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 grea t plac e s eat to
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 b
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
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
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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.
main image: Walkers on the Cleveland Way at Hasty Bank. Left inset: The moors national Park Centre (danby). right inset: Hutton-le-Hole.
Golden sands stretching back in time 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
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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.
Scarborough
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.
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.
Runswick Bay
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
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.
Sandsend 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 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!
Bustling market towns Pickering
Stokesley
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.
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.
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.
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Great days out… Malton
Pickering
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Helmsley
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More great days ou t…
Great Ayton
Captain James Cook att ended the Postgate School, now conver ted into the Captain Cook Schoolroom Mu seum. A Monument to Capta in Cook stands in a prominent position on Easby Moor, a favourite walk. To the no rth of the village the view is dominated by Roseberr y Topping another favourite climb for visitors.
Thirsk The World of James He rriot Museum based in James Herriot’s home. Take a trip back to the 1940s in the carefully restored rooms, absorb the atmosp here, and learn about being a vet in the interactive surgery and farm. Thirsk Museum - based in the house of Thomas Lord. An accom plished cricketer, Thomas Lord gave his nam e to the world’s most famous cricket gro und.
Whitby Captain Cook Memoria l Museum - beautiful 17th centur y house wh ere James Cook lodged as an apprentice seaman. Whitby Museum - con tains an extensive range of natural and ma n-made artifacts, with a library containing 7,500 volumes, largely about the topog raphy and histor y of Whitby and district. Whitby Pavilion - Whitb y’s largest theatre and function venue wit h shows, concer ts and festivals. Mini Monsters at Esk Lei sure - Ruswarp (near Whitby) fun for chi ldren, indoor play area, pottery painting stu dio, farm park, adventure play. Whitby Abbey - iconic ruins of a once magnificent abbey perch ed high above Whitby. Esk Valley Theatre - a unique theatre with an annual production.
Sutton Bank - a specta The Moors National Pa cular escarpment with rk Centre (Danby) panoramic views of the ind oor and outdoor play are Vales of York and as, interactive Mowbray and a stunning exhibitions about the No new exhibition at rth York Moors, Sutton Bank National Par arts and crafts galler y and k Centre. tearoom. The White Horse of Kil burn - possibly the largest and most north erly white horse in the countr y, car ved on the Scarborough rock face of Sutton Bank. Visible from some distance and an Snainton Riding Centr excellent place for a wa e - riding school in lk. beautiful countr yside. Yorkshire Gliding Club - atop Sutton Bank. Stained Glass Centre Courses from one to five located in Cay ton, days. where artists make staine d glass windows, Robert Thompson’s Cra lampshades, mirrors and ftsmen - Kilburn gif ts. near Thirsk. The simple car ved mouse is Pla yd ale Farm Park - animal barns recognized the world ove & r as the signature of interactive paddock s wit the mouseman of Kilburn h an array of farm . Find out more at animals in Cay ton. the visitor centre & tearoo ms. Staintondale Shire Ho Thirsk market is on Mo rse Farm nday & Saturday. all-weather, award-winn ing attraction with a variet y of horses such as Shires and Shetland ponies. Scarborough Art Galle ry - tells the story of Scarborough and its infl uences through art. Rotunda Museum - ge ological museum with fossil handling ses sions and interactive displays. Scarborough Sea Life Marine Sanctuary great for a family day ou t, with interactive rockpool, 150 species of fish, underwater shark tunnel, seals, otters and penguins. Scarborough Castle stunning location, panoramic views, this 2,5 00 year old castle started life as an Iron Ag e for t.
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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.
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.
Whitby 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.
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MAKING TRACKS TO WHITBY
“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.
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For Simon Calder, Senior Travel Editor for The Independent, the journey to Whitby is as thrilling as the town itself.
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.
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Behind the scenes of
HEARTBEAT COUNTRY Author, Nicholas Rhea, takes a closer look at the landscape that made the show
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. a slight diversion from the A169 (PickeringWhitby road) or you can use the historic steam railway. There are spectacular routes via Eskdale too.
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
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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.
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”
But as well as a film set, Goathland is also a real moorland village and makes a
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.
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.
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.
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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
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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
Fishing
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
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.
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
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.
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
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Colourful festivals
all year round!
11 FeBrUarY Coastival’s Rather Splendid Day Out Scarborough A one day Coastival event with music, comedy and theatre. www.coastival.com
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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
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6-18 marCH and 14 aPriL The Eskdale Festival of the Arts - Whitby Pavilion
21-23 aPriL Boots & Steam Walking Festival - Pickering
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.
