Whitby & North York Moors Guide - Days Out Leaflets

Holiday Guide 2012 

Whitby & the 

North York Moors 

Outdoors 

on the Moors 

Get active in the beautiful 

National Park 

Festival fun 

Join in the celebrations 

all year round 

Heartbeat 

Author Nicholas Rhea on 

the setting for the series 

Simon 

Calder 

makes tracks to Whitby 

20 

great 

places to 

eat

Contents 

A National Park - undisturbed natural beauty 2-3 

Golden sands stretching back in time 4-5 

So much to see and do! 6-9 

Making tracks to Whitby 10-11 

Behind the scenes of Heartbeat Country 12-13 

Outdoors on the Moors 14-15 

Colourful festivals all year round 16-18 

Things to do 19-21, 27, 29, 41 

Map 20-21 

Whitby - steep steps and tall tales 22-23 

A true taste of North Yorkshire 24-25 

20 great places to eat 26 

Whitby’s black gold 28 

Accommodation 30-39 

Tourist information 40 

Online versions of this guide are available on 

www.visitwhitby.com and www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk 

Cover image: Heading to Goathland Station. 

This image: View from Sutton Bank to Lake Gormire. 

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A National Park... 

undisturbed natural beauty 

5 great... 

views in the north 

York moors 

✓ Ravenscar towards Robin Hood’s Bay. 

from the town that never was look across the 

sweep of robin Hood’s Bay to Baytown itself. 

Lots of information in the ravenscar Visitor 

Centre nearby. 

✓ Danby Beacon Panorama. Head up to one 

of the highest points north of the esk Valley, 

with views in all directions. more information 

in the moors national park moors Centre near 

danby village (1 mile). 

✓ Captain Cook Monument on Easby Moor, 

Great Ayton. Start from Gribgate car park, 

near where young James Cook was a boy, 

then walk less than 1 mile to the huge stone 

pillar on the moortop. 

✓ Lord’s Stone View, Carlton Bank. park 

above the village of Carlton. Walk from the 

café for about 250 metres to the edge of the 

escarpment overlooking the Tees Valley. 

✓ Sutton Bank, between Helmsley and 

Thirsk. The vet James Herriot’s favourite view. 

Walk about 200 metres from the Sutton Bank 

national park Centre onto the Cleveland Way 

and look across the Vale of York. 

A rich & diverse 

landscape 

Sixty years ago, the North York Moors 

became the UK’s sixth national park making 

2012 its diamond anniversary. National 

parks, of which there are now 15, are 

beautiful areas of protected countryside. 

Each has its own distinct special qualities 

but all are crammed full of spectacular 

scenery, wildlife, heritage and plenty of 

recreational activities. 

The North York Moors is a place where 

nature and history inspire each other. Its 

diverse landscape rises and falls around 

the signs of times past from ruined abbeys 

and ancient churches to traces of a once 

bustling industrial heritage. 

As the name suggests, moorland plays 

a big part in the make-up of this special 

place. Stroll through the heather on the 

moor tops and you’ll find yourself walking 

through a habitat that on a global scale is 

rarer than rainforests! Three quarters of the 

world’s heather moorlands are located in 

the UK and England’s largest expanse can 

be found in the North York Moors. 

The moorland is a haven for all sorts of 

wildlife but in particular ground-nesting 

birds such as golden-plover, curlew and 

lapwing. It also provides breathtaking 

views from its relatively flat tops with big 

skies and an incredible feeling of space. 

It’s not all moorland though, there’s also a 

cracking heritage coastline with majestic 

cliffs, wide sandy beaches and secluded 

coves. Dotted throughout the North York 

Moors are picturesque villages with warm 

welcomes and intriguing local tales from 

smugglers to industrious monks. You’ll 

also find large swathes of woodland, some 

carpeted in wild flowers and others with 

great recreational activities from mountainbiking 

to treetop walkways and zip wires. 

Lots to see and do 

An extensive network of tracks, trails and 

rolling moorland roads not only makes 

the North York Moors very accessible but 

also offers plenty of opportunities for 

fun and excitement in some of the most 

breathtaking and varied scenery there is. 

You can walk, cycle, glide, ride a horse, 

climb, surf, sail, hop on a steam train or just 

sit back and take it all in. 

For the perfect start to any visit, head to 

one of two National Park Centres. The 

Moors National Park Centre in Danby has 

plenty to entertain all ages including play 

areas, interactive exhibitions, woodland 

and riverside trails and a beautiful 

exhibition space for visiting arts and crafts 

people. From spring 2012, visitors to Sutton 

Bank National Park Centre can find out 

more about how the fascinating and iconic 

landscape in this corner of the national 

park was shaped by lime, ice and man in 

a brand new exhibition which will include 

a mix of audio visual, interactives and an 

innovative virtual reality landscape feature. 

A place for all seasons 

The North York Moors is a place for all 

seasons offering something for everyone 

from thrill-seekers to culture vultures and 

those who just want to kick back and relax. 

Check out www.northyorkmoors.org.uk 

for more inspiration or request a copy of 

the free Out and About Guide to the North 

York Moors by calling 01439 770657 or 

email info@northyorkmoors.org.uk 

main image: Walkers on the Cleveland Way at Hasty Bank. 

Left inset: The moors national park Centre (danby). 

right inset: Hutton-le-Hole.

Scarborough 

Runswick Bay 

Scarborough was the first seaside resort in 

Britain (from 1660 onwards) and has a rocky, 

rugged headland as well as fine beaches. The 

Castle overlooking the South Bay provides 

a reminder that this town has a long history. 

And it has plenty of nightlife and culture too. 

Ravenscar 

Ravenscar is a hamlet built atop steep cliffs, 

with wonderful views of the coastline, and 

is known as ‘The Town that Never Was’, as it 

was once intended to be developed into a 

town to rival Scarborough. 

Robin Hood’s Bay 

Robin Hood’s Bay is an idyllic small seaside 

resort and fishing village, with an excellent 

beach, and a history of smuggling. 

Runswick Bay is a small former fishing 

village, now very popular with tourists for its 

unspoilt beach and fossil finds. 

Staithes 

Staithes is another fishing village, in a very 

scenic setting, and was the home in the 19th 

Century for a group of over twenty artists 

known as the Northern Impressionists or the 

Staithes Group. 

Saltburn 

Saltburn by the Sea has a cliff tramway which 

is linked to the pier. Its popularity as a seaside 

resort goes back to Victorian times, and it 

also has a history of smuggling and fishing. 

Redcar 

Golden sands 

stretching back 

in time 

Whitby 

The town of Whitby is one of the country’s 

most popular seaside resorts. Not only 

does it have long sandy beaches, but lots of 

interesting connections too. Captain Cook 

sailed from Whitby on the Bark Endeavour on 

his round-the-world voyages. Whitby was the 

inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula and the 

town holds an annual Dracula International 

Film Festival. 

The town of Redcar has been a tourist resort 

since the mid-19th Century. Horses from 

the local racetrack can often be seen riding 

along its beach, which extends a total of 8 

miles all the way to Saltburn. It has the oldest 

golf club in Yorkshire. 

How about a gentle stroll along the beach, 

on fine golden sand, with the sea stretching 

away to the horizon, and centuries-old fishing 

villages or huge cliffs to landward? Well you’re 

spoilt for choice on the Yorkshire coast as 

it has all that and much more: large resorts 

for all the family, smaller traditional seaside 

towns, smugglers’ tunnels hidden beneath 

quaint terraces in tiny hamlets, fossils of longdead 

plants and animals, rock pools teeming 

with living creatures, and the sandy beaches 

- many stretching for miles and linking one 

resort to another. Most of the beaches have 

Blue Flags or have received a Quality Coast 

Award, and all meet the Department of the 

Environment’s Higher Quality of Bathing 

Water - so you can safely bathe, if you can 

cope with the chilly waters of the North Sea! 

Another great thing about Yorkshire’s 

marvellous coastline is that it is accompanied 

by the Cleveland Way - the National Trail 

which wraps itself around the North York 

Moors National Park for 109 miles. 

opposite, main image: Sandsend Beach. 

Upper inset: enjoying the sunshine on the beach. 

Lower inset: Scarborough. This page, top: Staithes. 

middle: runswick Bay. Bottom: Whitby Harbour. 

Sandsend 

Sandsend is a little jewel at the end of the 

Esk Valley. When the tide is out, you can walk 

all the way from Whitby on the long beach 

which connects the two resorts. 

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So much to see & do!Great days out… 

Bustling market towns 

Pickering 

A charming historical town, the ‘Gateway to 

the Moors’, Pickering is the perfect base for a 

relaxing break. The town has a wide range of 

shops and facilities, and hosts various events 

throughout the year. 

Helmsley 

Nestling at the edge of the North York Moors 

on the banks of the River Rye is the picturesque 

market town of Helmsley, with beautiful 

riverside walks, old fashioned tea rooms, 

traditional country pubs and a selection of 

interesting little shops. 

Malton 

A traditional market town, Malton is steeped 

in history. It’s the oldest Roman fort town 

north of the Humber, just pre-dating York. 

Malton has an interesting assortment of 

shops, tea rooms and traditional pubs. 

This page, clockwise from top: rievaulx abbey, Helmsley 

Castle, Helmsley delicatessen, Stokesley high street. 

opposite, top: malton market place. middle: Kirkham priory. 

inset top right: ryedale folk musem. inset bottom right: 

pickering Castle. 

Stokesley 

Stokesley is an elegant, historic market 

town with many interesting Georgian and 

Victorian buildings. The River Leven flows 

through the town and is crossed by an 

ancient Pack Horse Bridge. 

Pickering 

Beck Isle Museum - Pickering’s hidden gem, 

home to the Sydney Smith photographic 

collection with 27 rooms and displays. 

Pickering Castle - a 13th century traditional 

motte & bailey castle which was once a royal 

hunting lodge at the centre of the Vale of 

Pickering 

Dalby Forest - near Pickering. Offers 8000 

acres of woodland to explore & enjoy. Play 

areas, waymarked cycling, walking trails, 

Visitor Centre, café and restaurant. Mountain 

biking, walking and wildlife watching in 

natural forest scenery. 

Go Ape - treetop adventures in the heart of 

the Dalby Forest. 

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 

magnificent steam engines, pretty rural 

stations, wood-panelled carriages travelling 

through beautiful North York Moors 

countryside. 

Ryedale Folk Museum - Hutton-le-Hole 

near Pickering. 4 acre site celebrating North 

Yorkshire’s rich heritage from Iron Age 

roundhouse to 1950s post office. 

Pickering market is on Monday. 

Helmsley 

Helmsley Castle - around 900 years old, 

overlooks the town. 

Helmsley Walled Garden - built in 1756 

and set against the backdrop of the castle, 

this beautiful walled garden with Victorian 

glasshouses, shop and café has been 

extensively renovated over the last 15 years. 

Rievaulx Abbey - Rievaulx is one of the 

most complete, and atmospheric, of 

England’s abbey ruins. A short walk from 

Helmsley set in a remote valley in the 

North York Moors National Park. 

Byland Abbey - once one of the greatest 

monasteries in England which inspired 

the design of many churches in Northern 

England. The gothic ruins have retained their 

beauty. Located near Coxwold. 

Duncombe Park Gardens - 35 acres of 

beautiful landscaped gardens surrounded by 

extensive parkland. 

Nunnington Hall - famed for its picturesque 

location, Nunnington Hall has one of the 

finest collections of miniatures rooms, art and 

photography exhibitions. 

Helmsley market is on Friday. 

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Malton 

Eden Camp Museum - housed in a former 

prisoner of war camp this multi-award 

winning museum transports you back to the 

Second World War. 

Yorkshire Lavender - a multi award-winning 

lavender farm and specialist plant nursery, 

set in a spectacular hillside farm of nearly 

60 acres within the Howardian Hills Area of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

Kirkham Priory - beautiful riverside ruins 

set in the peaceful Derwent Valley near the 

Yorkshire Wolds, between York and Malton. 

Castle Howard - a splendid 18th Century 

house set within 1,000 acres of parkland with 

temples, lakes and fountains. 

