Katie’s guidebook for the local area

City/town information

Whitby

Whitby is a fascinating, history drenched must visit. Famous for being the town where Bram Stoker wrote his novel Dracula, it is a gem of the Yorkshire coast. Whitby abbey – Whitby abbey, Bram Stokers inspiration, is the ruin of a Benedictine monastery which sits proudly on the East cliff overlooking the town. Whitby Jet – The locally found gemstone with a blackness that is so intense that the expression ‘as black as jet' has been a commonly used phrase for hundreds of years. Swing bridge – One of only two still working swing bridges in the world. Shopping – The east side of the town houses an array of small boutique and independent shops on cobbled streets contrasting to the West side of the town where the high street stores can be found. As well as this there is a fully working harbour, boat tours, amusements and a large sandy beach. Be warned though, it can get extremely busy and on the very peak days the town can even get closed to any new arrivals.

252 locals recommend

Whitby

252 locals recommend

Whitby is a fascinating, history drenched must visit. Famous for being the town where Bram Stoker wrote his novel Dracula, it is a gem of the Yorkshire coast. Whitby abbey – Whitby abbey, Bram Stokers inspiration, is the ruin of a Benedictine monastery which sits proudly on the East cliff overlooking the town. Whitby Jet – The locally found gemstone with a blackness that is so intense that the expression ‘as black as jet' has been a commonly used phrase for hundreds of years. Swing bridge – One of only two still working swing bridges in the world. Shopping – The east side of the town houses an array of small boutique and independent shops on cobbled streets contrasting to the West side of the town where the high street stores can be found. As well as this there is a fully working harbour, boat tours, amusements and a large sandy beach. Be warned though, it can get extremely busy and on the very peak days the town can even get closed to any new arrivals.

Sandsend

Next door to Whitby this small seaside village has a lovely beach and river to play in. Plus if you’re into your seafood, Estbeck House is a 2 Rosette fine dining restaurant worth sampling.

54 locals recommend

Sandsend

54 locals recommend

Next door to Whitby this small seaside village has a lovely beach and river to play in. Plus if you’re into your seafood, Estbeck House is a 2 Rosette fine dining restaurant worth sampling.

Goathland

Home of the famous North Yorkshire Moors steam train. The village of Goathland is where the TV series Heartbeat was filmed. Scripps garage and The Aidensfield Arms are just two nostalgic places to visit. Alternatively if Harry Potter is more up your street, the steam train station in Goathland was also featured in the Philosophers Stone.

54 locals recommend

Goathland

54 locals recommend

Home of the famous North Yorkshire Moors steam train. The village of Goathland is where the TV series Heartbeat was filmed. Scripps garage and The Aidensfield Arms are just two nostalgic places to visit. Alternatively if Harry Potter is more up your street, the steam train station in Goathland was also featured in the Philosophers Stone.

Helmsley

A beautiful old market town within which is the 900 year old Helmsley castle, The Walled Garden which is 250 years old and the National Centre for Birds of Prey located within the grounds of Duncombe park which has the largest collection of birds in the UK. It is a town hidden away from modern times with over 51 listed buildings, traditional shops, walks, castle and if you go on a Friday, you can catch the traditional market.

104 locals recommend

Helmsley

104 locals recommend

A beautiful old market town within which is the 900 year old Helmsley castle, The Walled Garden which is 250 years old and the National Centre for Birds of Prey located within the grounds of Duncombe park which has the largest collection of birds in the UK. It is a town hidden away from modern times with over 51 listed buildings, traditional shops, walks, castle and if you go on a Friday, you can catch the traditional market.

Grosmont

Grosmont is the starting point for the Grosmont to Pickering steam train line. Grosmont station is home to the Railway’s engine sheds where the steam and diesel locomotives are maintained. The trainline also stops a the station at Goathland, sometimes better known as the station from the fictional village of Aidensfield in the Heartbeat television series, Hogsmeade station in the first Harry Potter film or as the setting for Darrowby Station in All Creatures Great and Small.

20 locals recommend

Grosmont

20 locals recommend

Grosmont is the starting point for the Grosmont to Pickering steam train line. Grosmont station is home to the Railway’s engine sheds where the steam and diesel locomotives are maintained. The trainline also stops a the station at Goathland, sometimes better known as the station from the fictional village of Aidensfield in the Heartbeat television series, Hogsmeade station in the first Harry Potter film or as the setting for Darrowby Station in All Creatures Great and Small.

Middlesbrough

Cinema – There are 2 cinemas within Middlesbrough, the Showcase cinema located at Teesside park and Cineworld cinema Riverside park – Home of Middlesbrough football club Shopping centres – Located within the town centre are the Cleveland, Dundas and Hillstreet and Wellington square shopping centres along with a shop packed high street. Karting track – Teesside karting boasts the longest karting track in the UK and is open to all to come and have a go. Captain cook birthplace museum – The captain cook museum is housed in a purpose-built building close to the granite urn marking the site of Cook’s birthplace cottage. It is located within the 120 acre grounds of Stewarts park, where there is also a pets corner with many types of domesticated animals, fallow deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats, children’s play area, trim trail, outdoor table tennis and mini golf. MIMA – The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art is a large art gallery in the centre of the town.

