Hornsea Beach
WHERE
Hornsea
What it’s like
A sand and shingle beach open all day, good for water sports and a walk along the Transpennine Trail.
Sand gives way to shingle as you head along, and that mix is what draws the water sports crowd in the first place. It's an open beach, no set hours, so you can turn up early to get the sand to yourselves or head down after tea when it's cooler going.
Little ones will happily potter about digging in the sand near the shingle line, while older kids who fancy paddleboarding or similar will find it's known for exactly that. The Transpennine Trail runs along here too, so if the tide's not playing ball or the wind's up, a walk along the trail is the obvious plan B rather than standing about waiting for better weather.
There's a car park nearby, though you'll pay for it, and dogs are welcome if yours is coming along for the walk. A café and toilets are on hand, which matters more than people think once you've got sandy kids and a flask that ran out an hour ago. Wheelchair access is there too, which is worth knowing given beaches aren't always built with that in mind.
It's not a fenced-off, ticketed attraction. That makes it an easy add-on to a day in Hornsea rather than the main event, though the water sports side of things could easily fill an afternoon on its own.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- No set age range, but toddlers to older kids into water sports all fit
- Parking
- Available with charges
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Open 24 hours, so there's no set closing time to plan around
- Parking is charged rather than free
- Wheelchair accessible, which isn't a given on every beach
- Popular with the water sports crowd, so it can get busy on good days
Plan your visit
Is there parking at the beach?
Yes, there's parking nearby but it's charged, so bring some change or a card for the machine.
Can we bring the dog?
Dogs are allowed on the beach, so it's an easy one to combine with a walk.
Is it good for toddlers?
There's no age guidance given, but the sand and shingle mix suits digging and paddling at a toddler's pace, and the Transpennine Trail is there if you fancy a stroll instead.
What if it's wet or windy?
The beach itself might not appeal in bad weather, but the Transpennine Trail running alongside gives you a walking option, and there's a café to duck into.
Is there anywhere to eat or use the toilet?
There's a café and toilets on site, plus a gift shop if you want a souvenir.
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