Bridlington Harbour Commissioners

Bridlington’s magnificent harbour is a living reminder of Bridlington through the ages. It is also a dynamic business hub, crucial to the town and its residents.

At the helm are the Bridlington Harbour Commissioners, a group of individuals, supported by an administrative team, who manage, protect and develop all aspects of the harbour and its activities.

From the bait man to the major landing companies on the South Pier, from tourism to tide tables, it is the Harbour Commissioners who help to bring everything together to make Bridlington harbour a UK-wide success.

Under the guidance of the Commissioners, the harbour estate will continue to play a vital role in the well-being of Bridlington’s economy, providing much needed local employment and career opportunities, encouraging investment and promoting tourism to the Yorkshire region and further afield.

It is the very heart of our town, our community, and as well as being home to the scores of men and women who earn their livelihood here, it is also a magnet for the tens of thousands of people who visit Bridlington every summer for their holidays or family days out.

Bridlington harbour is a place for fun and relaxation, for hard work, for sight-seeing, for businesses, a lifestyle the Commissioners are determined to protect and prolong.

Most people have heard of the Bridlington Harbour Commissioners but not everyone is aware of the full extent and importance of their duties.

Established in 1697 by Act of Parliament, the body has played a key role in the resort’s history, helping to maintain a haven for fishermen as well as providing a base and structure where local trades and commerce can flourish.

Today, the Harbour Commissioners are taking care of a harbour that continues to lead the way for the British shellfish industry.

The harbour is home to almost 100 mostly small businesses providing employment for almost 400 people and playing an essential and integral role in the resort’s economy.