Hornsea

Hornsea is a small seaside resort town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England at the eastern end of the Trans Pennine Trail. It is well known for its pottery factory, Hornsea Pottery.

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Seaside resort - Town - East Riding of Yorkshire - England - Trans Pennine Trail - Pottery - Hornsea Pottery

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Like the larger resorts in the area, (such as Withernsea, Bridlington and Scarborough), the town has a promenade with shops selling fish and chips, ice cream, bucket and spade sets and other traditional seaside paraphanelia. Attractions for the visitor might be the Rainbow's End crazy golf course, amusement arcades and beach.

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Withernsea - Bridlington - Scarborough - Fish and chips - Ice cream - Bucket and spade - Crazy golf - Amusement arcade

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Hornsea Mere, a large lake and bird sanctuary, lies near the town and is popular for sailing.

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Hornsea Mere - Lake - Bird - Sailing

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The town should not be confused with Hornsey, a suburb of London.

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Hornsey - London

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Prominent people born in Hornsea include explorer and governor Edward John Eyre and actress Sonia Dresdel.

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Edward John Eyre - Sonia Dresdel

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