Bridlington Sea Front - 10 Things to Know Before Visiting

Bridlington Sea Front offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants and cafes. It also has lovely sandy beaches which are perfect for sunbathing, swimming and building sandcastles. The promenade is ideal for strolling along and taking in the fresh sea air.

Bridlington's much-loved seafront stretches for 2 kilometres along the Yorkshire coast and comprises two separate beaches - South Beach and North Beach. Bridlington's North Beach is the busiest of the two, as it offers stunning views of the bay, plenty of space for sunbathing, and a wide range of shops, cafes, and kiosks.

You can also visit the harbour at the seafront, and take a pleasure cruise. There are also many carnival rides along the promenade that are active in the summer months.

Bridlington Sea Front is located in Bridlington, a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Archaeological evidence shows that Bridlington was habituated in the Bronze Age and Roman Britain. Roman and Greek coins from the second centuary BC were found at the harbour suggesting that the port was used before the Roman conquest of Britain.

The town has a long history as a fishing port and seaside resort. In medieval times, it was an important market town and wool was traded here. The town's fortunes changed in the 19th century when it became a popular seaside resort for wealthy Victorians.

The harbour at the seafront is known for its shellfish and is known as the Lobster capital of Europe with over 300 tonnes of lobsters arriving each year.

The summer months are always popular to visit Bridlington Sea Front, as the weather is usually warm and sunny, making it perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the coastline. However, it can also be very crowded during this time of year. 

1. Take a walk along the promenade - there's nothing quite like breathing in the fresh sea air and taking in the stunning views.
2. Visit the harbour - here you can watch the boats coming in and out and maybe even buy some fresh seafood to take home with you.
3. Take a trip on the pleasure boat - this is a great way to see Bridlington Sea Front from the water and it's also great fun for all the family.
4. Bridlington Sea Front is home to two beaches - North Beach and South Beach. Both are great for paddling, building sandcastles or simply relaxing in the sun.
5. Bridlington is home to some great fish and chip shops! Make sure you try one during your visit.
6. Since there are a lot of people who come to Bridlington Sea Front during the summer, the wait for the rides can be pretty long.

1. The town of Bridlington is twinned with Millau, France, and Bad Salzuflen, Germany.
2. Bridlington is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book- a manuscript record of the "Great Survey" of much of England and parts of Wales.
3. Bridlington is home to one of the largest fleets of fishing boats in England. 

The average time people spend at Bridlington Sea Front is about three hours. The promenade that runs parallel to the beach is great for walking for people watching or for getting some fresh air. Visitors can also go on the rides, eat at the food places, and go shopping.

Bridlington Sea Front can be reached by train, and Bridlington station is located just a short walk from the seafront.

There is no entrance fee for Bridlington Sea Front.

Bridlington Sea Front is open 24 hours a day.