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 Beverley Minster is regarded as the most impressive
church in England that is not a cathedral. Its splendid Perpendicular
twin towers of the west front are visible for miles across the
wolds as you approach Beverley. There is much to see inside,
including the tomb of Lady Eleanor Percy, dating from around
1340 and covered with a richly-decorated canopy, regarded as
one of the best surviving examples of Gothic art. www.beverleyminster.org.
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Beverley
Racecourse, York Road, Beverley HU17 8QZ Tel: 01482 867488. Beverley
Racecourse is situated on the historic Westwood. With over 300
years of history, the Racecourse offers modern facilities and
really competitive racing. www.beverley-racecourse.co.uk.
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Burton Agnes Hall, Burton Agnes, Driffield,
Yorkshire YO25 0ND. Tel: 01262 490324. Burton Agnes Hall is a
beautiful Elizabethan house, filled with treasures collected
by the family over four centuries from the fascinating original
carving and plasterwork to a large collection of Impressionist
and contemporary paintings. www.burton-agnes.co.uk. About 5 miles southwest of Bridlington. |
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Cruckley
Farm, Foston-on-the Wolds, Driffield, East Yorkshire Tel: 01262
488337. A working family farm with rare and modern animals, daily
milking demo, hatchery, pets paddock, waterfowl lake and nature
reserve, with 50 varieties of pigs, cows, oxen, sheep, horses,
goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, ornamental waterfowl and miscellaneous
farm cats and dogs.www.cruckley.co.uk.
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Hornsea Museum, Burns Farm, 11 - 15 Newbegin,
Hornsea, East Yorkshire HU18 1AB Tel: 01964 533443 The award-winning
Folk museum of North Holderness village life is sited in an 18th
century farmhouse. The museum reflects the changing patterns
of village life over the passing centuries. Over the years it
has won numerous national awards and has been featured on television
several times. www.hornseamuseum.com. About 10 miles south of Bridlington. |
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Hornsea
Mere is the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire, situated only
three-quarters of a mile from the North Sea. It covers 467 acres,
compared with Semerwater’s 80, and is two miles long, three-quarters
of a mile wide at its broadest part, and at the most 11 or 12
feet deep. The mere owes its origin to the glacial deposits that
formed Holderness, after the last Ice age. This shallow nutrient-rich
lake attracts a variety of wintering waterfowl and passage migrants. About 10 miles
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Freeport Hornsea Outlet Village, Rolston Road,
Hornsea HU18 1UT. Tel: 01964 534 211. East Riding of Yorkshire's
top visitor venue with shopping and leisure attractions. About 10 miles south of Bridlington. |
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Flamborough
Head, Flamborough, Bridlington, Yorkshire, YO15 Flamborough Head is a rocky chalk headland, famous for its chalk cliffs, up to 130 metres in height, which are home to one of the largest sites of nesting sea birds in England and boasting a rare colony of gannets. The cliff top walk is a birdspotter's paradise with oyster catchers, gulls, eider ducks, and cormorants. As well as its distinctive white cliffs, there are coves, sea caves and stacks along the coastline. About 3 miles east of Bridlington. |
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Cruckley Farm, Foston-on-the Wolds, Driffield
East Yorkshire Tel: 01262 488337. A working family farm with
rare and modern animals, daily milking demo, hatchery, pets paddock,
waterfowl lake and nature reserve, with 50 varieties of pigs,
cows, oxen, sheep, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, ornamental
waterfowl and miscellaneous farm cats and dogs. www.cruckley.co.uk.
About 5 miles east of
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Burton
Agnes Hall, Burton Agnes, Driffield, Yorkshire YO25 0ND. Tel:
01262 490324. Burton Agnes Hall is a beautiful Elizabethan house,
filled with treasures collected by the family over four centuries,
from the fascinating original carving and plasterwork to a large
collection of Impressionist and contemporary paintings. www.burton-agnes.co.uk. About 5 miles northeast of Driffield. |
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Beverley Minster is regarded as the most impressive
church in England that is not a cathedral. Its splendid Perpendicular
twin towers of the west front are visible for miles across the
wolds as you approach Beverley. There is much to see inside,
including the tomb of Lady Eleanor Percy, dating from around
1340 and covered with a richly-decorated canopy, regarded as
one of the best surviving examples of Gothic art. www.beverleyminster.org.
