Flamborough facts for kids
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| Population | 2,161 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | TA226704 |
| • London | 180 mi (290 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRIDLINGTON |
| Postcode district | YO15 |
| Dialling code | 01262 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Flamborough is a charming village and civil parish located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It sits about 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Bridlington town centre. The village is famous for its amazing coastal area called Flamborough Head.
Flamborough Head is a large piece of land that sticks out into the North Sea for about 6 miles (10 km). On the northern side, you can see tall chalk cliffs that reach up to 400 feet (120 m) high! A very important building here is the Flamborough Head Lighthouse, which helps guide ships.
In 2011, a count of the population showed that 2,161 people lived in Flamborough parish. This was a small increase from the 2,121 people counted in 2001.
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Exploring Flamborough Village
The village of Flamborough has a lot to see and do.
Historic Buildings
The beautiful church of St Oswald is in the village. It was named a Grade II* listed building in 1966. This means it's a very important historical building. You can find it listed in the National Heritage List for England.
The village also has the old remains of Flamborough Castle. This was once a strong, fortified manor house from the Middle Ages.
Village Life and Shops
The centre of Flamborough village has many shops where you can find different things. There are also several public houses, which are like local pubs. One well-known pub is The Royal Dog and Duck, located at Dog and Duck Square.
In 1823, Flamborough was mainly a fishing village. About half of the people living there were families of fishermen. The village had many different jobs, like farmers, blacksmiths, and carpenters. There were also shopkeepers and people who ran the local pubs.
Flamborough for Visitors
Flamborough is a popular place for holidays, especially in the summer. It has holiday camps and a caravan park for people to stay.
Fun Events
Every year on New Year's Eve, Flamborough holds a special Fire Festival. In 2017, about 5,000 people came to enjoy this exciting event!
Filming Location
Flamborough's beautiful scenery has been used for filming.
- In 2016, North Landing was a location for the Dad's Army film.
- In 2018, the beach at Flamborough was used to film scenes for the ITV drama Victoria.
Local Connections
Flamborough is well-connected to local news and media.
News and TV
Local news and television shows are provided by BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and ITV Yorkshire. Television signals come from the Belmont TV transmitter.
Radio and Newspapers
You can listen to local radio stations like BBC Radio Humberside and Viking FM. Other stations include Capital Yorkshire, Greatest Hits Radio Yorkshire Coast, Nation Radio East Yorkshire, and This is The Coast.
For local news, Flamborough is served by the Bridlington Free Press and the East Riding Mail newspapers.
See also
In Spanish: Flamborough para niños
