Yorkshire East Coast Unofficial Blog

Feb 2, Whitby: Fossils and the Prehistoric World

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:44:00 GMT

Whitby is a small coastal town in North Yorkshire, and a name familiar to most fossil collectors in Britain and Europe; in fact specimens from Whitby feature

Jan 26, Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival - 6-8 July 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:10:17 GMT

The sixth annual Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival will take place this year between 6th to 8th July, in the grounds of Burton Agnes Hall. Top of the

Jan 26, The Gardens at Burton Agnes Hall

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:05:54 GMT

The charm of these award-winning gardens is the lack of formality which is so evident in many stately homes. A visit makes a pleasant half day trip

Jan 24, Where to Stay - Reader Reviews

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:18:45 GMT

Reader reviews of where to stay, all along the Yorkshire coast. See where our readers would recommend you to stay... Submit your own review...

Jan 19, Valentine's Day Breaks

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:41:42 GMT

Have you got your Valentine's Day treat planned yet? What better way to say 'I love you' than booking a romantic get-away in a cosy cottage at the coast... Well alright, Valentine's Day is on a Tuesday - but that means you've every excuse to turn the whole weekend into your perfect romantic break... Here's some I found... Cosy couples cottages - 3 night breaks - starts at £183 Click here to see... - 2 night breaks - start at £196 Click here to see... More romantic cottages Prices start at £192 for a 3 night break: Click here to see... Steamy hot tubs - 3 night breaks - start at £279 Click here to see... Parks and Lodges - 3 night breaks - start at £129 Click here to see... However you choose to spend your Valentine's weekend - I hope you enjoy it.

If any of the Sykes or Hoseasons breaks recommended on this page interest you, please support my website by using the links on this page to book. The price to you is always the same, but I will earn a small commission. This allows me to continue to provide you with the information on this website, all for free. Thanks for your continued support :)

Jan 10, Yorkshire Coast Walks

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:22:56 GMT

Get ideas for great places to walk at the Yorkshire Coast. Readers share their favourites. Let us know yours too...

Jan 10, Yorkshire Coast - The Fossil Coast

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:25:53 GMT

Find out more about why the Yorkshire coast is called the 'Fossil Coast'. What's been found..? What could you find now...? Where's the best places to look...?

Dec 22, Restaurants in Filey - Inghams Fish and Chips

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:51:50 GMT

We review restaurants in Filey. We visit Inghams for fish and chips. See what we thought...

Dec 20, Days Out in the UK - Yorkshire East Coast

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:23:03 GMT

Racking your brains to think of fun family days out in the UK? Try some of these ideas around the beautiful Yorkshire east coast. The ideal spot for fab days out, and fun holidays in England....

Dec 19, Whitby Christmas Greetings

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:53:34 GMT

White Christmas Come Early - it's already a white Christmas in Whitby... ...what could be more seasonal than this wonderful Christmassy scene in Whitby

Dec 19, Whitby in Winter - Snowy Scenes

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:49:39 GMT

Here are some beautiful Whitby snow scenes from the recent snow (Nov-Dec 2010)... Whitby really does look idyllic in the snow! Wonderful! All these images

Dec 19, Another Withernsea Weekend

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:45:06 GMT

Only two more weekends to visit GG's Legacy, our caravan sited at Withernsea Sands, before we drain the caravan down for Winter . We do this to protect

Dec 19, Fraisthorpe Beach and Dogs

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:45:08 GMT

We visited Fraisthorpe today after reading the comments on this site. We were looking for a good dog friendly beach in Yorkshire and this was just exactly

Dec 19, Yorkshire Coast Videos

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:18:14 GMT

Watch these lovely Yorkshire coast videos for a real taste of all the sights and sounds of the real life Yorkshire coast towns, seasides and countryside. All submitted by readers of this site. Share your own videos here, too...

Dec 19, GG'S Legacy Accessible Caravan - Withernsea Sands

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:22:40 GMT

A fully accessible caravan situated at Withernsea Sands park resort owned by wheelchair user. Sleeps 6 Main Bedroom Available to both disabled

Dec 16, Southcliffe Hotel, Bridlington

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:08:19 GMT

Lovely staff, excellent service. Home cooked food at low prices. So far have tried: The full English breakfast with tea and toast included for £2.95

Dec 14, Will Young announces Dalby Forest Concert

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:47:51 GMT

Will Young will be performing in Dalby Forest near Pickering in the Summer When: Friday 29th June 2012 Where: Dalby Forest (open air) Tickets - go on sale at 9am on Friday 16th December More details and ticket info: Click here...

