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 miles
- Scarborough 14 miles
- Beverley 19.7 miles
- Driffield 11.4 miles
- Hedon 24.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bridlington South Ward 1 mile
- Wilsthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bridlington North Ward 2.2 miles
- Bridlington Central and Old Town Ward 2.3 miles
- Boynton Parish 2.6 miles
- Carnaby Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bempton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Flamborough Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Grindale Parish 3.9 miles
- Barmston Parish 4.3 miles
- Rudston Built-up area 5.2 miles
- Reighton Parish 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Bridlington
YO16 6EY, YO16 6XL, YO16 4QU, YO16 6ES, YO15 3LX, YO15 2JW, YO16 7SN, YO15 2PQ, YO16 7NW … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 53.5 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 57.5 miles
- Bridlington Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Bempton Railway Station 2.6 miles
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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 miles
- Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 3.1 miles
- Star Carr Archaeological site 12.3 miles
- Scarborough Signal Station Historic site 15.6 miles
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles
- Wolds Way Lavender Gardens 19.4 miles
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles
- Swine Priory Historic site 20 miles