Excellent tourist attraction celebrating one of Cleveland's most famous sons, Captain James Cook, explorer, extraordinaire. Well worth a visit :)

Lovely little museum with differentiated activities for children. We really enjoyed hunting for all the different items. What a great idea!

Wonderful mini museum. Three generations of our family visited together aged from 74 to 7 years. We spent a good hour filling in the free quizzes provided by the lovely friendly and helpful volunteers in the shop downstairs. Upstairs (lift available) museum packed full of interesting and interactive history and information about Captain Cook and the local area. Free entry but donations well deserved.

As my family have ancestral links to Captain Cook I was interested to visit this museum as I was in the area. However at 3pm on a Friday during school holidays it wasn’t open. Nothing on the door to say why. Disappointed. I’m sure it would have been very interesting 🤨

Captain Cook's school room museum is dedicated to the legendary seafarer James Cook who as a boy lived up at aryholme farm 2.5 miles outside the village on the way to Gribdale gate , the school room has been restored to exactly as it would have been when James was a boy it is well worth a visit if you are in great Ayton there is also wheel chair access parking is on the high street

Tells a different aspect to Captain Cook's life and what it was like for teachers at that time. Worth a visit.

Lovely little museum. Gives a good synopsis of Cook's life as well as history of the school which he attended and of Great Ayton itself. Friendly volunteer in the shop. Free to enter but donations welcomed. Great Ayton itself is attractive along the river Leven.

Easy parking and great views with a steep and slightly less steep walk to the top . Would definitely recommend appropriate footwear, it can be tricky in places. The minimum 2 hour parking is only just long enough to get to the top and back if you don't stop for a breather.

A great beginner trail for families to enjoy. Lovely local 360 views at the trig point. The trail offers a man made stepping route all the way to the top (last section rock climb ‘easy’). Local facilities 🚾 🅿️ are well maintained.

Did the short, steep hike up from the A173 car park up to the Roseberry Topping summit. The car park has toilets, one negative is there are no parking concessions for disabled people with blue badges, not sure why as they are hardly likely to be climbing this hill! As for the hill itself, it is obviously a prominent feature of the local area & the views from the top are very good on a clear day. There are a multitude of routes you can take, we took the most popular one.

Beautiful place to visit, near Middlesbrough. Elevation of 320 meters but feels much more than that, fantastic views from the top.

One of my favourite walks, not too difficult & great fun for everyone! Views from the top are stunning 😍

A small, but steep outcrop on the Moors. The stone steps are hard work but the view is worth the effort.

You do just Roseberry topping from the carpark or do 11 km walk to the Captan cook memorial. I have been couple of times and it has been lovely both times. If you want to do the hard / steep climb follow the steps otherwise follow the path on your right. The car park is handy if you can find a free bay. You can park for all day for £5.50. On both occasions I was not able find a parking bay. I ended up parking in he kings head inn few meters away for £6.00 all day. If you buy drinks or food for over £10 they refund the ticket charges. I I would recommend to have drinks after your climb not before.😁

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. 😁😉🤣

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

Friendly welcome from staff started visit off well and guides in rooms very interesting. The dolls house and whole room of different miniature rooms was my favourite- could have stayed all day! Small tea room with nice produce especially cakes! They have a scone of the week too. We did the 5 mile walk starting and ending at hall which was enjoyable and thankfully missed the rain. £13.20 entry for house and gardens

Great NT place to visit. Grounds are not extensive, but there is plenty to see. House alone is well worth the visit very interesting and very friendly staff. Dog friendly grounds.

The national trust guides on the entrance were so welcoming. I am a wheelchair user . The gardens are stunning, view from the lawns to the house, a wonderful cafe by a river, tables & chairs , wooden sunloungers in the cafe garden which we opted for . The food, cakes , service excellent , being August , summer holidays the cafe was busy . An array of fun games / activities were around the lawns for families to enjoy also making a day of their outing with picnics . The house sadly being a national trust member is not at all disabled friendly . The toilets were compact & difficult for disabled. A downside to a glorious experience . If you are a wheelchair user the grounds / cafe are very accessible, you would need however a fine weather day . The beauty of Nunnington Hall a happy memory with photos that will stay will me .

Went with friends to visit and they loved it. There is a nice garden area to explore with fallen fruit that you are allowed to have. The house has a gem of features to look at with it's history at hand to read. There is also a cafe inside the house.

