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Hornsea
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Hornsea; longer only if you camp on the coast or visit the Mere.
Hornsea is a small seaside town in East Yorkshire with a 2026 population of about 8,500. Its main attractions – the beach, the Hornsea Mere and the local museum – are close together, so a single day covers the highlights. Overnight stays are limited to B&Bs or caravan sites; there are no hotels.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sept
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- HUY
- Nights
- 0–1 (day‑trip or B&B stay)
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hornsea999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hornsea, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyLow crime; standard UK precautions apply.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police / ambulance · 101 Non‑urgent police
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHUY Humberside Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north of Hornsea; limited public transport (check schedule)).HUY Humberside Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north of Hornsea; limited public transport (check schedule)).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; bus 240/246 from Hull and bus 130 from Bridlington connect to Hornsea.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HUY Humberside Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north of Hornsea; limited public transport (check schedule))HUY Humberside Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north of Hornsea; limited public transport (check schedule))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hornsea: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; bus 240/246 from Hull and bus 130 from Bridlington connect to Hornsea. Car is useful for Hornsea Mere (half‑mile inland).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hornsea Mere
goDoor to door: 10 min walk
Walk half a mile north from town centre; free parking at east end.
3‑mile circuit, bird‑watching, rowing, boat trips.
Hornsea Museum
goDoor to door: 5 min walk
5‑minute walk from town centre; open Apr–Oct 10 am‑4 pm (Sun 1‑4 pm).
Adult £3.50, child £2.50.
Withernsea cliffs
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Bus 240/246 southbound 20 km (12 mi); check tide before descending.Bus 240/246 southbound 12 mi (20 km); check tide before descending.
Access can be blocked by erosion.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beachside B&B
Two‑large doubles, twins available; £65 double (2026 estimate).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £30–£45 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- £45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Beachside B&B double room1 × 1 night × £65 | £65 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £30 | £30 |
| Trip total≈ £95 per person per day, bed included | £95≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fish & chips | £6–£9 (≈ US$8–12) |
| Coffee | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Hornsea Museum entry | £3.50 (≈ US$5) adult, £2.50 (≈ US$4) child |
| B&B double night | £65 (≈ US$90) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tides can cut off beach access at the toffee cliffs – check tide tables.
- Limited evening transport; last buses around 20:00.Limited evening transport; last buses around 8:00 PM.
- No 5G coverage; 4G from EE, Three, Vodafone only.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance
- 999
- Non‑urgent police
- 101
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- Non‑urgent police101
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 240/246 Hull → Hornsea: about £6 (≈ US$8) each way (check timetable)
- B&B double room: £65 (≈ US$90) per night
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hornsea. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sept · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car hire for Mere and cliff walks (check local providers).
- Consider a caravan pitch on the coast for overnight stays.
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