Dec 14, Boyz II Men in Bridlington

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:35:16 GMT

Boyz II Men will be performing at The Spa, Bridlington in February 2012 When: 3rd February 2012
Where: The Spa, Bridlington More details here... Tickets: Call The Spa Box Office on: 01262 678258 Or book online with The Spa here... Alternative ticket purchasing: www.ticketweb.co.uk www.ticketline.co.uk

Dec 1, Christmas Cottages at the Coast

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:29:00 GMT

Have you made plans for Christmas yet? How about spending Christmas at the coast? A cosy Christmas morning in front of an open fire... ...followed by a bracing walk in the sea-air! A decidedly relaxing Christmas! Here's my pick of the best coastal cottages for Christmas... (They all have an open fire)

May Cottage, Seaton, near Hornsea - 4 nights starting 23 December - £347 Click here to see May Cottage
The Old Chapel, Atwick, near Hornsea - 4 nights starting 23 December - £386 Click here to see The Old Chapel
Heather Cottage, Flamborough, near Bridlington - 4 nights starting 23 December - £472 Click here to see Heather cottage
Seamist Cottage, Staithes, near Whitby - 4 nights starting 23 December - £511 Click here to see Seamist Cottage

More Christmas cottages here... ...and here...

New Year Cottage Breaks

If you can't get away for Christmas, have you thought about celebrating the New Year at the coast instead? Enjoy a cosy, romantic break for two... ...or hire a large cottage and take friends and family along, for a party to remember! Find New Year Holiday Cottages, here... ...and here... Have a happy coastal Christmas and New Year :)

Nov 23, Whitby Holiday Cottages

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:14:57 GMT

Get ideas and information about Whitby holiday cottages and accommodation. Plan your holiday or short break here - lots of useful information. Find out more....

Nov 18, The Forge, Sewerby, Bridlington

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:06:51 GMT

Read reader reviews and comments about The Forge restaurant and tea room in Sewerby, near Bridlington...

Nov 14, Site Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:05:06 GMT

Increase the visibility of your business. Target interested customers, just at the right time. Find out more about how site sponsorship with us can help your business. Yorkshire Coast advertising.

Nov 14, Days Out UK - What's On - Yorkshire Coast

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:42:59 GMT

What's On Guide - Yorkshire Coast. Details of upcoming events and ideas for days out in Yorkshire and family days out UK. Free downloadable files to print out...

Nov 14, Get your business noticed this Christmas

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:47:11 GMT

Get your business noticed - become the sponsor for the December or January 'What's On' list for yorkshire-east-coast-unofficial-guide.com. Your business can appear on every page of the 'What's On' list for one month, raising the profile of your company amongst readers of the website. The 'What's On' page is always one of the most popular pages on the website, so you are sure to get lots of interested potential customers who will notice your business, as they browse for ideas. It costs just £60 to sponsor a month. Apply today... contact me here... I'm offering just one sponsorship opportunity per 'What's On' list - as I like to keep quality high... You can also state if you'd like to be considered to sponsor a later month (currently also recruiting sponsors for January and February)

Contact me with your inquiry today...

Nov 9, Withernsea Weekend

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:36:49 GMT

Again this weekend myself husband and grand-daughter Amy age 4, grandson Joe age 5, spent the weekend in Grandma's camper van.(We cannot get away without

Nov 7, A new shopping experience in Withernsea

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:22 GMT

We recently called into a new shopping arcade named the Victorian Walk in Queen Street Withernsea. The place has been fully refurbished and hosts a variety

Nov 1, Out lobster fishing from Bridlington

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:03:50 GMT

It was just a normal working day for Clint (the skipper) and first mate (Jason) I was a mere spectator, 16 hours at sea, then to the pub for a well earned

Oct 28, Geology Trust at Robin Hoods Bay

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:15:43 GMT

Celebration of our Community Event The North East Yorkshire Geology Trust are holding a community event at Fylingdales Village Hall for people from the Robin Hoods Bay area to get together and share their community... When:

12 November
3pm - 7pm

Where:

Fylingdales Village Hall

Cost:

FREE!

Refreshments will be available More information: For more information, contact The North East Yorkshire Geology Trust

Oct 25, Holiday Cottages in Scarborough - Unofficial Info Guide

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:15:27 GMT

My pick of the best hotels and holiday cottages in Scarborough and the surrounding villages. Let the Unofficial Guide help you choose your best holiday accomodation on the Yorkshire east coast...

Oct 25, Mallyan Spout Hotel, Goathland

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:47:53 GMT

I've just been adding details of the Mallyan Spout Hotel to my website... We did a great walk to see the Mallyan Spout Waterfall last year, and this hotel is right at the start of the walk... It's in the popular North York Moors village of Goathland (of 'Heartbeat' fame) so there's loads to do all around here...

Special Offers Free Night offers: - 4 nights for the price of 3 - runs from 01 Nov 11 - 01 Mar 12 - 7 nights for the price of 6 - 01 May 11 - 30 Apr 12 (Check the 'Superbreak' website link below for full details of offers) Find out more about the hotel and the offers - Click link below for more...

