Goole
Things to do in Goole, East Yorkshire
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Goole draws visitors for its restaurants more than anything else. There are two dozen or so places to eat scattered throughout the town, ranging from fast food to independent spots that have built a following. Kingdom Kitchen and Badger & Bean both score 4.7 from well over a hundred reviews each, while Ginger's Ice Cream Parlour rates 4.8. Anna's Happy Kitchen has picked up nearly 700 reviews at 4.5. Whether you're after a quick meal or something more deliberate, there is real choice here.
Junction Goole is the main attraction listed at 4.6 from 387 reviews. Beyond that, Howden Equestrian Centre offers horse-based activity rated 5.0, and there is also The Stables Tearoom at Carlton Towers Vineyard if you want to combine refreshment with looking around. These give enough to occupy a visitor for a day or two, though anyone coming here will be doing so primarily for the food and to use it as a base for exploring the wider area.
Where to stay in Goole(9)
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For stays, the town has nine hotels and guest houses, anchored by the Premier Inn at 4.3 from 858 reviews, but with several smaller places that score as highly or higher: The Black Horse Hotel sits at 4.7, and Parkside Guest House at 4.6. There are also three campsites. If you want to bring a tent or campervan, Half Moon Inn and Dobella Lane Farm both have solid ratings, with Greenoak Hideout rated 5.0, though that one has fewer reviews.
Parkside Guest House
Main Street, Goole
PHOENIX Apartments
Dock House, Goole
Premier Inn Goole
Rawcliffe Road, Goole
The Black Horse Hotel
Bridge Steet, Goole
The Briarcroft
49/51 Clifton Gardens, Goole
The Downe Arms
15 Market Place, Goole
The Farmhouse B&B
Bridge Farm, Goole
The Half Moon Inn
Main Street, Goole
Things to Do in Goole(3)
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Attractions Near Goole
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9 mi
Selby Superbowl
Selby · ⭐ 4.3
9 mi
Air Kings Trampoline Park Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe · ⭐ 4.9
Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse
Scunthorpe
10 mi
Pirate Cove Adventure Golf
Hatfield · ⭐ 4.0
10 mi
Normanby Hall Country Park
Scunthorpe · ⭐ 4.5
10 mi
Go Ape Normanby Hall
Scunthorpe · ⭐ 4.7
11 mi
Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre
Doncaster · ⭐ 4.3
11 mi
Dandi Lion Playzone
Scunthorpe · ⭐ 3.8
Camping in Goole(3)
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Half Moon Inn
⭐ 4.6 · from £24/night
Brenda House Touring Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8
Bronte Caravan and Holiday Home Park. ADULT ONLY
Dobella Lane Farm
⭐ 4.7 · from £18/night
Greenoak Hideout
⭐ 5.0
Selby Camping And Caravan Site
⭐ 4.8
Selby Camping Certificated Location
⭐ 4.8
Sandholme Lodge Holiday Park
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Goole
All cottages in Goole →Cosy Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £601
Gardeners Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £453
Leedale Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £307
Grange Farm Cottages - Tudor House
4 bed · sleeps 9 · from £787
Church View
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £333
Woodland Lodge
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £4,390
Bank End Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £447
Mayglen
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £467
Common questions about Goole
How many campsites are there in Goole?
We list 3 campsites in and around Goole, of which 2 take tents and 2 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Goole have electric hook-up?
2 of the 3 campsites we list in Goole offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Goole?
We list 9 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Goole.
What is there to do in Goole?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Goole.
Where can I eat in Goole?
We list 21 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Goole.
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