Bridlington
Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.091, -0.196 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 18 67 |
| Population: | 35,154 |
| Dialling code: | 01262 |
Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England is a classic North Sea seaside town on the sweep of Bridlington Bay, with wide sandy beaches, a working harbour and easy access to dramatic chalk cliffs at Flamborough Head and the seabird colonies at Bempton Cliffs, which draw birdwatchers and coastal walkers.
Once a medieval port with its own priory, Bridlington became a Victorian resort and still mixes tourism, a modest fishing fleet and retirement communities; the old town and Bridlington Priory reflect its history while the Spa and seafront entertain visitors. The local economy leans on day‑trippers, holiday parks and seasonal trade, and the town shares the familiar social challenges of many British coastal places, such as seasonal employment and services for an ageing population.
Postcode districts covering Bridlington
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 23 miles37 km
- Scarborough 14 miles22.6 km
- Beverley 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Driffield 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Hedon 24.3 miles39.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Bridlington South Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Wilsthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bridlington North Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bridlington Central and Old Town Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Boynton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Carnaby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bempton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Flamborough Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Grindale Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Barmston Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Rudston Built-up area 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Reighton Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
Example postcodes in Bridlington
YO16 6HJ, YO16 7DR, YO16 6UW, YO15 2AU, YO15 2QW, YO15 2JX, YO16 6HA, YO16 4DY, YO16 4LZ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 53.5 miles86.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 57.5 miles92.5 km
- Bridlington Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Bempton Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
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Schools in Bridlington
- Bay Primary School Primary
- Bridlington School Secondary
- Burlington Infant School Primary
- Burlington Junior School Primary
- Headlands School Secondary
- Hilderthorpe Primary School Primary
- Martongate Primary School Primary
- New Pasture Lane Primary School Primary
- Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- Quay Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- North Beach Beach 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 3.1 miles5 km
- Star Carr Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Scarborough Signal Station Historic site 15.6 miles25 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Wolds Way Lavender Gardens 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 20 miles32.2 km