Nice NT property. It's quite small but the gardens are nice - good for roses & fruits this time of year. The house is very open & you can walk everywhere - no roped off areas. You can spend a couple of hours here quite happily, probably longer on a warm, sunny day. We walked into Nunnington village afterwards too which is full of beautiful buildings & walks.

Nunnington is a proper gem in the NT portfolio, small enough to explore in detail with such a variety of interesting aspects. This year, they're hosting the wildlife photography entrants on top of having the in-house miniature (dolls) houses. New additions to the gardens, and you can't miss the resident peacocks! The thing I really do enjoy when visiting NT properties is the knowledge and enthusiasm of the volunteers, this place has them by the bucket load 👏👏

A must visit if you're in the area. The house is a gorgeous pocket of history, with gardens to match. Rose beds with some amazing smelling roses. Veg garden with allsorts growing in it. And a wonderfully redone iris garden as it was called I think last time we visited.

We had a lovely visit to the Yorkshire Lavender Field today, and it exceeded our expectations in every way! The whole experience was peaceful, vibrant, and perfect for all ages. It’s incredibly family- and pet-friendly, with wide open spaces for kids to explore and plenty of spots for a relaxed stroll with your dog. There’s a generous car parking area, so parking was stress-free even on a busy summer day. One of the highlights was the freedom to take photos anywhere — no restrictions, which made it a dream for photographers and Instagram lovers alike. The fields are stunning, full of vibrant purples and buzzing bees, and there are whimsical sculptures and seating areas scattered throughout. The on-site café was a delightful surprise — great selection of food and drinks, including some lavender-themed treats, all served in a welcoming atmosphere with beautiful views of the countryside. Highly recommend for a day trip with family, friends, or even solo. Peaceful, scenic, and uplifting — we’ll definitely be back!

Lovely place to visit to spend some quality time with friends and family. Booked the picnic package. Wish we had a way to choose our choice of cake and sandwiches when booking online. The afternoon tea was great! Lemon lavender drizzle cake - a bit dry. Kinda disappointed with the general care of the farm: the pond was left neglected although it had some pretty waterlilies.

Our second visit. A nice place to visit for a couple of hours or more. On a hillside so be mindful of this for those with mobility issues. Good facilities, shop, cafe etc but unfortunately we had a poor experience in the cafe this time. ( Order not received in the kitchen due to technical issues which they knew about but no one checked each order was going through! Which lead to a very long wait 30/40 mins.)

This beautiful lavender farm sits on a hillside overlooking the breathtaking scenery of the Vale of York. I came here on a day excursion, and spent a lovely afternoon exploring it. The garden, with its neat beds of lavender and more exotic plants in the Mediterranean dry garden, was a good place to start. It was fun to wander along the wibbly wobbly way, and there's a lavender maze and a snakes and ladders game that children will love. There were even some visitors with easels and canvases painting the wonderful views. The lavender fields were a delight to walk around: lots of different varieties, the humming of bees, and the wonderful fragrance all around. There's a pond (but dried up after the long hot spell), picnic tables, and a children's play area with climbing apparatus, wooden shelters and a make-believe stove. Loved the quirky cricket artwork! After my walk, I cooled off in the tea room with a refreshing elderflower drink. They serve some nice looking cakes here, and lavender tea and scones. There are also lavender products for sale in the gift shop, where I bought two little bottles of lavender essential oil. There's a decent sized car park, and it's free. The people I met here, from the gardeners to the staff running the café and the shop, were really helpful and friendly. All in all, a very enjoyable visit!

Slightly early to see the carpets of Lavender, a couple of varieties out in flower so far. The Lavender maze was quite fun although the kids with their excitement did get rather scratched legs with the hardwood from the Lavender so would recommend trousers or leggings. The variety of plants in the garden area near the nursery was lovely, especially the Lupins. I’m mindful we haven’t had a great deal of rain of late but can’t help but feel the pond needs some attention and could be made to be a real feature. The children’s play area had a small climbing frame, a little wooden castle, a couple of sandpits and a few other bits. They seem to be adding a few extra bits. The nursery area was nice, the staff very friendly and helpful. Lots of different varieties of Lavender and Mint for sale as well as some other boarder plants. Our visit was pleasant but we felt there is so much more potential. We had explored the gardens, stopped at the play area and done the nursery in just over an hour.