About 10 miles south of
Driffield. |
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Beverley
Racecourse, York Road, Beverley HU17 8QZ Tel: 01482 867488. Beverley
Racecourse is situated on the historic Westwood. With over 300
years of history, the Racecourse offers modern facilities and
really competitive racing. www.beverley-racecourse.co.uk.
About 10 miles south of
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station,
Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AJ. Tel: 01751 472508. The North
Yorkshire Moors Railway provides 18 miles of preserved steam
railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North
Yorkshire Moors. It runs between Grosment and Pickering, stopping
at Goathland. www.nymr.demon.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Goathland. |
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Whitby
Abbey, Whitby Tel: 01947 603568. From high on its commanding
cliff top, Whitby Abbey overlooks the picturesque fishing town
of Whiby. The haunting ruins are now maintained by English Heritage,
and were once the inspiration for Bram Stoker's "Dracula". About 9 miles northeast of Goathland. |
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The Yorkshire Waterways Museum, Dutch River
Side, Goole DN14 5TB. Tel: 01405 768730. The Yorkshire Waterways
Museum collection opened at the Sobriety Project in 1987, based
on the story of the Aire and Calder Navigation and the creation
of the Port of Goole. The Sobriety is a Humber Keel built in
1910 at Beverley. waterwaysmuseum.org.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Goole. |
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The
Humber Bridge, Humber Bridge Board, Ferriby Road, Hessle, East
Yorkshire HU13 OJG. Tel: 01482 647161. The Humber Bridge is the
third longest single span suspension bridge in the world, 25
years after it was built. This beautiful structure provides a
practical link between the North and South banks of the Humber.
Since its completion in 1981 it has had more than 100 million
users. The bridge has its own park and visitor centre. www.humberbridge.co.uk. About 15 miles east of Goole. |
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Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby, North Yorkshire
YO8 4PU Tel. 01757 703123. Selby Abbey is unique in the North
of England, as the first monastery to be founded in the North
after the Norman Conquest and one of the few in England to have
survived as a parish church. Benedict of Auxerre founded the
abbey. It escaped the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and although
part was pulled down, the central nave survived and in 1618 it
became the parish church of Selby. It overlooks Selby's market
place with its market cross of 1790, a bustling place of activity
on Monday market days. www.selbyabbey.org.uk. About 9 miles west of Goole. |
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Captain Cook's Monument, Great Ayton. Captain
James Cook was Great Ayton's most famous son. The monument is
a 51 ft high obelisk located on Easby Moor and visible for miles
around. It was constructed from local sandstone and was erected
in 1827 by Robert Campion of Whitby. About 1 mile east of Great Ayton. |
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Roseberry
Topping, Newton-under-Roseberry - (National Trust) Tel: 01947
841386 - Roseberry Topping is a distinctive hill on the border
between North Yorkshire and the borough of Redcar and Cleveland.
Its summit has a distinctive half-cone shape with a jagged cliff.
There are magnificent 360 degree views from the summit and on
a clear day, visitors may see as far as Teeside in one direction
and the Yorkshire Dales in another. About 2 miles north of Great Ayton. |
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REDCAR RACECOURSE, The Racecourse, Redcar
TS10 2BY Tel: 01642 484068. Racing has taken place at Redcar for many years – originally on the sands of Coatham – with the current site and company opening up for business in 1875. www.redcarracing.co.uk. About 10 miles northeast of Great Ayton. |
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Riverside Stadium has been the home of Middlesbrough F.C. since
the beginning of the English Premier League season 1995-96. Its
current capacity is 35,049 all-seated.
About 7 miles north of
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The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge links
Middlesbrough with the borough of Stockton-on-Tees, spaning the
River Tees. It carries a travelling 'car', suspended from the
bridge, across the river in 90 seconds and is the largest working
bridge of its kind in the world. It has featured in films and
TV programmes including Billy Elliot, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, The
Fast Show, and Steel River Blues. About 7 miles north of Great Ayton. |
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Ormesby
Hall, Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS7 9AS Tel: 01642 324188.A mid
18th-century Palladian attractive rural mansion and gardens,
on the edge of Middlesborough. The simple Palladian facade masks
exquisite interior decoration, paintings and furnishing. The
fine Georgian stable block is home to the Cleveland Mounted Police's
horses. National Trust charges apply. About 4 miles north of Great Ayton. |
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Rievaulx
Abbey, near Helmsley, North Yorkshire Tel:01439 798228 Discover
the spectacular and extensive remains of the first Cistercian
monastery in northern England, set in the beautiful valley of
the River Rye. Peace and serenity surround these majestic ruins.
