Guidebook for Portington, Howden
and the surrounding areas
Drinks & Nightlife
Bishop's
Lively Bar and Bistro in Howden.
Wellington Hotel
Howden
The Tailor's Chalk
Micro pub, Howden
Parks & Nature
Just one mile from the Portington Lodge. A lovely walk there and a beautiful walk around the ponds with fishing and bird watching hides (dogs not permitted). Also, a beautiful old railway line running from Eastrington Ponds, a perfect place to walk your dog.
Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Howden RoadJust one mile from the Portington Lodge. A lovely walk there and a beautiful walk around the ponds with fishing and bird watching hides (dogs not permitted). Also, a beautiful old railway line running from Eastrington Ponds, a perfect place to walk your dog.
The Ashes Playing Field Trust
Great park in Howden
RSPB Blacktoft Sands
Bird watching
North York Moors National Park
Absolutely stunning and worth the drive.
Sightseeing
Howden Minster
A beautiful minster and ruins.
2.22km single span suspension bridge in Hull. When it opened in 1981 was the longest of its type in the world; it was not surpassed until 1998 with the completion of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and is now the twelfth-longest.
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Humber Bridge Country Park
Ferriby Road2.22km single span suspension bridge in Hull. When it opened in 1981 was the longest of its type in the world; it was not surpassed until 1998 with the completion of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and is now the twelfth-longest.
Essentials
Etherington's of Yorkshire, Eastrington
Co-op Food
Charles Briggs AvenueFor all your groceries.
The local village shop and cafe. Sells local fruit, veg, meats and bakery. Great to walk for your breakfast or tea and cake. 1 mile away in Eastrington.
Etherington's Of Yorkshire
The local village shop and cafe. Sells local fruit, veg, meats and bakery. Great to walk for your breakfast or tea and cake. 1 mile away in Eastrington.
Getting Around
Eastrington station
Train station and bus stop. One and a half to two mile walk from the cottage.
Howden station
Entertainment & Activities
Opened in July 2017, William’s Den is a fantastic, unique family attraction. It combines an indoor play area where all the structures are made of wood and rope with a huge outdoor section featuring zip wires, tyre swings and places to make your own dens. A tasteful restaurant includes wood fired pizzas and gorgeous ice cream made with milk from the local creamery. Check out their website williamsden.co.uk
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William's Den
Wold HillOpened in July 2017, William’s Den is a fantastic, unique family attraction. It combines an indoor play area where all the structures are made of wood and rope with a huge outdoor section featuring zip wires, tyre swings and places to make your own dens. A tasteful restaurant includes wood fired pizzas and gorgeous ice cream made with milk from the local creamery. Check out their website williamsden.co.uk
I-York Dungeon
12 Clifford StThe Deep
Tower StreetYorkshire Wildlife Park
Hurst LaneFabulous for children - Doncaster
Indoor Ski slope, bowling, laser zone, Gravity activities, shopping, eating places.
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Xscape Yorkshire
Colorado WayIndoor Ski slope, bowling, laser zone, Gravity activities, shopping, eating places.
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateInteractive viking museum in York
Beverley Racecouse
For a great day at the races in Beverley
I-York Racecourse
A great day out horse racing in York.
Hornsea Beach
If you fancy a trip to the beach.
Bridlington Sea Front
3 N Marine DrFiley Beach
1 Flat CliffsA great little beach resort
Fraisthorpe Beach
Another great beach
Whitby Beach
1 Pier RdWell worth a visit
Isibheshu se-Scarborough
Another of the East Coast's popular beach resorts
Arts & Culture
I-Ferens Art Gallery
Carr LaneArt gallery in Hull (2017 City of Culture)
Multipurpose arts centre. Shows major films, 200 seat theatre for live music and drama, and a studio which doubles as an exhibition space.
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Pocklington Arts Centre
22-24 Market PlMultipurpose arts centre. Shows major films, 200 seat theatre for live music and drama, and a studio which doubles as an exhibition space.
Hull New Theatre
Kingston SquareGreat productions here.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Great day out in Wakefield