Really good guided tour of a disused mine, which explained how iron ore was mined and extracted. Excellent guide, knowledgeable, patient, clear and friendly. The 4 of us really enjoyed it. The tour takes about an hour, and only takes a small group (up to 12?) so best to book or reserve in advance. The entrance gives fee gives you a pass for a whole year!

We visited this fabulous museum on a Saturday morning. We booked online for 1030am for 2 adults and 2 children. We arrived and 5 minutes after arrival, a tour was starting. We put on our hard hats and off we went. It was absolutely brilliant. The volunteer tour guide was so knowledgeable, able to answer every question asked and took us on a journey that showed us as close as he could what life would have been like working down an iron stone mine. The museum is lovely and has lots of interesting artifacts to see and learn about. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning at Land of Iron.

Brilliant place to visit and not expensive. No real 'underground ' as it's all closed off, but that makes it non-scary for those that aren't so keen on dark places. The volunteers are incredibly knowledgeable and bring it to life with their excellent storytelling. The museum displays are great too. Book a tour online prior to make the most of your visit.

A wonderful explanation and display in the main museum which clearly explained the history, geology and social impact of the ironstone seams that sit below this fascinating area. The tour was excellent and the museum shop was well stocked. The cafe nearby was also well worth a visit. It helps to know the tour times in advance.

First visit to Skinningrove and the Land of Iron museum. Really good museum and the guided tour was most interesting and enlivend by Adele. A most enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide and caver who obviously has some mole in her DNA! Thoroughly recommended for a visit. Free parking and a very good bar restaurant/bar in the car park. Also as a bonus a really beautiful beach for a walk after a decent lunch.

I've been visiting the museum since my childhood and its a wonderful experience. The new rebuilt museum is a fantastic and the underground journey into the North Drift is a great experience for everyone.

Even though I'd tried all evening to get a ticket online, I couldn't. (Squiggly circle every time payment meant t be going through.) We ended up coming anyway and were fantastically taken on an impromptu extra tour because of this. Nick is a fantastic guide and I wish him, and his parents, well. We loved the hand knitted dolls n frog, on the tour, that had been made by one of the ladies. My daughter had also been good n was not thrown down the mineshaft. 😁😉🤣

Lovely place to exercise the dogs. Nice little windswept cove that's perfect for the novice surfers. The dogs love it. Little rock pools to keep the children entertained.

Great beach, easily accessible and the water is crystal clear. Parking is on the expensive side if you use the carpark but other than that great place to visit.

Sandsend Beach is a stunning stretch of coastline that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical charm. The soft golden sands are ideal for relaxing, beachcombing, or enjoying a leisurely stroll along the shoreline. What makes this beach particularly special is the breathtaking view of Whitby and its iconic abbey perched on the cliffs in the distance. The sight of the abbey against the backdrop of the sky and sea is truly picturesque, especially during sunset when the colors come alive.

Beautiful beach. Food, toilet, parking. Everything in the same place. Also, you can spot the seal, starfish and probably dolphins.

Thus is a great beach. Very clean, water clear. Cafe as well, which sells a good range of food. Beach is divided off for dogs. Brilliant. You can walk to Whitby when the tides are right. Many a happy hour spent their last week. Parking good.

Fossils and rocks to be found on this beautiful beach and dog friendly with cafes and gift shops nearby. The added bonus is that access to the beaches are not down steep cliff paths.

Nice beach, Good for fosil hunting!

Whitby is a great place! The views are stunning, both in the town and also at the Abbey/Castle! On a clear day you can see Norway from Whitby Pier/jetty. There are boat tours, usually 30 minutes, a variety to chose from as well. There is also a Whale watching tour, I didn't go on this as I wasn't aware and you needed to book in advance, but this is must! There is a nice cafe with beautiful views close to the Abbey where you can get stunning pictures. There is a railway and local buses running to places. There are also tour buses that take your sights in Whitby.

The beach is indeed a delightful destination, offering the pleasure of soft sand underfoot. The stunning vistas create unforgettable memories. This charming town has much to offer. The pier is a magnificent structure, gracefully extending over the water. The harmonious blend of the pier and the beach makes this location particularly special. It is an ideal spot for relaxation and basking in the sun. It is a wonderful place to spend your time and admire the impressive statue of Captain Cook overlooking the sea. However, it can become quite crowded during the summer months.

I highly recommend visiting a beautiful place called Whitby. The scenery is stunning, especially in summer when everything is lush and vibrant. The beach has soft, fine sand, and the water is crystal clear. However, be prepared—the water is quite cold, even in the summer, so swimming is not an option. Instead, you can enjoy playing in the sand and soaking up the sun. It's a perfect spot for a relaxing day at the beach!

A beautiful spot to visit, especially in summer. The beach is spacious, with lovely views, and it’s definitely worth coming with your dog for a good walk and some fresh sea air.

Stunning view to drive to the Whitby Beach. Nice boat ride, there is a castle to go. On top that beach side. Perfect for a day out on a sunny day.

Lovely clean beach. Great bank holiday fun. Coast guard on the beach keeping everyone safe. Loads of families enjoying the August Bank Holiday busy. 😊😎

Absolutely beautiful beach! Very clean, there's a lifeguarded stretch in summer and if you keep walking down past the pavilion, lifeguard huts and multicoloured beach huts, there is a large blue building with public toilets and a cafe. Be aware that in the shadow of the cliffs there is no mobile phone signal for emergencies, so take that into account when on long walks or exploring coves, and check the times for high tide at Whitby online.

Walk to Whitby Harbour is enjoyable and having fresh breathe. There’s a lot boats fishing and tourists boats, birds, cafes, restaurants, pubs and plenty of shops for your entertainment. Even you can have a lively walk to the beach which is minutes walk aways. There’s plenty to do things around.

Whitby Harbour is one of those places that instantly grabs you with its charm. The moment you arrive, you’re met with classic fishing boats, beautiful old piers, and that unmistakable Whitby atmosphere. It’s a perfect mix of history, working harbour life, and stunning coastal scenery. There’s always something happening — boats coming and going, gulls calling overhead, and people strolling along the waterfront with fish and chips in hand. The views from both sides of the harbour are superb, especially looking up towards the Abbey. Sunset here is absolutely magical. The surrounding shops, cafés, and little winding streets add to the experience, and everything is within a short, easy walk. Whether you’re popping through on a road trip or spending a whole day exploring, Whitby Harbour is a standout stop on the Yorkshire coast. Highly recommended for photographers, coastal walkers, and anyone who loves that old-school seaside feeling.

A stunning area to sit and enjoy the sea. Great walks along the beach and plenty of places to stop and relax. We watched the boats for a while before grabbing some food. We arrived before 9am but parking was still tricky if you want to be close by.

Lovely walk along the pier to the lighthouses. There is plenty of seating to relax and enjoy the views. It is easily accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs.

Went for a family day out while the weather was nice. Few flaws:- toilets cost (everywhere) with a bunch of kids and having a pregnant wife that was not cheap. The ice creams and soft drinks were extremely high. £6 for an iced latte and £6.50 for two scoop ice cream is quite high. In the heat of the summer they definitely know what they are doing to make extra cash. Okay so we enjoyed a boat trip down the river and back for 20 mins and cost £25 for 5 people. Food costs weren’t as bad as some places and there are plenty of options. Watch out for those seagulls as one bomb dived our teenage son to steal a Greggs paper bag with pizza in it. Scared the life out of him but all he made off with was a screech and bit of paper! (He wasn’t letting go!) haha We visit every few years and treat the kids. There are some little kiddies rides at the end of the harbour and some arcades. These were only about £1 per arcade game and £10 for 5 play tokens. It’s busy in August but manageable. The park and ride system is amazing. £6.50 for three kids and two adults which includes bus travel 10mins each way and parking all day. Loads of shuttle buses so hardly any waiting. Parking in Whitby is a nightmare even tho we have a disabled badge. Definitely use the park and ride. Will def visit in a few years again.

