Hull is a treasure trove of amusements, 19.5 miles away, with its inspiring art galleries, museums and guided walking tours. Follow the Blue Plaque Trail to learn about the city’s rich heritage, channel your inner Houdini with a visit to the brilliant Escape Rooms, and treat yourself to an afternoon crating and sampling the finest gin at the local distillery. For young visitors, The Deep is not to be missed with its striking architecture and spectacular position at the point where Hull meets the River Humber. Inside, there are over 5,000 animals and 300 species to discover.
The iconic Humber Bridge is a sight to behold as you approach, it is one of the world’s longest single-span suspension bridges and a masterpiece of engineering. Cross the bridge into Lincolnshire and discover the historic streets of Barton-upon-Humber (15.5 miles), a bustling town lined with Georgian properties and liberally scattered with attractions. Thornton Abbey (22 miles) invites you to take a step back in time through its imposing gatehouse, or why not spend the afternoon wandering through the Water’s Edge Country Park and Visitors Centre (16.5 miles).
The beautiful market town of Beverley, 16.5 miles away, is one of Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets, and its stunning 13th-century Beverley Minster is often regarded as one of Europe’s finest Gothic churches. Take a look at the town’s medieval architecture before indulging in a spot of shopping around its lively cobbled squares. Finish off with a drink in one of the traditional Yorkshire pubs where time has stood still for decades.
And beyond the town, get to know the gorgeous Yorkshire Wolds, a range of low rolling hills rising from the River Humber and sweeping along to the stunning cliffs at Flamborough Head. The gentle nature of the countryside here makes it an excellent location for walking and cycling.