Weekend event with walks around Pickering and evening music events.
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
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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. www.nymr.co.uk
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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.
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.
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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!
www.whitbyregatta.co.uk
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. www.nymr.co.uk
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.
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26-29 oCT Bram Stoker International Film Festival
Pickering Traction Engine Rally
Films and live events. www.bramstokerfilmfestival.com
6-11 noVemBer Scarborough Dance Festival
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.
Modern and Latin dancing at the Spa Scarborough together with 'Learn & Improve' workshops.
www.pickeringsteam.com
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10-12 aUGUST Saltburn Folk Festival
Classy three day event rated by The Guardian as one of the top Jazz Festivals in the country. www.scarboroughspa.co.uk
Traditional music events at various venues in this seaside town.
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14-16 SePTemBer Diesel Gala - North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Railway in Wartime Turn the clock back to 1943 for this most popular event with street parades, vehicle displays and re-enactments along the line. www.nymr.co.uk
A weekend of heritage diesel locomotives.
Colourful twice yearly event for goths. Music, comedy & fringe events.
www.nymr.co.uk Clockwise from left: miniatures at Pickering Traction engine rally, alan Barnes at Scarborough Jazz Festival, Whitby Goth Weekend, railway in Wartime.
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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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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. 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!
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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.
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.
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.
steps and tall tales 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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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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. 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.
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A small selection of the wonderful places to eat where you can sample delicious Yorkshire produce. Restaurants and Inns 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
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
The Blacksmiths Arms, Cloughton - a charming country inn serving excellent homemade food, with a good wine selection. 01723 870 244, www.blacksmithsarmsinn.co.uk
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
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
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 House, Egton White’s Restaurant at Broom House Bridge - British and international cuisine using home-grown fruit and vegetables, Whitby fish, and local meat. 01947 895 279, www.egton-bridge.co.uk
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Cafés and Tearooms 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
Don’t miss… 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
Things to do 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
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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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Whitby's black gold
Whitby jet is a much sought after commodity and a magnet for tourists The formative years
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
right: Queen Victoria. Below: Jewellery by robinson’s Jet.
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 Whitby YO22 4DE Tel: 01947 603 113 Web: www.eborjetworks.co.uk Email: info@eborjetworks.co.uk Robinson’s Jet 6 Sandgate Whitby YO22 4DB Tel: 01947 606 100 Web: www.robinsonsjet.co.uk W Hamond 112 Church Street Whitby Y022 4DE Tel: 01947 603 330 Web: www.whamond.com Email: whitby@whamond.com
Simpson’s Jet of Whitby 21 Grape Lane Whitby YO22 4BA Tel: 01947 897 166 Web: www.whitbyjetjewellery.net Email: simpsonsjet@btinternet.com One O Five 105 Church Street Whitby YO22 4DE Tel: 01947 825 573 Email: kevswhitbyjet@hotmail.com The Whitby Jet Heritage Centre 123b Church Street Whitby YO22 4DE Tel: 01947 821 530 Web: www.whitbyjet.co.uk
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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.
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.
Her designs contrast the intense blackness of Whitby jet with other brightly coloured stones, The Ebor Jetworks at 138 Church Street, in breathing new life into the ancient material, and Whitby’s historic East Side. set in her handmade precious metal mounts. Her shop now holds the country’s most diverse collection of indigenous British stone jewellery. www.eborjetworks.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. Welcome to Yorkshire Member Accommodation providers have agreed to sign up to the 10 Point Y Quality Charter.
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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.
Serviced Accommodation
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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2 Double (en suite), 1 Twin (en suite) from £37 to £42pppn
1 Family, 12 Double, 5 Twin, 1 Single, 3 Flexible (all en suite) B&B from £50 pppn
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.
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: 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
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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1 Double, 1 Single, 1 Twin (all en suite) B&B from £32.50 pppn 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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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. 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: 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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Ground floor en suite accommodation in the converted outbuildings of our 17th Century Farmhouse. Situated in 32 acres, 1.5 miles from Pickering.
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: Steve Goodfellow Tel: 01751 476759 email: steve@barkerstakesfarm.com Website: www.barkerstakesfarm.com Property address: Barker Stakes Farm, Lendales Lane, Pickering Yo18 8ee
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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1 Double (en suite), 1 Twin (en suite), 1 Family B&B from £32.50 pppn 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. 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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Cliffemount Hotel 4 Family, 13 Double, 2 Twin, 1 Single (all en suite) B&B from £55 pppn
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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.
