with red-roofed stone cottages, nestling together higgledy-piggledy on the hills going down to the sea.
- For the most picturesque of the seaside villages, visit:
- Staithes: so pretty that it’s now become a recognised artists' haunt
- Robin Hoods Bay: thrill to the old smugglers’ tales
- Sandsend: lovely beaches
- Runswick Bay: see the photo below:
Return to the list of Yorkshire coast attractionsHistory and Culture
- Yorkshire was always a pivotal point in British history, so you certainly won’t be short of a spot of history and culture, to inject into your Yorkshire holidays in England…
- Whether your tastes veer towards museums, stately homes, the prehistoric, or like me, you have a bit of a penchant for romantic ruins, you’ll find plenty to please...
The evocative ruins of Whitby Abbey - inspiration for the Dracula novel
More about visiting Whitby AbbeyFind out more about the Yorkshire coast in the Jurassic period.
Find out about Yorkshire in British history (including some historical attractions)
Arts and Entertainment
- Again, if you are interested in theatre and the arts, the Yorkshire east coast is an excellent destination for your British holidays.
- For me, the jewel in the crown of the world of theatre along the Yorkshire coast has got to be Scarborough. Scarborough is a real theatre town, with the award winning and prolific play-wright Alan Ayckbourn having a long standing directorship at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. You’ll get to see all his best plays there, usually first. There are also many other world class performances, plus music, film etc.
- There is also:
- The Scarborough Spa
- The Spa Bridlington
- The Whitby Pavilion
- Evron Centre Concert Hall, Filey …plus numerous other gigs, music events, festivals etc.
- Bridlington:
- Further afield, there are big theatres and concert venues in York and Hull.
- David Hockney paints in the area, while Staithes has proved the inspiration for a veritable hot-bed of artistic endeavours…
- You will also find plenty of small art galleries to browse in the region.
Towns and Shopping
- In a county with so much beautiful scenery, and wide open spaces, you might be surprised to find the pleasing hustle and bustle of towns – not to forget some interesting and original shops - its only natural to want a good souvenir of a fantastic holiday, right?
- Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington are your main shopping towns along the Yorkshire east coast. Filey, Hornsea and Withernsea are smaller towns, but still can provide an interesting shopping experience.
- Scarborough has quite a busy town centre, with most of your expected high street stores, plus the more individual gift and souvenir shops along the sea front.
- I really like Whitby for those little independent stores with the more unusual treasures – and as the ‘birthplace’ of Dracula (the book) it is a real mecca for goth-inspired souvenirs.
- Bridlington, Filey, Hornsea and Withernsea can also provide interesting little shops. Hornsea also has the Freeport Hornsea Outlet Village for cut price, big-name bargains.
- For the serious shopper make a day trip to:
- York
- Town Centre
- Monks Cross Shopping Park
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Leeds
- Town Centre
- White Rose Shopping Centre
- Hull
(I love this for shopping – it’s just had massive redevelopment – you’ll be pleasantly surprised, I think!) - Sheffield
- Town Centre
- Meadowhall Shopping Centre
- Newcastle
- Town Centre
- Metro Centre
- York
So, you see, there are plenty of things to see and do, fun family days out in the UK, ideas for short breaks and holidays in England… and this is just an overview…
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