Tourism has an economic and physical influence on the Holderness coast and Humber estuary. Millions of visitors travel to and stay at the many coastal towns along the Holderness coast sustaining a large and varied number of tourist attractions, accommodation types and transport services based in both the towns and countryside. Tourism along the east coast and estuary is shaped by a pattern of principal towns, coastal resorts, small historic market towns, villages and natural landscape features. Many people travel by car but it is becoming increasingly popular to use more sustainable form of transport i.e. bikes, trains and buses.

The following links provide information on planning strategies for recreation, tourism and access within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Plan
Holderness District Wide Local Plan

Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Plan

East Riding of Yorkshire Council Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan (ICZM) is a document laying out a framework to address the many issues relating to the coastal zone. It brings together decision makers to allow social, economic and environmental issues to be addressed in an integrated and sustainable manner for the long term management of the coast.

East Riding Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan - June 2002

Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for the East Riding of Yorkshire. Topic 4 addresses tourism and leisure within the county. Link to ICZM plan.

Holderness District Wide Local Plan

The District Wide Local Plan was adopted in April 1999 and was prepared within a wider planning framework for the parishes within the Holderness district. Relevant chapters include tourism, recreation facilities and recreation on land and water.