Skipsea Map

Skipsea map, view the East Yorkshire village of Skipsea, located in the county of East Yorkshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Skipsea East Yorkshire & Guide to the Area

Skipsea Map East Yorkshire: Interactive map of Skipsea, displaying the village situated in the county of East Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Skipsea area and a Skipsea village centre map, showing Skipsea Sands Holiday Park and Seaside Caravan Park.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Skipsea map are: Skipsea Castle, The Board Inn, Skipsea Post Office, St James' Church, Skipsea Village Hall, Manor Farm Cottage, Skipsea Village Store, Skipsea Methodist Chapel, The Blue Bell Inn, Crofts Estate Agents, Southfield Farm B&B, The Lakes Holiday Park, Ducky's Diner, Eastfield Fisheries, Hornsea Garden Centre, Withernsea Lighthouse Museum, Tesco Express Hornsea, Burton Agnes Hall, The Honeypot Café, Hornsea Freeport, Hornsea Mere Café, Boots Hornsea, The Promenade Fish & Chips, St Nicholas Church Withernsea, Bridlington Spa, Bridlington Harbour Museum, Flamborough Lighthouse, The Deep Hull, Beverley Minster, Beverley Westwood, Hall Garth Park, Aldbrough Medical Centre, Hornsea Leisure Centre, Skipsea School, The Old Rectory Skipsea, East Riding Buses, Skipsea Sands Holiday Park, The Tea Pot Café, Cowden Farm Shop, The Bay Bar & Bistro, East Yorkshire Coast Caravan Club, Hornsea Medical Practice, Hedon Museum, Yorkshire Coast Nature Tours, The Pavilion Bar, Bilton Fisheries, Beverley Market, Barmston Beach Holiday Park, Hilderthorpe Primary School.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Atwick, Barmston, Beeford, Bewholme, Brigham, Burton Agnes, Catfoss, Dunnington, Easton, Foston-on-the-Wolds, Fraisthorpe, Gransmoor, Hornsea, Lissett, Lowthorpe, Mappleton, Nafferton, North Frodingham, Old Ellerby, Ottringham, Rise, Rudston, Ruston Parva, Routh, Seaton, Sigglesthorne, Sproatley, Swine, Tunstall, Ulrome, Wansford, Waxholme, Welwick, Withernsea.

Skipsea is a quiet, coastal village with a proper laid-back feel and big East Yorkshire skies all around. It's perched near the edge of the sea, surrounded by open farmland, with a tucked-away charm that makes it ideal for anyone wanting a slower pace. There's a nice mix of old cottages, family homes and holiday spots, with the sea never too far from earshot. It's the kind of place where time doesn't rush you and everyone seems to know everyone else.

The village goes back a fair way, with roots in the Domesday Book and a rather grand history for such a modest place. Skipsea Castle once stood here, built by the Normans in the 11th century—what's left today is a grassy mound, but it's still impressive and full of atmosphere. The castle was once surrounded by a mere, long since drained, but the site's now an English Heritage property, giving you a good sense of what once stood. These days, the population hovers around 700 or so, keeping it small enough to feel personal but big enough for a bit of life. Farming has always played a big part in the area's story, and you can still see that today in the surrounding fields and working land.

There's not loads of hustle and bustle in the village itself, but that's part of the charm. The beach is a big draw—often quiet, great for dog walkers and sea-air seekers, and lovely for a paddle on a calm day. There's a local pub, a shop, a couple of holiday parks, and the church adds a bit of historical character. Skipsea Castle's the standout attraction in the village, and being an English Heritage site, it's looked after and well-signposted. Just a short drive away, you've got Hornsea Mere and Burton Agnes Hall—both cracking for a day out with a bit of culture, nature and cake thrown in. The coast road leads easily to Bridlington or down to Withernsea if you fancy a change of scene.

Wider East Yorkshire's packed with places to explore. Bridlington's great for families, with arcades, a big sandy beach and a harbour that's still properly working. Beverley has loads of history, a lovely town centre and one of the finest minsters you'll ever see. Hull's got loads of free museums, a marina, and The Deep if you're after something to entertain the kids. If you're more about scenery, then the Yorkshire Wolds are perfect—gentle hills, quiet lanes and views that go on forever. There's also Sledmere House, Flamborough Head and Spurn Point if you like your days out with a bit of variety.

Skipsea's a bit off the main routes, but that's what keeps it so peaceful. The nearest train stations are in Bridlington or Beverley, both of which connect to Hull, York and beyond. Buses run through the village linking to Hornsea, Withernsea and Bridlington, so you're not totally reliant on a car. Road access is via the B1242, which hugs the coast and makes for a lovely drive. If you're flying in, Humberside Airport's your nearest bet, with Leeds Bradford just over an hour away depending on the traffic. Once you're in the village, it's all easily walkable, with a pace that encourages you to slow down and enjoy it.

East Yorkshire's got a quiet confidence about it. There's something steady and grounded in the way the land meets the sea, the way the towns don't try too hard, and the way you can move between coast and countryside in minutes. It's never overcrowded, never too commercial, and always full of little surprises—old churches, hidden cafés, long lanes and small fields where the only sound is the wind in the hedgerows. It's a county that doesn't shout about itself, and that's exactly why it sticks with people.

We hope you found this Skipsea tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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