Cromer Guest House - Bridlington B&B
Local Attractions
Bempton Cliffs
A
family
favourite, and easily the best place in England to see, hear and smell
seabirds! More than 200,000 birds (from April to August) make the
cliffs seem alive – with adults bringing food to their nests, or young
chicks
making their first faltering flights.
With huge numbers to watch, beginners can easily learn the difference
between gannets, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and fulmars. The
easily
recognisable puffins (here between April and July) are always a
delight. Specially-created cliff top viewpoints are wheelchair
accessible with
care.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/bemptoncliffs/index.aspx
The Spa
From drama, comedy and concerts to sport, exhibitions, dancing and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy at The Spa. Check the What's On page for more details or call the Box Office on 01262 678258.
The Spa is also available to hire for any event. Whether it's a meeting, conference, exhibition, training, wedding or private function you can take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities, bespoke hospitality and our event management service, all at competitive prices.
http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/tourism/thespa/
Flamingo Land
Flamingo Land is a theme park and resort located in North Yorkshire, England. It attracts about 1.8 million visitors per year. Flamingo Land is also the 12th most visited theme park in Europe.
Also on the site is a gym, a leisure centre, a spa, a golf course and some other holiday accommodation as well.
The Bayle Museum
The word Bayle is derived from the French Baille meaning ‘enclosure' or ‘ward’.
Recent archaeological surveys of the Bayle have concluded that a large proportion of the building dates to the late 12th Century. The initial use of the building is unclear although there is a possibility it may have been a gatehouse to a castle built by William le Gros after he took control of Bridlington Priory in 1143.
In the 14th Century the Bayle was the Gatehouse to Bridlington Priory, a porter lived inside the Bayle and monitored the comings and goings of the Priory. An Almoner also lived in the Bayle and distributed food and ale to the poor of Bridlington.
Since the dissolution of Bridlington Priory the Bayle has been used for many different purposes including a Prison, Court, School, Garrison, Non – Conformist meeting place, Town Hall and meeting room for the Lords Feoffees.
Today the Bayle is a Grade I listed Building and scheduled Ancient Monument, which makes it of great interest historically and architecturally.
http://www.bridlington.net/business/bayle/Index2.html
Dane's Dyke
Danes
Dyke was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2002 in recognition of its
wildlife value and its importance to the local community. Local Nature
Reserves
aim to protect places of special interest and provide opportunities for
research, education and informal enjoyment.
The reserve is part of one of the finest stretches of coastland on the
east coast. This unique sea and cliff environment is protected as a
Site of
Special Scientific Interest and its seabird colonies mark it as a
Special
Protection Area. The offshore environment has been identified as a
Sensitive
Marine Area and a Special Area of conservation. In 1979 the area was
designated a
Heritage Coast due to its rich history and landscape.
Burton Agnes Hall
Built between 1598 and 1610 by Sir Henry Griffith, Burton Agnes Hall is an Elizabethan stately home that has stayed within our family for more than four hundred years. Fifteen generations have filled the Hall with treasures, from magnificent carvings commissioned when the Hall was built to French impressionist paintings, contemporary furniture, tapestries and other modern artwork in recent years.
Simon Jenkins, author of England's Thousand Best Houses, described Burton Agnes Hall as ‘the perfect English house’ and as one of the twenty best English houses alongside Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace and Chatsworth House.
http://www.burtonagnes.com/Home.html
The Deep
The Deep, one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world is located in Hull, East Yorkshire. This award-winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays – making it the perfect family day out.
The dramatic building which overlooks the Humber estuary was designed by Sir Terry Farrell and is only a few minutes walk from Hull Marina and the museums quarter. The Deep is operated as a charity dedicated to increasing enjoyment and understanding of the world's oceans. The Deep is open everyday 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm) except 24th and 25th December when it is closed.
The Yorkshire Belle
The
original Yorkshire Belle, built for A & W Crawford, was
launched at Messrs Cook, Welton & Gemmell's Beverley shipyard.
She arrived in
Bridlington on Thursday the 19th May 1938 which was her first time at
sea as her
trials had been conducted on the River Humber. Sadly, she was destroyed
during the
Second World War when she hit a magnetic mine in the Humber and was
lost with
all hands.
The replacement Yorkshire Belle was built in 1947 also by Cook, Welton
& Gemmell and is registered as No. 793. She weighs 70 tons
gross and has
a length of over 24 metres, a breadth of nearly 6 metres and a depth of
1.7
metres. With two eight-cylinder Gardner engines each giving l52hp she
can carry up
to 206 passengers. She is fully licensed with a lounge bar and ladies'
saloon
that serves light refreshments throughout the cruise. She is equipped
with a
public commentary system for pointing out items of local interest along
Flamborough Head and on most cruises there is live music played and an
opportunity
to purchase Yorkshire Belle souvenirs. As well as relaxing one-hour
cruises to Flamborough Head, there are also special extended cruises to
the
Bempton Bird Sanctuary offering close-up views of the cliffs,
lighthouse and caves.
She was bought in 1982 by her current owners, Mr Roy Simpson and Mr
Peter Richardson. Before the purchase both men worked in Huddersfield
but
have now become Board of Trade recognised skippers. Previous Yorkshire
Belle
skippers have included Mr Jack Pockley who retired in 1972 and Mr
Philip
Thornton.
http://www.yorkshire-belle.co.uk
Go Ape!
It’s not in the dictionary, but if it was, Go Ape would be described as a 'tree-top adventure'.
We take one lush, green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery blend with a smattering of tree-top high wires, tricky crossings(using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire) and wind-in-your-face zip wires finished off with a liberal dose of people in search of their inner Tarzan.
We kit people out with harnesses, pulleys and karabiners, give them a 30 minute safety briefing and training and let them loose into the forest canopy, free to swing through the trees. Of course, instructors are always on hand, regularly patrolling the forests (not in monkey suits unfortunately!
The result is spectacular. The Go Ape experience gets you outdoors in the fresh air and above all (no pun intended),it's just great fun.
Dalby Forest
Dalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park.
The southern part of the forest is divided by a number of valleys creating a 'Rigg and Dale' landscape whilst to the north the forest sits on the upland plateau.
Although comprising mostly pines and spruces there are many broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, ash, alder and hazel both in the valleys and on the 'Riggs'.
Clear streams arising in springs run north and south out of the forest. A lake has been created at Staindale.
The forest is a home for birds such as the crossbill and that elusive summer visitor the nightjar. Roe deer abound and badgers, the symbol of the forest, are a very common but nocturnal resident.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest
Bridlington
Leisure World
Bridlington Leisure World is one of the East Riding's premier leisure attractions boasting 3 pools, including a Fun Pool with waves, slides, rain storm effect and water features, a 25m Training Pool and a Learner Pool. The complex also includes the 3Bs Theatre with Bar and Catering facilities, a Multi Purpose Hall for indoor bowling winter and family activities in the summer. There is a Fitness Studio currently under tender process for new equipment and a Caribbean Club Health Suite.