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Ranked 5 of 5 facilties in ranked in Yorkshire
Wow factor
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Sea Front and Jetty at Bridlington
| Directions: |
Two major roads - the A165 and A614 link Bridlington to the north, south and west. The A165 runs along the east coast and leads from Hull to Bridlington and as far north as Scarborough. For those travelling from the west the main route into Bridlington is the A614 from Driffield, which in turn is linked to York by the A166. |
| Accessibility: |
Bridlington is accessible to all people, there is lots of car parking (prices below) and there are plenty of disabled spaces. The jetty and sea front are fully accessible with ramps and steps leading to the beach. |
| Costs: |
Car parking charges in the town can range from 70p per hour (in summer) 90p (in winter) or £4 per day all year round. |
| Best time to visit: |
The best time to visit Bridlington is in the summer, the weather is best and all the attractions will be open. But because it is a tourist town it can get very busy during the summer holidays. |
Venue information
Bridlington is a seaside resort and minor seaport on the North Sea coast. It lies just south of the promontory of Flamborough Head. It is served by Bridlington railway station, which is on the Yorkshire Coast Line that runs between Hull and Scarborough. Southward the coast becomes low, but northward it is steep and very fine, where the great spur of Flamborough Head projects eastward. The sea front is protected by a sea wall and a wide beach encouraged by wooden groins.
The town is divided into two parts:
The Old Town, the ancient market town (once known as Burlington) lying about a mile from the coast. The old town contains the historic site of the town’s market and The Priory Church of St Mary, on the site of an Augustinian Priory, which was dissolved by Henry VIII when the last prior was executed for taking part in the Pilgrimage of Grace.
Bridlington Quay, which is the home of the tourist area and the harbour. It has excellent sea bathing, and the parade and ornamental gardens provide pleasant promenades. The Quay was a only small fishing village until the discovery of a chalybeate spring which saw the emergence of the town as a Seaside resort in the 19th century. The Bridlington Harbour is the key feature of the Quay, which is enclosed by two stone piers. Recently extensive works have been carried out along the sea front and after some struggle with planning permission; a 'London Eye'-style wheel has been built.
Venue Verdict: This area is great for pier and beach photographs. There are also some good attractions for the rest of your family as well.
Ratings (out of five): 4
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Not a bad place to take images. Try nearby Flamborough Head for spectacular cliffs and seabirds. The south beach is a good spot to image kite surfers & other extreme sports.
(Written by: Carl Jacques)
16 September 2008 17:35