Flower Of May

Cricket on the Yorkshire coast might sound unlikely, but Filey Cricket Club's home ground delivers proper seaside sporting atmosphere. The Flower of May sits just inland from the town's main stretch, where local teams battle it out against the backdrop of North Sea breezes that can send even the best-struck ball sailing off course.

Families staying at nearby Haven Blue Dolphin or Parkdean Cayton Bay will find this a lovely spot for an afternoon if there's a match on. The standard of play varies wildly - some weekends you'll catch fierce local rivalries, other times it's more village green stuff with dogs wandering onto the pitch.

What makes it special is the setting rather than the cricket itself. Rolling green outfield stretches toward distant clifftops, while the pavilion serves decent tea and biscuits when it's open. Kids often end up having impromptu kickabouts on the boundary while parents watch the action.

Best to phone ahead or check local boards in Filey to see when matches are scheduled. The ground lies between the main holiday park cluster around Cayton Bay and Filey town centre, making it an easy detour during a coastal break. Don't expect Lord's - but for a proper slice of Yorkshire cricket culture with sea air thrown in, it does the job nicely.