(photo-Doorway of the Refectory, Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire
1803 John Sell Cotman) About
2 miles northwest of Thirsk. |
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Duncombe Park, Helmsley, Ryedale Tel: 01439
770213. Family home of Lord and Lady Feversham, the great house
was built in 1713. Surrounded by a unique 18th century landscaped
green garden of 35 acres, with vast terraces, temples and woodlands.
www.duncombepark.com. Location:
On the outskirts of Helmsley. |
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Flamingo
Land Ltd. Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire. YO17 6UX.
Tel: 0870 752 8000. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is one of
the UK's top 20 attractions receiving over 1.1 millions visitors
per year. www.flamingoland.co.uk. About 10 miles east of Helmsley. |
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Hornsea Museum, Burns Farm, 11 - 15 Newbegin,
Hornsea, East Yorkshire HU18 1AB Tel: 01964 533443 The award-winning
Folk museum of North Holderness village life is sited in an 18th
century farmhouse. The museum reflects the changing patterns
of village life over the passing centuries. Over the years it
has won numerous national awards and has been featured on television
several times. www.hornseamuseum.com. Location: In the centre of Hornsea. |
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Hornsea
Mere is the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire, situated only
three-quarters of a mile from the North Sea. It covers 467 acres,
compared with Semerwater’s 80, and is two miles long, three-quarters
of a mile wide at its broadest part, and at the most 11 or 12
feet deep. The mere owes its origin to the glacial deposits that
formed Holderness, after the last Ice age. This shallow nutrient-rich
lake attracts a variety of wintering waterfowl and passage migrants. Location:
On the outskirts of Hornsea. |
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Freeport Hornsea Outlet Village, Rolston Road,
Hornsea HU18 1UT. Tel: 01964 534 211. East Riding of Yorkshire's
top visitor venue with shopping and leisure attractions. Location: On the outskirts of Hornsea. |
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Flamborough
Head, Flamborough, Bridlington, Yorkshire, YO15 Flamborough Head is a rocky chalk headland, famous for its chalk cliffs, up to 130 metres in height, which are home to one of the largest sites of nesting sea birds in England and boasting a rare colony of gannets. The cliff top walk is a birdspotter's paradise with oyster catchers, gulls, eider ducks, and cormorants. As well as its distinctive white cliffs, there are coves, sea caves and stacks along the coastline. About 15 miles north of Hornsea. |
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Humber Bridge, Humber Bridge Board, Ferriby Road, Hessle, East
Yorkshire HU13 OJG. Tel: 01482 647161. The Humber Bridge is the
third longest single span suspension bridge in the world, 25
years after it was built. This beautiful structure provides a
practical link between the North and South banks of the Humber.
Since its completion in 1981 it has had more than 100 million
users. The bridge has its own park and visitor centre. www.humberbridge.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Hull. |
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Beverley Minster is regarded as the most impressive
church in England that is not a cathedral. Its splendid Perpendicular
twin towers of the west front are visible for miles across the
wolds as you approach Beverley. There is much to see inside,
including the tomb of Lady Eleanor Percy, dating from around
1340 and covered with a richly-decorated canopy, regarded as
one of the best surviving examples of Gothic art. www.beverleyminster.org.
About 5 miles north of
Hull. |
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Beverley
Racecourse, York Road, Beverley HU17 8QZ Tel: 01482 867488. Beverley
Racecourse is situated on the historic Westwood. With over 300
years of history, the Racecourse offers modern facilities and
really competitive racing. www.beverley-racecourse.co.uk.
About 5 miles north of
Hull. |
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HULL CITY MUSEUMS & ART GALLERY, (FERENS
ART GALLERY), Queen Victoria Square, Hull HU1 3RA Tel: 01482
613902. Paintings - Dutch, European and British, 16th - 20th
centuries, Prints and Drawings, 16th - 20th centuries, Sculpture,
15th - 20th centuries.