Mallyan Spout Hotel

More about our Mallyan Spout walk, here... More about the lovely village of Goathland, here... More about the North York Moors here...

If the Mallyan Spout hotel offers recommended on this page interest you, please support my website by using the links on this page to book. The price to you is always the same, but I will earn a small commission. This allows me to continue to provide you with the information on this website, all for free. Thanks for your continued support :)

Oct 18, October Half Term - Last Minute Deals

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:14:00 GMT

It's half term next week... ...but there are still a few great holiday offers about that you can take advantage of... Take that well-deserved break! Take a look at some of your options... October Half Term Offers - Hoseasons Holiday Parks & Lodges Hoseasons Half Term Holiday Cottages Haven Half Term Yorkshire Coast Holiday Offers Park Resorts Half Term Holiday Offers Enjoy your Half Term Holiday!

If any of the holidays and short breaks recommended on this page interest you, please support my website by using the links on this page to book. The price to you is always the same, but I will earn a small commission. This allows me to continue to provide you with the information on this website, all for free. Thanks for your continued support :)

Oct 17, Yorkshire Coast Webcams

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:14:25 GMT

Take a sneaky peek at the coast whenever you want, and get your seaside fix here... all the best Yorkshire coast webcams, in one place, for you to enjoy...

Oct 17, Withernsea Weekends continued...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:51:00 GMT

This Withernsea weekend we shared our Fully accessible caravan GG's LEGACY, sited on the excellent Park Resorts' Withernsea Sands site, with GG (Great

Oct 17, British Caravan Holiday Park - Yorkshire Coast

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:38:37 GMT

Make the most of the coast and book a fun, family, budget break at a British caravan holiday park. Info guide to all the best Lodge and Holiday Parks along the Yorkshire Coast - 'Unofficial Guide'...

Oct 17, Restaurants in Bridlington Reviewed - The Naked Fish

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:16:47 GMT

We review restaurants in Bridlington and at the Yorkshire coast. We visit the Naked Fish seafood restaurant. Find out what we thought...

Oct 17, Helping Yorkshire Charities

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:59:19 GMT

I've just completed my first blog post for yorkshirebadges.co.uk... You can see it now here...

Oct 11, Celtic Dance show - Scarborough

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:03:06 GMT

The Kevin O'Connor School of Irish Dance presents 'Celtic Dance' The show includes favourites from big Irish dance shows such as 'Riverdance' and 'Lord of the Dance' and a mixture of traditional dances and modern choreography. Scarborough band ISHKA will also perform. When?

21 & 22 October - 7pm
23 October - 2pm

Where?

YMCA - St. Thomas Street, Scarborough

Booking

Contact Scarborough YMCA

Oct 7, Proud to be Helping Raise Money for Yorkshire Charities

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:11:32 GMT

I'm proud to be helping Yorkshire Badges raise money for Yorkshire charities... I'll soon be getting involved with some guest blogs over at Yorkshire Badges, spreading the word about why it's fantastic to live in Yorkshire and all we've got to be proud about here! Yorkshire Badges concentrate on raising money for Yorkshire Charities through the sales of Yorkshire Badges - just right for wearing with pride... ...to show off the fact that you're proud to be associated with Yorkshire... ...and proud to be helping raise money for Yorkshire Charities! I make the badges available via links on my Yorkshire websites, to help raise money for a Yorkshire charity I've nominated... My own chosen charity is Yorkshire Cancer Research - as I'm proud that my husband Ian is a cancer survivor... ...and I want to help fund research that helps all cancer sufferers to be so lucky! 15% of the sale of each badge goes directly to Yorkshire Cancer Research

(I do not receive any financial compensation from the promotion or sale of these badges) If you're a Yorkshire charity, check out how the badges can help you here... If you're a Yorkshire business, you, too, can help support Yorkshire charities (at no cost to you). Find out more here... Don't forget to look out for my guest blog posts on Yorkshire Badges in the coming weeks... It'll be great! I'm really looking forward to it! And a great big THANK YOU to you for helping to raise money for my own chosen charity of Yorkshire Cancer Research, and other Yorkshire charities :o) Charlotte x

Oct 6, Half Term Bargains

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:00:56 GMT

Time is passing so quickly - I just realised October Half Term is coming up soon... It must be all that lovely weather we've been having recently - making me think we're back in Summer! Let's hope we're still due some more Autumnal sunshine for a hot half term at the Yorkshire coast.... (...well, maybe we'll settle for warm and dry!) I've been checking out the Half Term Holiday Bargains from Hoseasons... Here's my pick of the best below...