One of the tourist attraction in north York. The place is smells lavender. We had a great picnic. Picnic basket full with lovely sandwiches so yummy. We’re full up we didn’t even eat the box of desserts and drinks. I will recommend this picnic package to everyone who wants to visit at Yorkshire lavender. It was not blooming at this time of June, I suggest the best time to go is at the pick of summer. Overall experience was excellent. Staff are friendly especially the one on the picture 🥰♥️ thank you 🙏🏽

A wonderful visit to Yorkshire Lavender today! The fields were beautiful and fragrant, making for a very relaxing and enjoyable experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and we learned so much about how the lavender is grown and harvested. A perfect day out for anyone who loves nature, fresh air, and stunning scenery. Highly recommend!

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!

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.

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

A city centre park with a museum and playground. Nice place to walk through or stop on one of the many benches and in some places you can see the abbey or overlook Whitby town. It's hilly but with paths but entrance with a pram or wheelchair etc is only available from the top road as there are a lot of access points that involve stone steps.

While I don't have green fingers myself, and I don't have a garden, I am always in awe of those who work hard to create stunning public spaces like Pannett Park in Whitby. The gardens are a really peaceful, colourful and well-kept attraction with 12 sculptures, flowers beds, rare trees, fossils and more! The park also overlooks Whitby and has some stunning views. If you love gardens, this is definitely one to visit if ever you are in Whitby.

Beautifully kept park, good paths, some steep. Terrific collection of trees And flower beds. Saw a couple of tree creepers

A really lovely spacious park providing a bit of peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of Whitby. Beautifully tended and the museum (which is closed on mondays) is free to enter

Lovely quiet place ..plenty of space ..but no dogs allowed which is nice ..

Well managed clean tidy. Lots of wildlife. Lovely play park for kids , nice place for picking

Lovely park, dogs not allowed, squirrels and other wildlife in abundance. On a slope, but there are lovely paths that avoid the steps. One corner has a well equipped play park. A quiet haven with lovely views, just a stones throw away from the busy shops.

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.

As someone who loves living on the Yorkshire Coast (and appreciates that she's lucky to do so), the RNLI always has a special place in my heart. The RNLI Whitby Museum isn't huge but it packs in some fantastic exhibits. It is housed in a custom-built double boathouse that was used by the RNLI from 1895–1957. The museum displays the RNLB Robert & Ellen Robson lifeboat which was built in 1918 which is awe-inspiring to see close up. The ships oars alone are enormous! The museum features artefacts and information about famous sea rescues including those involving Coxswains Henry Freeman and Thomas Langlands. It also has an excellent section about the HMHS Rohilla, a hospital ship that foundered of Whitby in 1914. The rescue took three days ... this is a truly moving story that shows how brave and dedicated RNLI volunteers are.

A really lovely museum that’s free to enter. There’s plenty of interesting information to read and lots of exhibits to look at. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and very knowledgeable, which makes the visit even better.

Love this museum, it’s free, small but very interesting, definitely recommend it to everyone visiting Whitby.

Small but interesting museum housing 1 historic lifeboat,the placards detailing the rescues over the years are well worth a read There is also a RNLI shop on site

This was not a planned visit. We just popped in with the children whilst on a visit to whitby. Such a great little place and also educational for the children. They thought it was interesting looking at things from times past. Also has a nice little gift shop 😊

Saving Lives At Sea Is What The RNLI Is All About. Fisherman,Their Boats And Their Families Often Contribute Their Time As Volunteers Crewing Lifeboats Around Our Coast. We Have So Much To Thank Them For And Much To Learn About The History Of The RNLI. The Museum In Whitby Gives A Wonderful Insight Into The Vital Role This Charity Plays In Everyone’s Everyday Lives. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Are Not Enough To Show The Gratitude We All Owe To The Magnificent RNLI 🙏🏼🪷 Namaste 🪷🙏🏼🕯️

Free entry and good info about local life boat history, evolution of kit they used and about when Whitby joined the RNLI. Good for kids and adults. Will take a hour or so (with a good look at the gift shop which is also good quality and price)

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

Very interesting museum. Two adults with gift aid was £22. 4 floors of information and things to see. Staff are helpful and friendly. Gift shop is good too.

Chris told us a very interesting story about Captain Cook and sailors. Alex helped him to compare challenges in olden days of survival at the ocean to surviving in space and potentially to Mars.

ok im a bit bias but I love anything Captain Cook he's an amazing piece of Australian history in colonisation...im not going to debate the rights or the wrongs because it's history and we can not change it ...if you take everything out of it he was an amazing seamen in his time ...this a small museum and Whitby is an absolutely beautiful little town to visit as well if your there check it out ...there is or maybe was a replica Endeavour in the bay as well that was for sale so not sure its still there . definitely work a look but sadly a floating restaurant

Very interesting museum with lots of information to read across three floor levels in a house in which captain Cook once resided during his stays in Whitby. Definitely worth a visit. Especially for people who are interested in seafaring.

