Hornsea Beach
East Yorkshire
Hornsea Beach is the main beach of this East Yorkshire resort town on the Holderness coast, a wide sandy beach backed by a promenade and the traditional amenities of a small seaside town. Hornsea is notable for the vast Hornsea Mere just inland, the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire, which forms part of the town's attraction alongside the beach. The promenade is lined with cafes, amusements and beach huts, and the town has a compact centre with shops and pubs within easy walking distance of the seafront. The Freeport outlet shopping village is a short drive from the town.
A seasonal dog ban applies to the main Hornsea beach from 1 May to 30 September under the East Riding PSPO, covering the section between the concrete ramp at Headland View and the steps south of Sands Lane. Dogs must be kept on leads on the adjacent promenade section during the ban period. Hornsea South Beach, south of Sands Lane, is listed separately as a year-round dog friendly section. The area north of Headland View and south of the ban zone both offer dog friendly access for much of the year.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Seasonal Restrictions
- Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September between the concrete ramp at Headland View and the steps south of Sands Lane under East Riding PSPO. Dogs on leads required on adjacent promenade. South Beach (south of Sands Lane) is year-round dog friendly.
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Wide sandy beach at low tide. The Holderness coast erodes at several metres per year. Lifeguards operate in season.
- Facilities
- Promenade cafes, amusements, beach huts, public toilets. Full town amenities within walking distance. Hornsea Mere nature reserve nearby
- Parking
- Pay-and-display car parks on Marine Drive and in the town centre. Short walk to promenade and beach
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Hornsea Beach, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
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Walk5.2 mi awaySkipsea Castle and Sands Circular
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Attraction5.4 mi awaySkipsea Castle
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One of the first Norman castles raised in Yorkshire, surviving as a towering motte, with a proper climb and flat Holderness views for your dog.
Beach6.8 mi awayFraisthorpe Beach
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