Ulrome: Sandy Beach and Listed Buildings

Ulrome combines open coastal scenery with listed architecture. Ulrome Beach is a long, open sandy beach north of Hornsea in East Riding of Yorkshire. It is also home to the Church of St Andrew and Manor Farmhouse, both Grade II listed buildings. This gives you different points of interest to consider when planning your holiday: time on the coast and an interest in historic buildings. As you choose your destination, you can weigh up which of these you would like to shape your stay.

Coast and walks

The long, open stretch of sand gives Ulrome Beach a distinct coastal character; its location north of Hornsea places it within the landscape of East Riding of Yorkshire. Walking is an informal way to enjoy the beach at Ulrome Sands. The coastal scenery and walks appeal to different aspects of a stay: the open landscape on the one hand, and outdoor activity on the other. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can take these themes into account when choosing Ulrome as a holiday destination. This gives you the chance to consider in advance whether the beach and outdoor activity, or historic architecture too, should shape your stay.

In connection with the diversion described, the public right of way ULROF06 is one of the access options to the beachfront at Ulrome Sands. If you plan to use this path for your visit, check its current condition beforehand. This path reference therefore provides a practical point of reference when planning a visit to the beachfront.

Listed buildings

The Church of St Andrew in Ulrome and Manor Farmhouse in Ulrome are both Grade II listed buildings. Their names alone distinguish the types of buildings: a church and a manor farmhouse. This adds a second focus, on buildings, to an interest in the coast. If you also consider historic architecture when choosing a destination, these two buildings offer specific points of interest in this aspect of Ulrome.

The buildings differ in type but share the same listing category. This makes them a tangible counterpoint to the beach’s landscape: here, the focus is on listed architecture rather than the open coast. If you like to include different aspects of a place in your holiday decision, you can weigh the coastal landscape and architectural history separately or treat them as equally important interests.

Getting there and choosing a destination

A road route from Lissett to Ulrome follows the B1242. If you take this route, check local route conditions. The road route and ULROF06 relate to different planning questions: one is a route from Lissett to Ulrome, while the other is an access option to the beachfront at Ulrome Sands in connection with a described diversion. This lets you consider your travel directions and coastal route planning separately.

When choosing a holiday rental, it makes sense to start by thinking about the destination: are you mainly drawn to the coastal scenery, or would you also like to include the listed buildings in your plans? Walks near Ulrome Sands are another aspect you can take into account when planning your holiday. If you are planning together, you can compare your interests: should the stay be mainly about the coast and outdoor activity, or should architectural history have an equally important place? Weighing this up can help you choose Ulrome based on the things that matter to you on holiday.

Discover more destinations: Kirkburn, North Ferriby, Barmby Moor, Hedon, Rowley, Tickton, Patrington, Arnold

For the regional travel overview: East Riding Of Yorkshire.