Area Guides
Everything you need to plan walks, day trips, and activities during your stay in the Yorkshire Wolds.
East Yorkshire is a quietly remarkable part of England. Rolling chalk hills, a dramatic coastline, historic market towns, and some of the country's finest country houses all sit within easy reach of the cottage. These guides draw on our years of local knowledge to help you make the most of your visit.
Complete Yorkshire Wolds Visitor Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Yorkshire Wolds covering walks, attractions, wildlife, villages, food, and practical information for visitors.
Read guideYorkshire Wolds Walking Guide
Routes, trails, and practical tips for walking in the Yorkshire Wolds, including sections of the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail.
Read guideBeverley Town Guide
Exploring Beverley — the Minster, Saturday market, independent shops, restaurants, and cultural events in East Yorkshire's finest town.
Read guideEast Yorkshire Attractions
Country houses, museums, historic sites, and other attractions worth visiting across the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Read guideYorkshire Coast Day Trips
Day trips to Bridlington, Flamborough Head, Filey, Hornsea, and Spurn Point from the Yorkshire Wolds.
Read guideDog-Friendly Yorkshire
A guide to dog-friendly walks, beaches, pubs, and attractions in East Yorkshire and the Wolds.
Read guideYorkshire Food and Drink Guide
Local food, farm shops, markets, pubs, and restaurants across the East Riding and Yorkshire Wolds.
Read guideBirdwatching in East Yorkshire
Seabird colonies, wading birds, farmland species, and the best birdwatching sites in the East Riding.
Read guideFamily Days Out in Yorkshire
Family-friendly activities, beaches, museums, wildlife centres, and outdoor adventures in East Yorkshire.
Read guideSeasonal Events in East Yorkshire
Festivals, agricultural shows, markets, and seasonal events throughout the East Riding calendar.
Read guideSelf-Catering Holiday Tips
Practical advice for making the most of a self-catering cottage holiday, from packing to meal planning.
Read guideBest Beaches on the East Yorkshire Coast
From quiet sandy coves to family-friendly resorts, a guide to the finest beaches along the East Yorkshire coastline.
Read guidePrettiest Villages in the Yorkshire Wolds
Thixendale, Huggate, Bishop Wilton and more of the Wolds' most charming villages, each with its own character.
Read guideHolme-on-the-Wolds Village Guide
A guide to the village where the cottage sits, covering local walks, nearby amenities, and the surrounding area.
Read guideRainy Day Activities in East Yorkshire
Indoor attractions, museums, galleries, and entertainment for when the weather turns during your stay.
Read guideRomantic Getaways in Yorkshire
Quiet walks, fine dining, and evening activities for couples enjoying a romantic break in the East Riding.
Read guideFlamborough Head & Bempton Cliffs
Dramatic chalk cliffs, puffin colonies, coastal walks, and the lighthouse at one of England's finest headlands.
Read guideStately Homes & Heritage in East Yorkshire
Burton Constable, Sledmere House, Sewerby Hall, and other historic properties worth visiting in the East Riding.
Read guideCycling Routes in the Yorkshire Wolds
Road cycling, gravel routes, and traffic-free trails through the rolling chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Read guideBest Pubs & Inns in the Yorkshire Wolds
Country pubs, village inns, and craft beer spots across the Wolds and Beverley for good food and local ale.
Read guideWildlife & Nature Reserves
Nature reserves, wildlife trusts, and the best places to see birds, seals, and wildflowers in East Yorkshire.
Read guideYorkshire Wolds Way National Trail
A guide to walking the 79-mile Yorkshire Wolds Way from Hessle to Filey, with route sections, logistics, and accommodation tips.
Read guideCamping & Glamping in the Yorkshire Wolds
Glamping pods, shepherd's huts, yurts, and camping sites across the Wolds, from luxury hot tub escapes to family-friendly farms.
Read guideDavid Hockney Art Trail
Follow the Yorkshire Wolds locations that inspired David Hockney's celebrated landscape paintings, from Woldgate to Bridlington.
Read guideFree Things to Do in the Yorkshire Wolds
Walks, beaches, village exploring, free heritage sites, and nature reserves that cost nothing to enjoy.
Read guideBurton Agnes Hall Visitor Guide
Visiting the Elizabethan manor house with its Impressionist art collection, walled gardens, and family-friendly grounds.
Read guidePocklington & Market Weighton
Two Yorkshire Wolds market towns with independent shops, Burnby Hall Gardens, and the story of the Yorkshire Giant.
Read guideSpurn Point Nature Reserve
East Yorkshire's remarkable 3.5-mile coastal spit, home to migrating birds, seals, and a Victorian lighthouse.
Read guideYorkshire Wolds History & Geology
The chalk landscape, Iron Age burial sites, deserted medieval villages, and the geological story of the Wolds.
Read guidePlanning Your Stay
A week at the cottage gives you time to explore thoroughly. Most guests combine walking or cycling in the Wolds with day trips to Beverley, the coast, and one or two of the area's country houses. For a shorter break, pick two or three highlights from the guides and build your days around those.
If you'd like specific suggestions based on your interests, don't hesitate to ask us. After years of hosting visitors, we've developed a good sense of what people enjoy most about this corner of Yorkshire.
Area Questions
What is there to do near Yorkshire Wolds Cottage?
The area offers excellent walking and cycling in the Yorkshire Wolds, the historic market town of Beverley, the coast at Bridlington and Flamborough, country houses such as Burton Agnes Hall and Sledmere, birdwatching at Bempton Cliffs, and the cities of York and Hull within 40 minutes' drive.
Is East Yorkshire good for walking?
Yes. The Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail passes nearby, and the area has extensive networks of footpaths and bridleways across rolling chalk downland. The walking is relatively gentle compared to the Dales, with long views and very few other walkers.
Can I visit the coast from the cottage?
Yes. Bridlington and Flamborough Head are about 20 miles east, roughly 30 minutes by car. The Holderness coast, Hornsea, and Spurn Point are also within easy reach for day trips.