A first visit to Whitby and I must admit I was staggered by just how 'trippery' it is. Wall to wall cafes and restaurants offering fish and chips, boat trips-a-plenty, souvenirs, ice-creams, sticks of rock et al. Plus no loos at the station or bus station and 50 pence to use the one across the road On a glorious day, it was just nice to potter about and people watch, there being plenty of visitors on a sunny mid-May day. I shudder to think what it must be like here in mid-Summer when it certainly would not be to my taste.

Nice to walk around, not too busy despite the warm weather. Views looking over to Whitby Abbey, calming listening to the water, and watching boats go out

A really interesting place to walk to and visit. The grave yard is spooky with a few famous graves worthy of note. People associate a couple of graves with Dracula too, look out for grave stoves with skull and crossbones on them. The church also offers great views of the harbour and Whitby though it can be a little windy at times. Keep hold of your hat.

St Mary’s Church in Whitby is such a beautiful and unique place. The church itself is full of history and character, and walking around you can really feel the special atmosphere. The view from here is absolutely breathtaking you can see the sea and the whole town below. Even the cemetery feels peaceful and calm, and I honestly think anyone resting here must be in peace with such a beautiful view of the ocean. A truly special spot that I will always remember.

This church and its cemetery is a must see. Lovely views from at the top too. Free to enter. A lot of history and the souvenirs are very reasonable, get your stairs badge here! Also grab a bottle of water from inside after doing the stairs! (There is a bus that goes to the Abbey if you can’t do the stairs) The staff we met were very friendly and had some great stories to tell. There is nothing Dracula related here!

One of my favourite churches in the area, St Mary's Church in Whitby is a peaceful, poignant place to visit if you're in Whitby. Its links to maritime history are many and parts of it dates back to the 1100s, which boggles my brain! Some of the pews now contain exhibits and fascinating facts about the building. There is some incredible stained glass and an impressive pulpit! The building is also Grade 1 Listed. Worth the hike up the 199 Steps to reach this incredible building, which also commands amazing views.

I think this may be the oddest church I've visited, not that this should put you off. I wouldn't know where to start if I had to describe the interior,so I'm not even going to try. You will just have to visit yourself. If you're lucky the two lovely ladies that were there on the day we visited will be there for you to have a chat with. The churchyard is lovely, and the setting is stunning. Combined with a visit to the abbey, it's worth everyone of the 199 steps from the harbour.

St Mary’s Church is a true gem. Built in the 12th century, it has a cozy yet quirky vibe, thanks to its rather unusual pew arrangement. The pews inside are positioned in a way that you might feel like you’re in a maze—each section has doors that once kept the chill out during long sermons. Back in the day, families would even reserve their own pews. Outside, the graveyard tells tales of Whitby’s seafaring past. Many of the tombstones bear inscriptions of sailors and shipwrecks, reminding visitors of the dangers of life at sea

The churchyard is a beautiful place to watch the sunset on a clear day. Some benches looking out to sea between the church & the Abbey. Free 24/7 access to the churchyard, which is a nice spot on a summer evening when everything else is closed.

Lovely place to visit. Halloween is a spectacular time to visit. So many people dress up, it's amazing. At night when the Abbey lights up, ghost talks, roast chestnut stands, fire pits and marshmallows. I would suggest any one to go, even with the kids, they will love it - ours did! And Whitby is a beautiful place to see. Lots of places around to go and look at.

Very beautiful historic buildings, lots of people, milling around in strange attire, my travelling companion and I, came to the conclusion it was some sort of erotically themed gothic festival, the fish and chips were splendid, straight from the sea. Parking was initially quite difficult, untill we happened upon a young farmer chap, who allowed us to park in his field for five pounds.

Whitby Abbey is a hauntingly beautiful place — dramatic ruins perched high above the sea with incredible views over the town and coastline. The atmosphere is both peaceful and powerful, especially at sunset. The visitor centre tells the story of the abbey and its connection to Dracula in an engaging way. A perfect mix of history, mystery, and breathtaking scenery — truly unforgettable.

Whitby abbey is a beautiful place to visit, and very interesting even if you are not bothered about Dracula. The abbey is practically nice as it's not restricted and you can explore as you please, seeing some great views of the area and the abbey. The visitor centre has lots of information about various things that have happened around the abbey over the years and there's a fun fact for everyone. The shop is spacious and has some nice objects.

I had the opportunity to visit Whitby during Goth Weekend, and I've always wanted to see the Abbey illuminated. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to enter the Abbey on this occasion due to the large crowds and extensive queue during the event. However, I was able to admire it from outside the walls, and it truly looked absolutely stunning when lit up. While it's a shame I couldn't experience it properly from the inside, the views from the Abbey overlooking Whitby town were quite spectacular.

Several websites entice readers to visit Whitby Abbey and “sink your teeth into years of history”. This figurative phrase is no doubt a nod to the dietary behaviour of Dracula, who has a connection to the Abbey. Whitby Abbey is steeped in history. It also has well-known connections to several literary giants, including Bram Stoker, Sir Walter Scott, and Lewis Carroll. Relatively little of the history or literary ties would be apparent when walking around the ruins, other than some info at the visitor centre. However, one of Whitby Abbey's charms is its gothic beauty on the barren hillside by the sea. Walking through the Whitby Abbey ruins during the day reveals the intricate work of the arches and pillars. But several other UK abbeys overshadow Whitby's relatively smaller size and substance, which makes the price a bit steep, unless you have English Heritage membership. Fortunately, we also visited the previous evening -- after hours, taking pics of Whitby Abbey from outside the stone walls. A glorious May sunset provided more striking illumination of the Abbey’s gothic style. That was also an excellent time to view the adjacent cemetery as well as Whitby town from the hill and to walk down the steps. Only an dozen or so people on the steps or near the Abbey at sunset. The visitor centre has a good display of Abbey information, including literary connections and a 1st edition of Dracula book inscribed and autographed by the author Bram Stoker. Visited in mid-May 2025.

1st time visiting the Abbey it's a bit of a trek upto the abbey itself as you've got to walk up 199 steps the steps are very small so I'd probably say 2 of those are the equivalent to 1 of the steps you have in your house you walk through a graveyard where near enough every headstone that you see is extremely weathered as it's been battered by the elements. It's an amazing place I'd love to have seen it in it's full glory before it got destroyed in the 9th century and then when Henry 8th ordered the dissolution of the monasteries where its valuable parts had been stripped and it was left to decay. It was bombarded by a German battleship in world war 1 where it destroyed much of the west front the abbey was placed under state guardianship in 1919 so it could be repaired stabilization work began a year later in 1920. It's said to be the inspiration behind bram stokers Dracula when he visited Whitby in 1890 more recently it's been used as a filming location for Netflix's Dracula there is a stone coffin in which some people say that it belonged to Dracula himself. It is managed by the English Heritage and if you're a member you can get into the abbey for free.

A really nice few hours out. They had a separate trail of counting hob like gnomes, which kept kids happy. Not too cheap but you can return (although u likely we will in the year as far away). Buildings are informative and lots to see. Great on a sunny day you are in and out of buildings. Nice effort with kids games, ride ons and small play zones. We enjoyed feeding the pigs and chickens for a small fee too. No cafe on site but of course you can leave and go to the ones in the village and return. Its layout takes you up and away from the entrance though so we finished our loop first. Shop on entry and exit was nice. Not much linked to the history of the place.

We loved this museum. Much bigger than we thought once we entered through the shop. Plenty to see and explore. Great for all ages. Little hamlet /village kept as traditional as the day it was built. Buildings were stocked with plenty of items from that time and how those people lived back then. Lots of information board on your way round. Centred in a beautiful small village.

Lovely little museum. Visited for the first time and was pleasantly surprised at what was here. Plenty of different time periods to visit and see. Nice little outside games along the way to play as a family. Welcoming staff. Even had a free homecooked jam tart. Lovely to see a little apple orchard.

