natural wonder
Spurn Point
A three-mile sand spit curling into the Humber estuary, cut off from the mainland by tidal washovers and reachable on foot at low tide.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Withernsea
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Withernsea
Withernsea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Holmpton, 18km from Spurn Point.
Withernsea is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,159, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Withernsea sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Withernsea to your route.
About Withernsea
Withernsea is a seaside resort town and civil parish in Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Its white inland lighthouse, rising around 127 feet (39 m) above Hull Road, now houses a museum to 1950s actress Kay Kendall, who was born in the town.
The Prime Meridian crosses the coast north-west ofRead more
Withernsea.
At the 2011 UK census, Withernsea had a population of 6,159, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 5,980.
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Where is Withernsea located?
Withernsea is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7311 latitude, 0.0319 longitude.
What is the population of Withernsea?
Withernsea has a population of approximately 6,159 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,159
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.7311, 0.0319
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Withernsea
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
Humber Bridge
Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Flamborough Head
A chalk headland of stacks, arches and caves on the East Yorkshire coast, with two lighthouses and huge seabird colonies nearby.
43 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Cadwell Park
Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.
47 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Chalk cliffs hosting half a million seabirds in season, including England's largest mainland gannet colony and thousands of puffins.
48 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
Seaways Cafe
Famous bikers' cafe at Fridaythorpe on the rolling B1251 through the Yorkshire Wolds, drawing hundreds of motorcycles and sports cars on summer weekends for its renowned breakfasts.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Withernsea
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 32 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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