Guidebook for Sleights
Food Scene
Great fish restaurant, not just fish and chips but book ahead of the holiday or be prepared to queue
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Magpie Café
14 Pier RdGreat fish restaurant, not just fish and chips but book ahead of the holiday or be prepared to queue
Trenchers
New Quay RoadGreat fish and chips, where the locals eat out
Follow your nose past the steps up to the Abbey and you will find kippers on sale that are smoked the traditional way at Fortunes.
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Fortune's Kippers
22 Henrietta StFollow your nose past the steps up to the Abbey and you will find kippers on sale that are smoked the traditional way at Fortunes.
Co-op station
Whitby supermarket in town
Drinks & Nightlife
The Plough
180 Coach RdLocal to the cottage and guest say the food is good
Sightseeing
Historic ruins and you pass the 199 steps and St Mary’s church in route which are key sights in whitby
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Abadía de Whitby
Abbey LaneHistoric ruins and you pass the 199 steps and St Mary’s church in route which are key sights in whitby
Beautiful market town, with wonderful deli, coffee shops, castle and walled garden
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Helmsley
Beautiful market town, with wonderful deli, coffee shops, castle and walled garden
Whilst perhaps most famous for its tourist attractions, like the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Medieval Castle, Beck Isle Museum and the stunning Saxon Church with its world-famous 15th century wall paintings, Pickering has much, much more to offer.
A thriving town with a vibrant, active local community, the town’s historic market place is packed with excellent independent retail businesses offering everything from bikes and outdoor gear, local produce and crafts, and antiques and gifts.
Alongside the independent retailers, you’ll find an abundance of cafés, tearooms, restaurants, pubs and bars, with something to suit every taste and preference.
Despite being fairly small, with only 7,
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Pickering
Whilst perhaps most famous for its tourist attractions, like the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Medieval Castle, Beck Isle Museum and the stunning Saxon Church with its world-famous 15th century wall paintings, Pickering has much, much more to offer.
A thriving town with a vibrant, active local community, the town’s historic market place is packed with excellent independent retail businesses offering everything from bikes and outdoor gear, local produce and crafts, and antiques and gifts.
Alongside the independent retailers, you’ll find an abundance of cafés, tearooms, restaurants, pubs and bars, with something to suit every taste and preference.
Despite being fairly small, with only 7,
Robin Hood’s Bay is home to sandy & family friendly beaches, fossils and the Dinosaur Coast, coastal and countryside walks and cycleways, great places to eat, drink and stay as well as fantastic shops, visitor attractions and a variety of themed weekends, festivals and events
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Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood’s Bay is home to sandy & family friendly beaches, fossils and the Dinosaur Coast, coastal and countryside walks and cycleways, great places to eat, drink and stay as well as fantastic shops, visitor attractions and a variety of themed weekends, festivals and events
Standing on the fringes of the rugged North Yorkshire Moors and perched on the top of 600 foot high cliffs overlooking the North Sea sits the village of Ravenscar, the ‘town that never was.’ Ravenscar is situated mid way between the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast.
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Ravenscar
Standing on the fringes of the rugged North Yorkshire Moors and perched on the top of 600 foot high cliffs overlooking the North Sea sits the village of Ravenscar, the ‘town that never was.’ Ravenscar is situated mid way between the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast.
Beautiful fishing village, with lovely shops - a steep climb though!
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Staithes
Beautiful fishing village, with lovely shops - a steep climb though!
Guisborough
Nice market town, and Guisborough priory to visit
Parks & Nature
Plenty to explore - if you love walking. Accessible via the steam railway, which has parallel walks alongside it for a nice round trip. The moors centre at Danby is worth a visit too
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Plenty to explore - if you love walking. Accessible via the steam railway, which has parallel walks alongside it for a nice round trip. The moors centre at Danby is worth a visit too
The Walled Garden at Scampston This is a 4½ acre Walled Garden. The garden has been created by the internationally renowned designer Piet Oudolf whose innovative style is to our times as Gertrude Jekyll was to the last century. Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG Tel: 01944 758224
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Scampston Walled Garden
The Walled Garden at Scampston This is a 4½ acre Walled Garden. The garden has been created by the internationally renowned designer Piet Oudolf whose innovative style is to our times as Gertrude Jekyll was to the last century. Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG Tel: 01944 758224
Arts & Culture
The Museum is in the 17th century house on Whitby’s harbour where the young James Cook lodged as apprentice. It was here Captain Cook trained as a seaman, leading to his epic voyages of discovery http://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk/
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Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
Grape LaneThe Museum is in the 17th century house on Whitby’s harbour where the young James Cook lodged as apprentice. It was here Captain Cook trained as a seaman, leading to his epic voyages of discovery http://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk/
At the top of the 199 steps lies St Mary’s church. A fascinating church building, crammed with pews, and a marvellous raised pulpit. See if you can find the ‘Strangers’ pew.
