Ben's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit Whitby Abbey and climb the 199 steps for one of North Yorkshire’s most celebrated sights. With stunning views over Whitby and Sandsend Beach, it truly is a must see
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Abadía de Whitby
Abbey LaneVisit Whitby Abbey and climb the 199 steps for one of North Yorkshire’s most celebrated sights. With stunning views over Whitby and Sandsend Beach, it truly is a must see
The romantic, beautiful North Yorkshire fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay near Whitby is steeped in history, heritage, legends, smuggling and has some interesting visitor attractions.
The tiny settlement of Robin Hood's Bay is one of Britain's most picturesque, most romantic and most beautiful locations. And with it being on the Dinosaur Coast, at low tied is a fossil hunters paradise.
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Robin Hood's Bay
The romantic, beautiful North Yorkshire fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay near Whitby is steeped in history, heritage, legends, smuggling and has some interesting visitor attractions.
The tiny settlement of Robin Hood's Bay is one of Britain's most picturesque, most romantic and most beautiful locations. And with it being on the Dinosaur Coast, at low tied is a fossil hunters paradise.
The village was the setting of the fictional village of Aidensfield in the Heartbeat television series set in the 1960s.
Many landmarks from the series are recognisable, including the stores, garage/funeral directors, the public house and the railway station.
The pub is called the Goathland Hotel, but in the series is The Aidensfield Arms.
Many a days have been spent here as a family watching the filming take place.
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Goathland
The village was the setting of the fictional village of Aidensfield in the Heartbeat television series set in the 1960s.
Many landmarks from the series are recognisable, including the stores, garage/funeral directors, the public house and the railway station.
The pub is called the Goathland Hotel, but in the series is The Aidensfield Arms.
Many a days have been spent here as a family watching the filming take place.
Goathland railway station is a station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and serves the village of Goathland in the North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England.
It has also been used in numerous television and film productions including Heartbeat and let’s not forget JK Rowling’s novel, Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone
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Estación de Goathland del Ferrocarril North Yorkshire Moors
Cow Wath BankGoathland railway station is a station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and serves the village of Goathland in the North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England.
It has also been used in numerous television and film productions including Heartbeat and let’s not forget JK Rowling’s novel, Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone
Probably the smallest pub you've seen for years... It has just two bars with a sweet shop in the middle where time has stood still for generations.
This is always visited when in Goathland, but I must warn, the walk isn’t for the faint hearted. The gradient is easily a 1 in 4 and driving is accessible. The parking at the bottom is very tight and at times you may have to wait for a space.
They serve hand pulled cask beer, have a simple menu of hot drinks, butties & pies, home-baked scones and there famous beer-cake.
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Beck Hole Road
Probably the smallest pub you've seen for years... It has just two bars with a sweet shop in the middle where time has stood still for generations.
This is always visited when in Goathland, but I must warn, the walk isn’t for the faint hearted. The gradient is easily a 1 in 4 and driving is accessible. The parking at the bottom is very tight and at times you may have to wait for a space.
They serve hand pulled cask beer, have a simple menu of hot drinks, butties & pies, home-baked scones and there famous beer-cake.
Certainly one for the train enthusiasts. A great little station that is popular with train photographers due to the steam trains that enter and leave the station.
This has always been a favourite, and a family journey from Grosmont to Goathland on the steam train never gets old. Unfortunately for 1 person, unless you get a return ticket then you will miss out and will have to drive take the car.
For the more enthusiastic train fan, you can visit the Engine Sheds just across the road from the station.
Parking is £5 for the day, and if I’m correct is a solid price, so I believe that you can’t pay for a 1 hour visit.
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Grosmont
Certainly one for the train enthusiasts. A great little station that is popular with train photographers due to the steam trains that enter and leave the station.
This has always been a favourite, and a family journey from Grosmont to Goathland on the steam train never gets old. Unfortunately for 1 person, unless you get a return ticket then you will miss out and will have to drive take the car.