We really enjoyed the Ryedale Folk Museum. The staff was super friendly, and the open air set up offers an excellent history lesson on what life was like in years past. There are several structures from various time periods, and placards in each explain how they are built and what life was like living in that time period. One of the gems is an daylight photography studio that is listed as the first of its kind. One can take their own Edwardian photograph inside. In addition to a small village, homes from different time periods, and farm animals on the grounds, there is a large building in the back that is an agricultural museum with a myriad of holdings inside. From churning butter to a variety of tea cups (my favorite was the moustache cup), one could spend quite a bit of time learning about farming life. This is a real gem worth seeking out. Plus, our ticket gave us 10% off something to eat and the nearby cafe.

Spent a good 5 hours here, including coffee at a nearby coffee shop. The entrance ticket gives you a discount in the village coffee shops. The museums was really well kept, staff were helpful and friendly and the entrance price is very good value. Had a lovely day but be aware of the two pigs.. They are always hungry and know the sound of you opening the bag of food that's available to feed them. 😄.

fascinating look at local history with reconstructed dwellings and businesses from bygone times. allow several hours to appreciate in full. ticket price reasonable and lasts for a year includes money off in local cafes

Brilliant (mainly) open air museum demonstrating what local life would have looked like through the ages. Genuinely fascinating. Had a ghost tour on for Halloween which was good fun

We visited Flamingo Land with online tickets. While the children enjoyed themselves, particularly the Peter Rabbit trail and the area around it, the overall experience was disappointing. The atmosphere felt flat, with no fun or engaging music to create excitement. Service near the rides was slow, and since we had online tickets, we didn’t receive a map at the entrance, which made it difficult to know where to go. Considering the high ticket prices, I expected a much better experience. Aside from the Peter Rabbit area, the day felt underwhelming.

We had the best 13th Birthday week in the cottages at Flamingo Land. Immaculate, comfortable accommodation with clean hot tub, right at the entrance to the park. We did a Meerkat experience which was incredible and a tour of the zoo after hours where we fed Giraffes, hung out with hippos and black rhino and stroked white rhino whilst learning so much from Danny, the animal encyclopedia! The rides were all working and really fun and the arcades were great too, not a single complaint! We took a trip over to Alpamare in Scarborough too for a swim and a ride on the slides (also owned by Flamingo Land) My 18 year old didn't want to come but since he's seen what we got up to, he's asking js to book again... and we definitely will!

Flamingo Land is a nice theme park in Malton. Getting here with public transport seems difficult, but it's really comfortable by car. We visited on a rather quiet day, but operations were slow and many of the big coasters were running on one train so we still had to wait a good while on some attractions. Sik was closed for the first half of the day but luckily it was fixed in time so that we could have a ride. Hero was closed all day. I think my biggest problem with this park is that they are really missing that standout coaster that really makes you want to travel to this park. Right now I only really visited because of the quantity of roller coasters. For the ride lineup we really enjoyed Mumbo Jumbo and Kumali, which were conveniently placed close to each other at the back of the park. Sik was a miss for me unfortunately, since I found the lap bars to be more uncomfortable than an over-the-shoulder restraint on e.g. Colossus in Thorpe Park, especially in the 5 heartline rolls. The park is overall quite clean, but the theming is lacking. It kinda feels like a big plaza where all the attractions are just placed down next to each other. Kumali does have a nice atmosphere though running next to the lake and with the big entrance sign. I can't say that I was disappointed, but I probably won't be visiting the park again unless they open a new headlining coaster in the future.

lovely caravans park really comfortable statics and well kitted out. The theme park is a good day out for all the family but a bit disappointing end of season some rides not open and those that were either opening late or closing early because of lack of light this I don't feel is 3.30 which is when most of queues closed. Zoo is good with a good selection of animals and informative keeper talks and various feeding times to be watched

Saved money on tickets by booking through kids pass, no wait to get in but arrived at 9.45 so before it opened at 10. Lots of walking, was a long wait for rides some 85 plus minutes. Really enjoyed the zoo would go again but very long day for under 18month olds not much there for them older children loved it apart from the waiting.

I do not recommend this park, one big scam, 30% of the carousels were closed, the game areas where you could win plush toys were also closed, only two were open, the train was not running, a lot of animals were not available. I took my child for his birthday to have a great time. I paid for everything that was supposed to be available, and almost half of the parks were closed for children. I do not recommend it, I will not return, scammers, avoid this park.

We went to celebrate a birthday. We were able to book concessions for two carers and two disabled people. This was a great start. We were able to book a wheel chair in advance to avoid disappointment, and we joined their virtual queue system so that we weren't waiting long between rides. The lady that served us deserves a shout out as she was fast, yet patient in dealing with us. Her name was Freya. She set the pace and all the staff kept up with her, customer service from all was great. Smiles around. The rides surprised me as a thrill seeker. There was something for everyone, but the thrill rides were very high quality. The only measured issue, is that they can be a bit short, 2 laps would solve this especially on quiet days. Excellent day, will go again

Beautiful gardens and forest. The walled garden is one of the best around. The audio house tour is highly recommended. One can easily spend a day wandering the grounds and forest trails. Excellent farm and garden shop, and a children's play area that makes adults want to join. Excellent cafe. All in all, a wonderful place to wander alone, or for a day out with the entire family.

My second visit after many years. Such a lovely historic building with volunteer staff to tell you about the family, the paintings, and just a wonderful experience all round. The gardens are huge but very well tended. If I get to Yorkshire again it will definitely get another visit. We had lunch there too. Very good food with help yourself to salad stuff. We had the cheese filled jacket potatoes with salad and homemade coleslaw. Too full for sweet but they looked amazing.

An absolutely beautiful place. I highly recommend buying a ticket to visit the palace and gardens. The interiors and paintings are beautiful. Most rooms have guides who will tell you the history of what you're seeing and the entire place. Lady Howard still lives in one of the wings of the palace. Unfortunately, the castle library is in her private rooms. 😢. The place is enormous! We were only there for three hours, but we could have explored it all day. A perfect place for a family trip. 👍👍

Came here to take part in 10k run, so had a lovely opportunity to run all the way round the gardens, and then have a further potter around in the walled garden afterwards, and nip to the cafe, and a peek into the big House itself. The gardens are magnificent, very natural, Capability Brown style. You could certainly imagine two Austen characters galloping across the grounds, laughing as they did so in the warming sun. At least that’s how it felt in October. Would have liked to look more round the house, but in terms of the gardens, and its peacocks, it’s quite superb, and a worthy afternoon out to enjoy it.

This is the best non- mideval castle in all of Great Britain. While it is 500 years old, it is almost modern in the look and feel. The way it's set up for viewing, you can almost see and hear the family going about their daily routines and lives. The grounds are magnificent and and need to be seen to be fully appreciated. This is a historic site that should be mandatory for everyone visiting England.

If you enjoy a walk round some fabulous gardens, lakes, temples then this is for you. I didn't go in the house as I had a dog with me but the tea rooms, gift shop and farm shop all had something to give you joy. Really worth a visit.

Popped along for a visit whilst in the York area. Stunning. Definitely worth a visit. The grounds are quite large. We visited in Oct so was quite quiet, can imagine in Summer it's very busy.

Very good for adults and children. We found it very interesting and factual. We spent two and a half hours here, we didn't rush. You have to pay for parking which is not very much. I would recommend buying tickets online before you go as I paid full price which was £22.00 each. Had i booked online it would have been £16.00. But really good nevertheless.

We really enjoyed our visit to this sea life adventure. Easily accessible from town center via bus, it is open from 11-3. The tickets are affordable. Toilets as you enter and you can also take photographs which you get to buy later on in the trip. So many beautiful aquatic creatures in this well maintained habitat, the staff is very well informed and there are many places to rest during the trip. We spent 3 hours there and could have spent more if the only bus out was not running at 1350 (the next bus is 5 and sea life closes 3). Otter display was closed but the sharks and sea lions were our favorite. We got to see the sharks being fed and the gift shop was reasonably priced. We also met vipers! Each staff member was so friendly and lovely- thank you. Loved our visit and will go again.

