Things to do in the area
The gorgeous East Yorkshire coast is one of the dog friendliest areas in the UK. There is so much for you to enjoy with your beloved doggies, to make your stay at our fabulous boutique cottages so memorable for humans and dogs alike!
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Here are just some of the wonderful things that the East Yorkshire coast and area has to offer. According to the research we've done this year, they are all dog friendly. Where any restrictions apply to dogs, we've highlighted them for you, so you're aware in advance.
We've also popped on here the general opening times where appropriate, because some places have limited opening hours outside of the peak season. We would always recommend that you double check the opening times, particularly during Autumn and Winter, just to make sure before you set off.
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If you find something listed here that's no longer dog friendly, please let us know so that we can remove it. And of course this is by no means an exhaustive list, there will be lots of other great things to do in East Yorkshire and the wider area that are dog friendly. If you find something wonderful that is dog friendly that's not on this page, please also let us know so we can pop it on. Thank you and enjoy!
Beaches
1. Mappleton (pictured) – dog friendly all year; 2 minutes’ walk from the cottages
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2. Hornsea – dogs allowed on parts of the beach all year, and all of the beach between 1st October & 30th April; HU18 1PZ; 3.5 miles, 8 minutes
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3. Barmston – dog friendly all year; YO25 8PJ; 12.5 miles, 24 minutes
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4. Withernsea – dogs allowed on parts of the beach all year, and all of the beach between 1st October & 30th April; HU19 2DW; 14 miles, 26 minutes
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5. Fraisthorpe – dog friendly all year; YO15 3QU; 15 miles, 27 minutes
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6. Bridlington – dogs allowed on parts of the beach all year, and all of the beach between 1st October & 30th April; YO15 2PL (North Beach); 18 miles, 36 minutes
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7. Flamborough – dog friendly all year; YO15 1BJ (North Landing), YO15 1AG (South Landing); 24 miles, 45 minutes
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8. Filey – dogs allowed on parts of the beach all year, and all of the beach between 1st October & 30th April; YO14 9LA; 29 miles, 49 minutes
Walks​
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1. Trans Pennine Trail, HU18 1PZ – with its start in Hornsea, the fabulous Trans Pennine Trail runs for 215 miles all the way to Southport in Lancashire. It's an exciting route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike. Mapped and signed all the way, and mainly traffic free, the easy gradients and surfaced paths make many sections suitable for families, as well as folks using wheelchairs and push chairs. Walk as much or as little as you like, enjoying some gorgeous scenery; 4 miles, 8 minutes
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2. Yorkshire Wolds (pictured) – walk along the Yorkshire Wolds way, running 79 miles from Hessle to Filey, this outstanding but gentle route takes you over wide open field tops where the views stretch for miles
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3. Dalby Forest, Low Dalby, YO18 7LT – the great Yorkshire forest with over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore; for all types of walks from gentle strolls to strenuous walks; 13 walking trails, 6 cycling trails and 4 running trails; play area; 46 miles, 1 hour 18 minutes
Cafes
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1. Mappleton – The Old Post Office, Cliff Lane – 1 minute walk from the cottages
2. Hornsea – Lily's Beach Café, 19 Marine Drive, HU18 1NJ; 4 miles, 9 minutes
3. Hornsea – The Green Owl, Newbegin, HU18 1AB; 4 miles, 9 minutes
4. Skipsea – Mr Moos Café & Ice Cream Parlour, YO25 8SY; 7 miles, 13 minutes
5. Fraisthorpe (pictured) – The Cow Shed, Fraisthorpe Beach, YO15 3QU; closed in January; 15 miles, 27 minutes
6. Beverley – Vanessa, Saturday Market, HU17 8BB; 15 miles, 28 minutes
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7. Beverley – Cornish Bakery, Toll Gavel, HU17 9AA; 15 miles, 28 minutes
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8. Filey – Bronte Vinery, YO14 9HY – quirky tearoom; 29 miles, 49 minutes
​Bars, Pubs & Restaurants
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1. Hornsea – Med Mex, Newbegin, HU18 1PB; 3 miles, 7 minutes
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2. Hornsea – Lucien’s Wine Bar, Newbegin, HU18 1AB; 3 miles, 7 minutes
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3. Hornsea – Marine, Marine Drive, HU18 1NJ; 4 miles, 9 minutes