The Walled Garden at Scampston - set 

inside the magnificent Capability Brown 

parkland of Scampston Hall this stunning 4 

acre garden is a plantsman’s paradise. 

Malton market is on Saturday. 

Stokesley 

At the east end of the town is a spectacular 

view of Roseberry Topping and the North 

York Moors. 

Stokesley market is on Friday.

More great days out… 

Great Ayton 

Captain James Cook attended the Postgate 

School, now converted into the Captain 

Cook Schoolroom Museum. 

A Monument to Captain Cook stands 

in a prominent position on Easby Moor, a 

favourite walk. To the north of the village 

the view is dominated by Roseberry Topping 

another favourite climb for visitors. 

Thirsk 

The World of James Herriot Museum - 

based in James Herriot’s home. Take a trip 

back to the 1940s in the carefully restored 

rooms, absorb the atmosphere, and learn 

about being a vet in the interactive surgery 

and farm. 

Thirsk Museum - based in the house of 

Thomas Lord. An accomplished cricketer, 

Thomas Lord gave his name to the world’s 

most famous cricket ground. 

Sutton Bank - a spectacular escarpment with 

panoramic views of the Vales of York and 

Mowbray and a stunning new exhibition at 

Sutton Bank National Park Centre. 

The White Horse of Kilburn - possibly the 

largest and most northerly white horse in the 

country, carved on the rock face of Sutton 

Bank. Visible from some distance and an 

excellent place for a walk. 

Yorkshire Gliding Club - atop Sutton Bank. 

Courses from one to five days. 

Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen - Kilburn 

near Thirsk. The simple carved mouse is 

recognized the world over as the signature of 

the mouseman of Kilburn. Find out more at 

the visitor centre & tearooms. 


Captain Cook Memorial Museum - beautiful 

17th century house where James Cook 

lodged as an apprentice seaman. 

Whitby Museum - contains an extensive 

range of natural and man-made artifacts, 

with a library containing 7,500 volumes, 

largely about the topography and history 

of Whitby and district. 

Whitby Pavilion - Whitby’s largest theatre 

and function venue with shows, concerts 

and festivals. 

Mini Monsters at Esk Leisure - Ruswarp 

(near Whitby) fun for children, indoor play 

area, pottery painting studio, farm park, 

adventure play. 

Whitby Abbey - iconic ruins of a once 

magnificent abbey perched high above 

Whitby. 

Esk Valley Theatre - a unique theatre with 

an annual production. 

The Moors National Park Centre (Danby) - 

indoor and outdoor play areas, interactive 

exhibitions about the North York Moors, 

arts and crafts gallery and tearoom. 

Scarborough 

Snainton Riding Centre - riding school in 

beautiful countryside. 

Stained Glass Centre - located in Cayton, 

where artists make stained glass windows, 

lampshades, mirrors and gifts. 

Playdale Farm Park - animal barns & 

interactive paddocks with an array of farm 

animals in Cayton. 

More bustling 

market towns! 

Great Ayton 

The River Leven flows through the centre of 

this pleasant village. Great Ayton has two 

village greens. The High Green is in the centre 

of the village and the Low Green, with the 

river running alongside, is a popular picnic 

place in the summer months. Captain James 

Cook spent his boyhood in the village. 

Thirsk 

To many people this is James Herriot’s 

town. The lovely market town of Thirsk is 

the Darrowby of Herriot’s books. Alf Wight 

(James Herriot) lived in and practiced from 

the veterinary surgery at 23 Kirkgate. Thirsk is 

the very essence of a rural market town, with 

a cobbled market square and a brace of grand 

former coaching inns and small independent 

shops and cafés. 


A unique seaside town with an astonishing 

number of things to see and do, and a rich and 

fascinating history. 

Scarborough 

A large seaside town with two bays and plenty 

of sights and attractions to amuse children 

and adults alike. 

Thirsk market is on Monday & Saturday. 

Staintondale Shire Horse Farm - 

all-weather, award-winning attraction with 

a variety of horses such as Shires and 

Shetland ponies. 

Scarborough Art Gallery - tells the story of 

Scarborough and its influences through art. 

Rotunda Museum - geological museum 

with fossil handling sessions and interactive 

displays. 

Scarborough Sea Life Marine Sanctuary - 

great for a family day out, with interactive 

rockpool, 150 species of fish, underwater 

shark tunnel, seals, otters and penguins. 

This page, top: Great ayton. middle: english Heritage event 

(pirate School). Bottom: Whitby abbey. inset left: World 

of James Herriot museum. opposite, top: The view from 

Scarborough Castle. Bottom: The White Horse of Kilburn. 

inset left: roseberry Topping. inset right: Whitby. 

Scarborough Castle - stunning location, 

panoramic views, this 2,500 year old castle 

started life as an Iron Age fort. 


MAKING TRACKS TO WHITBY 

For Simon Calder, Senior Travel Editor for 

The Independent, the journey to Whitby is 

as thrilling as the town itself. 

“enjoy the timeless landscapes of the 

moors while drifting through the decades” 

Clockwise from top: Steam train in newtondale, Cyclists on a 

woodland track, Beggar’s Bridge in Glaisdale, Whitby Harbour. 

You don’t go to Whitby by accident - 

which, of course, is part of the joy of 

this fascinating corner of England. 

Due to the cuts applied to so much of 

the UK’s railways in the 1960s, you can no 

longer take a train from Scarborough or 

Robin Hood’s Bay or Sexhow (the Yorkshire 

hamlet between Potto and Stokesley) to 

reach Whitby station. Yet thanks to the 

railways that have survived, getting to this 

beautiful port is half the fun. 

Whitby is connected to the rest of the 

kingdom by the marvellous Esk Valley 

Railway, a line that works on all kinds 

of levels. First, it works scenic magic, 

the train quickly leaves Middlesbrough, 

curving through lovely arcs of northern 

England en route to the coast. Next, the 

line empowers the hiker and the cyclist 

to hike or bike between stations, creating 

the kind of “green” synergy that the nation 

needs. And it functions as a community 

lifeline, binding villages together while 

also bringing in visitors to stay for a day or 

a week. 

Remarkably, given its size and location, 

Whitby has an alternative train approach. 

The port is one end of the North Yorkshire 

Moors Railways (also known as “the world’s 

most popular steam heritage railway”), 

the other end being the market town 

of Pickering. Thanks to the efforts of 

enthusiasts, you can enjoy the timeless 

landscapes of the Moors while drifting 

through the decades. Pickering itself 

reflects the 1930s. Trundle on to Levisham, 

and you journey back a century. Grosmont 

is locked in the Fifties, when Sir Nigel 

Gresley - one of the NYMR’s locomotives - 

set the post-war speed record for steam. 

And at the celebrity station of Goathland, 

setting for TV’s Heartbeat and Harry 

Potter’s Hogsmeade, the clocks stopped 

at 1922. The bits in between are just as 

impressive: great hulks of rock worn 

down by time, draped with forest in 

places, with lonely villages and solitary 

farmhouses dotted sparsely across the 

brooding moors. Crikey, perhaps that’s 

the Monkman’s Slaughter Strong Bitter 

(brewed at the local Cropton Brewery) 

at work. 

When the mighty locomotive sighs to a 

halt at Whitby station, the adventures 

are just beginning. The port was where 

Britain’s great mariner, James Cook, 

acquired the skills that would allow him 

to chart the world: the house where he 

trained is now the Captain Cook 

Memorial Museum. 

The lanes that straggle through the town 

still echo with the past. The shape of the 

dramatic harbour has not changed in the 

past two-and-a-half centuries since Cook 

ruled the waves. Countless ships have 

sheltered from fierce nor’easters ripping 

across from Scandinavia. 

To peel back the centuries still further, 

climb those celebrated Abbey steps (if you 

are disposed to both counting steps and 

round numbers, you may be frustrated by 

the narrowest failure to reach 200). There 

may be more atmospheric ruins in Britain 

than the ghostly arches and soaring towers 

of Whitby Abbey, but surely none with 

more dramatic settings. These are the old 

stones that inspired Bram Stoker to get his 

teeth into the tale of Dracula - and now 

attract a new Gothic generation. 

The best way to experience the Abbey? 

Stay at the UK’s best-located youth hostel, 

which occupies part of the adjacent Abbey 

House replete with medieval frescoes. 

Being a guest at Whitby YHA also means 

you are ideally placed to savour dawn and 

dusk on the raw edge of our green and 

pleasant land. 

5 great... 

things to do 

in Whitby 

✓ Count the 199 steps as you walk up from 

Church Street towards St mary’s Church and 

the abbey. Tradition says that you should 

count the steps as you go, and if you get it 

wrong you should go back and start again! 

✓ Visit St Mary’s Church, next to Whitby 

abbey. The church interior shows the work of 

the ships’ carpenters and includes an unusual 

3-tier pulpit. 

✓ Walk to the end of the West Pier and look 

back on Whitby as if you were a homecoming 

sailor. if safe, continue to the end of the West 

pier’s extension for an even more convincing 

homecoming. 

✓ Discover Blackburn’s Yard, a small and 

almost unspoilt Yard typical of old Whitby. 

Walk along Church Street from the swing 

bridge towards the 199 Steps. Step off the 

main street at the sign for Wash House pottery 

and enter the 18th Century. 

✓ Explore Pannett Park and Art Gallery. 

Both were created by alderman pannett 

about 100 years ago. They lie between 

Bagdale and the top of flowergate. 


Behind the scenes of 

HEARTBEAT COUNTRY 

Author, Nicholas Rhea, takes a closer look 

at the landscape that made the show 

used location - except Goathland. Scenes 

were often shot in the market square where 

the old town hall stands on stilts, and also 

in Skinner Street’s 1960s atmosphere. 

The harbour-side with piers, lighthouses 

and narrow alleys (ghauts) made regular 

appearances as did the beach with its waves, 

caves and cliffs. 

The ancient and poetic fishing port of 

Whitby and its ruined abbey, viewed through 

the whalebones on the West Cliff, are 

enough to make anyone’s heart beat. You 

might even see the ghost of Dracula… 

Whichever way you look at it, Heartbeat 

Country is a great place to visit. 

Heartbeat was an ITV rural police drama 

series that was broadcast from 1992 

until 2009, with Goathland portraying 

the fictional village of Aidensfield. The 

series was based on the Constable books 

written by Nicholas Rhea. 

Heartbeat Country does not appear on many 

maps, although the village of Goathland 

can be found in its lush hollow on the North 

York Moors. Some nine miles from Whitby 

and 500 feet above sea-level, a visit requires 

a slight diversion from the A169 (Pickering- 

Whitby road) or you can use the historic 

steam railway. There are spectacular routes 

via Eskdale too. 

If it’s your first 

visit, the village 

may seem 

familiar because 

it doubles as 

the famous 

Heartbeat village 

of Aidensfield - 

the shops and 

garage belong 

to Aidensfield 

as does the 

Goathland Hotel whose alter ego is The 

Aidensfield Arms. Aidensfield’s weddings 

and funerals used the church, and many 

outlying areas featured in scenes from the 

TV series. 

But as well as a film set, Goathland is 

also a real moorland village and makes a 

splendid base for tours of the surrounding 

countryside. With its open spaces, fine 

hotels, boarding houses, shops and cafés 

plus the North York Moors Historic Steam 

Railway it’s a place of character and delight. 

Around Goathland are some wonderful 

footpaths - Wheeldale Moor boasts one of 

the best preserved Roman roads in Britain 

(signposts will guide you) whilst behind the 

Mallyan Spout Hotel is the romantic 70-foot 

high Mallyan Spout waterfall. Hereabouts 

waterfalls are fosses or spouts and nearby 

are Nelly Ayre Foss and Thomasson Foss. 

Dominating the Moors is Fylingdales Ballistic 

Missile Warning Station’s truncated pyramid 

which, in Heartbeat time, consisted of three 

huge white balls nicknamed duck eggs 

or golf balls. On the Moors nearby is the 

“as well as a film set, Goathland is 

also a real moorland village and 

makes a splendid base for tours of 

the surrounding countryside” 

country’s earliest Christian relic, Lilla Cross. 

