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Filey Beach Crowned Yorkshire's Finest Coastal Gem
17 Aug
Summary
- Filey Beach named Yorkshire's top beach by TripAdvisor
- Boasts 5 miles of golden sandy shoreline and historic promenade
- Visitors praise it as "infinitely more classy" than 90% of UK beaches

According to a recent report, Filey Beach in North Yorkshire has been crowned the finest stretch of coastline in the region by TripAdvisor. The coastal gem, nestled between Scarborough and Bridlington, has been praised by visitors as "infinitely more classy" than around 90% of all other UK seaside towns.
Boasting 5 miles of golden sandy shoreline, Filey Beach features a historic promenade, a sculpture trail, and the fascinating Filey Brigg area, where travelers can discover rock pools. The beach has earned an impressive 4.7 out of 5 rating on the travel website, outshining both Scarborough and Whitby beaches, which secured second and third place respectively.
One visitor, known as The Codnore Traveller, declared: "Filey as a seaside town is infinitely more classy than about 90% of all other UK seaside towns, and so it is little wonder that Filey Beach is one of the nicest in the country." Another reviewer, Michael Scott, described the beach as a "huge expanse of beautiful hard-packed sand" and a "favorite" destination, praising its quieter atmosphere compared to Scarborough.