Bridlington Old Town Association proudly presents this year's Secret Gardens event, happening Saturday 20th June - Sunday 21st June 2026. Tickets cost £5 for the weekend and are available to… Read more: Secret Gardens 2026
The Bridlington and District Civic Society spent a wonderful morning listening to a talk by Harbour Master Lawrence Porter, followed by a tour of the harbour with the Chairman of… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to Bridlington Harbour
At our recent speaker meeting held at Bridlington North Library on 15th April 2026, we were pleased to welcome Andy Walker, Councillor for Bridlington South Ward (East Riding of Yorkshire… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Andy Walker
On the 1st April we visited Elmswell Hall, near Driffield, for a rare opportunity to explore this farmhouse of historic importance. It's only open one day a year so we… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to Elmswell Hall
To Search. To Rescue. To Save. Society members enjoyed a very popular 'civil outing' to the Coastguard Station on Limekiln Lane, Bridlington. Bev Allen, Manager of the Humber Maritime Rescue… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to the Coastguard Station
The Civic Society talk from Paul did not disappoint. With a PowerPoint presentation, the tour around the ancient town of Beverley was fascinating. He told us that beavers once inhabited… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Paul Schofield on Beverley
On the 30th January 2026, Society members had a fabulous talk and tour with Sophie at North Bridlington Library, located on Martongate, Bridlington. The Library service is managed by the… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to Bridlington North Library
Our latest Bridlington & District Civic Society talk welcomed Bridlington’s own artist and sculptor, Stephen Carvill whose creativity has shaped some of the town’s most recognisable landmarks. It was a… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Stephen Carvill on his Work
The Society and guests received an insightful talk this December from Inspector Ian Foster, Humberside Police, on the Clear Hold Build initiative. Clear Hold Build is a framework to remove… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Inspector Ian Foster
On Thursday 27th November, the Bridlington and District Civic Society decorated a christmas tree for the St John's Burlington Christmas Tree Festival. This year, the festival is supporting the ‘Bridlington,… Read more: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
On the 27th October we had a good get together for the ‘Civil’ outing with 25 people enjoying a visit to St Oswald's Church at Filey. Margaret Hicks-Clarke, husband John… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to St Oswalds, Filey
On the 10th September our Speaker Meetings restarted for the new season. Andrew Uttley & Megan O’Mara, both of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, gave a fantastic and informative presentation… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: ERYC Conservation Team
In celebration of Yorkshire Day, on the 1st August the Civic Society ventured on another one of our civil outings. This time we visited the Grade I listed Boynton Hall,… Read more: Civil Society- Boynton Hall
On the 30th June (amidst a heat wave!) the civil society were treated to a visit to the norman manor house at Burton Agnes facilitated by local expert Richard Myerscough… Read more: Civil Society- Burton Agnes Norman Manor House
May was busy for civil outings as we visited the East Riding Archives and Local Studies service not only once, but twice, at the newly-revamped Champney Treasure House in Beverley.… Read more: Civil Society- East Riding Archives
We are excited to be taking part in the U3A Bridlington's Community Information Fair on the 29th April 2025. Come and speak to our team to find out more about… Read more: Visit us at the Community Information Fair
On 9th April 2025 the Bridlington and District Civic Society enjoyed a fascinating civil outing to Hull's Georgian suburbs hosted by expert tour guide Paul Schofield. The Society thanks Paul… Read more: Civil Society- Georgian Hull
Elmswell Hall opens to the general public for one day only in the year. Tuesday April 1st 2025 10.30am – 3.30pm. No charge We feel that this controlled ruin is… Read more: Civil Society- Elmswell Old Hall
The Bridlington & District Civic Society held an interesting talk with members of the Health Forum in Bridlington on the 11th March 2025. After a brief introduction of how the… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report- Health Forum
On Wednesday 19th March 2025, BDCS Members were treated to a buffet lunch at The Bosville Arms, Rudston, and a talk by Derek Megginson on Cathedral Architecture. Derek has cycled… Read more: Civil Meeting- March 2025
Our monthly news bulletin for June 2026 is now available to view and download below (pdf format).