Each successive generation has left its mark on the original 11th century foundation.
The building is remarkable for its box pews, triple decker pulpit, and elizabethan communion table, as well as several fascinating details.
For those devoted to St. Hilda,it is a place of pilgrimage, and a warm welcome awaits you from our small but stalwart congregation.
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Church of Saint Mary
Abbey Plain
At the top of the 199 steps lies St Mary’s church. A fascinating church building, crammed with pews, and a marvellous raised pulpit. See if you can find the ‘Strangers’ pew.
Each successive generation has left its mark on the original 11th century foundation.
The building is remarkable for its box pews, triple decker pulpit, and elizabethan communion table, as well as several fascinating details.
For those devoted to St. Hilda,it is a place of pilgrimage, and a warm welcome awaits you from our small but stalwart congregation.
English Heritage’s Rievaulx Abbey near Helmsley is a magnificent monastery. Now a ruin there still remains an impressive structure to look around. See English Heritage for many other historical abbeys in the area http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rievaulx-abbey/
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Abadía de Rievaulx
Rievaulx BankEnglish Heritage’s Rievaulx Abbey near Helmsley is a magnificent monastery. Now a ruin there still remains an impressive structure to look around. See English Heritage for many other historical abbeys in the area http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rievaulx-abbey/
Set in the attractive Moors-edge market town of Pickering; discover how this splendid 13th century castle was used throughout the centuries. This tourist attraction in the heart of the North York Moors National Park has been a royal hunting lodge, holiday home and a stud farm by a succession of medieval kings.
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Pickering Castle
CastlegateSet in the attractive Moors-edge market town of Pickering; discover how this splendid 13th century castle was used throughout the centuries. This tourist attraction in the heart of the North York Moors National Park has been a royal hunting lodge, holiday home and a stud farm by a succession of medieval kings.
Unlock 900 years of life at Helmsley Castle, a must-see for any visitor to the picturesque market town of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park. Discover how the castle evolved over the centuries, from a mighty medieval fortress to a luxurious Tudor mansion, to a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin
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Castillo de Helmsley
CastlegateUnlock 900 years of life at Helmsley Castle, a must-see for any visitor to the picturesque market town of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park. Discover how the castle evolved over the centuries, from a mighty medieval fortress to a luxurious Tudor mansion, to a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin
North Yorkshire Motor Museum A collection of Classic & Vintage Cars owned by D.T.Mathewson & open to the public Set in the peaceful surroundings of National Park Land is a museum which is run by a family of enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. The museum specialises in vehicles dating from 1918 through to 1976
North Yorkshire Motor Museum
8 Pickering RdNorth Yorkshire Motor Museum A collection of Classic & Vintage Cars owned by D.T.Mathewson & open to the public Set in the peaceful surroundings of National Park Land is a museum which is run by a family of enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. The museum specialises in vehicles dating from 1918 through to 1976
Eden Camp A visit to our unique Museum at EDEN CAMP will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. You will experience the sights, sounds, even the smells of those dangerous years. Our special award winning Museum is an original Prisoner of War Camp built in 1942. Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum, Malton
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Museo Temático de Historia Moderna Eden Camp
Eden Camp A visit to our unique Museum at EDEN CAMP will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. You will experience the sights, sounds, even the smells of those dangerous years. Our special award winning Museum is an original Prisoner of War Camp built in 1942. Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum, Malton
Duncombe Park lies close to the town of Helmsley in the heart of rural Yorkshire. Built in 1713 it is sent amidst rolling parkland which has been virtually untouched for 280 years and overlooks the river Rya and Helmsley Castle. Duncombe Park, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EB Tel: 01439 770213 http://www.duncombepark.com/
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Duncombe Park
Duncombe Park lies close to the town of Helmsley in the heart of rural Yorkshire. Built in 1713 it is sent amidst rolling parkland which has been virtually untouched for 280 years and overlooks the river Rya and Helmsley Castle. Duncombe Park, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EB Tel: 01439 770213 http://www.duncombepark.com/
Byland Abbey is the perfect place to stop on a family day out, or if you’re walking or cycling in the North York Moors National Park. Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout the North. A truly outstanding example of early gothic architecture,
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Abadía de Byland
65Byland Abbey is the perfect place to stop on a family day out, or if you’re walking or cycling in the North York Moors National Park. Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout the North. A truly outstanding example of early gothic architecture,
The riverside ruins of an Augustinian priory, picturesquely set in the beautiful Derwent valley near the Yorkshire Wolds. Features include a gatehouse bedecked with the heraldry of the De Roos family of Helmsley Castle, and a handsome set of monastic washbasins.