In AD 626, an assassin tried to murder King 

Edwin of Northumbria but his bodyguard, a 

Christian called Lilla, leapt forward to 

protect his sovereign - and was killed. King 

Edwin erected that cross to Lilla’s memory 

and later founded the church that became 

York Minster. 

If you want to see the Aidensfield Fire 

ablaze in the bar of the Aidensfield Arms, I 

can tell you that the real fire that inspired 

it was in the Saltersgate Inn on the road to 

Pickering. Sadly, the old pub, built in 1648 

as the Waggon and Horses, is undergoing 

major refurbishment so you will need to 

check whether it has re-opened. For over 150 

years, the real turf fire was never allowed to 

die out because a murder victim was said to 

be buried under the hearth - the everlasting 

blaze kept the secret secure! 

About a mile from 

Goathland is the intriguing 

hamlet of Beck Hole, often 

used in Heartbeat and a 

favourite with cast and 

crew when off duty. Here 

is the Birch Hall Inn, 

one of the tiniest pubs 

in England with one 

of the smallest bars - 

usually crowded! Its 

inn sign is an original 

painting by Algernon Newton RA. Very few 

inn signs were painted by members of the 

Royal Academy. Algernon’s son was Robert 

Newton, the actor who famously played 

Long John Silver in Treasure Island. Also in 

Beck Hole is a quoits pitch sometimes used 

in Heartbeat - world quoits championships 

have been held here! 

Egton Bridge has often appeared with its 

local inn, The Postgate, featuring as the Black 

Dog Inn with scenes depicting Egton Manor 

in various roles. One of Heartbeat’s 

most famous 

scenes was 

shot here - the 

drowning of Dr 

Ferrenby. The 

fatal stepping 

stones are in the 

River Esk near the 

Horseshoe Hotel. 

Beggar’s 

Bridge near 

Glaisdale Station 

made frequent 

appearances in 

Heartbeat. Built 

in 1619 as a packhorse 

bridge, it often 

featured as a setting for romance and drama, 

or sometimes searches for missing people. 

Built by the Lord Mayor of Hull, a former 

pirate, it was erected in memory of his wife, 

whom he courted at Glaisdale. 

On the coast, Sandsend featured regularly 

in Heartbeat due to its wide sea views 

and wonderful sandy beach, but perhaps 

Whitby itself was the most regularly 

opposite, main image: actors nick Berry & niamh Cusack in 

the original series of Heartbeat. inset: aidensfield Garage. This 

page, clockwise: Birch Hall inn at Beck Hole, mallyan Spout 

Waterfall, aidensfield Stores, Bench at Goathland Station. 


Outdoors on the Moors 

If you want to feel on top of the world there are few better places to be than up 

high on the hills of Blakey Ridge or Roseberry Topping or striding along the cliffs 

at Ravenscar. There’s room to move, and lots of it. The spaces are big and the 

air is fresh and clean, so why not leave your car behind, pull on your boots and 

experience nature face-to-face. 

A walk in the park 

Taking a walk in the North York Moors 

National Park is the perfect way to lift the 

spirits and recharge batteries. Open heather 

moorland, peppered with picturesque 

villages, stretches east to the wonderfully 

rugged Heritage Coast where steep cliffs 

tower over colourful seaside towns and 

villages, and the salty sea air revives a tired 

mind. 

So plentiful are the options that in many 

places you can find yourself amidst beautiful 

walking country virtually the minute you 

leave your accommodation’s door. 

Cleveland Way: A 109 mile route from 

Helmsley to Filey through beautiful 

countryside and coastline. Can be joined at 

numerous points so you can walk as much or 

as little of the route as you like. 

North Sea Trail: 18 walks along stunning 

North Yorkshire coast, including circular and 

linear trails. For more information please visit 

www.northseatrail.co.uk 

Advice on walks from short strolls to all day 

hikes is available at The Moors National Park 

Centre, Danby and Sutton Bank National 

Park Centre. You’ll also find a wide range of 

maps and walking/cycling guides. Further 

information about walks in the area is 

available at www.northyorkmoors.org.uk 

…On your bike! 

Cyclists can also experience the exhilarating 

feeling of freedom as there are miles and 

miles of country roads, tracks and disused 

railways. It’s often possible to hire bikes too, 

so you don’t even have to bring your own. 

The Esk Valley Railway offers cyclists the 

opportunity to take their bikes on the train 

free of charge, and there is a range of routes 

which connect to the Esk Valley Railway at 

various points. 

www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk/walking 

Dalby and Guisborough Forests offer graded 

routes for all levels, www.forestry.gov.uk 

For long distance cyclists, there’s the Moor to 

Sea Cycle Route, www.moortoseacycle.net 

and the White Rose Cycle Route, 

www.sustrans.org.uk 

Cycle Hire and Repair Centres: 

Trailways Cycle Hire, The Old Station, 

Hawsker. 01947 820 207, www.trailways.info 

Purple Mountain Bike Centre, The Courtyard, 

Dalby, Pickering. 01751 460 011, 

www.purplemountain.co.uk 

Cycling Holidays and Guided Rides: 

Yorkshire Mountain Biking, Angram Hall 

Cottage, Husthwaite. 01347 868 775, 

mob: 07590 520 368 or 07774 945 295, 

www.yorkshiremountainbiking.co.uk 

Saddle up! 

With extensive tracks through beautiful 

woodland, along disused railways, and over 

miles of open heather moorland the area is 

a magnificent choice for a day’s exploring 

on horseback or a trekking holiday. There 

are more than 800km of bridleways in the 

North York Moors 

opposite, top: Walkers above rosedale. inset top: Walkers at 

the Hole of Horcum. inset bottom: Cycling in rosedale. This 

page, inset top: Horse rider on ayton Banks. inset bottom: 

Canoeing. Bottom: Having fun outdoors on the moors. 

National Park alone, so the number of 

possible routes is practically endless! 

Feeling a little rusty? 

If you’d like to brush up on your riding 

skills or learn to ride for the first time 

then Snainton Riding Centre is an 

excellent choice. The centre is located 

between Scarborough and Pickering, 

and caters for any level of rider, providing 

tuition for children (over the age of 4) 

and adults alike. You can contact the 

centre on: Tel: 01723 859 218 or 

Email: info@snaintonridingcentre.co.uk. 

www.snaintonridingcentre.co.uk. 

Fishing 

Whether it’s fly fishing, coarse fishing 

or sea fishing that floats your boat, the 

area boasts an array of choices for the 

keen fisherman. Please remember to 

ask permission of the landowner before 

fishing in inland waters, and always 

ensure that you have obtained the 

relevant permits. 

Clubs and Permits 

For information on licenses and permits 

contact any main post office. 

For details of fishing clubs and locations 

contact local fishing tackle shops or the 

Environment Agency, Coverdale House, 

Aviator Court, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton 

Moor, York YO3 4UZ. Tel: 01904 692 296. 

Outdoor activities and water sports 

Those with an adventurous streak might 

like to experience the wide selection of 

other outdoor activities available to them 

in and around the North York Moors 

National Park. You can go orienteering, 

windsurfing, rock climbing, raft 

building, abseiling or ape - yes, ape! 

Go Ape is a themed treetop adventure 

playground for adults and children 

from 10 and over. 

Blue Frog Adventures, Whitby 

Offering a range of activities for individuals 

and groups, including raft building, rock 

climbing, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, 

camping and expeditions, orienteering, 

mountain biking and power kiting. 

Tel: 07792 725 532 

Email: ask@bluefrogadventure.co.uk 

www.bluefrogadventure.co.uk 

Wykeham Watersports, 

Wykeham (near Scarborough) 

Outdoor activities for all abilities, including 

dinghy sailing, windsurfing, power boating, 

canoeing, kayaking, climbing, mountain 

biking and gorge walking. Also offer Youth 

Adventure Days for 8-16 year olds. 

Tel: 0845 456 0164 

Email: info@wykehamwatersports.co.uk 

www.wykehamwatersports.co.uk 

Go Ape, Dalby Forest 

An adventure playground in the trees! 

Treetop zip wires, ladders, bridges and 

tunnels for ages 10+. 

www.goape.co.uk/sites/dalby 

Ruswarp Pleasure Boats, Ruswarp 

Rowing and canoeing on the River Esk. 

Tel: 01947 604 658 / 601 610 

www.ruswarp-pleasure-boats.co.uk 


Colourful 

festivals 

all year round! 

25-27 maY 

Ryedale Folk Weekend - 

Hutton-le-Hole 

Festival with acoustic singers and musicians 

in magnificent picturesque setting of 

Ryedale Folk Museum. 

www.festivalonthemoor.co.uk/ryedaleweekend 

9-10 JUne 

A North Yorkshire Moors Railway 

event set along the line. Step back to 

the swinging 60s with a mix of period 

locomotives, vehicles and live music. 

www.nymr.co.uk 

11 feBrUarY 

Coastival’s Rather 

Splendid Day Out - 

Scarborough 

A one day Coastival event with music, 

comedy and theatre. 

www.coastival.com 

18 feBrUarY 

Redcar Fire & 

Steel Festival 

Free festival celebrating the spirit of 

Teesside & 150 years of steelmaking. Torchlit 

procession, fire performers and sculpture, 

motorcycle troupes, live music, art and 

history exhibitions, stunt displays & more. 

www.fireandsteelfestival.com 

Don’t miss… 

runs throughout august 

Esk Valley Theatre 

Robinson Institute, Glaisdale, Nr. Whitby 

Set amid the beautiful scenery of the north York 

moors, the esk Valley Theatre offers professional 

theatre in an unusual location. enjoy a local pretheatre 

lunch or dinner, drinks on the lawn, and 

be assured of a warm welcome at this delightful 

venue. See website for details and performance 

times, or ring the Box office on 01947 897587. 

www.eskvalleytheatre.co.uk 

‘dangerous obsession’ 2011, photo © dominique Shaw 

6-18 marCH and 14 apriL 

The Eskdale Festival of the 

Arts - Whitby Pavilion 

Friendly festival allowing performers to 

compete in a variety of arts. Musicians have 

choral, vocal and instrumental classes and 

the spoken word competition includes 

choral speaking and dramatic interpretation. 

Contact David Rowland: 01947 600 403 

12-15 apriL 

Scarborough Literature 

Festival 

An opportunity to meet your favourite 

authors in Scarborough. Events have 

included The Art of the Short Story, 

Crime Writers & Other Liars, Steve Bell: 

Guardian Cartoonist. 

www.scarboroughliteraturefestival.co.uk 

21-23 apriL 

Boots & Steam Walking 

Festival - Pickering 

Weekend event with walks around Pickering 

and evening music events. 

www.pickeringwaw.btck.co.uk 

4-7 & 11-13 maY and 

28-30 SepTemBer 

Spring Steam Gala - North 

Yorkshire Moors Railway 

Event with locomotives reflecting the history 

of the railways. 


19-20 maY 

Malton Food Lovers 

Festival 

Celebrity chefs, cookery demonstrations, 

large local produce market, Beer, Wine 

and Cider Festival, Taste Trail, young chef 

competition and live music. 

www.welovemalton.co.uk 

15-17 JUne 

Robin Hood’s Bay Folk 

Weekend 

A relaxed and enjoyable weekend of folk 

music, dancing and singing. 

www.bayfair.co.uk 

15-17 JUne and 28-30 SepTemBer 

Whitby Live 

June 60s Music Festival and September 

Sixties Spectacular! Full weekends of Sixties 

music at the Whitby Pavilion. 

www.whitbylive.co.uk 

13-29 JULY 

Ryedale Festival 

Concerts and arts events at splendid venues 

throughout this area of North Yorkshire. 

www.ryedalefestival.co.uk 

14-15 JULY 

Vintage Vehicle Weekend - 

North Yorkshire Moors 

Railway 

Iconic engines and displays of historic 

vehicles at stations along the line. See classic 

cars such as Humber, Wolseley, Austin and 

vintage motor cycles. Live 60s and 70s music. 


We have taken care to ensure that the information 

provided in this article is correct, but details may 

change so please check with event organisers. 

