Flamborough Head — Attraction in Flamborough

Firstly, the location fully deserves a five star rating. The sweeping coastline, rugged cliffs, well trodden paths providing outstanding views make this area one of the best coastal spots to visit in The UK. There is a cafe which serves a wide range of food, drinks and ice-creams, a seaside shop which stocks the usual resort gift items and well serviced, free public toilets.

Flamborough Head is a must visit for anyone visiting this area of Yorkshire- we visited in early November and witnessed not only large numbers of seals on the beach enjoying the mild weather but a pod of dolphins swimming along the coast, too. Quite a sight and one that you definitely should take a camera and/or binoculars to see.

The reason for only 4 stars? The car park. For a council run car park to charge £5.60 for all day parking and not spend any of that income on the car park surface is nothing short of scandalous. Some of the potholes are so deep, you risk damaging your car’s suspension and bodywork trying to navigate them. The fact that the council have purchased and erected a steel sign telling visitors to be aware of the poor surface adds insult to injury.

In summary- 100% worth the visit- a true beauty spot and a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown. Just take the bus from Brid instead of parking on site if you’ve got time. Oh, and don’t lose your dog/child/mother-in-law in one of the many deep potholes in...

This coastal wildlife site offers exceptional opportunities for bird-watchers and nature photographers. Visitors can expect frequent sightings of puffins, a variety of other seabirds, and seals that bask on the surrounding rocks and in the bay area.

Accessibility is addressed, with a couple of surfaced paths accommodating wheelchair users, while an extensive network of grass and gravelled tracks cater to walkers seeking a more natural route. Essential amenities include free toilet facilities opposite the lighthouse, alongside a family-friendly restaurant, an ice-cream kiosk and a small gift shop.

During a mid-week, term-time visit the restaurant was busy, and prices were high relative to food quality; three portions of cheesy chips and three hot chocolates exceeded £30. Guests should factor this into their plans or consider bringing their own refreshments.

Parking is available for a fee, and this applies to blue-badge holders as well. Spaces designated for disabled visitors are in short supply, so early arrival is advisable. Motorcyclists, however, will appreciate free parking.

Overall, the site excels as a wildlife viewing destination with reasonable accessibility and basic services, though improvements in dining value and disabled parking capacity would enhance the visitor...

Flamborough Head is amazing! Although it is quite a steep hill down to the beach, the clifftops provide ample opportunities for bird spotting, walking, seal spotting etc, and the views are spectacular. There are several benches if you want to sit down and admire the view. However there was a distinct lack of dog waste bins, which was a bit of a problem. Some visitors had obviously resorted to either not picking up after their dogs, or throwing the poop bags at the sides of the paths. I would suggest that dogs should be on a lead at all times there though. The cliffs are very steep and most dogs would not survive a fall. The oldest of the two lighthouses there is situated on the golf course, just before you arrive at the pay and display car park. The newer lighthouse is situated on the headland itself and it is awesome to look at, but it would have been lovely if we could have gone inside to have a look. There is also a small gift shop which is worth a look in. We went for a meal in the 'restaurant' on the head. It is dog friendly, but was very crowded and the food was quite expensive. The fish and chips we ordered were extremely greasy so I wouldn't...