Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Filey
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Filey () is a seaside town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is located between Scarborough and Bridlington on Filey Bay. Although previously a fishing village, it has a large sandy bea
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Filey · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Filey Museum, the nearest railway station is Filey, located 0.3 km away. The postcode for the museum is YO14 9AB. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Filey () is a seaside town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is located between Scarborough and Bridlington on Filey Bay. Although previously a fishing village, it has a large sandy beach and became a popular tourist resort. According to the 2011 UK census, Filey parish had a population of 6,981, in comparison to the 2001 UK census population figure of 6,819, and a population of 6,870 in 1991. Filey was historically mainly within the East Riding of Yorkshire, although until 1888 a small part of the town, including its parish church, was in the North Riding of Yorkshire. In 1974 the town was transferred to the new county of North Yorkshire.
Photo gallery
Official information
Filey Museum is dedicated to showcasing the history and culture of Filey and its surroundings. Housed in historic cottages, the museum features exhibitions on local heritage, including fishing and farming. Currently, the museum is temporarily closed for visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
Filey () is a seaside town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is located between Scarborough and Bridlington on Filey Bay. Although previously a fishing village, it has a large sandy beach and became a popular tourist resort. According to the 2011 UK census, Filey parish had a population of 6,981, in comparison to the 2001 UK census population figure of 6,819, and a population of 6,870 in 1991. Filey was historically mainly within the East Riding of Yorkshire, although until 1888 a small part of the town, including its parish church, was in the North Riding of Yorkshire. In 1974 the town was transferred to the new county of North Yorkshire.
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Background
History
]] In 1857 the foundations of a 4th-century Roman signal station were discovered at the Carr Naze cliff edge at the northern end of Filey Bay. The structure is 50 m long with a square tower 14 m wide, a defensive ditch and ramparts from a later era. Excavations at the time of the find and subsequently in the 1920s and 1990s uncovered Roman pottery and hoards of coins. The site is a protected Scheduled Monument. The find of Roman remains supports the case for Filey being the Roman settlement of Portus Felix. The origin of the name Filey is uncertain. One theory derives it from the Old English fīfelēg meaning 'monster island' referring to the shape of a rock projection at the shore. Other…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2097, -0.2889
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Filey
- Postcode
- YO14 9AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Filey — 0.3 km
- Official site
- fileymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Filey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Filey?
- Filey is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO14 9AB), in the parish of Filey.
- What is Filey?
- Filey () is a seaside town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is located between Scarborough and Bridlington on Filey Bay. Although previously a fishing village, it has a large sandy bea
- How do I get to Filey?
- The nearest railway station is Filey, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO14 9AB.
- How do I get to Filey?
- The nearest railway station is Filey, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO14 9AB.