13-15 JULY 

Redcar Rocks Music & 

Comedy Festival 

Music, comedy, street performers, fairground 

rides and camping. 

www.redcarrocks.com 

18-24 aUGUST 

Whitby Folk Week 

Traditional music and dance with workshops, 

concerts, singarounds, dances, sessions and 

street entertainment. 

www.whitbyfolk.co.uk 

18-20 aUGUST 

Whitby Regatta 

Three full days of entertainment set around 

this ancient port. Yacht racing, rowing races, 

Navy displays, Red Arrows display, fireworks 

and much more. 

www.whitbyregatta.co.uk 

18 aUGUST 

Castle Howard Proms 

This outdoor classical music event combines 

spectacular fireworks with beautiful music in 

a magical setting. 

www.maconcerts.co.uk/castle-howardconcerts.html 

opposite, main image: fire breather at redcar fire & Steel 

festival. Bottom: malton food Lovers festival. This page, main 

image: ‘Kosmos’ and tango dancers at the ryedale festival. 

inset left: Stageshow at the pickering Traction engine rally. 

inset right: Steam train on the north Yorkshire moors railway. 


The North Yorkshire Moors 

Railway will be transporting the 

Olympic Torch from Whitby to 

Pickering on 18 June as part of the 

London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay! 


2-5 aUGUST 

Pickering 

Traction 

Engine Rally 

Four-day action packed event at Pickering 

showground. Includes engines, organs, 

vintage and modern funfair, classic cars & 

motorbikes, antiques market, crafts & fine 

foods and a live music festival. 

www.pickeringsteam.com 

26-29 oCT 

Bram Stoker International 

Film Festival 

Films and live events. 

www.bramstokerfilmfestival.com 

6-11 noVemBer 

Scarborough Dance Festival 

Modern and Latin dancing at the Spa 

Scarborough together with 'Learn & Improve' 

workshops. 

www.scarboroughspa.co.uk 

Gateway to the Moors 

Steam trains winter and summer 

Visit us at www.nymr.co.uk 

Call us on 01751 472508 

THinGS To do 


26-30 apriL and 31 oCT - 5 noV 

10-12 aUGUST 

Saltburn Folk Festival 

Traditional music events at various venues in 

this seaside town. 

www.cuttywrenfolkclub.talktalk.net/ 

SaltburnFF 


Diesel Gala - North Yorkshire 

Moors Railway 

A weekend of heritage diesel locomotives. 


Classy three day event rated by The Guardian 

as one of the top Jazz Festivals in the 

country. 

www.scarboroughspa.co.uk 

12-14 oCToBer 

Railway in Wartime 

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 

Turn the clock back to 1943 for this most 

popular event with street parades, vehicle 

displays and re-enactments along the line. 


Clockwise from left: miniatures at pickering Traction engine 

rally, alan Barnes at Scarborough Jazz festival, Whitby Goth 

Weekend, railway in Wartime. 

Colourful twice yearly event for goths. 

Music, comedy & fringe events. 

www.whitbygothweekend.co.uk 

The Studio of 

John 

Freeman 

The place to find a lasting, quality 

reminder of your visit. 

9 Market Place, Whitby 

Tel/Fax: 01947 602 799 

Email: john@johnfreemanstudio.co.uk 

www.johnfreemanstudio.co.uk 

Special Events 2012 

l Spring Steam Gala – 

May 4, 5, 6, 7 11, 12, 13 

l Diesel Gala – 

September 14, 15, 16 

l Autumn Steam Gala – 

September 28, 29, 30 

l Railway in Wartime – 

October 12, 13, 14 

WENSLEYDALE 

RAILWAY 

Our convenient station at Leeming Bar, just a few minutes from the A1, is 

the gateway to a trip into the wonderful scenery of Wensleydale. The market 

towns of Bedale and Leyburn offer a warm welcome, interesting shops and a 

wide range of places to eat and drink. From the end of the line at Redmire, 16 

miles up the Dale on the edge of the National Park, a short walk will take you 

to the spectacular Bolton Castle, high on the side of the Dale. 

Photo: Martin Taylor 

This is great walking and cycling country, and our comfortable vintage trains 

will take you on the first stage of a memorable day out, and bring you back 

at the end. On some days, a vintage bus awaits you at Redmire to take you 

onwards to Aysgarth Falls, Hawes and even Garsdale on the famous Settle 

to Carlisle Railway. Whether you choose to sit back and enjoy the ride, or 

use the train to get you to the start of your walk or ride, you can be sure of a 

warm welcome on the Wensleydale Railway. 

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Wensleydale Railway 

Leeming Bar Station, Leases Road, 

Leeming Bar DL7 9AR 

08454 50 54 74 

www.wensleydalerailway.com 

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map & THinGS To do 

A B C D E F G H I 

1 

Redcar 

Saltburn 

MIDDLESBROUGH 

Staithes 

2 

GUISBOROUGH 

A171 

A174 

Runswick Bay 

Sandsend 

N O R T H S E A 

map & THinGS To do 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Leeming Bar 

BEDALE 

RIPON 

A1(M) 

NORTHALLERTON 

Thornton 

-le-Moor 

Carlton 

Miniott 

Osmotherley 

THIRSK 

A19 

STOKESLEY 

A172 

Oldstead 

Coxwold 

Husthwaite 

Carlton-in- 

Cleveland 

Hawnby 

A170 

Kilburn 

EASINGWOLD 

Great Ayton 

Rievaulx 

R . R ye 

Ingleby 

Greenhow 

HELMSLEY 

Wombleton 

Danby 

N O R T H Y O R K M O O R S 

N A T I O N A L P A R K 

Rosedale Abbey 

Hutton-le-Hole 

Kirkbymoorside 

Wrelton 

Nunnington 

Slingsby 

Lastingham 

PICKERING 

MALTON 

Dunsley 

Sleights 

Glaisdale 

Grosmont 

Egton 

Bridge 

Beck Hole 

Goathland 

Levisham 

Newton 

-on- 

Rawcliffe 

A170 

Kirby 

Misperton 

A169 

Wilton 

R . D e r went 

Scampston 

Thorpe Bassett 

Sneaton 

WHITBY 

Ruswarp 

Ebberston 

High Hawsker 

Robin Hood’s Bay 

A171 

Sawdon 

Wykeham 

Snainton 

A64 

Ravenscar 

Staintondale 

Cloughton 

SCARBOROUGH 

Cayton 

7 

Boroughbridge 

A64 

Kirkham Priory 

8 

HARROGATE 

Knaresborough 

YORK 

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, CC-BY-SA 

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The Esk Valley Railway 

Serving Whitby, the esk Valley and middlesbrough 

‘discover some of Yorkshire’s finest 

scenery by visiting the north York 

moors by rail. The esk Valley railway 

takes you through picturesque villages 

and rural landscapes throughout its 35 

mile journey. Visit our website for more details.’ 

information from Whitby Station, alternatively 

Tel: 01947 601987 Email: info@eskvalleyrailway.co.uk 

www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk 

Trains operated by northern rail: www.northernrail.org 

national rail enquiries, for details of all trains and prices: 08457 48 49 50 

WHITBY MUSEUM 

AND PANNETT ART GALLERY 

Pannett Park, Whitby Tel: 01947 602908 

www.whitbymuseum.org.uk www.pannettartgallery.org 

Set in the delightful Pannett Park, 

the unique atmosphere of a 

Victorian museum with many 

varied, important and unusual 

collections. Changing exhibitions. 

Café. Talks and events. 

Open 9.30am-4.30pm Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 

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The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin has 

its foundation in Anglo Saxon times, when 

Whitby was called Streoneshalh. But with the 

coming of the Normans it is believed to have 

been rebuilt by Serlo de Percy and his brother 

William around 1110. Subsequent generations 

have altered and enclosed the original 

structure and now only the chancel and parts 

of the southwest walls are of Norman origins. 

Did you know? 

The highest point of the east coast 

of England is located on Yorkshire’s 

Heritage Coast. The cliffs to the 

north of Boulby (near Staithes) are 

a staggering 200m high! 

Whitby - steep 

steps and tall tales 

few know Whitby’s history and quirky peculiarities as well as 

Harry Collett - local story-walker. Harry kindly shared some of 

the town’s secrets with us. 

There is a right way, a wrong way, and a 

Whitby way. This saying, well-known to the 

inhabitants of the seaport, is perhaps best 

explained by asking you to consider all the 

ports on the eastern seaboard of England. 

They all have a north bank and a south 

bank but in Whitby, there is an East Cliff and 

a West Cliff. Very important, particularly 

should you be searching for the strange 

and supernatural. 

Stand at the Whale Bone Arch early in the 

morning looking across to the East Cliff and, 

during the summer months, you can see 

the sun rising out of the sea. Likewise on 

an evening, stand in the same spot, turn 90 

degrees and you will see the sun set into the 

sea. The dying rays reflect in the windows 

to the left of the clock tower of St Mary’s 

Church, giving the impression that two red 

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eyes are staring at you (see below right). 

Those eerie eyes were observed by Irish 

author, Bram Stoker, from the reading room 

in the first floor of the Royal Hotel, and 

mentioned in his famous novel, Dracula. 

In that publication a Russian ship ran 

aground on Tate Sands in a terrific storm. 

What many people do not realise is that 

five years before Stoker wrote Dracula, a 

Russian ship really did run aground on 

those selfsame sands. 

The difference between fact and fiction 

was that in the fictional version the Irish 

writer told of the vessel’s dead Captain, 

tied to the steering wheel, clutching his 

crucifix and rosary. In real life the Captain 

was prosecuted for being drunk and 

incapable whilst in charge of his vessel. 

He wasn’t dead, merely dead drunk! 

Inside the church are many curious features. 

The roof, made in the 17th century by ships’ 

carpenters, gives the appearance of “tween 

decks” on a wooden ship. The gallery masking 

the chancel arch dates from 1612 and was 

built for Lord Richard Cholmley, Lord of the 

Manor. It is said that the triple-decker pulpit 

was erected to prevent two members of the 

House of Lords claiming seniority, so that 

when the Bishop of Whitby was in town he 

could preach from the top story, level with the 

Lord of the Manor in his private pew across 

the Chancel arch. Heaven forbid that one Lord 

should be higher than the other, especially in 

the house of the Lord! 

The first Abbey, dedicated to St Peter and 

ruled over by St Hilda, was the setting for the 

Synod of 664. Missionaries from Ireland had 

converted the northern regions to Christianity, 

while Monks from Rome had converted the 

south. King Oswy, King of Northumbria, 

wished to reconcile the two churches and 

called the great Synod of Streonshalh, with 

representations from both Celtic and Roman 

denominations. The main disagreement was 

over the timing of Easter. 

When it was pointed out that the Abbey was 

dedicated to St Peter, founder of the Church 

of Rome and to whom Christian tradition says 

the keys to Heaven were presented, the Celtic 

Bishops conceded to King Oswy’s authority. 

Thus the moveable feast of Easter, based on 

the phases of the moon, united Christians 

under the banner of the Church of Rome. 

In 867 the Abbey was laid waste by the Danes 

and the remains of St Hilda and others were 

recovered and removed south to be reburied 

in Glastonbury in the Kingdom of Wessex. 

The Abbey was re-established twice more. 

Once by Benedictine monks following the 

Norman invasion in 1066, but they were 

forced to flee inland when the Vikings 

returned to the eastern seaboard in 1153 

and destroyed the Abbey. 

The final rebuild is estimated to have 

commenced in 1220, and continued until the 

15th century. It was surrendered to Henry 

VIII in 1540, but due to the dissolution of 

the monasteries, the Abbey was despoiled 

of everything of value and the land and 

buildings were sold to the Cholmley family. 

Throughout the ensuing centuries it speedily 

turned into ruins, although a little restoration 

work was conducted after World War One. 

To get to the Church of St Mary’s and the 

Abbey on foot, one needs to climb the 199 

church stairs. The number of stairs has been 

for a long time a matter of controversy. In 

June 1761, Anglican Priest, John Wesley, 

wrote that he had preached atop a hill, 

ascended by 191 steps. Nineteenth century 

guidebooks claimed a total of 194 steps 

based on counting the landings. 

