With mediaeval towns, manor houses and Bronze Age ruins, many of which remain unchanged today, the East Riding of Yorkshire is something of a hidden gem in the English travel crown. Whether you are planning a family day away or a romantic weekend getaway there is plenty to see and do in East Yorkshire.
Regardless of budget and taste, there is a wide variety of accommodation in the East Riding of Yorkshire to suit all needs. From coastal retreats to countryside B&B’s, Hull also has a wide range of hotels, from luxury spa and boutique hotels to family friendly and budget hotels.
Hull City
Whether it’s exciting history, shopping or entertaining nightlife, Hull has everything you are looking for in a city break. The city has reinvented itself in recent years with attractions and a lively social scene making it a popular travel destination within East Yorkshire.
Hull has an abundance of museums in what is now known as its Museum Quarter, perfect for spending a day in and getting your cultural fix. Explore the city’s history in the Hull and East Riding Museum for archaeology and local history. Lovers of art should stop by at Ferns Art Gallery.
Hull’s rich fishing heritage is celebrated in the city’s Maritime Museum, with interactive displays and life-sized polar bears all contributing to make it an enjoyable experience, especially for children.
Hull takes great pride in the city Humber Bridge, which, it has to be said, is a beautiful piece of engineering. The bridge held the record for the world’s longest suspension bridge for 16 years helping connect the East Riding of Yorkshire with North Lincolnshire.
Yorkshire Wolds
The Yorkshire Wolds is considered one of the UK’s most popular rambling spots, thanks to its terrific walking trails through beautiful valleys and villages in the Yorkshire countryside. One of the most popular trails is eighty miles long, the famous Yorkshire Wolds National Trail. You can choose your own starting and end point, where you will be assured of wooded valleys and sunny hilltops a truly memorable and magical walking experience.
Beverley Minster is one of Britain’s finest examples of medieval gothic architecture, not to be missed if you are visiting or passing through this area of Yorkshire. It is worth spending some time enjoying its demon carvings and other amazing gargoyles. The staff are passionate about Beverley Minster and are on hand to share stories of the building with visitors.
Hit the Beach
There is a selection of beaches in the East Riding of Yorkshire to choose from. Fraisthorpe Beach in Bridlington is a real hidden gem. With miles of golden sandy beach for children to enjoy, this area of Yorkshire is perfect for spending a sunny afternoon with the family or simply relaxing with friends.
Sports fans will not be disappointed either with plenty of football teams, Rugby League teams and Beverley Racecourse all located within the East Riding of Yorkshire region. If you do get the opportunity, sample the atmosphere at one of these events as they are passionate about their sport in Yorkshire.