Lovely day out for adults and children. Plenty to see and do. I advise coming for 11 am to see the animals being fed throughout the morning. Staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable about the animals, they were all happy to answer questions. We had lunch here also which wasn’t too badly priced and a decent selection available including veggie stuff.

Visited with 2 friends using my Merlin Annual Pass and prebooked tickets to have cheaper tickets. We attended the Seal, Penguin and Shark/Ray feeds and talks. Niamh was amazing. The knowledge provided was educational but also fun. Engaging for both children and adults. Niamh’s visible love for the job made for an energy that was just contagious. She was very friendly and answered questions when asked by anyone. The only negative was that there was construction work being done on the Otter habitat meaning that we were unable to see them. This also meant there was drilling and digging causing loud noises and re-directions around the complex. However this did not affect our day. Just means we will have to come again when it re-opens next year. A Fintastic day was had by us all.

OUT IF THIS WORLD!! I bought special tickets to to feed the Seals as a surprise for our 25th Wedding anniversary. This included a guided tour of the rest of the exhibits and our guide Bev was brilliant. We both use walking aids to get around and we didnt feel rushed. Once we made it to the seals we weee givena bucket of fish to feed them it was great to see them swimming round and catching the fish, we also got to feed the grey mullet. Included in the ticket was admission tickets to look round after the tour and a great breakfast cooked fresh, this was all before the doors actually opened to the public. We had also booked to go to the Deep a few days later, but we found ourselves comparing it to the sealife centre and felt let down because of how great the sealife centre was. If you have the chance to do something special then I recommend paying to feed the Seals. A big thank you to all the staff (especially Bev) at Scarborough Sealife centre for making our visit so special and memorable.

Booked online in advance. I loved this place and the staff are very knowledgeable and approachable, more than happy to answer any questions. So many different things to see and a very good restaurant if wanted or there are picnic tables near the otters to have your own food

Have been here before but definitely almost 20 years ago. Went on a cloudy Thursday, just gone 10 am (all children had gone to school, our 15 year old wasn't starting back until the Friday). Friendly staff, all of them...one guy was telling us some really interesting information regarding the jellyfish, was nice of him to take the time to answer our questions. We were able to walk round leisurely as not hugely busy. Saw the seals being fed and talk by Josh who was funny and knowledgeable. Saw the penguins being fed also, Bev gave that talk I believe. Spent between 2-3 hours here. Daughter loved it as she's a fan of aquariums. Cafe was good, nice selection of regular lunch food, sandwich selection, toasties, hot dogs, chips, nachos, onion rings etc so easy for many "particular" eaters and reasonable pricing. Toilets very clean. We just had to buy the souvenir photos at the end as well 🤣

Overall i think if it wasnt a warm day and you couldnt use the outside loungers, i would find the price a little too much for the experience. The day we visited the lockers weren't working so we had to get staff to open and lock them, which seemed a little dodgy as they only wrote the locker number on the wristband and didn't check it every time. However, the place was great in terms of the outdoor pools, the splash area for kids and the outdoor loungers. It felt a bit like being on holiday (but not quite!). The food was quite good and we enjoyed some drinks on the loungers, but they were cleared off the loungers before our 4 year old had even drank half his drink!

Lovely water park, 3 hour time-slot gives you chance to ride all the slides a few times. The 4 person and 2 person slides were a lovely shared experience with the kids. All the slides were great for older kids as they were quite fast. The outside pool was really warm and it was a nice contrast to the cold rainy weather. The kids really enjoyed the wave pool too. A bit of queueing for the slides, imagine this can be a bit much when it's really busy but it wasn't too bad when we visited and the queues looked long but went diwn quite quickly. The staff were really friendly and the shower facilities were good.

Loved it. Plenty of parking to start, changing rooms were clean. The swimming side was great, wave pool was decent, the outdoor heated pool was lovely. The 4 slides, what a laugh, went on all of them multiple times. The staff I found very friendly and helpful. If there's anything to pick at, is that i wouldn't eat there the cafe food is expensive. One warning would be to anybody who may struggle to walk the slides are up 2/4 flights of steep stairs. Overall 2 kids and 2 adults had a great afternoon and would definitely go back

Staff were lovely and polite. Inside the changing rooms were clean. There's 4 slides. The blue slide was the best. Had to wait for the rubber tubes. But that's as expected, but the queues went down fast. The wave pool was fun. The outside pool was warm. Little jacuzzi's every where. Plenty of life guards around the whole. facility.

Family of 3 went at 1530 on a wet and windy Thursday before October half term. Friendly staff, pool and slides were excellent, changing rooms clean and well maintained. We used up the full three hours and thought it was good value for money. My only criticism was that some of the tables were not cleared of empty food and drink and cleaned down whilst it was quiet and the kitchen staff were stood chatting. However, all in all very good and we will be back again.

Great day out. 4 decent slides for 1 to 4 people, a wave pool every 30 mins, nice kids area and 2 very hot outdoor pools. We went 3pm to 6pm (can see how busy it is when book), so fairly quiet, little queues on slides. Outside pool was fantastic with bubble jets on every 20mins or so, great when sun sets. Clean changing rooms and a wristband locker system (given free when enter) makes it simple to come in and out if using cafe or loungers. 1 star reviews seem to be from people charged full price to watch (bizarre, should do spectators for £3 maybe?). If all plan to use its very good and much better than others we been like alton towers as example

The best way to describe this is. It is what it is. Kids will love it... that's about it to be honest. There is a bizarre set up where if you want to watch you can just go into the main pool area , no checks, no ticket, and use the cafe. Its odd. ! There are people young and old walking around in the rain swim wear and others fully dressed eating pizza. Well ok, no pizza as if they are busy the v v rude staff member that works in the canteen will not do pizza ! Chips then. Let's say chips. The v young staff on reception did their best but all looked a bit much and we had a fair wait to get in. All that said i go back to. Kids will love it. I did not !

Nice little trip on the train around to the Sealife Centre. Train was clean and tidy, buying tickets was straightforward but be aware they are a cashless attraction so make sure you have a credit/debit card on hand. Advise also to get there a little earlier to make sure you get the departure time you want as it can get very full very quickly.

Lots to see and all manner of sea life exhibited from tiny, delicate and beautiful juvenile jellyfish to sharks and penguins and seals. The music played in the background whilst viewing the inside exhibitions is ideal for the experience and the lighting for the exhibitions adds to the otherworldly nature of the inner space of our beautiful planet offering the opportunity to see the rich colours and luminescence of the extraordinary/gorgeous living things displayed. For kids and schools there are lots of interactive learning experiences available and plenty of signs explaining the ecology/biology of the sea life on display. The staff were highly professional, knowledgeable and willing to share their knowledge. There are wheelchair routes available through the centre and there is a gift shop and cafe. You can save money by booking tickets in advance.

After the walk down from the main Scarborough station the kids were excited to get on the train - one of the first in queue, predicting it might be busy...! The train takes about 10/ 15 mins to go from one station to the other, at which point you can jump off and have a wonder round before travelling back again. The main station at Peasholme has a cafe, toilets, gift shop etc. The other station has a smaller area with gifts and cafe but not as big. You get a nice view along the coast line during the ride...!

Such a cool installation that must not be missed in Scarborough whether you are on holiday, visiting for the day or a local. In addition to the miniature railway you will also find the artificial lake with boating activities, water zorbing and water chute. There’s a cafe and toilet facilities. Lots of fun and memories to be made here!

I finally got to ride on this little railway and it did not disappoint! It can be reached from various directions; I arrived via Marine Drive.Always check the website and Social media if you are planning a ride. The entrance is not far from the road And opposite Peasholm Park. The train journey takes approximately 15 minutes one way; a round trip is approximately 40 minutes as the train heads out to Scalby Mill. The scenery is fantastic and another time I would have probably just walked back from Scalby mill

Specifically brought my dog Blaze to Scarborough just for this train ride. He absolutely loved it, and us too. Excellent fun.