3 nights at Sand le Mere from just £99 (near Withernsea)
3 nights at Reighton Sands from just £109 (near Filey)
4 nights at Reighton Sands from just £134 (near Filey)
4 nights at Sand le Mere from just £142 (near Withernsea)
4 nights at Blue Dolphin Holiday Park from just £144 (near Filey)
3 nights at The Bay Holiday Park from just £149 (near Filey)
(Read about our stay here last autumn/winter)
4 nights at The Bay Holiday Park from just £199 (near Filey)
3 nights at Withernsea Sands Holiday Park from just £193 (at Withernsea)
4 nights at The Groom's Cottage from just £234 (holiday cottage near Scarborough)
4 nights at Stable Cottage from just £244 (holiday cottage in the North York Moors)
4 nights at Lavender Cottage from just £270 (holiday cottage near Hornsea)
4 nights at May Cottage from just £289 (holiday cottage near Hornsea)

See all these bargains and more at: Half term breaks in holiday cottages 4 night breaks at holiday parks, lodges and apartments 3 night breaks at holiday parks, lodges and apartments Use the search facility on the Hoseasons site to find even more options to suit you. I also checked out Haven's half term bargains but saw that most of their good prices had already been snapped up! Still worth a look for a last minute bargain though! Hope you enjoy your half term break! Click here to find your perfect bargain break...

If any of the Haven or Hoseasons breaks recommended on this page interest you, please support my website by using the links on this page to book. The price to you is always the same, but I will earn a small commission. This allows me to continue to provide you with the information on this website, all for free. Thanks for your continued support :)

Oct 4, Rotunda Museum and Scarborough Art Gallery

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:42:00 GMT

We visit Scarborough's Rotunda Museum and the Scarborough Art Gallery to explore some local history and culture. We share our experiences with you...

Sep 29, Becketts coffee shop in Whitby

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:22:28 GMT

Spend a lovely Sunday in Whitby last week and made a new discovery, had a lovely coffee and tea cake in Becketts on Skinner street, it's a coffee shop

Sep 27, Tranquil Bridlington Harbour

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:42:21 GMT

Something about Bridlington that I like... I usually head down South Shore but on Saturday I decided to have a walk around the harbour and soak up all

Sep 26, Danes Dyke, Nr Flamborough

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:31:48 GMT

I have 2 Springer Spaniels, and we love going here. Danes Dyke is the perfect day out for us. There is a car park surrounded by woods, a small picnic area,

Sep 23, More Autumn & Winter Break Bargains

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:09:23 GMT

There are lots of great offers currently available for Autumn and Winter breaks from Hoseasons... With Autumn Breaks from just £99 and a huge saving of up to £80 off October Half Term breaks, you're sure to bag a bargain, and have a great holiday too! It's a lovely time to visit the Yorkshire Coast - it's now much less busy than in the height of Summer, but hopefully the weather will stay quite pleasant... Some of the best finds: - £79 breaks at Withernsea Sands - £79 breaks at Blue Dolphin Park, Filey - £85 breaks at Reighton Sands - £99 breaks at Sand-le-Mere - £99 breaks at The Bay, Filey (we stayed here last November) - £102 breaks at Skipsea Sands - £129 breaks at Cayton Bay Click here to find out more about all the above deals, and more... I hope you find an Autumn Break Bargain Don't delay - they're sure to book up fast at those prices! Do come back and tell us about your break at the Coast...

If any of the Hoseasons breaks recommended on this page interest you, please support my website by using the links on this page to book. The price to you is always the same, but I will earn a small commission. This allows me to continue to provide you with the information on this website, all for free. Thanks for your continued support :)

Sep 23, Please Help Save Whitby Piers

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:43:42 GMT

Did you know Whitby pier is now closed? Sad news, isn't it! Have you ever enjoyed a walk on Whitby's beautiful West Pier..? Felt the wind in your

Sep 20, Great Grandmas weekend at Withernsea

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:46:34 GMT

We went to our fully accessible caravan again this weekend at Park Resort site. A wonderful clean site where the staff are very helpful and friendly

Sep 20, Jane's Withernsea Weekends

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:56:44 GMT

Jane shares some of her Withernsea weekends at her accessible caravan at Withernsea Sands holiday park... Find out more about Jane's caravan and how you

Sep 20, No.1 for fish and chips in Hornsea: "Whitehead"

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:47:52 GMT

Whitehead's fish and Chip shop and restaurant in Hornsea, the number of visitors all year round say it all, a 5 star fish and chip shop, good quality fish

Sep 20, Jane's Withernsea Weekends

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:30:05 GMT

Jane shares stories of her wonderful Withernsea weekends at her caravan...

Sep 20, A Happy Withernsea Weekend With Grandchildren

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:27:57 GMT

We have a static wheelchair Accessible caravan sited at Park Resorts. I promised that the first weekend it was empty I would take Grandchildren; Amy, 4yrs;