Whitby From Bluebank

Just above Sleights, the top of Blue Bank offers paranoramic views over to Whitby.

Whitby

This aerial view of Whitby harbour and town shows why Whitby has been a port of long standing. Full of character it has to be explored.

Whitby Regatta

An annual event, Whitby's regatta is attended by the forces in all their guises, the fairground takes over the pier and a host of stalls and activities are provided by the town.

Fish Dock

If you are an early bird, you might catch the trawlers unloading their catch at the fish dock.

Fortunes Kippers

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.

Inner Harbour

Stroll alongside the harbour area, if you are fortunate catching the famous swing bridge opening to let large boats in and out of dock.

The Grand Turk

Built in Marmaris in 1997, a replica of an 18th century man o'war.

The ship is open to the public every day from l0am  

Captain Ian MacDougal 07703 208098

Grand Turk whilst in Whitby Harbour
Voice 01947 825268
Fax 01947 825425

Whalebone Arch

Framing the Abbey and Harbour below the famous Whalebone arches stand next to the Captain Cook statue on West Cliff.

Whitby Shopping

Seek out some unsual bargains, with Whitby jet, jewellery, kippers, fossils and many other unusual and niche offerings (including the 'world famous ' lucky ducks). Of course you can then finish off with some high class Whitby fish and chips at the famous Magpie cafe.

DoodlePots

Enjoy a coffee and let your imagination run riot. Paint a personal and lasting pottery memento of your time in Whitby. Great for wet days.

Whitby Wizard

No its not gothic, just a great science exploratorium on West Cliff, good value and great for rainy days.

Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf

Alongside a host of other attractions for the children on the West Cliff such as the trampolines, go-karts and pitch and putt course.

Captain Cook Museum

Find out about some of the maritime history of Whitby at the Captain Cook Museum.

Coastal Cruises

Cruise out for a short trip into the bay, along to Sandsend or select from a number of longer excursions.

Whitby Museum

In Pannet park contains many finds, including a huge array of fossils found in this area. It also has a nice coffee shop, a good refuge in wet weather!

Hogwarts Express

For Harry Potter fans, the Hogwarts express in real life runs from Grosmont to Pickering. The station you will remember Harry and co alighting at is in fact Goathland. The steam train runs for most of the year (for details see their website) and is a great way to see some of the beautiful moorland, or simply enjoy a day steaming up and down. You can even catch the occasional steam train into Whitby.

The Moors Visitors Centre Danby

With woodland walks, an exhibition covering the moors, cafe and play area.

Ruswarp Pleasure Boats

Ruswarp is the next village along from Sleights to Whitby. Hire a rowing boat and row up the river as far as Sleights from Ruswarp. Across the road play pitch and putt, go on the miniature railway or simply take refreshments in the cafe.

Monster Fun Ruswarp

Just 5 minutes by car from the cottage is a huge barn of a soft play area in Ruswarp. It has an under 4's area and 3 storey play area with several slides, including a supervised drop slide. It has a cafe and seating area for parents with a good selection of snacks, hot food and drinks. Upstairs is also a paint your own pottery activity area. Altogether a great activity for a wet day. You can find it above the car park opposite the boating at Ruswarp weir.

Beacon Farm Icecreams

On the road out of Ruswarp, pop in to the Beacon Farm icecream parlour and tea rooms.

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo

Our zoo is home to over 1,000 animals, including Siberian Tigers, Grants Zebras, Bactrian Camels, Monkeys, Sea Lions, Reptiles, Humboldt Penguins and Meerkats.

In addition, with no less than eight roller coaster rides and six other nail biting chillers, Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo definitely is the theme park for those of you who like to be frightened out of their wits. White Knuckle Valley, as the name suggests, is home to seven of these white knuckle rides including, the Wall’s Magnum Force, Top Gun, the Cliff Hanger, Terroriser and the Bullet.

Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX
0870 7528000

Wytherstone Gardens

Located only 2 miles from the popular market town of Helmsley, this friendly plants man's garden set in 8 acres of rolling countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors is perfect for gardening enthusiasts and novices alike.

Wytherstone Gardens, Wytherstone Estate, Pockley, Near Helmsley, York, YO62 7TE
Tel: 01439 770012

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.

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Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG
Tel: 01944 758224

Staintondale Shire Horse Farm

With shire horses, museum, wildlife areas, farm walks, cafe and wild west demonstrations.

Open 3 Days each week from Tuesday 30th June until Friday 4th September:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays
10.30am-4.30pm. 

Admission Charges:
Adult: £5.00, Senior Citizen: £4.50, Child: £3.00
Family of four: £14.50. Third child in family and over: £2.00. Under two years: Free.

Staintondale, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO13 0EY

01723 870458

Ravenscar

Between Whitby and Scarborough lies Ravenscar, famous for its fossils and rock pooling, not to mention beautiful views.

Ryedale Folk Museum

The museum, in Hutton-le-hole is renowned for the collections of craft tools and workshops. All the workshops are set out as if the craftsman has just left the room. There are regular demonstrations of craft working including spinning, weaving, chair caning, woodcarving, blacksmithing and leatherwork.

Hutton Le Hole, York, YO62 6UA
Tel: 01751 417367

Pickering Castle

Another English heritage site, come and explore Pickering castle.

Thornton-Dale Car 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 a period which many visitors will be able to remember.

+44(0)1751 474455

enquire@mathewsons.co.uk

Helmsley Castle

Largely demolished, this impressive tower and some of the other accommodation, now rennovated remains. The village of Helmsley is great to take a wander in too. While you are there take a look at the beautiful

Helmsley Walled Garden.

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, North Yorkshire,

YO17 6RT
Tel: 01653 697777

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

Jorvik Viking Centre

Get face-to-face with the Vikings on the very site where archaeologists discovered the remains of the place they once called home.
Discover what life was really like over 1000 years ago, meet our Viking residents, see over 800 items uncovered here, and journey through a reconstruction of actual Viking-Age streets.

JORVIK, Coppergate, York Y01 9WT
Tel : 01904 643211 ( 24-hour automated information line)
Tel: 01904 543403

Byland Abbey

Byland was one of the great Yorkshire Cistercian abbeys, housing at its zenith well over 200 monks and lay brothers. Much of its huge cathedral-sized church survives, including the whole north side and the greater part of the 13th-century west front.

Kirkham Priory

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. On-site interpretation includes the story of Winston Churchill's secret visit and Kirkham's role in preparations for D-Day during World War II.

English Heritage

Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life

The Beck Isle Museum is housed in a handsome Regency residence near the centre of Pickering, adjacent to the Pickering Beck, a stream that flows under a four arched road bridge. One arch of this bridge (originally much narrower) is reputedly of mediaeval origin.

The collection is not restricted to a particular period of interest, it aims to reflect the local life and customs and to trace many of the developments in social and domestic life during the last 200 years.

Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8DU
Tel: 01751 473653

Scarborough Castle

Just 30 minutes away, Scarborough warrants its own exploration, but if you are into history the castle, particularly on special events days is worth a visit.

Horcum Hole

A great walk from Horcum Hole to Levisham takes in both the scenery within this dramatic feature, and from the edges.