Hornsea
Parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.911, -0.181 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 19 47 |
| Population: | 8,432 |
| Dialling code: | 01964 |
Hornsea is a small seaside town and civil parish on the North Sea coast in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It’s known for a long sandy beach and promenade with colourful beach huts, and sits beside Hornsea Mere, the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire, popular for birdwatching, sailing and fishing.
Historically a Victorian resort, the town expanded with the arrival of the railway in the 19th century and later became famous for Hornsea Pottery, which shaped the local economy in the mid-20th century; today tourism, retirement living and local services dominate. A small museum, independent shops, cafes and regular community activities keep a strong local character while the surrounding coast and countryside draw day visitors and wildlife enthusiasts.
Postcode districts covering Hornsea
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Grimsby 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Bridlington 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Beverley 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Brough and Elloughton 20 miles32.2 km
- Driffield 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 18.6 miles30 km
- Immingham 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Hedon 11.8 miles19 km
Neighbouring places
- Hornsea Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- North Holderness Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Atwick Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Seaton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hatfield Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Sigglesthorne Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Mappleton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Bewholme Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Nunkeeling Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Great Cowden Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Catwick Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Withernwick Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Hornsea
HU18 1TA, HU18 1UN, HU18 1QZ, HU18 1EY, HU18 1PJ, HU18 1JH, HU18 1ET, HU18 1RE, HU18 1QS … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 44.9 miles72.3 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 60.3 miles97.1 km
- Arram Railway Station 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Hutton Cranswick Railway Station 10.7 miles17.2 km
Hotels near Hornsea Ad
- Tickton Grange Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Hornsea
- Hornsea Burton Primary School Primary
- Hornsea Community Primary School Primary
- Hornsea School and Language College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Grimston Hall Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.3 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 12.2 miles19.6 km
- North Beach Beach 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 14.5 miles23.4 km