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4. Hornsea – Rose & Crown, Market Place, HU18 1AN; 3 miles, 7 minutes
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5. Hornsea – Stackhouse Bar, Newbegin, HU18 1AG; 3 miles, 7 minutes
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6. Beverley – The Potting Shed, Flemingate, HU17 0NU; 15 miles, 29 minutes
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7. Beverley – Lucia Wine Bar (pictured), North Bar Within, HU17 8AP; 15 miles, 29 minutes
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8. Flamborough – The Seabirds Inn, Tower Street, YO15 1PD; 23 miles, 40 minutes
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9. Filey – The Piebald Inn, YO14 0LT – 2 dog friendly rooms; 27 miles, 44 minutes
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10. Whitby – Humble Pie ‘N’ Mash, YO22 4AS – super tasty food; 58 miles, 1 hour 35 minutes
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Flamborough – Flamborough Cliffs, YO15 1BJ – stunning sea views; outstanding cliff top walks; fascinating beach to explore at low tide; great place for bird watching, and seal watching at certain times of year; open all year; 24 miles, 40 minutes#
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Driffield – Sledmere House, Gardens & Farm Park, Sledmere, YO25 3XG – Georgian and Edwardian house set in gardens landscaped by Capability Brown, with stunning walled gardens; maize maze in the summer; dogs allowed in the grounds and on the café terrace; grounds & gardens open all year; house open March - October; 30 miles, 48 minutes
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Filey – Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park, YO14 9PG – dogs welcome on short leads; special mix of animals, nature, exotic birds and gardens; open early April to end October; 29 miles, 50 minutes
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Filey – Filey Country Park, YO14 9ET – perfect for scenic walks, bird watching, mini golf, children’s play and café; and all dog friendly too; open all year; 29 miles, 50 minutes
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Filey – Filey Glen Gardens, YO14 9JL – perfect for picnics and ball games, open space with spectacular coastal views; boating pond; café; open all year; 29 miles, 50 minutes
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Scarborough – Rotunda Museum, YO11 2PS – opened in 1829, one of the oldest purpose built museums in the UK; museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology, including dinosaurs, fossils and much more; café; well behanved dogs welcome; open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm; 35 miles, 1 hour
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Hornsea – Hornsea Mere, HU18 1AX – largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire; SSSI; bird watching; short walks, café (no dogs inside), putting green, boat trips, fishing; very limited opening times during Autumn/Winter months; 3 miles, 7 minutes
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Hornsea – HU18 1AB – lovely, unspoilt, quintessential British seaside town, dating from the early medieval period; lots of independent shops and cafés; interesting museum; famous for its history of smuggling and of course Hornsea pottery; 3.5 miles, 8 minutes
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Skirlaugh – Burton Constable Hall, HU11 4LN (pictured left) – 300 acres of stunning historic, grade II listed parkland and lakeside walks; indoor dining area where dogs are welcome; open all year except Christmas Day & Boxing Day; 9 miles, 14 minutes
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Burton Agnes – Burton Agnes Hall, Rudston Road, YO25 4NB – historic Elizabethan stately home, set in beautiful, award-winning gardens; woodland adventure playground; hedged maze; giant board games; usually closed from Christmas Eve to early February; 16 miles, 29 minutes
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Beverley – Historic Beverley, HU17 8AA – a gem of an historic market town; with its towering gothic Minster, pretty market squares and Georgian townhouses; it's one of the dog friendliest towns you'll find, with plenty of cafés, shops, bars, restaurants and things to explore; open all year; 16 miles, 29 minutes
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Bridlington – Bondville Model Village, Sewerby Road, YO15 1ER – excellent model village & café; open May - early September; 20 miles, 37 minutes
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Bridlington – Sewerby Hall & Gardens, Sewerby, YO15 1ED – Grade 1 listed Georgian country house & 50 acres of 19th century parkland; zoo; adventure playground; pitch & putt; shop; Clock Tower Café; outstanding sea views; dogs allowed in the grounds & a special section in the café; gardens, zoo & café open all year; house open all year, but only weekends & school holidays between end September and end March; 20 miles, 38 minutes
