Flamborough
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For Flamborough, Ontario, Canada, see Flamborough, Ontario
Flamborough is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, situated next to the prominent coastal feature Flamborough Head and is approximately 4 miles North East of Bridlington. The most prominent feature of the village is its lighthouse. The headland extends into the North Sea by approximately 6 miles. To the North, the chalk cliffs stand at up to 400 feet high. Flamborough is very popular during the summer months due to its surrounding holiday camps, such as Thornwick Bay Holiday Camp, Sea Farm Holiday Centre, and Greenacres Caravan Park. The church of St Oswald stands in the village, and the village centre contains as number of interesting shops and pubs. The Old Dog and Duck is at Dog and Duck square, opposite the now defunct shop previously known as the "Patisserie Belge" which in fact sold a wide variety of goods other than that found in a "Patisserie". For information about its founding, see Thorgils Skarthi.
Activities in Flamborough:
The Danes Dyke Nature Trail - A walk through a rural forest, which leads to the beach. http://www.flamboroughuk.net/pic/dykes.jpg]. It is a short walk from here along the beach or clifftop to Sewerby in the Bridlington direction, or to South Landing in the Flamborough Head direction. South landing has the Flamborough Head lifeboat station.
South Landing Heritage / Sculpture Trail - Another rural walk, on the south side of Flamborough.
Flamborough Ornithological Group - Bird Observatory - Rare birds are often seen and over the years a large and varied species list has been compiled for the birds recorded at Flamborough.
The North Star Hotel and Restaurant - Serves drinks and a variety of meals. This hotel is at North Landing, site of the fishing coble launch, and site of the old Flamborough Head Lifeboat station.
Light House Fisheries / High Street Fisheries - Serves traditional fish and chips. Located in the village centre.
Surrounding Attractions in the Flamborough area include:
Bridlington town: harbour, seafront walks, theatres, beaches, pleasure boat trips
Bempton Cliffs. Cliff walks, bird sanctuary, magnificent views up and down the coastline.
Scarborough Castle, gardens, Victorian seaside resort, theatres, beaches, harbour.
Danes Dyke
North Landing, Flamborough
South Landing, Flamborough
Places to stay:
The North Star Hotel [link]
The Viking Hotel [link]
Thornwick Bay [link]
Greenacre West Caravan Park [link]
Website
The official Flamborough website can be viewed here[link]
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