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Bridlington and The Wolds MMOC Rally at Wansford Grange
Diary of events:
Local Attractions: The beautiful, peaceful Yorkshire Wolds stretch leisurely from the chalk cliffs at Flamborough to the Humber Estuary at Hessle. They curve the land in a loving crescent shape and take in a huge area rich in history, colour, interesting people and beautiful buildings. There are some of the most picturesque villages and lively market towns in the country in this area, some well known, some well off the beaten track. There is much to see and do in the area but the Wolds has an open and uncommercial feel to it that attracts both the young and the old. The gentle hills make it an ideal area for both walking and cycling. The highest point in the Wolds is at the top of Garrowby Hill which is situated on the A166 and rises to a height of 800 feet above sea level at this point. "The Wolds Way " is a walk which can be done in sections and takes in beautiful scenery right across the Wolds, all routes clearly marked and details can be obtained from Tourist Information Offices or from local Ordinance Survey maps.
Wansford Fishery - literally across the road from The Grange; This coarse lake provides 30 well maintained pegs. The water is heavily stocked with carp, bream, tench and some quality rudd.
Historic town of Driffield - just 5 minutes away. Known as the Capital of the Wolds, Driffield is a thriving market town and annually holds the finest one day agricultural show in Britain. The Riverhead, with its converted warehouses and newly restored town lock, is a very popular and photogenic spot. As well as two weekly markets every Thursday and Saturday and an award winning farmers market held on the first saturday morning of the month the town holds regular antique auctions and has plenty of interesting shops in its handsome Victorian buildings and side streets. Among its historic inns and restaurants, discover the spooky story at the Spreadeagle on Exchange Street, which once belonged to Driffield`s so-called witch, Susannah Goor. Driffield`s canal and its three becks (streams) characterise the town and form the basis of some lovely walks, described in the `Town Walks Guide`, to popular fishing and birdwatching spots, and out into the surrounding Wolds countryside. Nearby are two of East Yorkshire`s finest country houses: Burton Agnes is a magnificent Elizabethan house filled with treasures, and in the lovely village of Sledmere is Sledmere House, home of the Sykes family, who have played a major part in maintaining and restoring churches and villages throughout the East Riding. The House has many interesting features, especially the Turkish Room, the 100ft long library and the Capability Brown gardens. Deer roam in the grounds, a lovely place to take a picnic. Sewerby Hall and Gardens An 18th Century Hall with fine period rooms plus East Yorkshire Museum and Showcase Gallery, beautiful gardens, adventure playgrounds, children's zoo and Tea Rooms. Cruckley Animal Farm is great fun for all the family, a working farm with rare and modern farm animals, and an ornamental waterfowl lake. Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve Four hundred feet chalk cliffs, home to England's largest seabird colony. Fantastic views available of thousands of birds including Puffins and Gannets
Eye On The
Bay - `The Eye On The
Bay` the most talked about tourist attraction along the East Coast.
Yorkshire Belle
The
Yorkshire Belle operates from Bridlington Harbour - April to October, see the
spectacular coastline and Bempton Bird sanctuary.
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Bridlington & Wolds