During major restorations in 1877 the Church 

authorities decided it should be settled once 

and for all. The two church wardens testified 

that there were 199 steps and inscribed it on a 

stone tablet with their initials set in stone in 

the graveyard wall to the right of the top step. 

The correct way to be buried in Whitby was 

to be lifted or carried up the stairs. It was 

a question of economics really. To get to 

the graveyard by horse-drawn hearse is a 

two mile trot up Green Lane and around 

the Abbey: an expensive option. So instead 

you’d ask your friends “If I go first will you 

carry me up, and if you go first I will arrange 

for you to be carried up!” That is why there 

opposite, main image: Whitby 

abbey. inset: St mary’s Church. This 

page, top: Steps to Whitby abbey. 

are landings every so far up for the pall 

bearers to rest the coffins on. Being Yorkshire 

folk we did not wish a pall bearer to drop 

dead and the vicar to have two for the price 

of one! It’s just another of those little pieces 

of the jigsaw that make up the saying a right 

way, a wrong way and a Whitby way! 

Join Harry on a walk around Whitby and learn about 

the town’s rich history, its connection with the strange 

and supernatural, and how it provided 

the inspiration for Dracula. 

• Heritage Town Tours 

• Whitby Ghost Walk 

• In Search of 

Dracula Trail 

Tel: 01904 821 734 

Email: info@whitbywalks.com 

www.whitbywalks.com 

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a true taste 

of north Yorkshire 

Let your visit to this 

area awaken your senses… 

Holidaying in the North York Moors, Ryedale 

and Whitby has always provided a feast for 

the eyes and ears with magnificent scenery, 

beautiful birdsong, the distant chugging of 

the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the 

soothing sound of the sea. But these are not 

the only ways in which to stimulate the senses 

whilst visiting this beautiful part of the world. 


Whitby Fish and Chips 

Fresh, locally caught seafood is 

everywhere in this traditional fishing port 

town, whether you prefer fish and chips 

alfresco by the sea, or a meal in one of 

the towns excellent seafood restaurants. 

Probably the best known is the Magpie 

Café on Pier Road, but there are loads of 

other equally excellent options, including 

Robertson’s of Whitby on Bridge Street, 

Graveley’s on Khyber Pass, Trenchers 

Restaurant on New Quay Road and many 

many more! 

Local food producers are scattered 

throughout the area, trading at farmers’ 

markets and in farm shops, and supplying 

ingredients to restaurants, cafés, pubs, hotels 

and B&Bs. A wide range of delicious produce is 

available - from Whitby fish, Yorkshire meats, 

cheeses, breads and beers to local preserves, 

pastries and ice-creams - each offering the 

opportunity to experience a unique flavour 

of this part of Yorkshire whilst saving on 

food miles. 

So go on…satisfy your sense of smell and 

tantalise your taste buds by buying local 

Yorkshire produce, knowing that you’ll be 

helping to sustain the rich diversity of flavours 

that this area has to offer. 

All of the establishments listed within 

this feature strive to use local ingredients 

wherever possible. 

opposite, main image: Baking bread at the fauconberg arms, 

Coxwold. insets: delicious food and drink at the Saxonville 

Hotel. This page, clockwise from top: delicious starter at the 

Saxonville Hotel, Local food market, Yorkshire cheeses, Local 

ales from Cropton Brewery, Local markets. 


Restaurants and Inns 

And may we suggest ... 

20 great places to eat 

A small selection of the 

wonderful places to eat where you can sample delicious Yorkshire produce. 

Cafés and Tearooms 

THinGS To do 

The Black Swan at Oldstead - with a 

Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes this 

restaurant balances refined classical dishes 

with modern innovation, using quality 

seasonal produce. 01347 868 387, 

www.blackswanoldstead.co.uk 

The Blacksmiths Arms, Cloughton - a 

charming country inn serving excellent 

homemade food, with a good wine selection. 

01723 870 244, www.blacksmithsarmsinn.co.uk 

Fairfield Restaurant at The Saxonville 

Hotel, Whitby - a family run hotel located on 

Whitby’s West Cliff. Freshly prepared meals 

and a mouth-watering selection of desserts 

on the sweets trolley. 01947 602 631, 

www.saxonville.co.uk 

Fauconberg Arms, Coxwold - a 17th century 

inn offering hearty English fare with a 

contemporary twist, prepared using quality 

local ingredients and accompanied by a pint 

of local cider or ale. 01347 868 214, 

www.fauconbergarms.com 

The Feathers, Helmsley - a local landmark, 

situated in Helmsley’s market square, 

offering a relaxed environment in which 

to enjoy freshly prepared food made from 

locally sourced produce. 01439 770 275, 

www.feathershotelhelmsley.co.uk 

Greens of Whitby, Whitby - a lively bistro 

downstairs and an elegant restaurant 

upstairs, Greens sources most of its produce 

from within 10 miles. A diverse menu which 

makes the most of the fantastic local seafood 

and meats available. 01947 600 284, 

www.greensofwhitby.com 

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Lastingham Grange Country House Hotel 

and Restaurant, Lastingham - a beautiful 

17th Century farmhouse with a menu that 

changes daily, and is based around the 

freshest local, seasonal produce available. 

01751 417 345, www.lastinghamgrange.com 

McCoys at The Tontine, Staddlebridge - 

a unique bistro with a Grade I listed ceiling 

and candlelit tables that uses locally-sourced 

produce wherever possible. 01609 882 671, 

www.theclevelandtontine.co.uk 

Oak Room Restaurant, Dunsley Hall Hotel, 

Dunsley (Nr. Whitby) - an excellent restaurant 

which specialises in fresh, locally caught 

seafood. 01947 893 437, 

www.dunsleyhall.com 

Panorama Restaurant, Raven Hall Hotel, 

Ravenscar - boasting spectacular views and 

using local ingredients, including some 

grown in the hotel’s grounds. 01723 870 353, 

www.ravenhall.co.uk 

The Pasión Restaurant at the Cliffemount 

Hotel, Whitby - a superb restaurant with 2 

AA Rosettes, offering a range of fare, and 

specialising in seafood, much of which 

comes from Whitby Bay. 01947 840 103, 

www.cliffemounthotel.co.uk 

The Postgate Inn, Egton Bridge - also 

known as The Black Dog in the hit TV series, 

Heartbeat, the Postgate offers a varied menu 

using local fresh fish and game. 01947 895 241, 

www.postgateinn.com 

Pullman Diner Experience, North Yorkshire 

Moors Railway - a truly unique dining 

experience onboard a beautiful steam train, 

travelling through the wonderful scenery of 

the North York Moors National Park. 01751 

472 508, www.nymr.co.uk/food-and-drink/ 

pullman-diner-service 

White’s Restaurant at Broom House, Egton 

Bridge - British and international cuisine 

using home-grown fruit and vegetables, 

Whitby fish, and local meat. 01947 895 279, 

www.egton-bridge.co.uk 

Beacon Farm Ice Cream Parlour, Sneaton - 

homemade real dairy ice creams made on site, 

using milk and cream from Yorkshire cows 

grazing Yorkshire pastures. 01947 605 212, 

www.beacon-farm.co.uk 

Botham’s of Whitby - a family-run craft 

bakery which has been established since 

1865, and is well known in Whitby and the 

surrounding area for its high quality produce. 

01947 602 823, www.botham.co.uk 

EJ’s Licensed Tea Rooms at Yorkshire 

Lavender, Terrington - included in the menu 

of lunches and cream teas are freshly baked 

lavender scones and locally made lavender 

ice cream. 01653 648 008, 

www.yorkshirelavender.com 


Malton Food Lovers Festival 

19 & 20 May 2012 

Celebrity chefs, cookery 

demonstrations, large local produce 

market, Beer, Wine and Cider Festival, 

Taste Trail, young chef competition and 

live music. www.welovemalton.co.uk 

Falling Foss Tea Garden, Sneaton Forest 

- homemade food served in an enchanting 

location in the grounds of Midge Hall, at 

the top of the Falling Foss waterfall amidst 

beautiful woodland. 07723 477 929 

www.fallingfossteagarden.co.uk 

Humble Pie ‘N’ Mash, Whitby - a 16th 

Century shop where you can enjoy meat or 

vegetarian pies, prepared using the finest 

natural ingredients, free range meat and 

organic pastry. 07919 074 954, 

www.humblepienmash.com 

Mouseman Visitor Centre ‘T’ Café - after 

learning about the famous Mouseman 

of Kilburn and his exquisite hand-crafted 

furniture a trip to the on-site ‘T’ café may be 

in order, with home-baked cakes and freshly 

ground Taylor’s coffee and Taylor’s 

Yorkshire tea. 01347 869 102, 

www.robertthompsons.co.uk/visitor-centre/ 

cafe.html 

Get your 'Lucky Duck' at 

WHITBY GLASS STUDIOS 

54 years of amazing success 

9 Sandgate, Whitby Tel: 01947 603 553 

Daily demonstrations of glass animal making 

Beswick, Disney, Steiff Teddy Bears; Porcelain miniature animals, 

Trendle miniature Bears; Marbles and Crystals 

Choose your Lucky Duck by the colour of your gemstone: Jan: Garnet Feb: Amethyst 

Mar: Aqua-Marine Apr: Crystal May: Emerald Jun: Agate Jul: Ruby 

Aug: Peridot Sept: Sapphire Oct: Opal Nov: Topaz Dec: Turquoise 

www.whitbyluckyducks.com 

email: sales@whitbyluckyducks.com 

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the bravest of souls, and hurtle through some of our deepest, darkest 

forest aboard Europe’s longest roller coaster – The Ultimate. 

www.lightwatervalley.co.uk 

Lightwater Valley, North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3HT. Tel: 0871 720 0011* 

*Calls are charged at 10 pence per minute from a BT landline, calls from other networks and mobiles will be considerably more. 

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Save over 30% 

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This voucher entitles 

upto 6 people to 

enter Lightwater Valley 

for only 

£16.00 

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Valid until 04.11.12. Not to be used in 

conjunction with any other offer. 

No photocopies allowed. NYM01 

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Whitby's black gold 

Whitby jet is a much sought after commodity and a magnet for tourists 

The formative years 

The coast around Whitby is well known for 

fossils, and perhaps one of the more famous 

types is jet, the petrified wood of an ancient 

tree, once common to this area of the British 

Isles. 180 million years ago during the Jurassic 

period that particular type of tree, similar to 

the monkey-puzzle (or Araucaria), was in 

abundance. 

As the trees died, those which fell into the 

waterways fragmented, and the trunks and 

branches washed towards the sea. 

Once waterlogged they would sink to the 

seabed, where they would lie for millions 

of years, depressed by detritus and the 

decaying remains of aquatic organisms, 

and eventually transforming into jet. 

right: Queen Victoria. Below: Jewellery by robinson’s Jet. 

The Victorian influence 

Although jet has been used as a jewel and 

talisman since the Stone Age, when it was 

believed to have magical powers, there was 

no organised jet industry in Britain until the 

beginning of the 19th Century. 

It was the Victorians who introduced the 

idea of taking an annual holiday, and in 

1836 the first railway to Whitby was built, 

finally rendering the town accessible for 

holidaymakers. 

The Victorians also loved to collect 

souvenirs, and thus Whitby jet items 

became popular keepsakes as reminders 

of much-enjoyed holidays by the sea 

(even Queen Victoria wore Whitby jet). 

And so the thriving Whitby jet industry 

was born. 

Where to buy Whitby jet 

…the following Whitby shops, 

which specialise in Whitby jet 

jewellery, each with its own 

unique designs and styles. 

The Ebor Jetworks 

138 Church Street 


YO22 4DE 

Tel: 01947 603 113 

Web: www.eborjetworks.co.uk 

Email: info@eborjetworks.co.uk 

Robinson’s Jet 

6 Sandgate 


YO22 4DB 

Tel: 01947 606 100 

Web: www.robinsonsjet.co.uk 

W Hamond 



Y022 4DE 

Tel: 01947 603 330 

Web: www.whamond.com 

Email: whitby@whamond.com 

Whitby jet today 

Whitby is now a bustling holiday destination 

with a totally unique character, to which 

the town’s jet industry is a significant 

contributor. A diverse range of styles and 

designs can be seen in the shop fronts as you 

meander through Whitby’s quirky streets. 

