Things to do and places to visit

Welwick - East Yorkshire

Located in the historic, picturesque village of Welwick, East Yorkshire, the Cosy Cottage is a stone’s throw away from the beautiful countryside and stunning Easy Yorkshire coastline. With mouth-watering local food and drink at the Coach and Horses. A fantastic local pub – which boasts lovely homemade food, real ales, and a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

Take in all of East Yorkshire’s beauty.

Take in the beauty of the East Coast with sprawling, dog-friendly beaches or enjoy the stunning countryside with the surrounding farmlands. Wherever you go, you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity that Welwick has to offer.

Home to two of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators

In 1605. John(Jack) and Christopher (Kit) Wright were born and raised at Plowlands Farm, just outside Welwick, you can see an 8ft statue of the 4 conspirators nearby, to commemorate this.

Our favourite local places

Bridlington

This is a larger coastal town and has a lively nightlife. The area is well known for its fishing, and fresh-caught produce is available to buy. It has a lovely harbor, and fishing trips can be booked for those wishing to sea fish. It has a family-run animal park and a Spa that holds lots of events throughout the year. For more information visit www.bridlington.co.uk
Scarborough

This is probably the largest of the coastal towns, and again has a vibrant nightlife and is also well known for its local caught produce from the sea. It has a funfair on the seafront and has two sides, the north, and south promenade. You can walk along the seafront between the promenades, or enjoy an open-topped bus. Fish and chips, donuts, fresh seafood, and waffles are all available to enjoy. Visit www.visitscarborough.com
Burton Constable

A lovely historic day out with activities for all the family. It has walks on parkland and wildlife trails for the kids to enjoy, or relax and have a picnic in the lovely surrounds. The house has over 30 rooms to explore and places to grab a bite to eat and drink. More information can be found at www.burtonconstable.com
The Deep

A fantastic attraction in Hull City Centre which guides you through the oceans of the world, and introduces you to over 5000 species past and present. There is a see-through tunnel that you can stand in and watch the various fish swim over you and penguins to see and enjoy. It has a lovely restaurant and gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs to remember your visit. Visit www.thedeep.co.uk
Strawberryfields Market

This market is open on a Tuesday and Thursday and boasts to be Yorkshire’s biggest and best car boot and market. Visit www.skirlingtonmarket.co.uk/strawberry-fields.co.uk

Other worthy mentions

The Coach & Horses Pub

The cottage has the benefit of being behind this wonderful country pub and has a warm and friendly atmosphere, like most of the villagers. It has a good selection of real ales, wines, and spirits and has lovely home-cooked food. Please note it is not open every day, and currently shuts on Monday and Tuesday.
RAF Holmpton Bunker

From the front, this looks like a bungalow, but inside it hides a 120-metre long tunnel and once through the blast doors you can explore the secret world of the cold war defence. Guided tours are available. For further information visit the website www.visitthebunker.com to show opening times and prices.
Withernsea Lighthouse

This lighthouse was built a quarter of a mile inland and took 18 months to complete in 1894. It was last used on the 1st July 1976. The lighthouse stands 127ft high (39m) and has 144 steps for you to climb to the top, and enjoy the views of the East Yorkshire coastline, and even the Humber Bridge on a clear day. Today it is open to visitors and you can enjoy the large garden with a café selling light refreshments and souvenirs. You can find further details at www.withernsealighthouse.co.uk
Spurn Point National Nature Reserve

The area is particularly popular with bird watchers, and you can enjoy wandering over the nature reserve (dogs not allowed) on the footpaths. There is no vehicle access to the end of the peninsula known as Spurn Point, you can walk or bike, but beware that during high tide the Point does get cut off, so you would need to check tide times prior to visiting. There is a lot of information at www.ywt.org.uk/nature-reserves/spurn-national-nature-reserve
Hornsea

This is another East Yorkshire Coastal Town, which is well worth a visit. It boasts fish and chips, a blue flag beach, and a mere which is the largest fresh water lake in Yorkshire. Again this is a popular destination for bird watching and is of international importance for migrating birds. Hornsea also has a shopping outlet known as Hornsea Freeport and has designer shops and places to stop and eat. To find out more visit www.visithornsea.co.uk
Skirlington Market

This is situated past Hornsea and is well worth a visit on a Sunday when the market and car boot are on. Parking is free, and you can enjoy the various market stalls both indoor and outdoor selling food, clothes, pet accessories, towels, bedding, plants, and much more. Visit www.skirlingtonmarket.co.uk for further information.