It was a lovely day weather wise, and my dad like trains ect so went on a little train journey - basically you can come right back or you can have a look around ect…. We just came back, but still it was a nice touristy thing to do!

The park has multiple entrances, includes a lake (with island), pedalos (dragon boats), cafe, mini golf etc. We visited straight after having some train rides just over the road. There was a bit of a wait for the dragon boats, but it is the school summer holidays...! We comfortably fitted the whole family in... although I regretted being volunteered by the kids to do the peddling!

Fabulous walk around the lake with paths suitable for all mobilities. Also woodland walks, again with proper paths. Wild animals and water fowl to watch. Plenty of seating. Nice little cafe

Not been for too many years but getting back remember why I love it. The walk around the lake is lovely watching the birds and plenty of seating so you can watch the world go by. Wonderful little piece of tranquility in a crazy world.

Stunning park close to North Bay beach. The park has something for everyone. The main attraction would be the pedal boats. There is an elevated island in the middle with an oriental building to the top. There is ample seating and toilet facilities. You can also observe wildlife here. Very well designed gardens. Great place for family picnics.

Lovely setting. Enjoyed the walk around the lake, Didn't go on the paddle boats but they looked great and didn't seem overly expensive. Really nice Chinese style buildings and a gazebo with a band stand in the middle of the lake.

Big park with a beautiful lake and island in the middle. There is a cafe and toilets, and you can also rent a pedalo. The best part for me was the tree trail. Very relaxing, especially with the wildlife like the squirrels and birds running and flying around.

A little gem of peace and quiet, just a couple of minutes from Scarborough North Beach. We visited in mid-September. Lots of waterfowl, grey squirrels begging for food. There's a cafe with very pleasant, friendly staff and lots of benches to sit and watch the birds on the lake.

Eden Camp Modern History Museum moving is housed in the authentic, original huts of a former World War II Prisoner of War camp, we found the atmosphere electric. We thoroughly enjoyed the museum's incredible immersive displays. Each hut is meticulously transformed into a different aspect of wartime life, from the fear-inducing sounds and smells of the Blitz to the stark realities of the POW quarters and the resilience of the Home Front. The life-size tableaux, sound effects, and attention to detail bring the past roaring back to life. We loved the entire complex with so much to see. History enthusiasts will appreciate the depth and breadth of the exhibits, which cover WWI up to modern conflicts, while younger visitors will be captivated by the hands-on elements and the sheer impact of the sensory huts. It’s an incredibly valuable educational experience that is worth far more than any textbook. With excellent accessibility, a friendly atmosphere. The staff are knowledgeable and clearly passionate about preserving this important piece of history.

An outstanding day is there for you at Eden Camp. There's so much to see and so much information. The Camp is set out in an easy to follow route. The staff are fabulous and informative as well as friendly. The cafe is very nice with good food. My 11 year old Granddaughter absolutely loved her visit and we will be returning very soon. A unique insight into how WW11 was fought and won, not too mention our fallen heroes.

We visited the Living history weekend on the 24th of August. What an amazing and well organised day, we loved every minute. The re-enactors, the displays, the talks, the knowledge of the people with the displays, and also anyone dressed up today, made the day superb, it literally felt like we had gone back in time. I thought the control room with the actors was fabulous, the room was brought to life, this was my favourite part of the day, it was unexpected and brilliantly done 👏 The cafe was great and spacious with a good selection of food and drinks for everyone. The gift shop is well stocked with lots of things for visitors of all ages to buy a souvenir. There's an ice cream kiosk too which had vegan magnums for those who can't have dairy. There are plenty of picnic benches if you take your own food. All the staff were organised, friendly and pleasant, they need a big shout out as it was quite warm and they will have been kept busy all day. I highly recommend attending one of these days. The camp by itself is brilliant to visit, but with all the extra things happening today, it was an added bonus. #EdenCamp

For anyone interested in WW2 this is an excellent place to visit. Lots to see and read. Even the 4 and 6 year olds with us enjoyed the experience. Lots of huts to explore. Interesting to people of all ages. Free parking. Gift shop which was expensive. There is a cafe and plenty of spaces to eat your own picnic. Also a kids play area.

Absolutely fantastic day, there is so much to see and do. Some of the huts offer an immersive experience like the one about the blitz. We were lucky enough to see the heritage team fire up their M50 Sherman Tank, its an impressive beast and give a talk about its history. Gift shop has a small selection of products with most things aimed at children. The whole site was clean and tidy. Fantastic day you need at least 4 hours for a good visit.

Wow. What a fabulous place. So much to see and do. This is a real gem of a place. Absolutely fascinating. Spent about 6 hours there and want to go back. Beautifully done and emotional at times. Staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. Grounds were immaculate.. Definitely worth a visit.

An old POW camp that has been turned into the museum I had a fantastic visit. So much told about the WW2 that I got lost in time. Spent here 4 hours. It's a dog friendly place but bare in mind that all the school from all the milky way galaxy stop here so it's not a good idea to visit museum during the school day.

We used our English Heritage membership for entry to Scarborough castle for a slightly more relaxed hour or two after visiting a rather busy south bay area! The walk up the hill to the castle was broken up by a quick play on the playground... Upon entering we was given the option of audio guides and also advised that there was some taskmaster activities, which obviously appealed to the kids as they have limited attention for actually going round the castle ruins! After listening and reading about some of the history we proceeded to the taskmaster activities, given instruction on how it runs and got started. There were 6 activities in total, all slightly different. These are great if you can be in a group of 4 to 6 people (with one acting as the scorer / judge for points). Kids (and grown ups) all enjoyed this and it was a bit different! After taking some 'winner' photos we carried on round the headland. The views from the headland / castle are wonderful, and there is so much history to learn about. They did have some guided tours which when I listened in on one sounded really informative! It's useful as a reminder that in terms of a castle there is not much left, you can climb part of the keep and walls and walk round the headland area. We enjoyed our visit, and the weather being pretty good certainly helped!

I visited there in June 2025. It was the best castle that I had ever seen. The castle is situated on the top of a hill. There was a large open space. The ground was covered with grasses which made it very green. I saw a play conducted in the field and the audiences were very interested on it. The entry of the castle was very similar to the great wall of China. Similarly, there are a few historic items like canon. Moreover, there is a small museum for showcasing ancient items. The ancient building was great though there was no option to visit it. A top platform was added there and tourist could go there to get the view of the city. The views from the platform were just picture perfect. One can see both north and south beach at the same time. You can buy food and ice cream from the restaurant. For the entry, you need a ticket and I purchased the ticket at a rate of 10 pound at that time.

Visited while we were in Scarborough for a few days. Bit of a climb if you’re walking but worth it. The castle itself has much to explore and there’s a surprisingly large meadow to walk around too. Epic views all around. Shop, Cafe and seating on site. It was a lovely day when we went but given its location I’m pretty sure you will feel the elements if you catch it on a bad day!

An amazing monument and historical site. There are 16 acres to explore and plenty of history. The interactive aspect via the audio tour is very good and it wasn't too crowded when we attended. There was a small cafe and public conveniences. There is a lot of walking to get to it and a lot of uneven ground, so those with mobility issues might be challenged. All in all a great experience.

The grounds are lovely with information boards dotted around. Great view of the sea and both sides of Scarborough, you can really tell why the picked this spot. The museum was a little lacking and had little items and seemed like an after thought. Cafe shack was nice but ice cream van wasn tooen when I visited so no idea on the price.

Great impressions from the visit. Very beautiful overview of the entire coast. There is a cafe, a place for children to have fun, an ice cream van. At the entrance there is a souvenir shop. Free maps of all the attractions of Great Britain. Welcoming, friendly staff who are ready to help with any questions. For Ukrainians, the entrance is free. I definitely recommend visiting, you will definitely not regret visiting.