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Bridlington – Danes Dyke beach and nature reserve, YO15 1PQ; open all year; 23 miles, 40 minutes
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Bridlington – RSPB Bempton Cliffs, YO15 1JF (pictured below) – award-winning nature reserve, with spectacular viewpoints and nature trails for spotting the ½ million seabirds that flock there each year, including puffins from April to July; open all year; 23 miles, 40 minutes
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Scarborough – Woodend Gallery, YO11 2PW – set in a beautiful Grade II listed building, the gallery hosts a changing programme of contemporary exhibitions from local artists; café; well behaved dogs welcome; open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; 35 miles, 1 hour
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Scarborough – Scarborough Castle, YO11 1HY (pictured left) –experience 3,000 years of history, stunning views over the dramatic Yorkshire coastline, coffee shed; open fully March to October; open weekends November to February; 37 miles, 1 hour 5 minutes
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Scarborough – Peasholm Park, YO12 7TR – oriental themed park with tranquil lake, waterfalls and mystical gardens; open all year; 37 miles, 1 hour 5 minutes
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Scarborough – North Bay Miniature Railway, YO12 6PF – dogs on a short lead (small fee payable); great way to travel up the promenade and see the sights; open fully April to October; closed January; open weekends other months; 37 miles, 1 hour 5
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Malton – Woldies Lavender & Nature Farm, YO17 8HW – woodland walk; willow maze; mini 'foot golf' course; miniature train; open April to September; 38 miles, 1 hour
York – York Maze, YO19 5LT – dogs welcome on a lead; large maize maze, plus several other smaller mazes; crazy golf; climbing wall; inflatable course; water play; open mid July to early September; 43 miles, 1 hour 7 minutes
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Malton – The Yorkshire Arboretum, YO60 7BY – dogs welcome, including an 11-acre fenced area for off-lead exercise; open 1st Feb to 30th Nov; 45 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes
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Pickering – North Yorkshire Moors Railway, YO18 7AJ (pictured right) – heritage railway running between Pickering and Whitby; including the famous station of Goathland, used in the first Harry Potter film; step back into the 1930s; dog ticket £3; open May to October; 46 miles, 1 hour 17 minutes
York – York Sightseeing Cruises (citycruises.com), YO1 7DP or YO1 9SN – award winning sightseeing trips around the beautiful city of York; dogs welcome; open March to November; 47 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes
Terrington – Yorkshire Lavender, YO60 6PB – 60 acres of lavender farm and gardens; nursery; gift shop; café; play area – dogs allowed in gardens, shop and nursery; open April to September; also open Autumn/Winter/Spring when running workshops - check website for dates; 48 miles, 1 hour 25 minutes
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Robin Hood's Bay – picturesque ancient fishing village on the Heritage Coast, YO22 4RD – narrow, twisting cobbled streets and alleyways; dog friendly beach; rock pools to explore and fossils to discover; wide range of pubs, restaurants, small shops and cafes; stunning coastal walks; 51 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes
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Whitby – Whitby Abbey, YO22 4JT – stunning ruins of the gothic abbey high up on the East Cliff overlooking the North Sea; the inspiration for the Count Dracula stories; open all year, closed Mondays & Tuesdays between November & February; 54 miles, 1 hour 35 minutes
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Whitby – Whitby Coastal Cruises, YO21 1DN – find them in the harbour; take a trip into the bay and enjoy the stunning coastline; open March to early October; 58 miles, 1 hour 37 minutes
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Staithes – the artists' capital of Yorkshire, TS13 5AD – quaint fishing village of shrunken houses and cobbled streets, squeezed between the sea and high cliffs; home of the Captain Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre; great for rock pooling at low tide; 64 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes
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Skipton – Skipton Castle, BD23 1AW – dogs allowed on a lead; built in 1090, the castle is one of the best preserved in England; Skipton woods nearby is also worth exploring; open all year (closed Dec 23rd - 25th); 93 miles, 2 hours 20 minutes
