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Withernsea, Yorkshire

Withernsea is a resort town on Holderness in Yorkshire, in the East Riding. Attractions include the Withernsea Lighthouse, now with a museum dedicated to the local actress Kay Kendall. The resort has a beach, a promenade, amusement arcades, the Valley Gardens and a lifeboat museum. The town is within the council area of East Riding of Yorkshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: East Riding
Lat, Long: 53.731393,0.031451
Grid Reference: TA 3410 2802
Civil Parish: Withernsea CP
Council Area: East Riding of Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: Hull and East Yorkshire SA
Police Area: Humberside PA

GBPN ID: 50293
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Withernsea,_Yorkshire_50293

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