National Heritage site. Beautiful views over both the North Bay and the South Bay. Great place to walk along the cliff path. Exhibitions to see, refreshments available at the Refreshment Shed. Clean public conveniences. Plenty of picnic tables and games for kids Access to most mobilities, quite a steep road and slope up to the castle itself. No problems for mobility scooter but a hard slog for people who have weakened walking. Weather on the day we visited was glorious, if a little windy

Went on a sunny day but during the evening time, the parking is not so far from here, can park down the road or they have free parking underground after 6pm. The beach was nice and was not so busy but maybe this was on this particular day, the pier side with the shops was really busy. I'm sure if you go during peak sunlight hours it would be a great day out.

My family visited in the summer. The day was sunny but also windy and chilly. Scarborough Beach was beautiful — a lovely spot to enjoy some sunshine and the sea breeze, even though it was far too cold for a swim.

Stunning beach in Scarborough. Easy drive and access from the train station too. The beach is clean and maintained so well, beautiful place and very close to seaside amusements and even a paid and clean toilet. Also it has a lovely view of the lighthouse but not many shells.

Clean beach and nice long beach front for walk. Fantastic hot shower Fecilities could not believe it’s even done sustainable with solar energy .

Had a fantastic day here a lovely place to visit. We went on a coach trip to Scarborough for the day and really enjoyed ourselves, unlike a lot of places there is plenty to do here. We had a great time looking around the shops on the front looking for bargains, all the shops were open which was nice to see. We went on the beach that was Clean. We also went on a speed boat ride (highly recommend) and we also found a great place to eat fish and chips and there was plenty of eating place to choose from. We will definitely go again fantastic day out.

1st time in Scarborough, took a while to find a parking space but what a lovely large sandy beach. My dog absolutely loved it 😆

Beautiful area. Aquarium is worth visiting. But needs better restaurants in town - many are over priced, dated and somehow always fully booked...

Very friendly place with great staff. Not the greatest selection of drinks but it's a great place for a pint or 2. Dog friendly as well and does a great pub quiz on a Wednesday. Lorraine is lovely.

The Black Bull is a nice traditional pub. There is a good selection of beers, lager and cider, including two cask conditioned hand pulled, real ales farmers blonde and doom bar. There are three rooms and an outside seating area at the back. The beer was excellent, and the food menu looked very tempting, although we didn't try the food on our visit. It's a dog friendly pub.

Decor a bit tired. Food good and reasonably priced. Beer expensive (£4.75 a pint for cask ale). Very friendly young lady staff. However, she was on her own and the pub was very busy with diners. We were waiting about 50 minutes for our food.

Good menu, delicious food, good pint and good service. Food arrived quickly. Sport on TV screens if you want to watch but I didn't find it intrusive.

Semi tepid food, had ketsu chicken very watery sauce and sliced chicken in breadcrumbs asda style quality, WARM rice and salad don't mix !!! Partner had buffalo tacos, nice n spicy but again salad n WARM rice not a good combination, won't be going back.

Popped in to have some lunch, beautiful pub, was welcomed by a lovely lady Emma, fantastic service, Myself and fiance both had fish and chips, compliments to the cheff, absolutely beautiful, warm welcoming homely atmosphere and we will definitely be back again, thank you Emma you were fabulous, we certainly recommend 100% drinks also gorgeous.

dinner was awful frozen peas frozen beans dry mash swimming in gravy granual gravy pie was awful still cold in the middle if you like frozen food then right for you, nothing is homecooked and quality not brilliant ,wont be eating here again

Beautiful gardens, the rockery area and the lake are amazing. All the Lillie's where flowering all different colours. There was entertainment for kids and families. Small play area for under 12s. Lovely cafe and gift shop. All the staff where great and the place was so clean and well kept. Highly recommend!

Beautiful place to visit. My daughter absolutely loved feeding the fish, playing on the playground and wondering around the gardens. Very well looked after. The cafe was lovely, had lunch there and a cake. The staff were great, but some looked a bit lost, not too sure if that was because there were too many on or because they were new. The food was great

I came here for the Tulip Festival 2025, when the gardens were bathed in gentle sunshine and the air carried a soft, easy warmth. The grounds stretch wide and open, inviting both rest and wandering, with a playground where children’s laughter drifts like music. Quaint cafés and charming restaurants sit clean and welcoming, while a little ice cream shop sweetens the day with delight. And should you wish for a touch of whimsy, buy a small bag of fish food — the simple joy it brings is nothing short of enchanting. Highly recommended!

Immensely enjoyable gardens to walk around, the best I’ve ever seen. Most of it is a flat walk around a couple of lakes and off shoot gardens that has a small aviary flower garden and rockery before you get to a smaller second lake that has a picturesque bridge to walk to the other side to carry on your walk back to the main entrance. It has a nice sit in or out cafe along with a play area for children. I can highly recommend this place and the highlight is feeding the fish which follow you around the lake ( small bags of feed are £1.50 a bag (£8.50 to get in for a adult as of today)but as it’s a trust it’s worth getting to have fun feeding the estimated 1000 fish that live here. It also has around 100 different types of lily dotted around the lake to make this place a must visit addition if you’re around the Pocklington area .

I love this place there's a lake with fish in. You can buy fish food which is great fun. There's a good cafe. Hundreds of flowers bushes and trees. A play area. Bird hide with lots of birds coming to feed from the feeders lots of Water lillies,picnic tables. There is also entertainment some times. Check on line.

I went here for work and it was gorgeous! The gardens were so lovely, obviously very fortunate with the weather but it was so beautiful! The water feature was so lovely to walk around and the fish were just insane!!! We went on a day with an owl talk which was a fun surprise to watch. Very accessible and great for families

We had a great day day at Burnby hall, one of the cleanest and best looked after gardens we've been to, not huge, but a fantastic place to relax, loads of benches and places to sit, very easy to get around as it's nearly all on one level. A museum, rock garden, walled garden, stumpery with a bird hide. The fish in the lake are amazing, you won't be able to help yourself bying some fish food from the gift shop to feed them. Highly recommended if your in the area,

What a fantastic place to see the amazing bird life. The pathways are thoughtfully set out in order to view all the cliffs. I went at Ganet season. An amazing spectacular. Will definitely return for the Puffins

Fantastic views and walks. Well worth a visit. £8 entry fee for non members. Friendly staff, great cafe, shop & toilets. Binocular hire available

We are new to RSPB and this is a sight that has been mentioned to us on numerous occasions so my husband and I decided to pay the site a visit on a trip to Whitby. FANTASTIC, the facilities at the visitors centre are good, toilets, cafe, shop and picnic tables. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Wonderful walks and the birds didn't disappoint, Gannets galore it was great to see. We will be back. Had a fabulous day out.

They have a wide selection of vegan sandwiches with one being gluten free AND vegan (5 sandwiches out of a total of about 13), cakes (gf and vegan available) and drinks. They do a wicked hot choc with oat or soya milk and you can add vegan marshmallows and cream. A large selection of gifts, bird feeders, books, toys, jigsaw puzzles, clothing and binoculars to name a few. All before you get to the amazing sites and sounds of the birds. Definitely worth a visit!

Too many pieces of land in England are fenced round, with the public either banned or charged to enter through a gate on a variety of pretexts. Land that should belong to all of us, or at least land on which we should have a right to walk or cycle and perhaps even camp. In Sweden, allemansrätte is the Right of Public Access, and in Norway, allemannsretten is the Right to Roam. Nearer home, the Land Reform (Scotland) Act of 2003 allows individuals to roam freely across most of Scotland’s landscapes, regardless of land ownership. These are fundamental principles that give everyone the freedom to access and enjoy nature, even on private land if it is uncultivated. At Bempton in East Yorkshire, the cliffs, the land and footpath along the cliffs, the sea birds and the sea should be available to all without raising money from them. The RSPB charged £8 per person in August (ostensibly for ‘parking’), while members park for free. Membership costs a voluntary subscription of ‘from £5 per month’, some of the money going towards the salaries of site wardens. As Bempton was also making money from its gift shop and café, a £16 entry fee seems excessive. And with no receipt given, who knows who has paid and who hasn’t? What does the site at Bempton do to benefit the birds, many facing serious climate-change threats to their survival? I asked if the presence of groups of noisy people on the cliff tops, some of them leading dogs, deters birds from nesting (which is why they come), particularly the puffins who make their burrows on the grassy top of the cliff. I got no answer from the wardens. Ironically, there is a public footpath right along the length of the cliffs but the RSPB restricts access to it and indeed does not mention that it exists! The public path runs for 12 miles from Flamborough village past the RSPB site to Speeton, with a possibility of parking at either end.