Location: In the centre
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Rievaulx
Abbey, near Helmsley, North Yorkshire Tel:01439 798228 Discover
the spectacular and extensive remains of the first Cistercian
monastery in northern England, set in the beautiful valley of
the River Rye. Peace and serenity surround these majestic ruins.
(photo-Doorway of the Refectory, Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire
1803 John Sell Cotman) About
7 miles west of Kirbymoorside. |
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Duncombe Park, Helmsley, Ryedale Tel: 01439
770213. Family home of Lord and Lady Feversham, the great house
was built in 1713. Surrounded by a unique 18th century landscaped
green garden of 35 acres, with vast terraces, temples and woodlands.
www.duncombepark.com. Location:
About 5 miles west of Kirbymoorside. |
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Flamingo
Land Ltd. Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire. YO17 6UX.
Tel: 0870 752 8000. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is one of
the UK's top 20 attractions receiving over 1.1 millions visitors
per year. www.flamingoland.co.uk. About 8 miles southeast of Kirbymoorside. |
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Saltburn Smugglers Heritage Centre, Old Saltburn,
Next to Ship Inn, Saltburn Tel: 01287 625252 The award winning
Saltburn Smugglers is set in ancient fishermen’s cottages,
blending costumed characters with authentic sounds and smells.
About 4 miles west of
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Captain
Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre, High Street, Staithes Tel:01947
841454 The collection includes: Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities
and Social History. Along with a complete recreation of Sanderson's
shop, where a young Captain Cook was once an apprentice. About 5 miles east of Loftus. |
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Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum, North
Yorkshire Tel: 01653 697777. Award-winning theme museum tells
the story of civilian life during World War II . The visitor
will be transported back in time to experience the sights, sounds
and even smells of the war years. Built in a former Prisoner
of war camp. www.edencamp.co.uk. On
the outskirts of Malton. |
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Castle
Howard, York, North Yorkshire YO60 7DA Tel: 01653 648 444. One
of the country's finest tourist attractions, Castle Howard is
one of the most beautiful historic houses in England. This 18th
century palace has unique collections of statuary, furniture,
ceramics and paintings surrounded by a breathtaking mix of sweeping
grounds and spectacular gardens. www.castlehoward.co.uk.
About 5 miles west of
Malton. |
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Flamingo
Land Ltd. Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire. YO17 6UX.
Tel: 0870 752 8000. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is one of
the UK's top 20 attractions receiving over 1.1 millions visitors
per year. www.flamingoland.co.uk. About 6 miles north of Malton. |
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Beverley Minster is regarded as the most impressive
church in England that is not a cathedral. Its splendid Perpendicular
twin towers of the west front are visible for miles across the
wolds as you approach Beverley. There is much to see inside,
including the tomb of Lady Eleanor Percy, dating from around
1340 and covered with a richly-decorated canopy, regarded as
one of the best surviving examples of Gothic art. www.beverleyminster.org.
About 8 miles east of
Market Weighton. |
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Beverley
Racecourse, York Road, Beverley HU17 8QZ Tel: 01482 867488. Beverley
Racecourse is situated on the historic Westwood. With over 300
years of history, the Racecourse offers modern facilities and
really competitive racing. www.beverley-racecourse.co.uk.
About 8 miles east of
Market Weighton. |
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Burnby Hall Gardens, Pocklington, East Riding
of Yorkshire YO42 2QE. Tel: 01759 307125. These delightful Gardens,
close to the centre of Pocklington, are home to the National
Collection of Hardy Water Lilies - the biggest such collection
to be found in a natural setting in Europe. www.burnbyhallgardens.com.
About 5 miles northwest
of Market Weighton. |
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Whitby
Abbey, Whitby Tel: 01947 603568. From high on its commanding
cliff top, Whitby Abbey overlooks the picturesque fishing town
of Whiby. The haunting ruins are now maintained by English Heritage,
and were once the inspiration for Bram Stoker's "Dracula". About 4 miles north of Robin Hood's Bay. |
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The Cleveland Way is a 110 mile National Trail
between Helmsley and Filey via Osmotherley, Saltburn, Whitby,
Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar and Scarborough, around the North
York Moors National Parks. It passes right through Robin Hoods
Bay. Location: In the
centre of Robin Hood's Bay. |
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Scarborough
Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary, Scalby Mills, Scarborough, North
Yorkshire YO12 6RP Tel: 01723 376125. The centre houses thousands
of fascinating creatures as well a busy, and highly successful
marine sanctuary for orphaned, sickly and injured seal pups.