Kirkham Priory
Malton LaneThe riverside ruins of an Augustinian priory, picturesquely set in the beautiful Derwent valley near the Yorkshire Wolds. Features include a gatehouse bedecked with the heraldry of the De Roos family of Helmsley Castle, and a handsome set of monastic washbasins.
A beautiful museum in the small market town of Pickering. Perfect for visiting when the sun’s shining to enjoy the outdoor farm courtyard and riverside picnic area and just as great to spend time exploring our 27 themed rooms during the occasional Yorkshire rain shower
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Beck Isle Museum
A beautiful museum in the small market town of Pickering. Perfect for visiting when the sun’s shining to enjoy the outdoor farm courtyard and riverside picnic area and just as great to spend time exploring our 27 themed rooms during the occasional Yorkshire rain shower
yedale Folk Museum (Hutton-le-hole) The museum is a beautiful open-air museum in the North York Moors National Park and a wonderful place to visit, learn or volunteer. Our 5 acre site covers 2,000 years of history from the Iron Age to the 1950s. Don’t miss our restored historic buildings, our Foldyard of agricultural machinery, etc
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Museo Folklórico de Ryedale
yedale Folk Museum (Hutton-le-hole) The museum is a beautiful open-air museum in the North York Moors National Park and a wonderful place to visit, learn or volunteer. Our 5 acre site covers 2,000 years of history from the Iron Age to the 1950s. Don’t miss our restored historic buildings, our Foldyard of agricultural machinery, etc
ith its stunning location and panoramic views over the dramatic Yorkshire coastline, the castle will be the pinnacle of your visit to Scarborough. Come and see objects from its 3,000 years of history, play on the grassy headland, and take tea in the Master Gunner’s house.
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Scarborough Castle
ith its stunning location and panoramic views over the dramatic Yorkshire coastline, the castle will be the pinnacle of your visit to Scarborough. Come and see objects from its 3,000 years of history, play on the grassy headland, and take tea in the Master Gunner’s house.
The Hall Burton Agnes Hall is a house of immense charm and character. It has many unusual features and is fortunate in suffering so little from alterations or additions in its history. The family stress that it is a ‘lived-in’ home and this welcome quality is perhaps its most appealing asset.
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Burton Agnes Hall Cafe
Rudston RoadThe Hall Burton Agnes Hall is a house of immense charm and character. It has many unusual features and is fortunate in suffering so little from alterations or additions in its history. The family stress that it is a ‘lived-in’ home and this welcome quality is perhaps its most appealing asset.
Shopping
Particularly in the old town you’ll find a host of small unique shops, cafes and restaurants.
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Whitby
Particularly in the old town you’ll find a host of small unique shops, cafes and restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
Have you always wanted to get up close to whales, dolphins and other sea creatures?
Travelled hundreds of miles only to be disappointed?
Then join us and discover the Yorkshire Coast’s biggest secret!
Our whale-watching trips can last upto 4 hours and may go many miles offshore.
Our 17m motorsailer Specksioneer (a specksioneer was a whaling boat’s chief harpoon-firer) is licensed to carry 12 persons. Specksioneer was refitted in 2013 and has toilet facilities. She is idealy suited for those who want to experience the wildlife offshore. Summer Queen is larger,faster and offers cover for our passengers. When working with both vessels it widens the area we can cover, with more spotters, to g
Whitby Whale Watching
14 St Ann's StaithHave you always wanted to get up close to whales, dolphins and other sea creatures?
Travelled hundreds of miles only to be disappointed?
Then join us and discover the Yorkshire Coast’s biggest secret!
Our whale-watching trips can last upto 4 hours and may go many miles offshore.
Our 17m motorsailer Specksioneer (a specksioneer was a whaling boat’s chief harpoon-firer) is licensed to carry 12 persons. Specksioneer was refitted in 2013 and has toilet facilities. She is idealy suited for those who want to experience the wildlife offshore. Summer Queen is larger,faster and offers cover for our passengers. When working with both vessels it widens the area we can cover, with more spotters, to g
Whitby Coastal Cruises Ltd
Regular boat trips from the harbour to see Whitby from the sea.
The Mary Ann Hepworth is Whitby’s old lifeboat from 1938 to 1974. During its service it was launched 372 times and saved 201 lives and was bought privately in 1989.
It now takes out pleasure trips to sea half-hourly or longer if pre-booked. The boat has been seen 3 times in episodes of Yorkshire Television series ‘Heartbeat’, also in the TV series ‘One Summer in Whitby’, and again in ‘Island Race’ with John McCarthy and Sandy Toksvik.
