Hunmanby - Out & About
Hunmanby lies directly between Scarborough and Bridlington on
the A165. The Village is surrounded by stunning scenery and
beautiful landscapes and has always proved popular with
visitors.
Once listed as the largest village in Great Britain, today the
village still boasts its historic Market Place cross, signifying
the village's once substantial importance in Yorkshire trade.
A selection of public houses, café’s and restaurants lining the
main street ensure guests to the village are always well fed and a
small selection of quaint shopping outlets are available to
entertain throughout the day.
For those feeling a little more energetic, why not pay a visit
to Hunmanby’s Sport and Leisure Hall. Attractions including,
tennis, parkland walks, golf, bowls, indoor tennis, fitness gym,
basket ball, badminton and 5-a-side football are all on offer to
help work off those robust Yorkshire dinners.
For historians, a little way out of the village lies Hunmanby
Castle, a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by
Gilbert de Gant. Destroyed in the 12th century, the large bailey
platform now only supports.
Numerous venues in Hunmanby hold Heritage Open day events during
September, to find out more download the Heritage Open
Days leaflet.
There is a regular bus service through this village, bus number
121.
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