Places to Visit

Seaside Towns and Villages

We are spoilt for choices of seaside towns and villages. Whitby is the main attraction but there are so much more to explore along the Yorkshire coast.

Beautiful Beach Walks

Beautiful sandy beaches stretch along the Yorkshire coastline. From Saltburn in the North to Scarborough in the South, so many to choose from.

Moorland Villages

Explore the beautiful Moorland Villages. We have Steam Trains in nearby Grosmont and picturesque Goathland has tea shops, sheep and a famous station!

The Famous Whitby 199 steps

Whitby

You can jump on the train in Egton Bridge, it will take you swiftly into the centre of Whitby. Enjoy the seaside sights and smells! The salt in the air, fish and chips or the smell of kippers smoking. Whitby is a great day out, something for everyone. Visit quirky shops, tea shops, fish and chip shops and then walk up the 199 steps to visit the famous clifftop Whitby Abbey where Bram Stoker's novel Dracula was based giving Whitby a major literary association.

Fishermans cottages clinging to the hillside

Robin Hoods Bay

Follow the coastline southwards from Whitby and you will come across this quaint little fishing village steeped in history. A steep lane winds down into the village, stop and browse in the shops or explore the little passage ways between the old fishermans cottages. There are a handful of places to eat from the local pubs to take away fish and chips. The beach is the ultimate place to do rock pooling when the tide is low and there is a lovely walk along the beach to Boggle Hole and back along the old railway line.

Tides out in the harbour

Staithes

Follow the coastline northwards from Whitby and you will come across Staithes. Another quaint picturesque fishing village. Park at the top and walk down the steep cobbled road. There are some lovely shops, art galleries and tea shops and The Cod and Lobster pub is a great place to stop and take in the views of the harbour. A lovely place to explore, walks all around and at low tide a lovely sandy beach to play on.

Saltburn Tramway

Saltburn

The elegant seaside town of Saltburn is around a 30 minute drive North of Whitby. At the cliff top the town boasts a grid design of beautiful Victorian houses. The Saltburn Tramway is the easy option of decending to the pier and beaches where surfing is a popular activity.
The Seaview restaurant on the sea front is excellent but you may need to queue!

Village end of the beach

Runswick Bay

A stunning National Trust beach, the bay stretching along to Kettleness. A really interesting walk where you will discover caves, waterfalls and fossils. A great choice of beach whatever the tide timetable and if you fancy a change of scenery then head into the village to discover the pub and beach tea rooms. There is limited parking near the beach so try to arrive early, otherwise park at the top and walk down the VERY steep road!!

Walk along the beach to Whitby

Sandsend

Sandsend is the nearest beach to Moles House, situated just North of Whitby. You can park at Sandsend and walk to Whitby and back. A beautiful sandy beach with a river flowing out from the village over the beach. In the summer ponds are often formed which make it a great safe place for children to play in, there are two lovely cafes on the beach side, a handful of shops and the Fish Cottage which serves fabulous fish dishes to eat in or take away.

Steam Train leaving Grosmont

Grosmont

It is just a 2km walk to Grosmont from Moles House along the old toll road, now a footpath. Grosmont is the home to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway where steam locomotives power up and down the tracks from Pickering. You can sit on the platform watching the trains and then explore the engine sheds where there's always something going on. Grosmont is also home to a lovely art gallery, The School House Cafe and a few shops.

Aidensfield featured in Heartbeat

Goathland

Situated in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors, Goathland is a picturesque moorland village. Made famous by the TV series 'Heartbeat' which was flimed in and around the village. The village also boasts a famous station which was featured in the Harry Potter films.
Goathland has a few touristy shops, a lovely tea shop, a couple of pubs, The Mallyan Spout Hotel and The Homestead Kitchen Restaurant which has a Green Michelin award. The village is surrounded by some wonderful walks and lots of sheep!!

The play area is amazing!

Danby Visitor Centre

Danby can be found along the Esk Valley, pass Glaisdale, Lealholm and Houlsyke and you'll arrive at the Danby Visitor Centre. A great place if you have children, inside there is an interactive visitor centre, an art gallery, shop and tea shop. Outside are nature trails, mud kitchens, bird hides and the most amazing play area. Throughout the year they host special events usually involving nature, art and history which is focussed at the children to make a memorable day out.
Take a picnic, a football or cricket bat, they are happy for you to play on the fields.