Burstwick
| Burstwick | |
  Burstwick Burstwick shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Population | 1,924 (2011 census)[1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | TA227280 |
| Civil parish | Burstwick |
| Unitary authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Ceremonial county | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HULL |
| Postcode district | HU12 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Beverley and Holderness |
Burstwick is a village and civil parish in the Holderness region of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated about 8 miles (13 km) east of Hull city centre. It lies on the B1362 road.
According to the 2011 UK census, Burstwick parish had a population of 1,924,[1] an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 1,813.[2]
Burstwick was served from 1854 to 1964 by Burstwick railway station on the Hull and Holderness Railway.[3]
Facilities
Burstwick is a small village with several facilities. There is now only one public house, the Hare and Hounds, located on the main street. The village shop and post office and a fish and chip shop are both also located on the main street. The village is served by All Saints' Church which was designated in 1966 by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.[4] There is also a Methodist chapel. There is a primary school, Burstwick Community Primary School. Burstwick is also home to many local businesses and services.
Burstwick is just a few miles from the local market town of Hedon and the villages of Keyingham and Thorngumbald.
Some low lying parts of Burstwick were affected by the June 2007 floods which hit most of the country. Several properties were vacated while repair work took place.
There is a petrol station and car garage in the village too.
Nearby attractions
Burstwick Country Golf
- c. 1 miles (1.5 km) away
- 18 hole golf course with driving range.
- Cafe/restaurant opening November 2011.
Hull and the East Riding Museum
- c. 8 miles (13 km) away
- The museum holds some of the best natural history and archaeology displays in Britain.
Underground RAF bunker tours
- c. 8 miles (13 km) away
- The main buildings are underground, covering an area of about 26,000 square feet (2,400 m²)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics: Area: Burstwick CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ↑ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Burstwick CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 15 May 2008.
- ↑ Butt, R. V. J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 1-8526-0508-1. OCLC 60251199.
- ↑ English Heritage. "Church of All Saints (1366240)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 4.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Burstwick. |
- Burstwick in the Domesday Book
- Burstwick United - A recent addition to the community after recent events which led to flooding.