Great little museum. Not just on Captain Cook, had interesting historical facts on navigation, medicine etc too. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable.

Amazing experience. Staff very professional and kind , we learned a lot and we definitely left the museum touched by all that we've learned. The vast knowledge of the museum's guide and his passion was touching. We left the place feeling really greatful for people that make such a great difference to our world.

We called in as we were passing(and also had a discount voucher,so thought we'd use it). It's quite a small place, but gave plenty of information about Cook,his start and how he became what he did. An informative little place.

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.

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.

Lovely place to have a walk with dogs. Paid to join the membership because we love love this woodland so much. You also can bring your own bike or rent a bike here to have a mountain bike day.

Lovely forest to spend the day in. Plenty of walks and places to ride a bike if that's your bag. Various different car parks to park up in. Visitor centre has a gift shop and a cafe in, with a play area outside and plenty of picnic benches.

Nature's home. So many trails and walks in Nature..with zero phone signal to distract you too. #bliss

Great place to go for walks/hikes. Visitor centre is lovely though the drinks and parking are quite expensive. When it's quiet it's a great place to do some recall training with our puppy.

LOVED IT stunning views ,walks are for all types of walkers

I absolutely love dalby forest for mountain biking, the trails are excellent & well maintained. I always do the red route, it's about 23.5 miles long & for experienced riders. The trails have a bit of everything including fast flowing single track, north shore, technical downhill sections, flowing jumps, fire roads & a few inclines. The sections are very clearly marked & the bike trails are separate from walking trails. There is an on site bike shop where you can hire e bikes & are open for spares and repairs. All in all, well worth a visit if your a serious mountain biker. Would definitely recommend!

Great for a bike ride or hike. Some good sections on the red trails. Blue is shorter and more fun though. But if taking the kids I use a tow line as the climb out the car park is a bit much for them.

Amazing visit to gallery, staff so friendly and welcoming. Spent an absolute fortune tho but 4 amazing limited edition prints now grace my walls.

We have been wanting to visit the gallery for years and what a warm welcome we received! The many stunningly detailed paintings and prints show just how intimately Robert has observed the character and behaviour of the wildlife he paints. The hardest part of visiting is having to choose which paintings, prints and other beautiful items to leave behind. We were so very grateful for the time shared so I could ask about constructing ponds, wildlife planting and chat about wildlife in general and the familiar characters Robert shares through his videos and livestreams which we watched while visiting the gallery. Such a beautiful place! The prints we bought are incredibly special and will be appreciated every single day.

I’ve been trying for years to get a chance to visit the gallery and was so pleased to get through the rain to visit. Do many fabulous pictures, cards, gifts etc. I started the Christmas shopping! I loved the chance to watch the life streams and I was so excited as I was leaving to see the owl boxes and the feeding branch!! They are alongside the lane and I hadn’t spotted them on my way in. Bit like seeing a superstar! Nice coffee too.

I ordered a signed & framed print of the blue tit couple and it is remarkably stunning in detail & color. Robert Fuller is so multi-talented.

A beautiful gallery showcasing the work of artist Robert Fuller. Plenty of parking. There is no café but freshly brewed coffee is available and there are toilets. Lots of beautiful gifts to purchase for yourself or for a loved one.

I ordered the beautiful weasel wall painting by Robert E Fuller. it arrived in perfect condition. The framed picture is beautifully crafted, very good quality and I`m very happy with it. And... Thers a special story behind it for me, but that would be too much to explain here. Thank you and your team so much!

We visited the studio in August as part of our golden wedding anniversary trip! It is a wonderful studio with lots of interesting photos and paintings from Robert Fuller. We already had a print from Robert, the Red Squirel and for our wedding anniversary present to ourselves we purchased another print in the same frame, this time 4 barn swallows! It looks fantastic out lounge

Stayed here for a peaceful weekend meditation retreat and it was lovely. I felt well cared for. It is a place with opportunities for everyone to relax and take stock of things.

