[Italian46]

In august I shall visit York with my wife and my son. I should like to see Bempton cliffs and Flamborough Head. Please what is the best place for seawatching in the aerea and what is the best time of the day?
Could you indicate me a location and possibly a Hotel (where I shall stay 3 nights), from which I can easily reach the city of York and the seaside hotspots?

Thank you

Francesco Perroud
Italy

[northernloon]

Ciao Francesco. Flamborough is probably the best place for seawatching on the East coast. August may be a bit too late for the best of the seabirds.

It is a long way from York though. Sorry but I cannot recommend any hotels. It is possible that you might be able to crash out at York University

[Keith Dickinson]

As parking in York is ridiculously expensive it might be better to look at hotels in York that offer parking and drive out to the coast from York. Roughly 45 minutes driving time (outside of the rush-hour period).
I'll agree with Ken on Flamborough being a good destination on the coast, Bempton RSPB reserve is only a couple of miles walk along the coastal path.

[pcurpb]

If cost is not an issue, then the Burythorpe House Hotel would be a good choice. It's about half way between York and the Coast. Expensive, but excellent food and a good example of an English country hotel.
http://www.burythorpehouse.co.uk/

[Trystan]

Francesco, you haven't said whether you will have a car. If so, maybe consider staying on the coast at Bridlington, plenty of accomodation, although probably very busy for the school holidays.

From there, you are very convenient for Bempton and Flamborough with easy access to York along the A166.

[philflam]

I can help you with the seawatching if you want to mail me. August is a good month and you have a chance of a good variety of birds. Early morning and evenings are usually best.
Will you have a car ? You might want to consider staying at Scarborough, plenty of hotels to choose from and good train connections to York.

Phil