Some tend towards traditional styles and 

some incorporate modern influences, each 

in its own way contributing to the historical, 

Gothic and creative characteristics that 

define this rare jewel of a town. 

Simpson’s Jet of Whitby 

21 Grape Lane 


YO22 4BA 

Tel: 01947 897 166 

Web: www.whitbyjetjewellery.net 

Email: simpsonsjet@btinternet.com 

One O Five 



YO22 4DE 

Tel: 01947 825 573 

Email: kevswhitbyjet@hotmail.com 

The Whitby Jet Heritage Centre 

123b Church Street 


YO22 4DE 

The Ebor Jetworks 

As a child, Sarah Steele spent hours watching 

craftsmen such as the late Alex McKenzie 

carving and faceting Whitby Jet using a butter 

knife wrapped in a piece of wet n dry - she 

was hooked! By the age of 11 she was making 

jewellery and selling it to friends. 

When Sarah graduated with an honours degree 

in geology from Durham in the early 90s 

she already knew that she wanted a career in 

Whitby Jet, and she set up shop in Whitby. 

Her designs contrast the intense blackness of 

Whitby jet with other brightly coloured stones, 

breathing new life into the ancient material, and 

set in her handmade precious metal mounts. 

Her shop now holds the country’s most diverse 

collection of indigenous British stone jewellery. 

There are only half a dozen or so craftsmen 

working genuine Whitby Jet as a cottage 

industry in Whitby. Sarah passionately believes 

in preserving the heritage and integrity of the 

industry, and that Whitby Jet has no place in a 

high street setting. As a result she has chosen 

to work it by hand herself as the old Victorian 

craftsmen did. 

Nowhere else in Britain is it possible to watch 

a piece of jewellery made for you from start 

to finish by the person who has found the raw 

material themselves. 

The Ebor Jetworks at 138 Church Street, in 

Whitby’s historic East Side. 

Tel 01947 603113 

www.eborjetworks.co.uk 

THinGS To do 

Tel: 01947 821 530 

Web: www.whitbyjet.co.uk 

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accommodation in Whitby 

& the north York moors 

There’s a fantastic selection of holiday accommodation in 

Whitby & the North York Moors from cosy cottages to luxurious 

country house hotels. Stay a while and enjoy the fresh air, 

freedom and colour of this unique area of Yorkshire. 

All accommodation in this guide has been 

quality assessed or is awaiting inspection 

by Visit Britain or the AA, or it has agreed 

to abide by the Welcome to Yorkshire ‘Y’ 

Charter. 

Visit Britain and the AA award 1 to 

5 star ratings for each category of 

accommodation. Hotels and guest 

accommodation may in addition achieve 

gold or silver award for exceptional quality. 

Please be aware that although every 

effort has been made to check that ratings 

are up to date at time of going to press, 

they may change throughout the year 

and we cannot be held responsible for 

discrepancies. 

Green Tourism Business 

Scheme 

Awarded to those actively 

engaged in reducing the 

negative impact on the 

environment their business 

may have. 

Country 

Serviced 

accommodation 

Broom House 

1 Family, 7 Double, 1 Twin (all en suite) 

B&B from £39.50pppn, DB&B from £59.45pppn 

This country house and restaurant near Whitby 

offers four star gold accommodation, situated in a 

tranquil setting with wonderful views over the 

Esk Valley. Featured in the Good Hotel Guide 2012. 

Egton Bridge G3 

Contact: mr david White Tel: 01947 895279 

Email: mw@broom-house.co.uk 

Website: www.egton-bridge.co.uk 

Property Address: Broom House, Broom House 

Lane, egton Bridge, north Yorkshire Yo21 1Xd 

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Accommodation providers 

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Á All ground floor 

È Baby changing facilities 

BBQ Barbecue 

¨ Bath 

µ Camper vans/motor caravans admitted 

z Caravan park water point 

; Central heating 

= Chemical toilet disposal facilities 

> Children welcome (minimum age) 

? Childrens play area 

ç Childrens special rates 

- Cot available 

[ Dishwasher 

˙ Dogs / pets by arrangement 

∂ Dogs / pets not accepted 

" Drying facilities 

d Drinking water 

. Electric cooking 

) Electric hook up points 

? Electric shaver point 

Ó Evening meal available 

w Flush toilets on site 

Î Four poster bed 

— Garden 

” Gas cylinder exchange/refill 

“ Gas cooking 

Ï Gas/electric fires 

9 Ground floor bedroom(s) 

· Groups accepted 

⁄ Hairdryer available 

° Ironing facilities available 

` Laundry facilities 

} Licensed 

t Linen for hire 

s Linen free 

¡ Log fires 

Ò Major credit cards accepted 

‡ Meter charge for fuel 

] Microwave oven 

º Packed lunches provided 

Ω Parking available 

Ø Radio 

o Residents Lounge 

H Restaurant/eating place 

g Satellite TV 

Í Shop/supermarket 

Ç Shower only 

Å Showers available 

( Static caravans for hire 

± Tea/coffee making facilities 

s Telephone for guests use 

t Television in bedrooms 

¢ Television 

4 Tent sites 

π Touring caravans accepted 

a Washing up sinks 

c Wi-Fi or internet access 

Studley House Farm 

2 Double (en suite), 1 Twin (en suite) 

from £37 to £42pppn 

Our lovely old Victorian farmhouse offers luxurious 

en-suite accommodation with superb English 

breakfast and lots of little extras. Picturesque 

village with country pub serving meals. 

Contact: david & Brenda Green Tel: 01723 859285 

Email: enquiries@studleyhousefarm.co.uk 

Website: www.studleyhousefarm.co.uk 

Property Address: 67 main Street, ebberston, 

Scarborough, n Yorkshire Yo13 9nr 

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The Feathers 

1 Family, 12 Double, 5 Twin, 1 Single, 

3 Flexible (all en suite) B&B from £50 pppn 

This traditional inn on Helmsley’s busy market 

place offers a relaxed service at great prices. 

Situated in the beautiful North York Moors 

National Park. 

Contact: reception Tel: 01439 770275 

Email: reservations@feathershotelhelmsley.co.uk 

Website: www.feathershotelhelmsley.co.uk 

Property Address: The feathers, market place, 

Helmsley, north Yorkshire Yo62 5BH 

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Rockery Cottage 

1 Double, 1 Single, 1 Twin (all en suite) 

B&B from £32.50 pppn 

Helmsley (4 miles) E5 

18th Century former farmhouse with secluded 

garden. In a quiet peaceful village location. Ideally 

placed for touring Moors/Coast. Delicious 

Yorkshire breakfast and home baking. 

Contact: angela Sleight 

Tel: 01751 432257 Mob: 07771657222 

Email: enquiries@rockerycottage.co.uk 

Website: www.rockerycottage.co.uk 

Property Address: rockery Cottage, 

main Street, Wombleton, York Yo62 7rX 

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Lastingham Grange 

Country House Hotel 

Coast 

Serviced 

accommodation 

Blacksmiths Arms Inn 

6 Double, 4 Twin (all en suite) 

B&B from £80 prpn DB&B from £105 prpn 

Blacksmiths Arms is some 300 years old and forms 

part of Duchy of Lancaster estate. One of Britain’s 

few remaining authentic country inns. 

Cloughton I4 

Plane Tree Cottage Farm 

1 Double, 1 Twin (both en suite), 1 Flexible (pb) 

B&B from £30pppn, DB&B from £45pppn 

Homely accommodation. Small working farm, 

sheep, cattle, friendly cats. Lovely sea views. Rural 

location, handy for Scarborough, Whitby, Yorkshire 

Moors, steam railway. Sorry no children or pets. 

Contact: mrs marjorie edmondson 

Tel: 01723 870796 

Property Address: plane Tree Cottage farm, plane 

Tree Cottage, Staintondale, Scarborough Yo13 0eY 

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Brooklyn Bed & Breakfast 

2 Double, 1 Twin (shared bathroom & shower room) 


Former sea captain’s house located in Staithes, 

with 3 guest rooms and rooftop views to Cowbar 

Cliffs. Children and pets most welcome. 

Staintondale I4 

Staithes G2 


Contact: mr Tony arnall Tel: 01723 870244 

Email: enquiries@blacksmithsarmsinn.co.uk 

Website: www.blacksmithsarmsinn.co.uk 

Property Address: Blacksmiths arms inn, 

High Street, Cloughton, Scarborough Yo13 0ae 

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Contact: margaret Heald Tel: 01947 841396 

Email: margaret@heald.org.uk 

Website: www.brooklynuk.co.uk 

Property Address: Brooklyn Bed & Breakfast, 

Browns Terrace, Staithes, north Yorkshire TS13 5BG 

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Located in the historic village of Lastingham, a peaceful backwater in the 

heart of the National Park. An ideal base for exploring the Moors and York. 

3 double, 6 twin, 2 single (all en suite) 

B&B from £100-£210 prpn DB&B from £135-£260 prpn 

Tel: 01751 417345 

Email: reservations@lastinghamgrange.com 

Website: www.lastinghamgrange.com 

Lastingham Grange, Lastingham, North Yorks YO62 6TH Map Ref: F4 

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Smugglers Rock Country House 

3 Double, 2 Single, 3 Flexible (all en suite) 

B&B from £34 pppn 

Georgian country house between Scarborough and 

Whitby. In National Park with panoramic sea and 

countryside views. Delicious Yorkshire breakfast. 

Wonderful walks. Self-catering cottages also available. 

Ravenscar I3 

Contact: Sharon & mike Gregson Tel: 01723 870044 

Email: info@smugglersrock.co.uk 

Website: www.smugglersrock.co.uk 

Property Address: Staintondale road, ravenscar, 

nr Scarborough, north Yorkshire Yo13 0er 

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Dunsley Hall Country House Hotel 

1 Family, 13 Double, 10 Twin, 1 Single, 1 Flexible 

(en suite) B&B from £77 pppn DB&B from £90 pppn 

A true Victorian country house, set in 4-acres of 

landscaped grounds Dunsley Hall has 26 

bedrooms individually furnished, some with fourposter 

beds; AA Rosette-Award restaurant. 

Contact: reception Tel: 01947 893437 

Email: reception@dunsleyhall.com 

Website: www.dunsleyhall.com 

Property Address: dunsley Hall Country House 

Hotel, dunsley, Whitby Yo21 3TL 

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Barker Stakes Farm 

3 Family, 6 Double, 1 Twin, 1 Single (all en suite) 

from £25-42.50pppn 

Ground floor en suite accommodation in the 

converted outbuildings of our 17th Century 

Farmhouse. Situated in 32 acres, 1.5 miles from 

Pickering. 

Pickering G5 

Contact: Steve Goodfellow Tel: 01751 476759 

Email: steve@barkerstakesfarm.com 

Website: www.barkerstakesfarm.com 

Property Address: Barker Stakes farm, 

Lendales Lane, pickering Yo18 8ee 

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Sawdon Heights 

1 Double (en suite), 1 Twin (en suite), 1 Family 


A warm welcome to our family farm. Traditional 

breakfast, quality accommodation, luxury ensuites, 

one ground floor. Stunning views over the 

Yorkshire Wolds and East Coast. 

Sawdon H5 

Cliffemount Hotel 

4 Family, 13 Double, 2 Twin, 1 Single (all en suite) 


A quality hotel situated atop the cliffs of Runswick 

Bay, many rooms with sea views. Exquisite food 

served in award-winning restaurant with 2 AA 

Rosettes. 

Contact: ian and Carol rae Tel: 01947 840103 

Email: info@cliffemounthotel.co.uk 

Website: www.cliffemounthotel.co.uk 

Property Address: Cliffemount Hotel, Bank Top Lane, 

runswick Bay TS13 5HU 

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Runswick Bay G2 

THE LEEWAY 

Superb award winning Guest House in the 

heart of Whitby, ideally located for the shops, 

restaurants, pavilion and Harbour. 