Absolutely stunning, amazing views. Great safe viewing platforms for looking out at the sea and bird colonies. Friendly and helpful volunteers, managed expectations well on what can possibly be seen (e.g. Puffins had left the area as they are usually there earlier than end of July when we visited). Cafe is clean, nice food and friendly atmosphere. Prices slightly higher than some places however quality and freshness cant be faulted.

Lovely time walk along the cliffs spotting the sea birds. We were also treated to an amazing rainbow and whale sightings! The volunteers along the cliff top were lovely and informative!

Lovely modern lodge. Lake side too, ducks and swans all around. Some issues with cleaning but was quickly put right after a visit to reception. Nice pub on site.

A Hidden Gem for Families and Adventure Lovers If you’re looking for a safe, welcoming place where your kids can run free, explore nature, and have endless fun, this is the spot for you. From friendly donkeys and goats to ducks, wild rabbits, and even deer, there’s so much wildlife to see — not to mention the stunning koi swimming in the lake. The park has something for everyone. There’s a well-sized play area for children, huge grassy fields perfect for picnics or ball games, and a fantastic café where you can relax on the new decking overlooking the water. Enjoy a delicious lunch, a proper coffee, and a slice of cake while soaking in the beautiful lakeside views. You can even feed the koi (food is available from reception), or take a peaceful walk around the lakes. With so many different routes to choose from, you could easily spend the whole day exploring what this place has to offer. For those who love a bit of adventure, there’s a childerns obstacle course with a little climbing frame and a massive sandpit for little ones to dig into. During the warmer months, the park really comes alive with seasonal activities — including a huge aqua park, paddleboarding (solo or tandem), kayaking, pedalos, and so much more. It’s well worth checking their website for the latest events and activities. They also host open-water swimming sessions all year round. And if you just want to cool off, there’s a large paddling area that’s perfect for a summer splash (we definitely needed that this year!). Honestly, there’s so much to do here. We visit often and still haven’t managed to try everything — which just gives us another reason to keep coming back!

Lovely place, lots of activities and the kids loved it.

Really great family fun day! Good value, good location, nice food and drinks, and friendly staff too. Would recommend..

Staff and management should do something to improve the cleanliness and health & safety of the place. There are signs saying dogs are not allowed in the paddling area, however those are constantly ignored by many visitors. One of them even let the dog poop on the sand, right next to where kids were playing.

We went at a weekend with our 3 year old son and booked for the lake side walks etc. Arrival was easy as we were greeted by a staff member who handed out wristbands and directed us to the correct parking spot. We watched some of the water activities taking place, which look great fun. Unfortunately the lakeside walk was only average and there weren't any great features. The playgrounds were of some entertainment but a little dilapidated. Main complaint was that a lot of people seemed there just to let their dogs jump in the water and run around off the lead. Not much fun dodging excited soggy doggies! One person even let there's in the paddling area against the signage. Overall, for the cost, it's only an average country park. Definitely focused on the water activities.

We’ve visited this café quite often, but today was disappointing. Staff seemed more interested in chatting in the back than serving. Pots and pans clattered constantly, dead flowers sat on the tables, and the room was cold with no atmosphere, all the tables and chairs were left a mess. The food was poor — sausages overcooked and crunchy, bacon undercooked chewwy and fatty. Nobody checked back. Overall it felt unprofessional and poorly managed, with a lot of room for improvement.

We had a very enjoyable visit. The hall is very well curated and maintained, the staff welcoming and knowledgeable. The gardens in particular the walled garden were beautiful. The Humboldt penguins and zoo are an additional attraction. You can also leave to walk along the headland to Danes Dyke or get a tourist road train into Bridlington and return for the car.

Sewerby hall it's self is closed from the end of September week days but open weekends. However the gardens and grounds are open all week free of charge even though it's autumn the gardens are still beautiful and well worth a visit. The walled gardens is a must visit with a excellent garden shop selling plants for a great price.The Zoo is also open and has a small charge of £4 for a adult to visit. The zoo is small but has birds, penguins, pigs, goats, donkeys,horses,larmas ect. There is a cafe and beautiful walks along the cliffs with views to Flamberhead and Bridlington. The land train runs from Sewerby hall to Bridlington aswell. I would highly recommend a visit Sewerby hall and is suitable for anyone.

Check website to see what's open\on. Large free car park, woods, play area, walk to see the sea (careful as erosion at the edge) there's a land train too. Interesting walk round the hall, a zoo with rescued coatis, pigs, birds etc nice cafe too after walking round the gardens. Great day out!

Lovely visit today. There is something here for everyone. The hall itself is superb with great AV. Fabulous story. The gardens are beautiful and the zoo will educate and entertain any age. Big car park and good cafe facilities. Excellent day out all round.

Great hidden gem. Travelled over from beverley not really knowing what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised. Ample parking, lots of activities for all ages, whether it's viewing the walled gardens, exploring the zoo, enjoying some quality good or simply sitting on a bench enjoying the views and the sea air. Everyone was super friendly snd helpful with directions. A very good playground for ages up to 12. Family visit and would highly recommend.

Lovely house and gardens with entry included in the estate entrance price (rather than a seperate charge as seen at some places). Zoo area is small in size but well worth a visit. Nice cafe and outdoor seating area, sausage rolls delicious and great value. Play area for kids, as well as outdoor activities including a free small 18 hole putting area. Staff friendly and helpful.

Easy to find free parking. Great scenery lovely place to explore. Cafe can be busy but I found the food worth the wait. If you want you can pay to see the small zoo on site and look around inside the house.

We found this lovely cafe on Google maps. We had jacket potatoes which were delicious, served with salad and coleslaw. The staff were very friendly. After looking round the model village, we had cakes and tea. Lovely home made cakes

Early days at the Garden Tea Room. Sadly the coffee machine broke down just as we were waiting. The manager was very apologetic and we had a pot of tea instead. These things happen. We will be back to try the breakfasts as they looked very nice. There's a few tables inside and more tables outdoors. Disabled access throughout.

This has to be the best breakfast in Bridlington! Top quality ! Sausage were from a good butchers, lovely bacon All food served from local business. Totally excellent!

Terrible experience. Arrived at 2:30 on a Monday, there was only 1 family eating. Staff were rather rude and seemed uninterested. Around 40 minutes after ordering a staff member came over to apologise our food hadn’t arrived. Although they offered us a free drink, when we took them up on the offer we were asked to pay!! Eventually the food arrived - paninis were barely warm and cheese not even melted! Free coffee eventually arrived after we had finished eating! Wouldn’t recommend at all. Very poor experience.

Fab little tea room in Sewerby attached to the model village. Really good coffee and all cakes/scones etc were home baked. Covered outdoor seating if you have a pup.

Staff need more training. They are not good with intolerances, I told them no vinegar and got served coleslaw. Food is okay but not good value for money.

The garden tea room and model village. Great little place. Very reasonable prices and good quality food. The model village is very well presented and is dog friendly.

Great day out and lots to see. An ideal visit for all ages. I had a great time wandering around and watching the birds and animals. The flying display by the owls was fantastic and great to watch. The short clawed Asian otters were great fun to watch as they ran around their area. I would recommend and i will visit again next time i am in the area.

Well worth a visit, feeding the goats, donkeys, ponies, sheep and pigs was the highlight. Definitely buy a few bags of feed as you enter, they were all very gentle. They have plenty of other animals worth checking out too as you walk around, a lot of them being fed so you can see them all out and about. Very enjoyable three hours slowly walking around to see all of the animals.

