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 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.