East Yorkshire & Yorkshire Wolds

Activities in East Yorkshire

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From award-winning walking trails to stunning countryside, coastline and cities, visit East Yorkshire for the perfect, relaxing short break.

Explore this unique triangle of East Yorkshire and discover a beauty and heritage that encompasses soaring cliffs, dramatic headlands and rolling hills. Choose from dozens of walking and cycling trails. Top routes include:

• Trans Pennine Cycle Trail, winding its way through England's historic towns
• Yorkshire Wolds Way, 79 miles of rolling hills
• Bempton Cliffs, home to 200,000 sea birds
• The Spurn Point to Flamborough Lighthouse Trail - 45 miles covering five of East Yorkshire's lighthouses.
• New routes linking the market towns of the Wolds, the churches of Holderness and sculpture at three magnificent stately homes.

For a more leisurely pace, stroll the elegant promenades of bright and breezy seaside resorts like Bridlington. Discover a fascinating coastline recognised for its geographical, natural and archaeological importance. Travel by car, cycle, bus or on foot or take a sightseeing boat trip for a bird's eye view of this spectacular region.

The city of Hull, East Yorkshire's cosmopolitan waterfront hub, invites visitors to enjoy its vibrant blend of culture, shopping, theatre, nightlife and events from jazz festivals to sea shanties.

You will never be short of activities, things to see and do in East Yorkshire, here are a couple of examples:

• Visit the home of its most famous son, William Wilberforce, who abolished slavery more than 200 years ago.
• Experience 235 million years of history at eight free museums.

What are you waiting for? Visit East Yorkshire... there is plenty for you to explore and activities for you and your family.

Featured Destinations in East Yorkshire and the Wolds
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Related links:
www.hullcc.gov.uk
www.realyorkshire.co.uk