Pictures of Withernsea
About Withernsea
Strangely, the attractive coastal resort of Withernsea saw a decline in it's popularity when the rail line ceased in 1964, which was a pity for this little place still offers much to the visitor. It has a sand and shingle beach which is safe for swimming and in the summer months the sea is thronged with surfers, sailing boats and water skiiers. A pier was built here in 1875 but it was lost to the sea many years ago.
Withernsea lighthouse is interestingly built in close proximity to the houses that line the streets a few hundred yards away from the sea. No one seems to know the reason for this, however, it does add interest to the residential area. A market is held here every Sunday throughout the summer.
Local attractions include; an Art Gallery and Museum at nearby Beverly, Skidby Windmill, and Burton Constable Hall and Country Park.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Withernsea
| Burton Constable Country Park | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Spurn Head Lighthouse | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Jungle Zoo | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Pleasure Island, Cleethorpes | (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hornsea Freeport | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The Deep | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Thornton Abbey | (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Spurn Lightship | (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Waters Edge Country Park | (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Beverley Minster | (20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Skipsea Castle | (20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Humber Bridge Country Park | (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Elsham Hall Country Park | (21.9 miles, 35.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in WithernseaAll attractions in East Riding of YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Withernsea
Cleethorpes, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S)
Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers.
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Grimsby, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction S)
The Grimsby of today is in stark contrast to the days when its fleet numbered more than 700 sea going fishing vessel's, and even more with the time when it was under the rule of invading Danes.
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Humberston, in the county of Lincolnshire (13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction S)
This is a typical North East Lincolnshire Wolds town. It is also a coastal resort town with chalet parks reminiscent of the 1950's.
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Hornsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NW)
Hornsea, is an old village and hidden behind the narrow streets that are crowded with old cottages, is the beautiful freshwater lake called Hornsea Mere.
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Kingston upon Hull, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction W)
Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant...
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New Holland, in the county of Lincolnshire (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction W)
A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull.
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Donna Nook, in the county of Lincolnshire (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction S)
This place takes its name from a ship once wrecked on its desolate shore. When the tide recedes the sea disappears from view beyond the muddy flats and banks of sand.
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Barton upon Humber, in the county of Lincolnshire (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction W)
This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank.
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Beverley, a Historic Market Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction W)
This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is...
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Saltfleet, in the county of Lincolnshire (22.2 miles, 35.8 km, direction S)
The village is quite delightful, it is quiet and sleepy with an array of sturdy red-brick cottages.
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Driffield, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (27.2 miles, 43.8 km, direction NW)
Driffield makes an ideal base from which to explore the spacious Wolds and the glorious sandy bays of the lovely coastline of East Yorkshire.
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All towns in East Riding of YorkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| New Clee Station | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction S) |
| Grimsby Docks Station | (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction S) |
| Humberside International Airport | (18.7 miles, 30.0 km, direction SW) |
| M180 Junction 5 | (21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction SW) |
| M180 Junction 4 | (27.5 miles, 44.2 km, direction SW) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (62.7 miles, 100.8 km, direction SW) |
| Withernsea to London | (153.8 miles, 247.5 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Withernsea
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Withernsea center |
| Sugar Sugar Hotel | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction S) |
| Cleehouse Hotel & Bistro | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S) |
| The Comat | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S) |
| Kings Royal Hotel | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction S) |
| Tudor Terrace Guest House | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction S) |
| Kingsway Hotel Cleethorpes | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction S) |
| St James Hotel | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction S) |
| Hotel Elizabeth Grimsby | (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SW) |
| The Beeches Hotel | (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction S) |
| Clyde House Hotel | (15.3 miles, 24.5 km, direction W) |
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