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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) B&B from £32.50 pppn Former sea captain’s house located in Staithes, with 3 guest rooms and rooftop views to Cowbar Cliffs. Children and pets most welcome. 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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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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The Leeway Superb award winning Guest House in the Our award winning breakfast is a feast heart of Whitby, ideally located for the shops, of locally sourced ingredients, with daily specials and home made preserves and restaurants, Pavilion and Harbour. yogurt. 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
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The Wheeldale A welcoming guest house with spectacular sea views
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
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.
Prices for Bed and Breakfast are from £34 to £40 per person per night.
7 Double, 1 Twin, 1 Flexible (all en suite) B&B from £30pppn
Karen & Garry Walker, The Leeway, 1 Havelock Place, Whitby, YO21 3ER
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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The Willows Guest House 3 Double (en suite), 4 Flexible (en suite) B&B from £38 pppn 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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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.
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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.
A FINE SELECTION OF SELF CATERING PROPERTIES ON THE COAST, MOORS AND DALES
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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Lendales Farm 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.
Self Catering Accommodation
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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Landrace Cottage Cottage sleeps 4 from £255 to £455 pw A beautiful two bedroomed cottage set in a peaceful village location. Ideally situated for exploring the spectacular Yorkshire Moors, Dales and north east coastline.
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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 Cottage sleeps 4 from £220 to £470 pw 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.
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Swallow Tail Cottage Cottage sleeps 2 from £220 to £440 pw 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 email: enquiries@studleyhousefarm.co.uk Website: www.studleyhousefarm.co.uk Property address: Studley House Farm, 67 main Street, ebberston, Scarborough Yo13 9nr
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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. 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
Contact: david & Brenda Green Tel: 01723 859285 email: enquiries@studleyhousefarm.co.uk Website: www.studleyhousefarm.co.uk Property address: Studley House Farm, 67 main Street, ebberston, Scarborough Yo13 9nr
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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 BBQ
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5 East Mount Cottage sleeps 4 from £295 to £520 pw 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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Cottage sleeps 4 from £240 to £400 pw 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. 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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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! 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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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 BBQ
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Peelers Cottage Cottage sleeps 3 from £315 to £475 pw Nestling in the picturesque village of Osmotherley, this high quality grade II listed cottage offers a wealth of charm and character, with exceptional features. 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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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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Coast Self Catering accommodation Romantic Cottage Holidays 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.
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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
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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Cliff House 2 Apartments, sleep 2 from £200 to £285 pw
2 Cottages. 1 sleeps 2, 1 sleeps 4 from £210 to £435 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.
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
Contact: Pat Beale Tel: 01947 810534 Website: www.cliffhousewhitby.co.uk Property address: Whitby Yo21 3dd
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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).
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.
Keepers Cottage Holidays
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
1 Cottage (sleeps 5) from £300 to £620 pw
5 Cottages (4 sleep 4, 1 sleeps 2) from £200 to £475 pw
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1 Cottage (sleeps 4) from £210 to £420 pw
3 Cottages, sleep 2-6 from £370 to £620 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.
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: 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
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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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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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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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. BBQ
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6 Properties sleep 2-10 from £305 to £1250 pw
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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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’ 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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Hutton le Hole Caravan Park
Hutton-le-Hole F5
10 Static Caravan Holiday Homes from £295 pw
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.
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: 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
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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Pinewood Holiday Park 14 Tents / 5 Touring Caravan sites from £7 pn 20 Tipis / Camping Cabins from £35 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.
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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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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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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Redcar
Thirsk
Moors National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, Danby, North Yorkshire YO21 2NB Tel: 01439 772 737 Email: moorscentre@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk
24 High Street, Redcar TS10 3DR Tel: 01642 471 921 Email: redcar_tic@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
93a Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY Tel: 01845 522 755 Email: info@visitthirsk.org.uk
Saltburn
Whitby
Windsor Road, Saltburn-by-the-sea, Cleveland TS12 1AT Tel: 01287 622 422 Email: saltburn_tic@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Langborne Road, Whitby YO21 1YN Tel: 01723 383 636 Email: tourismbureau@scarborough.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
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
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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.
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The home of Easter 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.
Best historic views Enjoy the best views of historicYork 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
Get away from it all Travel to Helmsley Castle in the heart of the NorthYork 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 inYorkshire. Explore the spectacular ruins before relaxing in the Abbey’s scrumptious tea room and be tempted by delicious home made cakes.
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King of the castle Why build sandcastles when you can climb the battlements of real one for a spectacular ‘King’s Eye’ view of theYorkshire 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.
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