All our rooms include: 

• Memory foam mattresses and feather 

pillows 

• Super soft bamboo towels 

• Luxury White Company toiletries, 

bathrobes and hairdryers 

• Tassimo Multi Drinks Machines and a 

selection of drinks 

• Free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and TV with DVD 

players 

our award winning breakfast is a feast 

of locally sourced ingredients, with daily 

specials and home made preserves and 

yogurt. 

3 King-size en-suite rooms 

2 Super-King or Twin en-suite rooms 

1 Double en-suite room 

1 Single room with private bathroom 

prices for Bed and Breakfast are from 

£34 to £40 per person per night. 

Karen & Garry Walker, The Leeway, 

1 Havelock place, Whitby, Yo21 3er 

01947 602604 

enquiries@theleeway.co.uk 

www.theleeway.co.uk 

The Wheeldale 

a welcoming guest house with spectacular sea views 

Located just a few minutes from Whitby town centre we 

offer excellent breakfasts with healthy and vegetarian 

options available. parking for up to 7 vehicles. 

7 double, 1 Twin, 1 flexible (all en suite) B&B from £30pppn 

Contact: peter and rebecca Coleman 

The Wheeldale, 11 north promenade, Whitby Yo21 3JX 

Tel: 01947 602 365 Email: enquiries@wheeldale-hotel.co.uk 

Web: www.wheeldalewhitby.co.uk 

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Contact: S dickinson Tel: 01723 859321 

Email: info@sawdonheights.com 

Website: www.sawdonheights.com 

Property Address: Sawdon Heights, Sawdon, 

Scarborough Yo13 9eB 

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guide when booking 

your accommodation 

Sneaton Castle Centre 

26 Twin (12 en suite), 19 Family (3 en suite), 

36 Single B&B from £29 to £40 pppn 

Evening meals by arrangement 

Beautifully located in stunning grounds and 

gardens with excellent views. For holidays, B&B, 

retreats, conferences etc. Ample free and safe 

parking. 

Contact: Tony Holden Tel: 01947 600051 

Website: www.sneatoncastle.co.uk 

Property Address: Sneaton Castle Centre, 

Whitby, north Yorkshire Yo21 3Qn 

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The Willows Guest House 

3 Double (en suite), 4 Flexible (en suite) 


Excellent location in Whitby’s centre. Clean and 

comfortable en suite bedrooms, and delicious 

breakfast using local produce. Ramp to entrance 

and lift to all floors. 

Contact: deborah dyer Tel: 01947 600288 

Email: thewillows35@hotmail.co.uk 

Website: www.guesthouse4whitby.co.uk 

Property Address: The Willows Guest House, 

35 Bagdale, Whitby, north Yorkshire Yo21 1QL 

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Whitby H2

Self Catering accommodation 

CHOOSE FROM 450 COTTAGES 

IN SUPERB LOCATIONS 

A FINE SELECTION OF SELF 

CATERING PROPERTIES ON THE 

COAST, MOORS AND DALES 

www.yorkshire-cottages.info 

01228 406701 Lines open 7 days 9am - 9pm (5.30pm Sat) 

Engineman’s Lodge 

Cottage sleeps 6 from £270 to £495 pw 

Historic stone cottage in the heart of village 

overlooking steam railway station and close to all 

local amenities. Spacious, well equipped cottage 

with private parking. 

Contact: margaret Bostock 

Tel: 01947 811760 

Email: margaretbostock@mypostoffice.co.uk 

Property Address: 1 north road, Grosmont, 

nr Whitby Yo22 5pX 

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Halfway House Cottages 

2 Cottages. 1 sleeps 2, 1 sleeps 4 

from £300 to £540 pw 

Situated in beautiful countryside two well equipped 

cottages full of character, ideally placed for visiting 

the coast or just relaxing. Gardens and parking. 

Grosmont G3 

Hutton-le-Hole F5 

Contact: Barbara Grabowski Tel: 01751 431596 

Email: halfwaycottages@btinternet.com 

Website: www.halfwayhousecottages.co.uk 

Property Address: Halfway House Cottages, 

Hutton-le-Hole, north Yorkshire Yo62 6UQ 

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5 East Mount Malton G6 


Detached, with sunny walled rear garden in 

reasonably quiet residential street close to centre. 

Midway between York and Heritage Coast. Walk to 

shops, pubs, restaurants. Downstairs toilet for 2012. 

Contact: mrs Susan armitage 

Tel: 01653 695890 

Website: www.holidaycottagemalton.co.uk 

Property Address: 5 east mount, malton, 

north Yorkshire Yo17 7eX 

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The Old Post Office 


Superbly equipped ground level cottage in open 

countryside. Moors, Coast & York nearby. All 

inclusive. Log fire. No pets. Brochure. Short breaks 

Nov-Mar from £99. Flowers/Wine. 

Malton (5 miles) G6 

Contact: Sandra Simpson Tel: 01944 758047 

Email: sandra@ssimpsoncottages.co.uk 

Website: www.ssimpsoncottages.co.uk 

Property Address: The old post office, 

Thorpe Bassett, malton, n Yorks Yo17 8LU 

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Self Catering accommodation 

Country 

Self Catering 

Accommodation 

Lendales Farm 

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2 Caravans sleeps 4 from £160 to £290 pw 

2 static caravans on working farm. Near Pickering & 

North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Easy reach of Coast, 

Moors & Dales. Excellent for walkers and country 

loving folks. 

Contact: mrs Cecile Scaling Tel: 01653 668220 

Email: caravans@lendalesfarm.co.uk 

Website: www.lendalesfarm.co.uk 

Property Address: Lendales farm, 

Kirby misperton, malton, n Yorks Yo17 6Xr 

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Thief Hole Cottages 

4 Cottages. 2 sleep 4, 1 sleeps 6, 1 sleeps 9 

from £200 to £1000 pw 

Four luxurious cottages finished to the highest 

standard with outstanding facilities. This exquisite 

barn conversion with amazing views of Yorkshire 

will not fail to impress! 

Northallerton (5 miles) C5 

Contact: Jessica Barker Tel: 07815 791395 

Email: info@thiefholecottages.co.uk 

Website: www.thiefholecottages.co.uk 

Property Address: Thief Hole Lane, Thornton le 

moor, northallerton, north Yorkshire dL7 9eH 

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Landrace Cottage 


A beautiful two bedroomed cottage set in a 

peaceful village location. Ideally situated for 

exploring the spectacular Yorkshire Moors, Dales 

and north east coastline. 

Contact: Sara Langstaff 

Tel: 01845 525110 

Email: sara@carthousefurniture.co.uk 

Website: www.landracecottage.co.uk 

Property Address: Landrace Cottage, Glebe farm, 

Carlton miniott, Thirsk, north Yorkshire Yo7 4nJ 

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Cow Pasture 


The old milking parlour beautifully converted by 

local craftsmen. Clean, warm and comfortable 

accommodation in relaxing environment in 

picturesque village with country pub serving meals. 

Carlton Miniott C5 

Contact: david & Brenda Green 

Tel: 01723 859285 



Property Address: Studley House farm, 67 main 

Street, ebberston, Scarborough Yo13 9nr 

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Ebberston H5 

The Old Reading Room 

Lastingham 

Located in the historic 

village of Lastingham, a 

peaceful backwater in 

the heart of the 

National Park, an ideal 

base for exploring the 

Moors and York. 

1 Cottage (sleeps 5) 

from £300 to £475 pw 

Contact: Mr Bertie 

Wood Tel: 01751 417345 

Email: reservations@lastinghamgrange.com 

Website: www.lastinghamgrange.com 

Property Address: The Old Reading Room, Lastingham Grange, 

Lastingham, N Yorks YO62 6TH 

Map Ref: F4 

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Riccal House 

Static Caravan from £220 pw 

Modern four berth static caravan in private lawned 

garden on working farm near Helmsley and North 

York Moors. No pets , non smoking, superb views. 

Contact: amanda Bulmer 

Tel: 01439 748210 

Email: graham.bulmer@yahoo.co.uk 

Property Address: riccal House, 

nunnington, York Yo62 5XG 

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Peelers Cottage 


Nestling in the picturesque village of Osmotherley, 

this high quality grade II listed cottage offers a 

wealth of charm and character, with exceptional 

features. 

Nunnington E6 

Osmotherley C4 

Contact: maureen & Steve Cox Tel: 01422 204088 

Email: peelerscottage@hotmail.co.uk 

Website: www.peelerscottage.co.uk 

Property Address: 44 northend, 

osmotherley, north Yorkshire dL6 3BB 

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Swallow Tail Cottage 


Renovated stone cottage offering clean, warm and 

comfortable ground floor accommodation. 

Relaxing environment in picturesque village with 

pub, central for the forest, Moors & Coast. 

Contact: david & Brenda Green 

Tel: 01723 859285 



Property Address: Studley House farm, 67 main 

Street, ebberston, Scarborough Yo13 9nr 

Ebberston H5 

Lilac Farm 

4 Cottages. 2 sleep 2, 1 sleeps 5, 1 sleeps 7 

from £195 to £650 pw 

Stone built cottages situated adjacent to family 

sheep farm in peaceful, attractive National Park 

village. They are well equipped and have a large 

enclosed garden. 

Contact: Heather eddon Tel: 01751 460281 

Email: heather@lilac-farm.co.uk 

Website: www.lilac-farm.co.uk 

Property Address: Lilac farm, 

Levisham, pickering Yo18 7nL 

Levisham G4 

Mel House Cottages 

2 Cottages sleep 5 & 6, 2 Apartments sleep 3-4 & 4 

from £280 to £932 pw 

Comfortable and fully equipped, in village centre. 

Indoor pool, spa, sauna. Pub, duck pond and play 

area nearby. Ideal for Moors, Coast and York. 

Children, dogs and horses welcome. 

Contact: John & penny Wicks Tel: 01751 475396 

Email: holiday@letsholiday.com 

Website: www.letsholiday.com 

Property Address: mel House, newton-on-rawcliffe, 

pickering, north Yorkshire Yo18 8Qa 

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Self Catering 

accommodation 

Romantic Cottage Holidays 

1 Cottage, sleeps 2 from £395 to £510 pw 

Luxurious self catering accommodation in the 

pretty seaside locations of Runswick Bay, Robin 

Hood’s Bay and Sneaton, near Whitby. Non 

smoking and pet free. Blue flag beaches, shops 

and restaurants. 3 night min stay. 

Runswick Bay G2 

Contact: mrs Helen massey Tel: 07970 300068 

Email: info@romanticcottageholidays.co.uk 

Website: www.romanticcottageholidays.co.uk 

Property Address: romantic Cottage Holidays, 

Crab & Lobster Cottage, runswick Bay, n Yorks TS13 5HU 

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Lemon Cottage 

H2 

Lemon Cottage is in a tranquil and 

peaceful location with picturesque 

views. The cottage has two en suite 

bedrooms, a private patio and is 

luxuriously furnished. 

Cottage sleeps 4 from £455 to £675 

Contact 

ellie White, Lemon Cottage, 

northcliffe & Seaview Holiday parks, 

Bottoms Lane, High Hawsker, Whitby, 

north Yorkshire Yo22 4LL 

Tel 01947 880477 

Fax 01947 880972 

Email enquiries@northcliffe-seaview.com 

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Mount Galleries Cottages 

3 Cottages. 1 sleeps 2-4, 1 sleeps 5, 1 sleeps 6 

from £250 to £980 pw 

High quality Four Star cottages within walking 

distance of all amenities. Long established and 

family run with many returning guests. 

Non-smoking. No pets. 

Contact: p & KL Weatherill Tel: 01947 605508 

Email: pk_weatherill@yahoo.co.uk 

Website: www.mountgalleriescottages.co.uk 

Property Address: mount Galleries Cottages, 

41-43 Cliff Street, Whitby Yo21 3dd 

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Rosedale Abbey Holiday Cottages 

5 Cottages (4 sleep 4, 1 sleeps 2) 

from £200 to £475 pw 

Immaculately presented, luxury cottages 

surrounded by spectacular countryside deep in 

heart of North Yorkshire Moors. Quaint village 

setting, ideal for touring to Whitby and coast. 

