The Yorkshire Belle

The Yorkshire Belle sits right on Bridlington's seafront - a proper bit of seaside heritage that's impossible to miss if you're walking along the promenade. It's a paddle steamer, one of the last of its kind in Britain, and seeing it bob in the harbour never gets old. The boat itself is the attraction; you can wander around the outside, admire the Victorian engineering, and snap photos of the thing from every angle. Inside, depending on the season, there are occasional cruises around the bay or historical displays about its glory days.

It appeals most to anyone with a soft spot for maritime history or vintage transport. Kids tend to find the sheer size of it fascinating, though they'll lose interest pretty quickly once they've had a proper look round. Older visitors often spend a good while examining the details - the paintwork, the smokestack, the whole lot. Most people allow about 45 minutes unless you're catching a sailing, in which case you'll want to arrive earlier.

The boat's right there near South Shore Holiday Park, so it's barely a stroll from the caravan sites clustered along this stretch of coast. Pair it with Bridlington's beach, the seafront arcades, and a fish supper, and you've got a decent afternoon sorted. It's not a destination in itself, but it's the sort of thing that makes a beach holiday feel properly complete - and it costs nothing to have a good look at it from the outside.