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New Holland

(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NW)

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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The Humber Bridge taken from the Barton Upon Humber bridge viewing area and park.

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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Holy Trinity Church reflecting in bank windows

Kingston upon Hull

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction N)

Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant River Humber which flows into the eastern coast of.....

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Grimsby

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SE)

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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Cleethorpes

(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction SE)

Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers...

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Beverley

(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NW)

This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is mostly Early English in style and was begun in 1220......

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Humberston

(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SE)

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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Withernsea

(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction E)

Withernsea lighthouse is interestingly built in close proximity to the houses that line the streets a few hundred yards away from the sea...

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Hornsea

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction N)

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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