The small town on the east coast features a huge beach loved by visitors. Filey is a North Yorkshire seaside town on Filey Bay between Scarborough and Bridlington.
The fishing village became a popular seaside resort during the Victorian period, with its historic promenade and Edwardian architecture. It has a traditional seaside atmosphere with amusement arcade, fish and chip shops and ice cream parlours. Filey has a variety of independent shops that sell everything from gifts and souvenirs to local produce and crafts, restaurants, cafes and pubs.
One reviewer stated: “File is a small seaside town, slightly uncommercialized, very low key with sandy beaches and some eateries slightly inland.
Filey's 5-mile beach is made up of golden sand, perfect for walks, picnics and rock pooling. It is known for its colorful beach huts and traditional bathing. It is also a popular destination for surfing and other water sports, and has several surf schools and equipment rental shops.
Another visitor said: “This is a lovely, long and beautiful beach. It was calm and sunny as we walked along the beach from the resort where we were staying in the centre of Fil. It was a lot of fun finding stones, shells and lobster tails and exploring the ruins and shelter.”
Next to town is Filey Bird Observatory and Nature Reserve, a popular destination for birdwatchers. The Bempton Cliffs have swallows, Kante and Kitty Wake, while the Filey Dams offers sightings of curls, oyster catchers and lapwings.
The town is part of North Yorkmoor National Park, and the surrounding countryside offers plenty of hiking and cycling opportunities. Filey is located at the eastern end of Cleveland Way, a long-distance walkway. It starts with Helmsley and skirts the Moors of North York. It is also located at the northern end of the Yorkshire Walsway National Trail, starting from Hessle, across Yorkshire Wals.
There are several places to stay in Filey, including Hotels, B&BS and Holiday Lets. There are train services in Doncaster, York and Hull.