Bridlington Old Town Association proudly presents this year's Secret Gardens event, happening Saturday 20th June - Sunday 21st June 2026. Tickets cost £5 for the weekend and are available to… Read more: Secret Gardens 2026
We had a well-attended meeting on the 12th May. Chrys Mellor spoke about a trip on Bridlinton's iconic Yorkshire Belle, cruising between Bridlington and Filey Brigg, where cliff heights range… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Chrys Mellor on the Yorkshire Belle
On Monday 11th May we enjoyed a lovely walk in the East Riding countryside to see the bluebells, finishing with a picnic. Although the weather was a little chilly, thankfully… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to our beautiful countryside
The Bridlington and District Civic Society spent a wonderful morning listening to a talk by Harbour Master Lawrence Porter, followed by a tour of the harbour with the Chairman of… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to Bridlington Harbour
At our recent speaker meeting held at Bridlington North Library on 15th April 2026, we were pleased to welcome Andy Walker, Councillor for Bridlington South Ward (East Riding of Yorkshire… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Andy Walker
On the 1st April we visited Elmswell Hall, near Driffield, for a rare opportunity to explore this farmhouse of historic importance. It's only open one day a year so we… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to Elmswell Hall
We had a very successful and relaxing ‘Trip Down Memory Lane’ with John Walker, last night at our regular meeting place ‘North Bridlington Library’. Our local historian John, did not… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: John Walker's Trip Down Memory Lane
To Search. To Rescue. To Save. Society members enjoyed a very popular 'civil outing' to the Coastguard Station on Limekiln Lane, Bridlington. Bev Allen, Manager of the Humber Maritime Rescue… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to the Coastguard Station
The Civic Society talk from Paul did not disappoint. With a PowerPoint presentation, the tour around the ancient town of Beverley was fascinating. He told us that beavers once inhabited… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Paul Schofield on Beverley
On the 30th January 2026, Society members had a fabulous talk and tour with Sophie at North Bridlington Library, located on Martongate, Bridlington. The Library service is managed by the… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to Bridlington North Library
Our latest Bridlington & District Civic Society talk welcomed Bridlington’s own artist and sculptor, Stephen Carvill whose creativity has shaped some of the town’s most recognisable landmarks. It was a… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Stephen Carvill on his Work
The Society and guests received an insightful talk this December from Inspector Ian Foster, Humberside Police, on the Clear Hold Build initiative. Clear Hold Build is a framework to remove… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Inspector Ian Foster
On Thursday 27th November, the Bridlington and District Civic Society decorated a christmas tree for the St John's Burlington Christmas Tree Festival. This year, the festival is supporting the ‘Bridlington,… Read more: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
David and Lindsey Firth delighted the Society with a talk on their ambitious refurbishment project- the Flamborough Waterworks. They deservedly won the IStructE Yorkshire Hub awards 2025 - Best overall… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: David Firth on the Flamborough Waterworks
On the 27th October we had a good get together for the ‘Civil’ outing with 25 people enjoying a visit to St Oswald's Church at Filey. Margaret Hicks-Clarke, husband John… Read more: Civil Society- Visit to St Oswalds, Filey
On Tuesday 14 October 2025, the Society was delighted to receive a presentation by Sarah Berrey, the helm for the Bridlington lifeboat crew, RNLI. Sarah was joined by Bob Taylor… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: Sarah Berrey, helm of Bridlington Lifeboat
On the 10th September our Speaker Meetings restarted for the new season. Andrew Uttley & Megan O’Mara, both of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, gave a fantastic and informative presentation… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report: ERYC Conservation Team
In celebration of Yorkshire Day, on the 1st August the Civic Society ventured on another one of our civil outings. This time we visited the Grade I listed Boynton Hall,… Read more: Civil Society- Boynton Hall
On the 30th June (amidst a heat wave!) the civil society were treated to a visit to the norman manor house at Burton Agnes facilitated by local expert Richard Myerscough… Read more: Civil Society- Burton Agnes Norman Manor House
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May was busy for civil outings as we visited the East Riding Archives and Local Studies service not only once, but twice, at the newly-revamped Champney Treasure House in Beverley.… Read more: Civil Society- East Riding Archives
On the 13th May 2025, the Society received a fascinating talk by Edith Denton, Senior Countryside Access Manager, East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Edith's talk focused on the King Charles… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report- King Charles III England Coast Path
We are excited to be taking part in the U3A Bridlington's Community Information Fair on the 29th April 2025. Come and speak to our team to find out more about… Read more: Visit us at the Community Information Fair
On 9th April 2025 the Bridlington and District Civic Society enjoyed a fascinating civil outing to Hull's Georgian suburbs hosted by expert tour guide Paul Schofield. The Society thanks Paul… Read more: Civil Society- Georgian Hull
On the 8th April 2025 the Bridlington and District Civic Society were treated to a fascinating talk and demonstration by Paul Crookes of the Halifax Spinning Mill. Paul has 40… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report- The Halifax Spinning Mill
Elmswell Hall opens to the general public for one day only in the year. Tuesday April 1st 2025 10.30am – 3.30pm. No charge We feel that this controlled ruin is… Read more: Civil Society- Elmswell Old Hall
The Bridlington & District Civic Society held an interesting talk with members of the Health Forum in Bridlington on the 11th March 2025. After a brief introduction of how the… Read more: Speaker Meeting Report- Health Forum
On Wednesday 19th March 2025, BDCS Members were treated to a buffet lunch at The Bosville Arms, Rudston, and a talk by Derek Megginson on Cathedral Architecture. Derek has cycled… Read more: Civil Meeting- March 2025