Harbour Heritage Museum

Standing right in Bridlington's harbour area, this small museum tells the story of the town's seafaring past through old photographs, fishing equipment and maritime artifacts. The displays cover everything from the herring boom years to modern-day fishing, with some decent model boats and vintage postcards showing how the harbour looked decades ago. It's properly local in feel - the sort of place where retired fishermen volunteer as guides and can tell you stories the displays don't cover. Kids might find it a bit dry unless they're already interested in boats, but it's worth an hour if you're exploring the harbour anyway. The museum sits close enough to the working fishing boats that you can easily combine a visit with watching the day's catch come in. For families staying at South Shore Holiday Park, it's practically on your doorstep - just a short stroll from the caravan site. Those at Haven Thornwick Bay or the other coastal parks further out will find it makes a good rainy day option when combined with Bridlington's other indoor attractions. Opening times seem to vary with the seasons, so worth checking before making a special trip. The admission fee, if there is one, won't break the bank.