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About Filey

Filey is a former fishing town on the North coast of England. It first became a noted holiday resort in Victorian times when the railways opened up giving city dwellers access to the coast. Much of the town developed during this period and from this prosperous time there remains handsome crescents of imposing Victorian properties, many of these have been converted into hotels, but some continue as private residences.

As a seaside resort Filey is superb, it has a wide sweeping bay framed by red clay cliffs and it is sheltered to the north by the natural stone break-water of Filey Brigg. The bay is blest with lovely golden sands, ideal for relaxing, swimming and a safe place for little children whose only wish is to play at building castles in the sand! Filey Bay is backed by a promenade with picturesque gardens, these provide a pleasant place to sit watching the activity on the beach below, or a lovely place to stroll following a hearty evening meal. At one end of the bay there are some pleasant gaily painted chalet's. It is odd to think that these little huts, not wanted for several years, now change hands for thousands of pounds.

Visitors will find a goodly selection of shops, everything is catered for from food, to clothing, and naturally there are buckets and spades as well as souvenirs.

In the old part of Filey visitors can see pleasant cottages, these are particularly in evidence in the vicinity of Church Street. The impressive church of St.Oswald lies in this area. This is an ancient, spacious church with a strong tower and parts that date back to the 12th century. Until the 16th century St. Oswald's belonged to the Augustinian Canons of Bridlington. Visitors to the church can see a Fishermen's Memorial Window dedicated to those lost at sea, a "weatherfish" on the square tower, and in the crammed churchyard there are tombs, headstones and crosses from several centuries.

Filey has attractions to suit everyone, with its five miles of sand and sea, it caters for all generations. The choice is yours - sun bathing, yachting, surfing, you can even take to the water for a sea fishing trip, but if it is "land only" for you then there are a host of other things to do including golf, bird watching, or simply sitting in a pleasant shaded spot soaking up the friendly atmosphere.

For evening entertainment Filey is second to none, it has plenty of pubs, clubs and amusements. Visitors will find a good choice of restaurants, cafe's, fish 'n' chips, accommodation is plentiful and ranges from self-catering caravan parks to luxury hotels.

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 Filey

Filey Brigg	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Scarborough Pier Lighthouse	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Scarborough Castle	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Sewerby Hall	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Flamborough Lighthouse	(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Flamborough Head	(10.8 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Burton Agnes Hall	(11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Hayburn Wyke Nature Reserve	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Dalby Forest	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Skipsea Castle	(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Pickering Castle	(19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Sneaton Forest	(19.8 miles, 31.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Eden Camp	(19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Falling Foss Waterfall	(20.0 miles, 32.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo	(20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Filey

Scarborough, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW)
To this day Scarborough remains a very popular resort and this delightful north coast town overlooks two magnificent sandy bays which are divided by a huge headland.
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Bempton, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE)
From early spring to summer the dramatic cliffs of Bempton pulsate with the sounds of the vast number of seabirds, which nest in the chalky crevices and cliff shelving.
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Sewerby, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction SE)
Sewerby lies in a picturesque position overlooking a sweeping, sandy bay - this is the meeting place of Flamborough's stark white cliffs and the sands of Bridlington.
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Bridlington, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE)
The town has a north beach, a south beach and a harbour. It is both a seaside town and a fishing port.
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Flamborough, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SE)
Sea, sand and solitude, or rather sea, rocks and solitude can be found in the grandeur of this picture postcard stretch of chalky cliffs where a retreating sea reveals picturesque little coves and sea caves.
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Driffield, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction S)
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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Thornton-le-Dale, a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction W)
Thornton-le-Dale is a lovely village lying at the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors.
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Robin Hood's Bay, in the county of North Yorkshire (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction NW)
The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?
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Levisham, in the county of North Yorkshire (18.7 miles, 30.0 km, direction W)
This beautiful isolated moorland village overlooks Newton Dale; the road plunges down towards the station, a watermill and a church, on Levisham Beck.
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Pickering, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction W)
The enduring popularity of the East Coast of North Yorkshire owes much to the excellent long sandy beaches, while the lure of the wild moorland and its communities never fades.
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Old Malton, in the county of North Yorkshire (20.0 miles, 32.1 km, direction W)
This delightful village nestles beneath the shadow of the Howardian Hills close to the rivers Rye and Derwent.
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Hornsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction S)
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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Goathland, in the county of North Yorkshire (21.5 miles, 34.6 km, direction NW)
Sheep graze on the course grasses that surround the greystone houses of this straggling moorland village
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Whitby, in the county of North Yorkshire (23.0 miles, 37.0 km, direction NW)
This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England.
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Sandsend, in the county of North Yorkshire (25.4 miles, 40.9 km, direction NW)
A wildly beautiful rugged coastal area with over two and a half miles of uninterrupted golden sand which in high summer is idyllic for holiday makers, and attractive to surfers.
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Nearby travel help

Filey Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Hunmanby Station	(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction S)
M62 Junction 38	(34.0 miles, 54.7 km, direction SW)
M62 Junction 37	(40.1 miles, 64.5 km, direction SW)
Humberside International Airport	(43.6 miles, 70.2 km, direction S)
Teesside International Airport	(50.3 miles, 80.9 km, direction NW)
Filey to London	(187.0 miles, 300.8 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Filey

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Filey center
The Crown Spa Hotel	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW)
Mansion House Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)
Granville Lodge Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NW)
Hotel St Nicholas	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW)
Beiderbeckes Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW)
Ashburton Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW)
Royal Classic Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)
The Skikero Hotel	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)
The Victoria Hotel	(6.6 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW)
The Grand Scarborough	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW)
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