Essential information

​Accessibility & Seafront Amenities

 

• Promenade: Withernsea’s mile-long seafront promenade is flat and wheelchair-accessible end-to-end. The pavement is wide and smooth, suitable for prams and mobility scooters, and there are plenty of benches along the way for resting. Some upper sections (like the raised terrace by the Pier Towers) are reached by steps, but there are alternative ramps or slopes available for those areas.

• Beach Access: There are two ramped slipways from the promenade down to the sandy beach (one opposite Seaside Road and another near the Pier Towers). These provide wheelchair and pushchair access to the beach – though assistance may be needed on the sand itself. The central beach has fine sand; at low tide the sand is firm enough for wheelchairs in some areas, but note there are no boardwalks on the sand. 

• General Town Accessibility: The town centre and seafront facilities are all on one level. Queen Street (the main high street) is flat and only a few minutes’ walk from the beach. Most shops, cafés and pubs are at ground floor level or have ramps – for example, The Commercial pub provides disabled access. Withernsea’s famous inland lighthouse (located 5 minutes’ walk from the seafront) has a museum and café; the ground floor is accessible, but reaching the top viewing platform requires climbing 144 steps (no lift).

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Taxis
 

Withernsea doesn’t have Uber or similar app-based services operating locally – so you can’t just tap on an app and expect a ride within minutes.
Most local taxis must be pre-booked in advance, especially during busy events like Blue Light Weekend. Designated driver or bus service is a safer bet! But here are a few firms you can contact:
 

• Parish Taxis: 01964 614614

• Pete's Cars: 01964 615648

• A2B: 07821 407987

General Tips for Day Visitors

 

• Seafront Attractions: Withernsea offers classic seaside fun on a smaller scale. Around the Pier Towers you’ll find amusement arcades, ice cream vendors, cafés and fish & chip shops, so you won’t go hungry. Don’t miss the display of old pier history at the Pier Towers and the Valley Gardens adjacent – often hosting stalls or music during event weekends. The Withernsea Lighthouse Museum on Hull Road is a unique attraction if you have spare time – it showcases RNLI and local history exhibits (open in summer months). The lighthouse’s viewing platform gives great panoramas, but remember it involves a lot of stairs. For a casual stroll, the promenade itself is lovely for sea views and even features some artwork and informational signs about local heritage.

• Dog-Friendly Info: Withernsea is dog-friendly for the most part. Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round outside the main central bathing zone – look for signs near the Pier Towers that indicate the summer restrictions. Essentially, during summer the central beach (between the main access ramp and the lifeboat slipway) asks you to keep dogs off, but you can walk your dog on the sands north or south of that area freely. The promenade and Valley Gardens are fine for dog-walking (lead recommended). Many local businesses welcome dogs too – for example, Captain Williams and The Old Boat Shed both allow dogs inside, and some cafés have water bowls outside. During Blue Light Weekend, we are providing dog water bowls at regular intervals along the promenade.

• Crowds & Event Tips: Blue Light Weekend is hugely popular – about 25,000 people visited over the two days in 2024 – so expect the town to be busy. Parking will fill up quickly; aim to arrive early in the morning to secure a space, or consider using public transport (East Yorkshire bus routes 75 and X7 from Hull stop about 200m from the seafront). 

• Local Shops & Services: Withernsea’s town centre (around Queen Street) has supermarkets, pharmacies and cash machine (near the post office) if you need supplies. There’s a Tesco and Aldi in town for any groceries or picnic items (both have car parks, though time-limited). For a quick coffee or snack, try one of the independent cafés such as Rosy Leaf or Castle Cafe – they often have homemade cakes and brews at reasonable prices. Fish and chips are a must-do at the seaside: several chippies near the sea front serve freshly caught East Coast fish – you can take your meal to the promenade seating and enjoy the view. Finally, if you’re looking for souvenirs or local goods, check out the shops in central Queen Street – we especially recommend Inspired, Precious Prints, The Card Shop and Holderness Hardware.

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Have a wonderful time in Withernsea!