Contact Mr Snedden 07779 318948
http://www.oldlifeboatwhitby.co.uk/
Whitby's Old Lifeboat Trips
New Quay RoadThe Mary Ann Hepworth is Whitby’s old lifeboat from 1938 to 1974. During its service it was launched 372 times and saved 201 lives and was bought privately in 1989.
It now takes out pleasure trips to sea half-hourly or longer if pre-booked. The boat has been seen 3 times in episodes of Yorkshire Television series ‘Heartbeat’, also in the TV series ‘One Summer in Whitby’, and again in ‘Island Race’ with John McCarthy and Sandy Toksvik.
Contact Mr Snedden 07779 318948
http://www.oldlifeboatwhitby.co.uk/
For those who love their seaside diversions, why not try the crazy golf course on West Cliff. If you ring the bell at the end you get a free pass for a second game.
Arnold Palmer Putting Course
North PromenadeFor those who love their seaside diversions, why not try the crazy golf course on West Cliff. If you ring the bell at the end you get a free pass for a second game.
Whitby is famous as the location where Bram Stoker is believed to have been inspired to pen his book on Dracula. Whatever the truth in this, the town hosts an annual Goth weekend, and Dracula is certainly on the map for some of the tourist attractions.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula Experience
Lifelike models, animated ship, opening coffins. Electronic Special effects and live actors.
9 Marine Parade, Whitby.
Tel: 01947 601923 / 01723 501016
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Dracula Experience Ltd
5 Marine ParadeWhitby is famous as the location where Bram Stoker is believed to have been inspired to pen his book on Dracula. Whatever the truth in this, the town hosts an annual Goth weekend, and Dracula is certainly on the map for some of the tourist attractions.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula Experience
Lifelike models, animated ship, opening coffins. Electronic Special effects and live actors.
9 Marine Parade, Whitby.
Tel: 01947 601923 / 01723 501016
Whitby, like most other English seasides has a couple of amusement arcades, where alongside the gambling machines, there are games of skill, like an indoor pirate themed crazy golf and of course donuts, hotdogs and candyfloss..
Pleasureland
24 Pier RdWhitby, like most other English seasides has a couple of amusement arcades, where alongside the gambling machines, there are games of skill, like an indoor pirate themed crazy golf and of course donuts, hotdogs and candyfloss..
Hire a canoe or rowing boat, or ride a mini steam train - coffee shop in the complex
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Ruswarp Pleasure Boats
The CarrsHire a canoe or rowing boat, or ride a mini steam train - coffee shop in the complex
Mini Monsterz
Soft play indoor play barn, great for a wet day
Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo Set in 375 acres of North Yorkshire countryside, there is something for all ages to enjoy. If you are looking for adrenaline-fuelled thrills, there is a sensational collection of extreme rides
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Flamingo Land Resort
Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo Set in 375 acres of North Yorkshire countryside, there is something for all ages to enjoy. If you are looking for adrenaline-fuelled thrills, there is a sensational collection of extreme rides
Scarborough Sealife Centre New 2016: Shark Encounter! Come face-to-fin with a jaw-dropping array of sharks as they circle their new abandoned shipwreck! Get closer to one of Yorkshire’s largest colonies of Humboldt Penguins in their walkthrough home, Penguin Island!
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Sea Life Scarborough
Scalby Mills RoadScarborough Sealife Centre New 2016: Shark Encounter! Come face-to-fin with a jaw-dropping array of sharks as they circle their new abandoned shipwreck! Get closer to one of Yorkshire’s largest colonies of Humboldt Penguins in their walkthrough home, Penguin Island!
The DEEP Hull http://www.thedeep.co.uk/ The Deep Hull is One of the Most Spectacular Aquariums in the World Awakening Seas Explore over 4 billion years of ocean history from giant fossils to Megalodon shark teeth.
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St Abbs Close station
The DEEP Hull http://www.thedeep.co.uk/ The Deep Hull is One of the Most Spectacular Aquariums in the World Awakening Seas Explore over 4 billion years of ocean history from giant fossils to Megalodon shark teeth.
Dalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park. The southern part of the forest is divided by a number of valleys creating a ‘Rigg and Dale’ landscape whilst to the north the forest sits on the upland plateau.
Amongst other things it hosts:-
Orienteering courses for all the family
Go Ape Treetop Adventure
Go Ape Forest Segway
Dalby Activity Centre
Cycle trails
Walking Trails
Dry Stone Wall Maze
And a number of special events throughout the year
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Dalby Forest
Dalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park. The southern part of the forest is divided by a number of valleys creating a ‘Rigg and Dale’ landscape whilst to the north the forest sits on the upland plateau.
Amongst other things it hosts:-
Orienteering courses for all the family
Go Ape Treetop Adventure
Go Ape Forest Segway
Dalby Activity Centre
Cycle trails
Walking Trails
Dry Stone Wall Maze
And a number of special events throughout the year