Location: Filey
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What to do and see in Filey, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Filey is a small town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the East Riding of Yorkshire, it is part of the borough of Scarborough between Scarborough and Bridlington on the North Sea coast. Although it was a fishing village, it has a large beach and became a popular tourist resort. According to the 2011 UK census, Filey parish had a population of 6,981, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 6,819.
Restaurants in Filey
1. Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 87 reviews
At the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby, we’re making the county’s first single malt whisky. Our guided tours (£10) offer an insight of a working distillery & visitors can enjoy exclusive tastings of our maturing malt. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy a proper cup of coffee and locally sourced food from Pot Still Coffee Shop without participating in a tour. 7 days a week, 9.30-5pm.
Reviewed By MrsW49 - York
Having done whisky tours in Scotland, brewery tours in England and wine tours in France the Prospect of an hour's distillery tour didn't really appeal - but the whisky tasting at the end followed by an afternoon tea did and it was, after all, a Christmas gift. Off we went on a cold, but beautiful winter's day to the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery. We arrived to find it was In an industrial unit on an industrial estate. Not what we were expecting, but the surrounding countryside was beautiful. On stepping into the unit, we were overwhelmed with the surroundings. Amazing industrial style lights, wonderful solid wood furniture with metal legs, all blended in to perfection. The tour (with introductory film) was thoroughly entertaining and, oh, the whisky. Not old enough as yet to be deemed a malt whisky so cleverly labelled as a maturing malt. It was and is (yes, you guessed, we couldn't resist buying a bottle.....or two) SO good. Could anything top it? Well, the scrumptious afternoon tea did its best. Served in the aptly named Pot Still Coffee Shop, where every window has a panoramic view over countryside and to the coast (not another unit in sight) it was truly delicious. Moreover we were looking at good Yorkshire portions - mini cups of soup, lots of different finger sandwiches (and I mean lots), scones with jam and cream, cakes and as many pots of tea as you might want. We needed a doggy bag to bring home left over cakes and left over are two words seldom found in our vocabulary. Would we go back? Definitely. Would we recommend it? - absolutely and on a good day you can tie it in with a trip to the beautiful Bempton Cliffs, assuming you are not too full to move!
2. Filey Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By EAN44 - Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
This is such a lovely place for a walk, the parking is easy on the nearby road by pay meter, you can walk for miles but also the small area of shops and the lifeboat station are very interesting, when talking to the lifeboat team they told me the fish and chip shop stays open even on Christmas Day.
You can walk out to the Brigg but be careful with the tides they do turn very quickly also look at how tight it is to get the lifeboat into its storage area
Well worth a visit for a few hours, and parking is reasonable price.
3. Crescent Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Foxymama1
In keeping with its Edwardian history. Gardens are kept immaculate with an abundance of flowers. Love the strings of light at night! The bandstand has been well kept and often used. Lovely to listen to brass bands whilst sitting admiring the views over the bay, and even better still if eating fish and chips from the local chippies!!
4. Filey Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By aliw7890
great little museum visited it about 3 or 4 years ago when I was in filey on holiday love it so much to look at definitely go again
5. Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By JohnCasey29 - Filey, United Kingdom
A hidden gem. Tucked away on the outskirts of Filey, well worth visiting.
Prices
£6 Adults
£5.50 concessions
£4.50 children
£22 Family ticket 2 adults and 3 children
Good value for money
Plenty to see and do. Lots of animals. The meerkats are special!
Picnic and play area on site
Cafe with outdoor Seating area on site
Good car parking
Bus stop more or less opposite
Friendly and knowledgable staff
All in all nowt to complain about.
Highly recommend visiting this hidden jewel
6. A High Tide in Short Wellies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Graham B - Raunds, United Kingdom
Ray Lonsdale is an amazing creator of very large sculptures of everyday people. This one mourning the loss of the fishermen who for lifetimes earned their livelihood from the sea. Such power and strength displayed for all to be grateful for.
7. The Hunmanby Pantry
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
A small family run delicatessen and Sandwich shop based only two miles from the coast, located in the historical village of Hunmanby, on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Reviewed By chynagirl1 - Sunderland, United Kingdom
Every time I'm in Filey I make a bee line for this shop. I usually buy a specialty loaf this time it was pumpkin seed gorgeous I also love the chorizo rolls but my all time favourite is the mince,onion and mushy pea pie. The shop sells all sorts of homemade goodies something for everyone. Go on give it a try you will not be disappointed
8. Glen Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
Situated between the car park and the prom this garden area is pretty much what you would expect of a municipal resort park. A bit of mini golf, play area, trampoline, paddling pool etc. There is also a large, functional cafe.
It does what it says on the tin without being in any way unique or remarkable.
9. Filey Dams Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By JohnCasey29 - Filey, United Kingdom
Fantastic nature reserve good for seasoned bird watchers and also anyone seeking peace and tranquillity If like me you know nothing about birds then local enthusiasts will be only too happyvto help you out
10. Graffitoe Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Graffitoe farm is a small family run campsite offering truly stunning views across Filey bay & Scarborough. It is located on a small yorkshire wolds farm with a 1 mile farm track ideal for dog walking.Farm animals also in view around the farm, offering fresh free range eggs, perfect for your morning breakfast.Toilet,showers and electric hook up are available, we would advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Reviewed By DianeCHull - Hull
Stayed here for three days in a howling gale. A superb family run camp site. With close access to Humanby. Filey, and Scarborough. Great clean site with electric hook up. Fabulous toilet and shower blocks. Each containing two male and two female toilets and showers. Very clean and heated. Three fields for camping with tents or tourers. Very dog friendly, this is a working farm so there was plenty of wild life nearby. Great easy access to walks as long as you like with your pooch. The family are very helpful. Pot wash area and some pods to hire also.
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