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Bridlington

National Rail | station code BDT

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Bridlington is a traditional seaside resort with sandy beaches, amusements, a long promenade and an historic harbour. South Beach has the most sand and is just ½ mile from the railway station. The Lifeboat Station is not open for visitors. The Bus Station is ½ mile from the railway station.
www.yorkshire.com

TI South Marine Drive. Tel. 01482 391634.

Bridlington Accomodation

Booking.com Bridlington Yorkshire holidaycottages.co.uk National Trust Holidays, Yorkshire

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Bridlington map

Harbour Heritage Museum ¾ mile

Bridlington's Maritime History with model ships, paintings and other memorabilia. Mock up of a ship's cabin. Admission free, donations welcome.
Open Apr-Oct, ThFSSu 1100-1400 subject to volunteer availability.
www.bridlingtonharbour.com

Bayle Museum 1 mile

The Museum is in the historic Bayle Gate of the former Bridlington Priory. Displays cover the history of Bridlington and the surrounding area.
Open M-F 1100-1600.
www.baylemuseum.co.uk

Sewerby Hall, Gardens and Zoo by bus

The core of Sewerby Hall is Georgian with later additions, it is presented as an Edwardian Country House, including the servants' wing. Displays and memorabilia of local aviator, Amy Johnson. The Gardens include a walled garden, rose garden and woodland. The Zoo has birds and animals from around the world, including monkeys and penguins. Café.
Open Apr-Sep, Daily 0930-1630, Hall from 1100, Zoo from 1000.
www.sewerbyhall.co.uk
Bus 14 from Bus Station (½ mile from railway station) to opposite Sewerby Park entrance, 9 minutes journey. Daily, hourly. Operated by East Yorkshire.
Sewerby Hall is 2½ miles from Bridlington Station by walking the Coast Path.

Bondville Model Village by bus then ¼ mile

Around 200 model buildings in an acre of gardens. Tearoom.
Open please see website.
www.visitbondville.com
Bus as for Sewerby Hall above then ¼ mile walk.

Sewerby map
National Trust Holidays
National Trust Holidays
National Trust Holidays

Danes Dyke Nature Reserve by bus

The Reserve is a wooded ravine with an ancient earthwork (Danes Dyke). Exotic parkland trees as well as native trees. From the beach there are good views across the bay to Bridlington. Café at the car park. Admission free.
Open at all times.
www.eastridingcoastandcountryside.co.uk
Bus 14 from Bus Station (½ mile from railway station) to opposite Danes Dyke entrance, shortly after Marton, 14 minutes journey. Daily, hourly. Operated by East Yorkshire.

Flamborough Cliffs Nature Reserve by bus

Flamborough Head has one of most important seabird colonies in Europe and the cliffs are packed with auks, gannets, gulls and puffins during the summer breeding season. Wildflowers on the chalk grassland attract butterflies. Admission free.
Open at all times, best visited Mar-Jul.
www.ywt.org.uk
Bus 14 from Bus Station (½ mile from railway station) to North Landing (the terminus), close to the Reserve and coast path. 28 minutes journey, Daily, hourly. Operated by East Yorkshire.

Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats

Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens by bus then ½ mile

Burton Agnes Hall is a grand Elizabethan manor house with many unusual features. It remains a family home with a welcoming feel. The Gardens include herbaceous borders, a jungle garden, woodland garden and an adventure playground. Café. Events programme.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1100-1700.
www.burtonagnes.com
Bus 121 from Hilderthorpe Road near station (also from Bus Station) to Burton Agnes, about 15 minutes journey, then ½ mile walk. Daily, hourly. Operated by East Yorkshire. Buses also operate from Driffield.

Burton Agnes Manor House EH by bus then ½ mile

A Norman manor house with an undercroft which was encased in brick during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Manor House is within the grounds of Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens (see above).
Open as Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens, see above.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus to Burton Agnes as above.

Burton Agnes map

Explorer Map Scarborough & Bridlington

Pathfinder Guide Vale of York & Yorkshire Wolds (includes walks at Danes Dyke, Flamborough Head and Burton Agnes)

First Aid Kit for walkers