Patrington
There’s plenty to see and do in the surrounding area with something for everyone. From beaches to family days out, the towns, cities and countryside of East Yorkshire has lots to offer for all of the family.
Patrington Village is a picturesque gem that offers a blend of historical charm and modern convenience. Take a leisurely stroll through the village and discover its rich heritage, characterised by quaint cottages, welcoming pubs, and one of the most beautiful churches in England, St Patrick’s Church nicknamed ‘The Queen of Holderness’. The village is also home to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, perfect for a relaxed day out.
Withernsea Seaside Town
Withernsea, just a 10 minute drive from Patrington Haven, boasts a magnificent promenade, ornamental gardens with free concerts in summer, fishing and traditional seaside attractions. An annual Steam Rally and Parade, Carnival, Water Safety Day and a Summertime Special. With miles of sandy beaches and plenty of family entertainment, Withernsea is perfect for a relaxing day at the seaside, and enjoys the atmosphere of a smaller, more traditional resort. Withernsea beach has maintained its Blue Flag status.
Withernsea Lighthouse - https://withernsealighthouse.c...
Withernsea’s Lighthouse was built over a period of 18 months back in 1892 because of the high number of shipwrecks that were occurring at Withernsea when vessels couldn’t see the lights at either Spurn or Flamborough.
Rather unusually it was built a quarter of a mile back from the coast with much of the town closer to the sea than the lighthouse. However when the lighthouse was built there were only sand dunes and a mere in front of it. The houses you see today were all built after the promenade was extended along the sea front.
The octagonal lighthouse was not designed to be lived in – the tower has no dividing floors only the spiral staircase leading to the Service and Lamp Rooms at the top. Attached to it are two cottages, these were the lighthouse keepers’ homes and now they contain a museum with displays about the lighthouse and town. In 1936 when the oil light was electrified it had a range of 17 miles.
The original light was an 8 wick paraffin lamp, housed within an octaganol revolving lens. The lens itself weighed an incredible 2 tons and floated in a trough of 3 gallons of mercury.
The controlling mechanism that turned the lens
required winding daily by hand, but in 1936 the light was electrified
and the paraffin lamp was replaced by a 100 volt, 1500 watt bulb;
equivalent to 800,000 candle power!
In the event that the first bulb
failed, a second was on standby which was also backed up by a third
which would be lit by a bank of 26 rechargeable batteries. There was
also a standby generator and the old paraffin lamp was kept as a
reserve.
The
lighthouse continued to shine it’s beam until the 1st of July 1976
when, after 82 years of invaluable service, the light was no longer
needed.
Built: 1892 – 1894
Height: 127ft ( 39 m )
Steps: 144
Made of : Brick & concrete
Designed by : Trinity House
Built by : Strattens of Edinburgh
Last day of use : 1st July 1976
Hornsea
Hornsea has an incredibly long seafront. The beach at Hornsea is made up of fine golden sand and shingle, and features a newly developed promenade. Hornsea has maintained its Blue Flag status. The beach marks one end of the Trans-Pennine Trail, the nearby town, famous for its pottery, is a conservation area with historic houses dating back to the 15th century and a parish church from the 12th century. Don’t miss out on a trip to Sullivans, one of the area’s long established and loved fish and chip shops.
Spurn Point
Spurn is a very unique place in the British Isles, situated on the North bank of the entrance to the River Humber. Spurn is made up of a series of sand and shingle banks held together with mainly Marram grass and Seabuckthorn. There are a series of sea defence works which were built by the Victoriansand maintained by the Ministry of Defence, until they sold Spurn to the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in the 1950s. Spurn Point is a truly unique place. A beautifullocation for bird watching, sea fishing, walking or just a day out with the family.
Hull
Located only 25 minutes from the park, the great city of Hull is a super place to visit, whether you’re just passing through or making a day of it. Visit the city’s Old Town for a drink one of the historic pubs or take in some culture in one of the free museums or galleries. There’s plenty of shopping on offer with St Stephens shopping centre in the town centre and the Kingswood development on the outskirts of town. Hull’s also home to some fantastic attractions including the world’s only submarium, The Deep which a great day out for all of the family.
Beverley
Beverley’s charming streets and courtyards continue to attract history buffs, music lovers, racegoers and shoppers alike. Landmarks include the gothic Beverley Minster - famous for its 13th century stone carvings and stained glass - and the 15th century North Bar which divides impressive Georgian streets containing a great number of listed buildings. Take advantage of the upmarket shopping experience and browse high street names independent shops, or wander around the traditional Saturday market ideal for picking up local produce and crafts.
Burstwick Golf Club - Ellifoot Lane, Burstwick, HU12 9EF
Surrounded by beautiful East Yorkshire countryside, the Jonathan Gaunt designed golf course at Burstwick offers a unique and challenging experience for all golfers.
Established in 2004, the golf course has just passed it's first decade of age, and subtle changes along the way have made playing Burstwick a very memorable event. The layout of each hole is coming into its own the with continued maturing of tree areas.
"The layout at Burstwick is one of the most unique and challenging, it is amazing how Jonathan Gaunt managed to create 18 unique designs to keep the golfer thoroughly engaged throughout the round"
Ganstead Park Golf Club - Longdales Ln, Coniston, HU11 4LB
Ganstead Park has been an established leading course of the East Riding for over 40 years, recently bought out by the Members from it being previously a Proprietary Club.
The beautiful and easy walking 18 hole course is situated only a few miles to the east of the City of Hull. The course is also close to the historic town of Beverley and to the many seaside resorts and beaches of the East Yorkshire coast.
The area is well renowned for its variety of facilities, especially improved and increased since the hugely successful Hull City of Culture year.
Since opening in 1976 the course has continued to mature and improve and has developed into on of the most appealing and challenging courses in the East Riding of Yorkshire. In the words of local sports journalist John Fieldhouse “Ganstead Park is an excellent and popular parkland course which must be one of the most improved venues in the East Riding if not the entire country.”
Hornsea Golf Club - Rolston Rd, Hornsea HU18 1XG
Established in 1898 and set in secluded parkland, the picturesque course at Hornsea Golf Club in the East Riding of Yorkshire offers you a genuinely warm welcome. Enjoy a challenging round of golf on a course that offers mature fairways with superb greens and then make full use of our excellent facilities.
In the Clubhouse, whether socialising with members or visitors alike, you can be sure of the very best service from all of our staff. Golf societies and corporate clients can enjoy wonderful golf and great hospitality in really attractive surroundings. Our facilities are ideal for golf away-days, corporate events or private celebrations of any kind – including parties and wedding receptions.