'Best beach' with miles of sand and dolphins just three hours from Nottingham

Yorkshire is home to an array of remarkable coastal areas, of which Filey was named the best beach in the region last year. With a delightful promenade, panoramic vistas, and an inviting five-mile-long sandy strip, it comes as no surprise that this spot appeals to many.

Offering an idyllic retreat for those seeking a peaceful seaside day under the sun, Filey truly offers it all. Situated between Scarborough and Bridlington lays Filey, a spot that's received overwhelming praise on TripAdvisor, with visitors stating they "cannot fault" this Yorkshire gem.

More than just a hit with beachgoers, Filey Beach is also reeling in excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, having earned a whopping 1,938 'excellent' ratings. In the local things-to-do ranks, Filey sits proudly in second place, boasting a solid 4.5-star rating, demonstrating exactly why it's the talk of the town.

One reviewer, Jacqui S, was full of praise for Filey Beach, labelling it as "glorious". She elaborated: "Glorious to walk down to the coast from the centre of town and see the expanse of coastline and just watch the world go by. A lovely area and plenty to see and do.", reports Leeds Live..

Adding to her review, she said, "It was popular and that was February. A bit of a climb back up to town, manageable though, and plenty folk were doing just that."

Shane, a visitor who rated Filey Beach highly, remarked: "We cannot fault this beautiful, large, sandy beach and our two dogs Monty and Stumpy thoroughly enjoyed their visit to a deserted beach."

He noted, "At this time of year, not much was open however we made the most of the beach. Disabled bays close by seem to have disappeared or have a very limited time. A gorgeous beach."

Julie R recounted her pleasant experience: "We had a late autumn day trip to pretty little Filey. We walked on the Brigg and were thrilled to see dolphins swimming in the bay. We had a big walk on the sandy beach, dog friendly this time of year. Parking was also free out of season but not all public toilets were open. Looks like it would be lovely to visit in the summer and swim in the sea."

She further complimented the town's facilities: "Nice selection of shops and cafes in the main town, and beautiful public gardens." Chris A admired the cleanliness and rules of the beach: "Miles upon miles of wide open sandy beach. Extremely clean and employ a no dogs policy on the main area of the beach."

Melody S portrayed Filey Beach as a hidden gem: "What an absolute gem of a place! Beautiful beach and an Olde Worlde feel to the prom. It was very busy and parking was a bit of a nightmare but I'm so glad we persevered in finding a parking spot. If parking at the top of the hill be aware. Beach Approach has lots of steps."

She also talked about the local food, saying: "There's a fish and chips restaurant on the front which has tasty food but a little expensive. We thoroughly enjoyed our day here and will definitely be returning."

Hollieeee was struck by the beach's picturesque setting, declaring: "Came here to finish off a day in Yorkshire in June. A long, beautiful, picturesque stretch of sand. The view was something I could never have dreamed of seeing but I'm so glad I got to. Gorgeous, sunny, and ethereal. I'd recommend visiting here, even for five minutes."