For the more enthusiastic train fan, you can visit the Engine Sheds just across the road from the station.
Parking is £5 for the day, and if I’m correct is a solid price, so I believe that you can’t pay for a 1 hour visit.
Food scene
Having been voted the best UK Fish and Chip Restaurant in 2019, Trenchers is a family favourite.
Situated just under 1 minutes walk down in Whitby Harbour, Trenchers is a must visit on your vacation. I would book due to the popular demand if you want to eat in, but also with a Takeaway just next door, this is also a popular option.
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Trenchers
New Quay RoadHaving been voted the best UK Fish and Chip Restaurant in 2019, Trenchers is a family favourite.
Situated just under 1 minutes walk down in Whitby Harbour, Trenchers is a must visit on your vacation. I would book due to the popular demand if you want to eat in, but also with a Takeaway just next door, this is also a popular option.
This is one for the BBQ lovers, and just a short 10 minute journey out of Whitby is Radfords Butchers.
This is a family favourite and there hasn’t been a holiday where we have not stopped here for our meat on our way to our holiday home.
With the offer of also a deli this really is a must whilst the BBQ is being prepped.
This is always tied in with a trip to Bothams of Whitby on our way through to our holiday home as they are next door to one another.
Radford
81 Coach RdThis is one for the BBQ lovers, and just a short 10 minute journey out of Whitby is Radfords Butchers.
This is a family favourite and there hasn’t been a holiday where we have not stopped here for our meat on our way to our holiday home.
With the offer of also a deli this really is a must whilst the BBQ is being prepped.
This is always tied in with a trip to Bothams of Whitby on our way through to our holiday home as they are next door to one another.
A family favourite for our bread and muffins is Bothams of Whitby. A family run bakery a short 10 minute drive away. Provides the most amazing collection of bread, and ideal for breakfast and picnics on the beach.
This is always tied in with a trip to Radfords Butchers on our way through to our holiday home as they are next door to one another.
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E. Botham & Sons
35/39 Skinner StA family favourite for our bread and muffins is Bothams of Whitby. A family run bakery a short 10 minute drive away. Provides the most amazing collection of bread, and ideal for breakfast and picnics on the beach.
This is always tied in with a trip to Radfords Butchers on our way through to our holiday home as they are next door to one another.
Located 20 yards from the beach in the beautiful seaside village of Sandsend, The Fish Cottage is just a short 7 minute drive from our holiday home.
The Fish Cottage is ideal place to end a perfect day on the beach, you can either sit outside on benches provided near the river or you can take it back to the beach to make the last of the sunshine.
They have a real love for the sea and pride themselves in serving the finest, locally caught sustainable fish and seafood
Certainly a FAMILY favourite when enjoying a beach day.
Fish Cottage
Located 20 yards from the beach in the beautiful seaside village of Sandsend, The Fish Cottage is just a short 7 minute drive from our holiday home.
The Fish Cottage is ideal place to end a perfect day on the beach, you can either sit outside on benches provided near the river or you can take it back to the beach to make the last of the sunshine.
They have a real love for the sea and pride themselves in serving the finest, locally caught sustainable fish and seafood
Certainly a FAMILY favourite when enjoying a beach day.
Beach
Sandsend Beach
Entertainment
You can’t tell people you have been to Whitby until you have stepped foot along Whitby Sea Front and entered the numerous arcades available.
This is certainly one for the family, and hours of fun have been spent in here in the evenings. Nothing beats the numerous 2p machines and the childhood memories certainly come flooding back no matter the age.
Pleasureland
24 Pier RdYou can’t tell people you have been to Whitby until you have stepped foot along Whitby Sea Front and entered the numerous arcades available.
This is certainly one for the family, and hours of fun have been spent in here in the evenings. Nothing beats the numerous 2p machines and the childhood memories certainly come flooding back no matter the age.