Withernsea
Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.728, 0.031 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 34 27 |
| Population: | 6,159 |
| Dialling code: | 01964 (Hornsea) |
Withernsea is a compact seaside town on the Holderness coast in the East Riding of Yorkshire, facing the North Sea. Once a Victorian bathing resort and the terminus of a branch line from Hull, it is known for its promenade and an iconic red-and-white lighthouse that survives as a local landmark and viewing point. The seafront’s amusements, caravan parks and modest shops still make tourism the town’s mainstay outside the agricultural hinterland.
Alongside its seaside character, Withernsea is shaped by the dramatic geology of the coast - rapid erosion and sea‑defence work are regular concerns - giving the place a strong sense of community resilience. There’s a quiet maritime and social history, small local events and volunteer activity that keep the town lively through the year, even as it adapts to economic and environmental pressures.
Postcode districts covering Withernsea
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Grimsby 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Cleethorpes 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Beverley 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Brough and Elloughton 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Louth 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Immingham 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Hedon 9.4 miles15.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Rimswell Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hollym Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- South East Holderness Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Tunstall Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Holmpton Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Roos Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Patrington Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Halsham Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Welwick Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Patrington Haven Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Ottringham Built-up area 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Skeffling Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Withernsea
HU19 2LJ, HU19 2ET, HU19 2FB, HU19 2PY, HU19 2AU, HU19 2HZ, HU19 2PD, HU19 2AW, HU19 2PR … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 45.7 miles73.6 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 69.7 miles112.1 km
- New Clee Railway Station 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Grimsby Docks Railway Station 11.5 miles18.5 km
Schools in Withernsea
- Withernsea High School Secondary
- Withernsea Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Grimston Hall Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Blundell Park Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 17 miles27.4 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 17.2 miles27.7 km