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This elegant Edwardian English seaside town is an un-spoilt haven in a busy world, with a magnificent five-mile stretch of golden sand, protected by the rocky grandeur of Filey Brigg, a haven for a variety of birds and wildlife. It is the perfect place for visitors who want an active holiday, or for those who just prefer to relax with the restful background of fishermen mending their nets.
As a holiday resort, Filey has been popular for many years, mainly since the arrival of the railway in 1846/7 but it has managed to remain reasonably un-spoilt by not becoming too commercialised. Situated behind the promenade, hotels and beautiful Crescent Gardens, the town provides ample facilities for local people and visitors. The town centre is small and friendly, with many small and unusual shops to browse in. In Queen Street stands the town's oldest remaining cottage, built in 1696. This is now the local History Museum, Filey Museum where you can learn about the rich cultural history of Filey and take a trip down Memory Lane. While the old medicinal baths have long since gone, the proud Victorian houses of the Crescent overlooking the colourful gardens still mingle well with the old fishermen's cottages.
The Edwardian Festival in June presents a weeklong look at life in bygone days. Strawberry teas served by ladies in period costume, Punch and Judy shows, barrel organs, brass bands and processions give this festival a friendly and traditional family feel. There is also the annual Fishing Festival and the ever-popular Muston Scarecrow Festival providing fun for everyone, whatever their age.
The large sandy beach and rocky brigg are firm favourites with families. Along Filey Brigg you can enjoy the nature trail and its numerous rock pools, teeming with life. A wide variety of sea birds can be seen - sometimes bird watchers are rewarded by sightings of some quite rare visitors to our shores. Fishing from rocky outcrops further around the northern side of the Brigg is considered to be one of the best spots in the country. Surfing, fishing, yachting, golf and walking are all catered for. There is always interest at the coble landing when the cobles (open fishing boats of a style unique to the north east coast) are towed back by tractor from the sea edge to unload after fishing trips. There has always been a strong association with fishing in the town and many families have carried on the tradition from one generation to the next. At the top end of the coble landing, the lifeboat is housed and here there are records of the various "call out" and rescues which have been covered by the successive lifeboats over the years.
The Parish Church of St. Oswalds stands at the head of Church Ravine, on land given by Walter de Gant to the Prior of Bridlington. Building began about 1180 and was completed in 1230. The Church has a large square tower with a "golden fish" wind indicator on top.
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