We visited while on holiday. A truly beautiful hidden gem. Staff were so friendly and informative. We got to feed the camels. Sadly our visit was cut short by a thunderstorm!! But we will definitely be returning next year. Highly recommend a visit 🙂

Extremely good value for money. £40 for two adults and two teens. We got to see the feeding of the artic foxes, raccoon dogs and fennec foxes, got to hold a skunk and got to see an awesome bird display with an amazingly talented raven called Einstein. To the delight of all of us we got a very close look at the capybara. Staff were friendly and helpful. There is a lovely little cafe outside. A toilet at the front in the shop and one by the picnic area with a little hand washing area. We brought animal feed at the shop, it is clearly marked which animals you can and can’t feed and you’re given a handy flyer when you buy your tickets saying which animals you can feed. There are very large new fox enclosures being built which will be lovely for them in the coming future. We went with open minds having read mostly good but a couple of people's less than faltering reviews , not sure what these people expected but were extremely happy we went. It’s not massive but we loved our day out.

It's so lovely to see animals in such good condition and happy in their environment. This relatively small hidden gem on the outskirts of Bridlington offers visitors a great experience at affordable prices. The afternoon bird show is a must, being in the midst of a variety of birds flying freely around you whilst the handlers demonstrate their capabilities and give very informative talks about each species.. Who knew that birds like owls, parrots and cockatoos lacked any intelligence whilst Corvids, like Ravens, Crows and Magpies are so much more intelligent and able to solve problems without any help from us? Why? Go watch the display and you'll find out!! You won't be disappointed. 👌

Fantastic little zoo, with lovely up close and personal touches like cuddling a skunk and holding guinea pigs. The staff are knowledgeable and clearly care deeply for the animals. The birds of prey talk was great and the handler talked passionately about each bird and we saw them so close up - one of the owls sat on my friends' head! Well worth the entry fee!

A lovely little zoo with the cutest animals! We loved meet the Meerkat experience, and feeding the farm animals ❤️. We will definitely be returning. The staff were all so helpful and friendly too.

Brilliant day out. Everything was so easy. Can put bets on, go to the bar for food drinks with now big queue at the Rapid Lad Bar. Getting in and out was doddle as the parking was sorted. Sun was shining racing was brilliant and a few winners We’ll definitely be back again

an excellent venue for both racing and events. The atmosphere on race days is lively and well organized, with great facilities and friendly staff who make everything run smoothly. I’ve also attended their Bavarian Party and other themed events, which were full of fun, music, and great energy. The venue manages to balance the excitement of horse racing with the enjoyment of social events perfectly. It’s a clean, welcoming place with plenty of space, good food, and a great crowd. Always a pleasure to visit, whether for racing or a special occasion.

Wonderful, historic racecourse with good facilities and lovely staff. Notices should be added to the grandstand to prevent groups from "saving" unoccupied seats for friends and family. Racegoers might have paid for a "Premier" ticket but they haven't paid for their own seat.

Great family day out. Beverley offer lots of extra events and the gruffalo experience was great for all the family.

I couldn't agree more with reviewer S F ....... Fantastic course with very impressive staff, however, the management should not allow people to 'save' seats for other people. It's unfair on the customers that get there earlier to enjoy the meeting.

Country night was awesome ! Well set out and organised. Only thing that it down was the security staff who acted as if they were the Police with unnecessary questions.

Another fantastic time again seen the Fox Hunters plenty of photos I believe everyone should come there I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I never believed that I will come back to this place again but I have it was better than last year it seems like it gets better every year and that be great, the group of people who came to stop the fox hunting well peace and quiet

A very interesting place to visit. Much of the large Parish church rather than the splendour of the great monasteries. The people were very friendly and told us what they knew, at some length. I was really impressed by this Church.

Free of charge to visit but they welcome donations to support the upkeep of the minster. Beautiful church with plenty of history and information as you walk round Guided tours available and even a tour of the roof (views) is available. Well worth visiting give your self a good hour to walk round and see everything

Beautiful minster with a very warm welcome. As with all these types of places there's plenty of unique features to keep you interested. The town of Beverley also has a great vibe with a good mix of shops and cafes.

Uncrowded, warm welcome, helpful info. A delight with so much to see with many obvious features and so many hidden stories to discover. May be lesser known than other cathedrals but up there with York and Westminster!

Beautiful church.. Architecture was stunning outside. Disappointed it was closed when I arrived. Being set up for an antiques fare.

A wonderful minister full of history inside and out that often gets used for many TV series and films. Also it's free to looks around but people are asked to make a donation if they wish

Free of charge or you can give a donation, very well kept and really nice

This is a very sad place to visit, less than 50% of the retail spaces are filled and the kids soft play place has closed down as the tenant has done a runner (according to the notice on the door!!) The shops that are open all sell the same sort of clothes or are outdoor wear like Mountainwarehouse and Regatta. There is a very nice coffee shop, we spent a while in there. (And the sunset as we left was spectacular.)Cant see this place surviving as a retail outlet village much longer. Hope I am wrong.

Disappointed with how few shops that were there, lots of empty units and those that were there were mostly the same price as regular shops. We've been in the past and got some good bargains from there. Large carpark that was nearly empty. Some units close earlier such as Bugtopia which closes at 3pm.

Having seen mainly negative recent reviews for this place, we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the shops and cafe that were open when we visited today. Another plus point were the shrubs and flowers throughout the site. Our only slight criticism was the loud music playing all round the site but it didn't spoil our shopping trip. As others have mentioned, all the staff we encountered were happy in their jobs which made for a pleasant couple of hours of retail therapy!

This shopping area is picturesque set amongst winding paths and trees….. BUT hardly any shops open, more shops closed than open. Very quiet and not many customers which is a shame as the area around is lovely. Wouldn’t it be better to get a little for each shop rather than it shut and having no function… come on people who run or care for these shops stop being greedy , open it up with great shops to encourage customers. Get advertising you really are missing out on what could be a little treasure…

Lovely little quiet shopping village with a tiny reptile zoo. We had a cake and ice cream in the cafe which was nice.

Nice place to walk around. There are a lot of empty shops here, but the shops that are there are decent and can pick up some good bargains. There's a bit of everything, clothes and shoe shops, play area and Bugtopia, pound stretcher etc. The cafe here is very expensive and we found the staff quite rude. We've only been once and won't go there again. There's multiple car parks and lots of spaces. Nice little shopping area that could do with a bit of money putting into it and few more shops and another reasonably priced cafe.

My memories of here were of a very busy and vibrant shopping venue, sadly it seems that a lot of shops are closed and the atmosphere has ghost town feel about it - such a shame. The shops that are open are still great and some lovely bargains to be had.

Lovely day out. Food is excellent and a decent range of food. House is bigger than you think with lots of rooms to explore and volunteers on hand to give depth. Other items to explore including stables and whalebones.

Large, opulent, some fine furniture. Lovely grounds that are wanderable. Cafe very nice, and staff/volunteer guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. Yellow paint is to taste.

A lovely and peaceful day out. The house is huge and the room guides very helpful. We enjoyed walking in the parkland, although we found the walks weren't greatly signposted or just non-existant in the place the map said they were. Enjoyed a lovely chicken fajita baguette for lunch, and excellent cake later in the afternoon in the cafe. All staff were helpful and friendly.

A really nice property for a family-friendly day out. It’s also worth visiting just for the tearoom (no tickets required)!

Beautiful home in a stunning setting. I was on a very quick visit to track down a rat as part of the Mischief of Rats Sculpture Trail. Hopefully, someday, I'll get to return for a proper look and try the café.

Beautiful beautiful hall , great price to get In . The staff inside were great and it was a fascinating place , with a few outfits in various rooms for the kids to try and a item search whilst walking around. Lovely Hall .

Stunning mansion! Our day out even came complete with a lovely well priced meal at the stables cafe and a classic car show. Superb visit all round.