Contact: The Warden Tel: 01723 584311 

Email: info@flowerofmay.com 

Website: www.rosedaleholidaycottages.co.uk 

Property Address: rosedale Country Caravan park, 

rosedale, near pickering, n Yorks Yo18 8Sa 

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Keepers Cottage Holidays 

2 Cottages. 1 sleeps 2, 1 sleeps 4 

from £210 to £435 pw 

Family run, well established in conservation village 

near Castle Howard. Pretty cottage gardens, 

orchard. Log fire. Convenient York, Moors, Coast. 

Good local amenities. Excellent walking. 

Contact: Joanna pavey Tel: 01653 628656 

Email: keeperscottageholidays@btinternet.com 

Website: www.keeperscottageholidays.co.uk 

Property Address: Keepers Cottage, 

Slingsby, York Yo62 4an 

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Pennysteel Cottage 

1 Cottage (sleeps 5) from £300 to £620 pw 

Unique oak beamed fisherman’s cottage, in the 

heart of the picturesque village of Staithes, with 

views over the sea from all rooms. Log burning 

stove. Linen provided (except towels). 

Contact: Chris Wade 

Tel: 01377 217662 / 217523 Mobile: 07801 124264 

Email: chris.wade@adastra-music.co.uk 

Website: www.waterfrontcottages.co.uk 

Property Address: pennysteel Cottage, 3 Boathouse 

Yard, Staithes, north Yorkshire TS13 5BH 

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Cliff House 

2 Apartments, sleep 2 from £200 to £285 pw 

Panoramic views from 2 double-bedded 

apartments (non-smoking only) in character 

cottage. Easy distance harbour, shops, 

restaurants, cliffs, beaches. Regret no pets / 

children / wheelchair access. 

Contact: pat Beale 

Tel: 01947 810534 

Website: www.cliffhousewhitby.co.uk 

Property Address: Whitby Yo21 3dd 

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WHITBY H2 

Khyber 

Lodge 

1 Crescent Place, Whitby, North Yorkshire 

4 well-equipped, recently refurbished 

holiday flats, sleeping 2-6. Groups 

accepted. Pets welcome. Ground floor bedrooms available 

and a telephone for guests’ use. Linen for hire. 

Mews 

Cottage 

2 Mews Cottages, 21 Back St Hilda’s 

Terrace, Whitby, North Yorks 

Luxurious, well-appointed cottage. 

Sleeps 6. Centrally heated. Includes dishwasher, 

laundry facilities, linen and parking. Sorry, no pets. 

Both located on Whitby’s West Cliff, close to town centre. 

Contact details: Julie Charlton • 01947 811 531 

julie@holidayflat.co.uk • www.holidayflat.co.uk 

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White Rose Holiday Cottages 

6 Properties sleep 2-10 from £305 to £1250 pw 

Top quality accommodation with attention to detail 

and customer care. Sleights and Sneaton village 

cottages and bungalows. Ideal for coast and 

country. White Rose Holiday Cottages 

‘SIMPLY THE BEST’ 

Whitby (3 miles) G3 

Contact: June roberts Tel: 01947 810763 

Website: www.whiterosecottages.co.uk 

Property Address: Greenacres, 5 Brook park, 

Sleights, nr Whitby Yo21 1rT 

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Snowball Cottage 

1 Cottage (sleeps 4) from £210 to £420 pw 

Attractive, family run stone cottage in friendly 

rural village, near Castle Howard. Quality 

accommodation, gardens, scenic walks. Base for 

York, Coast, Moors. Brochure available. 

Contact: Julia Snowball Tel: 01653 628136 

Email: julia@snowballcottage.co.uk 

Website: www.snowballcottage.co.uk 

Property Address: Harlsey House, railway Street, 

Slingsby, York Yo62 4aL 

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guide when booking 

your accommodation 

Croft Farm Holiday Cottages 

3 Cottages, sleep 2-6 from £370 to £620 pw 

Excellent self-catering cottages in a beautiful 

village, 1 mile outside Whitby, open all year and 

welcome short breaks, parking available. Pets 

welcome by arrangement. 

Contact: emma Carpenter Tel: 01947 825853 

Email: emma@croftfarm.com 

Website: www.croftfarm.com 

Property Address: Croft farm, The avenue, 

ruswarp, Whitby Yo21 1nY 

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Eastcliff Cottages 

6 Cottages. 1 sleeps 7, 1 sleeps 6, 1 sleeps 4+2, 

2 sleep 2+2, 1 sleeps 4 from £230 to £670 pw 

Family run holiday cottages sleeping 2-7. 

Magnificent views over harbour and sea. Balconies 

and private gardens leading down to sandy beach. 

Private car park. 

Contact: Caroline Thornton Tel: 01274 520392 

Email: eastcliffcottages@btinternet.com 

Website: www.eastcliffcottages.co.uk 

Property Address: eastcliff Cottages, 

Henrietta Street, Whitby Yo22 4dW 

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Caravan & Camping accommodation 

Country 

Caravan & Camping 

Accommodation 

Hutton le Hole Caravan Park 

5 Tent sites, 42 Touring sites from £12.50 pn 

A quiet secluded site on the edge of 

Hutton-le-Hole village adjoining the North York 

Moors. Located on a family farm. Ideal walking/ 

touring area. 

Hutton-le-Hole F5 

Contact: rW & ad Strickland Tel: 01751 417261 

Email: rwstrickland@farmersweekly.net 

Website: www.westfieldlodge.co.uk 

Property Address: Hutton le Hole Caravan park, 

Westfield Lodge, Hutton le Hole Yo62 6UG 

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Coast 

Caravan & Camping 

Accommodation 

Flask Inn Holiday Home Park 

10 Static Caravan Holiday Homes from £295 pw 

Set in North Yorkshire Moors overlooking Robin 

Hood’s Bay. Super luxury holiday homes with all 

modern amenities including free wi-fi and outside 

decking. 

Contact: mrs Jo allison Tel: 01947 880592 

Email: info@flaskinn.com 

Website: www.flaskinn.com 

Property Address: flask inn Holiday Home park, 

nr robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby Yo22 4QH 

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Rigg Farm Caravan Park 

5 Tent sites from £12 pn 

4 Static Caravans from £200 pw 

Small, private park situated in the heart of 

picturesque countryside. Attractive 2 bedroom 

caravans (new 2011) double glazed, heated. With 

balcony and patio set. 

Contact: mr david Stuart Tel: 01947 880430 

Email: davidswilks@aol.com 

Website: www.riggfarmcaravanpark.co.uk 

Property Address: rigg farm Caravan park, 

Stainsacre, Whitby Yo22 4Lp 

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Caravan & Camping accommodation 

Rosedale Abbey Caravan Park 

100 Tent sites, 50 Touring Caravan Sites 

from £15 to £21 pn 

Idyllic setting nestled in Rosedale, quiet village 

ideal for walkers, cyclists or just relax away from 

outside world. Coast and country easily reached. 

Luxury amenities. 

Rosedale F4 

Contact: The Warden Tel: 01751 417272 

Email: info@flowerofmay.com 

Website: www.flowerofmay.com 

Property Address: rosedale abbey Caravan park, 

rosedale abbey, near pickering, n Yorks Yo18 8Sa 

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Pinewood Holiday Park 

Scarborough I5 

14 Tents / 5 Touring Caravan sites from £7 pn 

20 Tipis / Camping Cabins from £35 pn 

A small family run site, situated within walking 

distance of Scarborough town centre, yet 

surrounded by open countryside. Fun Wild West 

themed accommodation. Open all year. 

See website for events and special offers. 

Contact: dave & Kerry Woodhead Tel: 07787 378111 

Email: info@pinewood-holiday-park.co.uk 

Website: www.pinewood-holiday-park.co.uk 

Property Address: pinewood, racecourse road 

(a170), Scarborough, north Yorkshire Yo12 5TG 

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Tourist information Centres 

Danby 

Moors National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, 

Danby, North Yorkshire YO21 2NB 

Tel: 01439 772 737 

Email: 

moorscentre@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk 

Helmsley 

Helmsley Castle Visitor Centre, 

Castlegate, Helmsley YO62 5AB 

Tel: 01439 770 173 

Email: helmsley.tic@english-heritage.org.uk 

Malton 

Malton Museum, Market Place, 

Malton YO17 7LP 

Tel: 01653 600 048 

Email: maltontic@btconnect.com 

Pickering 

The Ropery, Pickering YO18 8DY 

Tel: 01751 473 791 

Email: pickering@btconnect.com 

Did you know? 

Woodland and forests cover about 22% 

of the North York Moors National Park, 

and the park is home to one of the 

largest concentrations of ancient and 

veteran trees in northern England. 

main image: newton Woods, roseberry Topping. 

inset: Sutton Bank national park Centre. 

Redcar 

24 High Street, Redcar TS10 3DR 

Tel: 01642 471 921 

Email: redcar_tic@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk 

Saltburn 

Windsor Road, Saltburn-by-the-sea, 

Cleveland TS12 1AT 

Tel: 01287 622 422 

Email: saltburn_tic@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk 

Scarborough 

Brunswick Shopping Centre, 

Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1UE 

Tel: 01723 383 636 

Email: tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk 

Sutton Bank 

Sutton Bank National Park Centre, 

Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH 

Tel: 01845 597 426 

Email: 

suttonbank@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk 

Thirsk 

93a Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY 

Tel: 01845 522 755 

Email: info@visitthirsk.org.uk 


Langborne Road, Whitby YO21 1YN 

Tel: 01723 383 636 

Email: tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk 

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Esk Valley Railway 

Fauconberg Arms 

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Mike Kipling 

North York Moors National Park Authority 

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 

Pickering Traction Engine Rally 

Redcar Fire & Steel Festival 

Richard Fox 

Ryedale Festival 

Saxonville Hotel 

Scarborough Jazz Festival 

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Days out and events 

in North Yorkshire 

The home of Easter 

Travel to Helmsley Castle in the heart of the North York Moors 

and discover how castle life evolved over the centuries. From 

Helmsley follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims along the 

Cleveland Way Trail to Rievaulx Abbey, one of the most tranquil 

sites in Yorkshire. Explore the spectacular ruins before relaxing 

in the Abbey’s scrumptious tea room and be tempted by 

delicious home made cakes. 

Whitby Abbey 

Make the most of days out together with English Heritage 

Head for the coast to the ruins of Whitby Abbey and discover why generations 

have been drawn to this dramatic headland as a site of settlement, religious 

devotion and literary inspiration. Discover the part Whitby Abbey played 

in deciding the date of Easter in the 7th Century in the interactive exhibition. 

Or enjoy the thrills and spills at one of Whitby Abbey’s action-packed 

events and re-enactments. 

Get away from it all 

King of the castle 

Why build sandcastles when you can climb the 

battlements of real one for a spectacular ‘King’s 

Eye’ view of the Yorkshire Coast. Visit scarborough 

Castle and travel back in time to discover 3,000 

years of history while enjoying ice creams and 

cooling drinks from the tea room in the 

summer months. 

EnglisH HERiTAgE MEMBERsHip 

Explore over 400 historic sites in England, 

plus free or discounted entry to hundreds 

of events all year round. 

Explore 

with the 

family! 

Rievaulx Abbey 

Best historic views 

DisCovER MoRE DAYs ouT WoRTH TAlking ABouT 

Enjoy the best views of historic York 

and get stuck in and hands-on with 

history at Clifford’s Tower. Download 

an exciting new podcast featuring 

Julian Humphrys and discover 

York from above. 

www.bestviewsofyork.org.uk 

Clifford’s Tower 

Clifford’s Tower 

scarborough Castle 

For more information on action packed events in Yorkshire call 0870 333 1181, 

visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire 

Follow us on Twitter @ EHYevents or Facebook @ English Heritage’s Yorkshire Events 

sign up at any of our sites now! Follow us on @ EHYevents or @ English Heritage’s Yorkshire Events. (SMO11) 

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