I thought I would do a little blog to show you some of the attractions near to Skipsea Sands.
We have visited most of them ourselves and enjoyed our experiences.
Bridlington Animal Park is one of my children's favourites!!
BRIDLINGTON ANIMAL PARK
Bridlington Animal Park is an award-winning, family-owned business that has lots to offer for a fun-filled family day out. We have a great range of birds which includes Parrots, Falcons and Owls.
Our animals include Zebra, Marmosets, Civets, Wallabies, Meerkats, Raccoons, Camels, Porcupines and lots more furry friends. Our daily timetable includes flying demonstrations, feeding and animal handling. We have a range of experiences for all ages that includes Meet the Meerkats, and an owl experience.
13 Minute drive from the caravan park. 7.7 miles.
TICKET PRICES (As of March 2023)
Adult £9.95
Child (3-15 years) £7.95
Family of four (2 adults + 2 children) £34.00
Senior £9.50
Disabled Child £7.95
Disabled Adult £9.95
Carer £8.95
Website: www.bridlingtonanimalpark.co.uk
BEMPTON CLIFFS NATURE RESERVE
Bempton Cliffs, on the spectacular Yorkshire coast, is home to one of the UK's top wildlife spectacles. Around half a million seabirds gather here between March and October to raise a family on towering chalk cliffs which overlook the North Sea.
30 Minute drive from caravan park 16.3 miles
Free entrance to RSPB members
Adults £7 (March-October) / £3.50 (November-February)
Children £4 (March-October) / £2 (November-February)
Free entrance for first child
Free entrance for under 5s
Student£5 (March-October) / (£3 November-February)
Free entrance for carers
JOHN BULL WORLD OF ROCK
A hands-on rock and chocolate factory tour where your visit takes you around a working confectionery factory. Learn the secret of how we put the letters inside a stick of rock, see our mini bakery, and watch the chocolate spinners forming chocolate fish.
13 Minutes drive from caravan park 8.2 miles
Factory Tour Entry Prices
Adult Entry (Age 16+) £4.50
Child Entry (Age 4-15) £3.50 – Under 4 Free
Family of 4 Entry Ticket (Max 2 adults) £15.00
Family of 5 Entry Ticket (Max 2 adults) £18.00
Website: https://www.john-bull.com
FRAISTHORPE BEACH
Fraisthorpe is very popular with dog walkers as there are no dog restrictions, and has plenty of space to walk for miles in either direction, with the popular resort of Bridlington a 2 mile walk away.
Fraisthorpe Beach is also popular with Windsurfers as there is more surf than the beach at Bridlington.
The miles of flat sand make it popular with Horse riders, kite flyers and any other beach activity, or maybe you just enjoy a stroll to take in the sea air and breath taking views of Bridlington Bay and the Flamborough coastline in the distance, or like to see the remains of the pill boxes used as sea defences in world war II. Fraisthorpe beach has something to offer for everyone of all ages for an enjoyable day at the sea side.
15 Minute drive from caravan park 7.7 miles
HORNSEA FREEPORT SHOPPING CENTRE
With landscaped surroundings and a relaxed atmosphere, our charming factory outlet village lets you shop at your leisure, discovering leading high street names in a relaxed and pleasant setting. You’ll find great places to eat and drink, live events, and an extensive range of stores, each offering up to 50% off famous brands. The brewery is now also stocking Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Cider and lager, not that I needed another reason to visit!
15 minute drive from caravan park 7.4 miles
Website: https://hornseafreeport.com/
FILEY
Filey is a seaside town and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the East Riding of Yorkshire, it is located between Scarborough and Bridlington on Filey Bay. Although it was a fishing village, it has a large beach and became a popular tourist resort.
Lots to do for children with amusements, fairground rides and crazy golf.
Filey Brigg is great for fossil hunting too.
34 Minute drive from the caravan park 21.6 miles
THE DEEP AT HULL
Visit Hull’s award-winning aquarium The Deep, which is home to over 5,000 animals. Marvel at amazing marine life including magnificent sharks & rays, the UK’s only pair of Green sawfish, a colony of Gentoo penguins, Loggerhead sea turtles & more. Go on a journey through prehistoric seas, past tropical lagoons, into the vast open oceans, down to the darkest depths, through the chilly Kingdom of ice & into the future. Catch the daily dive show at 2pm, penguin feeds at 11:30am & 3:30pm as well as getting hands on in a touch pool session with some animals native to British shores. Take a walk through the viewing tunnel & finish your visit with a ride in the glass lift through the 10 metre Endless Ocean tank. Little nippers can also enjoy the interactive magic floor, fossil brushing station & soft play area.
TICKET PRICES (as of March 2023)
Adult £19.75
Child (aged 3 to 15) - Must be accompanied by an Adult £15.50
Children under 3 - Must be accompanied by an Adult FREE (NO BOOKING REQUIRED)
Student (in full time education, valid NUS, University card or proof of age is required for school and Sixth form students) £18.75
Senior £18.75
Essential Carer FREE (BOOKING REQUIRED)
43 Minutes drive from caravan park 23.7 miles
Website: https://www.thedeep.co.uk/
WHITBY
Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England, split by the River Esk. On the East Cliff, overlooking the North Sea, the ruined Gothic Whitby Abbey was Bram Stoker’s inspiration for “Dracula”. Nearby is the Church of St. Mary, reached by 199 steps. The Captain Cook Memorial Museum, in the house where Cook once lived, displays paintings and maps. West of town is West Cliff Beach, lined with beach huts. Be sure to check out the whale bones too!
1 hour 20 minute drive from caravan park 46.9 miles
BRIDLINGTON
Bridlington is a holiday resort in Yorkshire in England, UK. The town, also called “Brid” for short, is situated on the East coast of Yorkshire, north of the Hull and the River Humber just south of Flamborough Head in Bridlington Bay.
With its fantastic range of activities and attractions, Bridlington is the ideal destination to visit for the day, weekend, staycation, a holiday with the kids or for some peace and quiet.
19 Minute drive from caravan park 10.1 miles
We hope you have enjoyed looking through our suggestions of places to visit. We will be adding more each week! Use the contact us page to book your stay.
Thanks for supporting out small business
Carol, Keith & Sarah
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