Flamborough Head Tours and Activities

From the lighthouse looking towards nth landing
From the lighthouse looking towards nth landing
Flamborough Head is one of the most spectacular areas of chalk cliffs in Britain, standing 400 feet high. The chalk was laid down millions of years ago when the last dinosaurs were roaming the earth. The cliffs are home to one of the largest sites of nesting sea birds in England, boasting a rare colony of gannets. The cliff top walk is a birdspotter's paradise, and visitors to the headland include oyster catchers, gulls, eider ducks, and cormorants. There's also a wide variety of plant and wildlife species. As well as its distinctive white cliffs, there are coves, sea caves and stacks along the coastline. The name Flamborough is thought to be derived from a word meaning "the place of the flame". Other sources claim that it derives from "Flaneberg", possibly from the Saxon "Flaen" meaning a dart, which the shape of the headland resembles. Flamborough's lighthouse was first established in 1669, but was never kindled. The present lighthouse was built in 1806 at a cost of £8,000. It became fully automated in early 1996.
Flamborough head cove .
View at flamborough head

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This is one of my favourite places in the world, nostalgia of childhood holidays, this little gem is tucked away on the East Yorkshire coast. When the tide is out you can explore the caves - some of which take you right through, just be careful the tide can come in fast! You can also take boat trips to Bempton Cliffs to see the puffins. Parking is about 50p an hour, there's a pub, cafe and icecream parlour in the old lifeboat station. There's also clifftop walks and spectacular views. #Waterlust #WeekendGetaway #YorkshireDay

North Landing Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Landing Beach during your trip to Flamborough?

North Landing Beach
Fab place for bird photography

Bempton Cliffs

Explore the great outdoors at Bempton Cliffs, a lovely green space in Bempton. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Bempton Cliffs
Lovely sandy beach with reflection.

Bridlington North Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bridlington North Beach during your trip to Bridlington? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Bridlington North Beach
Great area with a lot of intimate photo opportunities.

Bridlington Priory

You can find out about the history of Bridlington with a trip to Bridlington Priory. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Bridlington Priory
aerial view of bridlington Spa and bridlington south bay seafront

The Spa Bridlington

You can make plans for a show at The Spa Bridlington during your trip to Bridlington. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

The Spa Bridlington
We found these beach style ‘crop circles’ walking along the beach from Fraisthorpe to the Spa, loved seeing these today. The south beach is great in Bridlington. A wide, clean expanse of sand that gently shelves down to the sea. Perfect on a sunny day.

Bridlington South Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bridlington South Beach during your travels in Bridlington? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Bridlington South Beach

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