I absolutely love it here. The meditation retreats are transformative. The lovely people that live there are so kind. The accommodation is clean and so comfortable. I will definitely be a regular visitor going forward. 🤍

I have stayed here twice now - in May 2025 and September 2025. I went for the midweek Rest and Reflect. Excellent value for money, welcoming volunteers, beautiful buildings and grounds. The room was superb with a nice bath to relax in and very comfortable bed. Meals are in communal dining room which meant that we all chatted together. Meditations and teachings were suitable for someone who has never been to a Buddhist Centre. I will be back! :-)

I spent 4 delightful days at the Madhyamaka Buddhist Centre (April 2023) as a guest at the b&b. I suggest anyone head here for peace, tranquility, time to reflect and relax. Also to enjoy the grounds and try the meditations. Buddhism has peace, wisdom and comfort at the heart of its teachings. Everyone at Madhyamaka is welcoming and warm. Thankyou to the staff, and the Buddhist teachers, especially Jade one of the hosts who was very helpful and couldn't do enough for me to make sure my stay was pleasant. I shall be returning very soon 🙏🏼✨ Charlotte x

A very special place to come and re charge. Amazing grounds, people and fantastic food served like clock work. Massive thanks to all the residents and working visitors for making my stay so enjoyable.

Beautiful day out today. Lovely place no matter what time of year you go. We stayed for just over 3 hours today. Nice walk round the lake, hide and seek in the walled garden. And cake and coffee from the cafe while the kids played football, played on the swing and the little obstacle course. My kids 2 and 6 love it here.

Very good! Excellent accommodation, food, & teaching. Had a good cycle around the nearby countryside too. Was beautiful! Added to the calm & peaceful atmosphere at Madhyamaka KMC

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 !

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 🤣

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.

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...

Absolutely great here lovely views of the coast from high ground. It is very hilly to walk around and the views are great. There is many amusements and gift shops plus many places to eat .

We had our wedding in the Sun Court and it was amazing from start to finish! From the moment of booking, to every part of our day, Naomi, and the team were outstanding! We had so many comments from our guests on, not only the stunning venue itself, but the gorgeous food and excellent service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as a wedding venue, thank you so much to all the staff at Scarborough Spa.

The Scarborough Spa is a great building 😁 parking is either in local car parks or street parking which can be difficult in the height of the summer season so we parked on a paid for private driveway for £3.50 just 10 minutes away. Security getting into the gig was quick with polite staff👍 No food allowed inside but you could buy inside at reasonable prices or go out with your wristband pass. Plenty of bars and a decent amount of very clean ladies loos 😜 you could take a small bottle of water into the venue but the biggest annoyance - nowhere to refill if needed and as it was sweltering outside it was double sweltering inside🥵 The bands were as always fabulous 😍 the lights and sound quality inside the Spa are brilliant and you can move around the venue whenever you feel like a change of view 😁 really looking forward to Ferocious Dog there later in the year 💯🥰

Been here twice for Fortress Festival. Great venue in a beautiful location and it's nice to see that someone money has been spent on the upkeep over the past year too. That's certainly not something you see in London or most other parts of the country. Already looking forward to coming back in 2026!

Amazing venue for a festival. Absolutely loved the building and its architecture. The location couldn't be better, right on the coast of the North Sea.

Fantastic location for a black metal festival. Very nice venue. Staff was very friendly. Plenty of bars. Great view.

Fortress Festival amazing! Staff brilliant! Could do with checking up on the 2003 licensing act though. They tried to deny me water. Other than that great staff all round.

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

Nice Little area to visit. Busy in the summer months due to the large beach area when the tides are out and the rock pools. Worth a visit. I would recommend the Country Park car park as a place to park the car as there is more spaces and more chance to find an empty one in the summer. Great place to brings the kids especially for the Rock pools.

When the tide goes out, what a fantastic beach. It's miles long and easy to walk on. Never crowded. A couple of old WW2 Pill Boxes can be found on the beach that once stood at the top of the cliff. Paragliding can often be seen over the beach

Nice beach. Busy but not too busy. I think dogs not allowed on beach during peak season. Fish, chips and Ice Cream, and toilets available on promenade.

A wonderful sandy beach, partly dog-free, with great views of cliffs and headlands. There are several fast food sellers at the Northern end of the beach, near the lifeboat station. We bought fresh seafood and a waffle.

It's a beautiful beach clean very big, soft sand the water is quite clean we walked from filey primrose as staying there into filey didn't take long at all along the beach dog friendly on this part but when you get into actually filey does have signs up to say no dogs but we had plenty of the other bit for our dog large amount infact

I went here about a month ago and I love this place! It's good for views and chilling on the beach. I've been there every year since 2023

What an absolute gem, makes you proud to be British. Spotlessly clean and little shops and cafes spread along the waterfront Dog friendly in places too. Can't wait to ret