Hornsea Mere
Hornsea Mere is the largest natural lake in Yorkshire. It provides a wide range activities including rowing, sailing, boat trips, feeding the ducks, geese and swans, fishing, bird watching and walking. It also has an 18 hole putting green popular with all age groups and after all the activities relax in the onsite cafe.
For more information visit the Hornsea Mere Marine website
Hornsea Museum
Located in the town centre in an 18th Century farmhouse is the award winning museum of North Holderness village life. Established in 1978 the museum uses different displays to show human evolution from the early 1700's through to post second World War Britain. The museum has been awarded a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to purchase the neighbouring building (17 Newbegin) allowing the Hornsea pottery collection to be displayed under one roof and also the Educational programme to be expanded into Swallow cottage, where there will be a dedicated education space next to the schoolroom. These new displays are expected to be completed after mid May 2008.
For more information visit the Hornsea Museum website
Trans Pennine Trail
The Trans Pennine Trail is a route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders that links the North and Irish seas, passing through the Pennines from coast-to-coast between Southport and Hornsea and is 215 miles (346Km) long. The trial ends on Hornsea seafront with a special marker.
For more information visit the Trans Pennine Trail website
Hornsea Seafront
Hornsea beach is a golden sandy beach awarded with a blue flag. It boasts a newly-developed central promenade based on a series of 'groyne gardens' to complement the beach theme. This has improved access, increased seating, provided lawn areas and plants, and includes a children’s splash pool water feature. The promenade has been resurfaced and newly created look-out points exploit dramatic views along the coast. As part of the development there is an additional café, public toilets and beach huts (hire charge payable locally).
Hornsea Leisure Centre
Located on the seafront Hornsea leisure centre offers a wide variety of indoor activities including a fitness suite, exercise classes, sauna & steam rooms, squash courts, badminton and also has a 25m swimming pool with learner pool attached.
For more information please visit the Leisure Centre website
Wassand Hall
Located on the B1244 between Hornsea and Seaton Wassand Hall is a Regency house owned by a local family since 1530 providing an insite into local history along with offfering beautiful gardens and walks with views of Hornsea Mere. The house is open at selected times over the spring / summer season and contains painting collections from the 18th and 19th century along with silver, porcelain and furniture from the same period. The conservatory situated in the walled gardens serves refreshments and on Sundays horse and carriage rides provide another way to see this beautiful estate. The estate also hosts a range of events which are detailed on the events page
For more information please visit the Wassand Hall website