The magnificent ocean tank has been spectacularly transformed
to become Turtle Reef, with its own colourful Caribbean-style
coral reef and hundreds of dazzling reef fish sharing quarters
with turtles and tropical sharks. www.aquariauk.com.
About 10 miles south of
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Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire YO11 1HY
Tel: 01723 372 451. Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland
between two bays, with sheer drops to the sea and only a narrow
landward approach. Specially constructed viewing platforms now
offer wonderful views of the coastline. The site's 3,000-year
history is explored in new interactive displays in the restored
Master Gunner's House. Less mobile visitors can enjoy a ground-floor
touch-screen virtual tour of the displays. About 10 miles south of Robin Hood's Bay. |
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Saltburn Smugglers Heritage Centre, Old Saltburn,
Next to Ship Inn, Saltburn Tel: 01287 625252 The award winning
Saltburn Smugglers is set in ancient fishermen’s cottages,
blending costumed characters with authentic sounds and smells.
In the centre of Saltburn. |
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Captain
Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre, High Street, Staithes Tel:01947
841454 The collection includes: Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities
and Social History. Along with a complete recreation of Sanderson's
shop, where a young Captain Cook was once an apprentice. About 9 miles east of Saltburn. |
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Guisborough Priory. Tel: 01287 633801 The
ruins of an Augustinian priory founded by the Bruce family, afterwards
Kings of Scotland. They are dominated by the dramatic skeleton
of the 14th-century church's east end. English Heritage charges
apply. About 5 miles southwest
of Saltburn. |
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Guisborough
Forest & Walkway, Pinchinthorpe, Guisborough Tel: 01287 631132
Situated in Pinchinthorpe on the outskirts of Guisborough at
the northern end of the A173, it extends for 2.5 miles along
part of the route followed by the old Guisborough Branch Railway
line, heading west towards Nunthorpe, and east to Guisborough
Forest, which is managed by Forest Enterprise. It is a gateway
site to the North York Moors National Park and offers splendid
views of Roseberry Topping to the south. About 6 miles southwest of Saltburn. |
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Whitby
Abbey, Whitby Tel: 01947 603568. From high on its commanding
cliff top, Whitby Abbey overlooks the picturesque fishing town
of Whiby. The haunting ruins are now maintained by English Heritage,
and were once the inspiration for Bram Stoker's "Dracula". About 14 miles north of Scarborough. |
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The Cleveland Way is a 110 mile National Trail
between Helmsley and Filey via Osmotherley, Saltburn, Whitby,
Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar and Scarborough, around the North
York Moors National Parks. It passes right through Scarborough.
Location: In the centre
of Scarborough. |
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Scarborough
Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary, Scalby Mills, Scarborough, North
Yorkshire YO12 6RP Tel: 01723 376125. The centre houses thousands
of fascinating creatures as well a busy, and highly successful
marine sanctuary for orphaned, sickly and injured seal pups.
The magnificent ocean tank has been spectacularly transformed
to become Turtle Reef, with its own colourful Caribbean-style
coral reef and hundreds of dazzling reef fish sharing quarters
with turtles and tropical sharks. www.aquariauk.com.
