Bridlington Harbour

A seaside resort that can boast a working harbour offers that extra something. Not only is a harbour a constant reminder of Britain's maritime heritage but the coming and going of craft of all sizes the call of the ever hungry seagulls and there is that evocative smell at the time of unloading the freshly caught catch. There is always something happening to provide a constantly changing scene for the visitor’s camera. Look for the Cobble Boats, ancient design that dates back to the fifth century. Its special shape can still be seen in the harbour today.

Bridlington’s 900 year old harbour, whose origins go back at least as far as the Romans, is alive with working fishermen preparing their trawlers for sea or unloading the results of their labours. Seeing the fish landed and on a smaller scale, watching the patient casting of optimistic anglers is bound to lead to calls from the family for the traditional fish and chips or a plate of cockles!

The Harbour was once protected by two forts – north and south – and on the North Pier can be seen fine examples of an ancient cannon and a ship’s anchor. At one time Bridlington used to export Irish gold to the continent.

An essential part of any coastal holiday is a pleasure cruise and you can hop aboard the Yorkshire Belle for one and two hour cruises to Flamborough Head. Special evening trips complete with discos can be booked. The more energetic can enjoy the bay from their sail boards and sailing boats; experience the thrill of a speed boat ride or even take the oars of their own rowing boat.

Then at the end of the day there is no more peaceful scene than watching the sun to down over a harbour at rest.