Burstwick

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Burstwick
Burstwick (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Burstwick

Burstwick shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire
Population 1,813 (2001 census)[1]
OS grid reference TA227280
Parish Burstwick
Unitary authority East Riding of Yorkshire
Ceremonial county East Riding of Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HULL
Postcode district HU12
Dialling code 01964
Police Humberside
Fire Humberside
Ambulance Yorkshire
European Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament Beverley and Holderness
List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire

Coordinates: 53°44′04″N 0°08′28″W / 53.734309, -0.141121

Burstwick is a village and civil parish in the Holderness region of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated about eight miles east of Kingston upon Hull city centre. It lies on the B1362 road.

According to the 2001 UK census, Burstwick parish had a population of 1,813.[1]

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[edit] Facilities

All Saints Church
All Saints Church

Burstwick is a small village with several facilities. There are two public houses, the Hare and Hounds and the Nags Head, both 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 and a Methodist Chapel. There is a primary school, Burstwick Community Primary School. Burstwick is also home to many local businesses and services.

[edit] Burstwick United

Burstwick United is a five-a-side football team which has recently been named champions of the Soccer Sensations Tuesday Night Under 16s Premier Division. Although none of the players are from, or have any other links with Burstwick, they are proud to represent the village.

[edit] Nearby attractions

[edit] Hull and East Riding Museum

  • c. 8 miles (13 km) away
  • The museum holds some of the best natural history and archaeology displays in Britain.

[edit] 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)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b 2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Burstwick CP (Parish). Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.

[edit] External links

  • Burstwick United - A recent addition to the community after recent events which led to flooding.
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