Location: In the centre
of Scarborough. |
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Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire YO11 1HY
Tel: 01723 372 451. Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland
between two bays, with sheer drops to the sea and only a narrow
landward approach. Specially constructed viewing platforms now
offer wonderful views of the coastline. The site's 3,000-year
history is explored in new interactive displays in the restored
Master Gunner's House. Less mobile visitors can enjoy a ground-floor
touch-screen virtual tour of the displays. Location: On the outskirts of Scarborough. |
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 Staithes Heritage
Centre and the Captain Cook Museum, High Street, Staithes, Saltburn-By-The-Sea,
Cleveland TS13 5BQ Tel: 01947 841454. The museum is housed in
the old Methodist Chapel. The ground floor has extensive displays
of lives of the past residents of Staithes, whilst the upper
floor is crammed with exhibits from the life and voyages of Captain
James Cook. There is a life-size street scene of 1745 and over
200 books dating from 1773, of Cook' s life and journeys. Location: In the centre of Staithes. |
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Saltburn
Smugglers Heritage Centre, Old Saltburn, Next to Ship Inn, Saltburn
Tel: 01287 625252 The award winning Saltburn Smugglers is set
in ancient fishermen’s cottages, blending costumed characters
with authentic sounds and smells. About 4 miles west of Staithes. |
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Whitby Abbey, Whitby Tel: 01947 603568. From
high on its commanding cliff top, Whitby Abbey overlooks the
picturesque fishing town of Whiby. The haunting ruins are now
maintained by English Heritage, and were once the inspiration
for Bram Stoker's "Dracula". About
8 miles southeast of Staithes. |
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The
Cleveland Way is a 110 mile National Trail between Helmsley and
Filey via Osmotherley, Saltburn, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar
and Scarborough, around the North York Moors National Parks.
It passes right through Staithes. Location: In the centre of Staithes. |
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Whitby
Abbey, Whitby Tel: 01947 603568. From high on its commanding
cliff top, Whitby Abbey overlooks the picturesque fishing town
of Whiby. The haunting ruins are now maintained by English Heritage,
and were once the inspiration for Bram Stoker's "Dracula". Location: In the centre of Whitby. |
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The Cleveland Way is a 110 mile National Trail
between Helmsley and Filey via Osmotherley, Saltburn, Whitby,
Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar and Scarborough, around the North
York Moors National Parks. It passes right through Whitby. Location: In the centre of Whitby. |
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Scarborough
Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary, Scalby Mills, Scarborough, North
Yorkshire YO12 6RP Tel: 01723 376125. The centre houses thousands
of fascinating creatures as well a busy, and highly successful
marine sanctuary for orphaned, sickly and injured seal pups.
The magnificent ocean tank has been spectacularly transformed
to become Turtle Reef, with its own colourful Caribbean-style
coral reef and hundreds of dazzling reef fish sharing quarters
with turtles and tropical sharks. www.aquariauk.com.
About 14 miles south of
Whitby. |
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Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire YO11 1HY
Tel: 01723 372 451. Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland
between two bays, with sheer drops to the sea and only a narrow
landward approach. Specially constructed viewing platforms now
offer wonderful views of the coastline. The site's 3,000-year
history is explored in new interactive displays in the restored
Master Gunner's House. Less mobile visitors can enjoy a ground-floor
touch-screen virtual tour of the displays. About 14 miles south of Whitby. |
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Whitby Museum, Pannett
Park, Whitby YO21 1RE Tel: 01947 602908. Captain Cook display
including original documents, South Sea Island culture, plus
model ships, whaling, fossil sea monsters, jet jewellery, folklore.
A treasure trove of Whitby's past. Location: In the centre of Whitby. |
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ROYAL AIR FORCE HOLMPTON - BUNKER TOURS, Rysome
Lane, Withernsea, HU19 2QR. Tel: 01964 630208. The underground
tour lasts for about 1hr 45min: please weatr warm clothing. It
includes quite long walks and 3 staircases. Loud effects are
used during our shows. WC's are available on site. Car Parking,
No under 5's please as the tour is not suitable for them. We
always try to assist if we can and a telephone call before an
intended visit can help us meet your requirements. (01964 630342)
Wheelchair users please be sure to call us before visiting to
save a possible wasted journey. About 4 miles south of Withernsea. |
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Spurn
Head,over 3 miles long, is a narrow sand spit on the tip of the
east coast of Yorkshire, on the Humber estuary. Home to an RNLI
lifeboat station and disused lighthouse. It is a designated National
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- Bolton Castle, Leyburn, Yorkshire Tel: 01969 623981. boltoncastle.co.uk.
- The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and
Saint Wilfrid, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, RIPON HG4 1QS.
Tel: 01765 603462
- Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Bolton Abbey Station,
Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF Tel: 01756 710614
- Rievaulx Abbey, near
Helmsley, North Yorkshire Tel:01439 798228
- Jorvik Viking Centre, Coppergate, York. Tel: 01904 643211.
jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk.
- Scarborough Sea Life
and Marine Sanctuary, Scalby Mills, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
YO12 6RP Tel: 01723 376125.aquariauk.com.
