Filey is a classic English seaside town with a welcoming vibe, perfect for a relaxing holiday for hikers and wildlife watchers any time of year. A rare beauty on the coast of Yorkshire. Set beside the lovely Filey Bay, a long stretch of gorgeous beach, and Filey Brigg and its shallow rockpools to the north, this North East Coast fishing town has earned a reputation as a resort since Victorian times. You can see birds and marine life all year long from the comfort of Filey Brigg, a low headland that guards Filey Bay. Some 250,000 seabirds spend the summer on the 400-foot-high Bempton Cliffs (RSPB Reserve) to the south of Filey Bay. Several species of seabirds, including gannets, kittiwakes, puffins, guillimots, and razorbills, make their nests there. Divers have spotted gannets swimming in Filey Bay, where they likely hunt for fish. Common and uncommon waders, seabirds, and migratory warblers, finches, and thrushes can all be seen in the Brigg area. Seabirds, seals, porpoises, dolphins, and even minke whales have all been spotted in the waters near the Brigg. It's almost as if time has stood still in this town, which still has its unique stores, winding alleys, and ginnels. Charming beach huts are available for rent in the summer, and there is also a tiny coble dock and slipway where local fisherman keep their boats. Two promenades line the bay's shore, and numerous gardens host brass bands on Sundays. This community is great for families, as it features both crazy golf and sweets floss. The Filey Dams Natural Reserve is a wetland area where a variety of birds, including common and unusual waders and wildfowl, as well as fall gatherings of swallows, sand martins, and house martins, can be observed. Additionally, not far away from Sycamore Avenue is the hidden gem of Parish Wood, which is home to a diverse array of species. Many species, including the willow warbler, chiffchaff, blackcap, and tree sparrow, make it their home, while a plethora of others, including great spotted woodpeckers and sparrow hawks, are frequently sighted in the area. Many migratory bird species use Parish Wood for both shelter and food. They include goldcrests, pied and spotted flycatchers, warblers, finches, thrushes, and woodcocks. Scarborough, a larger town not far away, is home to the UK's first and only waterpark of its kind, the Alpamare Waterpark, and a plethora of other attractions.