Middlesbrough

Cinema – There are 2 cinemas within Middlesbrough, the Showcase cinema located at Teesside park and Cineworld cinema Riverside park – Home of Middlesbrough football club Shopping centres – Located within the town centre are the Cleveland, Dundas and Hillstreet and Wellington square shopping centres along with a shop packed high street. Karting track – Teesside karting boasts the longest karting track in the UK and is open to all to come and have a go. Captain cook birthplace museum – The captain cook museum is housed in a purpose-built building close to the granite urn marking the site of Cook’s birthplace cottage. It is located within the 120 acre grounds of Stewarts park, where there is also a pets corner with many types of domesticated animals, fallow deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats, children’s play area, trim trail, outdoor table tennis and mini golf. MIMA – The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art is a large art gallery in the centre of the town.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Saltburn Shopping It is a town centre where no property stands empty for long with an array of independent shops. The majority of stores are located in the square and on Milton street which is on the near side of the train station. The station square (outside of Sainsburys) hosts a monthly farmers market which attracts thousands of visitors to the town. This is held on the second Saturday of the month from Spring to Autumn. On Saturdays you will find jumble sales and flea markets in the Emmanuel church hall and the Community centre both on Windsor road. On Sunday mornings throughout the summer you could try and grab a bargain at the car boot sale in the station square. Saltburn Entertainment and Points of Interest Theatre - At the top of the square is the community theatre which hosts a variety of live theatre performances, events and cinematic nights throughout the year. www.saltburnarts.co.uk Music - We have a local Blues club who host monthly concerts in the town. www.saltburnbluesclub.co.uk On weekends throughout the year there are free live performances at the bandstand on Glenside road. Surfing – Saltburn surf school is on the lower promenade from which you can hire equipment or take a lesson. Saltburn was in the Guardians 2015 top 10 surfing locations in the UK. The Cliff Lift - Saltburn has the oldest funicular railway in the UK. The water powered lift travels 120 feet from the town down to the seafront and back. It mainly runs from Easter to Autumn daytimes. The Pier and Amusements – Saltburn pier is the most Northerly surviving British iron pier with a recently refurbished amusement arcade housed at the top of it. Mini Golf – On the lower promenade you will find Saltburn’s miniature golf course. Miniature railway - Built in 1947, the miniature railway runs for half a mile up from where Saltburn gill twists round to meet the sea up into rifts wood. Woodlands centre and Italian gardens – Half a mile into Rifts wood you will find the woodlands centre, a small café and the Italian gardens which date back to 1860. Saltburn Viaduct – The viaduct is a Grade II listed structure which looms over Skelton Beck. It was originally part of the Whitby, Redcar and Middlesbrough Union Railway which opened in 1872, it closed to passenger trains in 1958 but still carried the trains to the Potash mine 6 miles away. Play Parks – There are three Children’s play parks in Saltburn. The nearest can be found at the rose gardens, 1 minutes walk away from the flat. Alternatively there is another on the on Glenside Road opposite the junction to Lune Street and finally one at the bottom of the valley alongside the river. Walks There are a plethora of footpaths that run through Rifts wood, twisting through the natural woodlands. If you want a longer walk, you can walk through the allotments to Marske, the next town along. Challenge yourself with a trek across the top of Huntcliff to Whitby. The Cleveland way runs through Rifts wood or challenge yourself with the 39 mile Langbaurgh Loop. The walk with the best views in my opinion runs along the cliff tops all the way to Whitby if you’re feeling active. Take the path up from The Ship Inn and simply follow the vista filled path along the Huntcliff top. Festivals and major town events Saltburn Food festival – Each August The food festival takes place all along Milton street and attracts over 10,000 people The Historic Hill Climb – Each September The hill climb is a speed and time trial for vintage cars and motorcycles dating from 1900’s to 1975. All the competing cars are on display in the cat nab car park before racing up the hill out of town. Saltburn Drama Festival – Each March The Saltburn drama festival is a week long festival of theatre performances of both adult and children’s plays by drama groups from as far afield as Durham and Scarborough. With up to two to three plays per evening there is always something to watch. Each performance is scored by an independent adjudicator and on the final night the Theatre hosts an award ceremony to announce the winners who then get the chance to go to next round of the all England Theatre Festival competition. Saltburn Folk Festival - Normally the second week in August. Saltburn folk Festival has run in the town since 1968. It is a week long festival with live music, street performances and jam sessions throughout the town. Tourist information centre This is found within the town library on Windsor road. Places to Eat Rapp’s Café – 11 Milton Street Modern café Bar open from breakfast through to dinner 7 days a week The Kings Grill – 11 Milton Street (Entrance through Rapp’s Café) Modern British a la carte restaurant open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Booking recommended. Coco and Rum – Station Square Thai fusion restaurant open 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm 7 days a week. Also offer takeaway. Signals – 1A Station Square Daytime Café with homecooked traditional meals. Open 8am – 4pm 7 days a week. Alessis – 9 Dundas Street East Traditional Family run Italian restaurant. Open from 3.30pm Monday to Saturday Taste – 1 Dundas Street East Small independent licensed coffee shop. Open 9 – 4.30 daily The Spa Hotel – Saltburn Bank The hotels restaurant and bar is open to the public 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Seaview – Lower promenade Multi award winning Fish and Chips restaurant with a modern British seafood restaurant on the upper floor with a view like no other in town. Catnab – Fish and chip shop with eat in or takeaway options. (Just as good as Seaview but with half the ques) Surfs up – Seafront café The Ship Inn- One of the oldest buildings in the town. A traditional Pub and restaurant with seafront beer garden. Virgo’s – 7 Dundas Street Modern restaurant serving each day and weekend nights Camfields, - Valley Avenue Espresso and ice cream open air café Chocolinis, - 3 Windsor Road Chocolatier, also serves hot shots of pure Belgian chocolate and Sicilian coffee. Real Meals - 25 Milton Street Family run Deli with an interesting range of foods and some fabulous home cooking. Shanti Vegetarian Café - Earthbeat Centre, Marske Road All home cooked Vegetarian and Vegan food with regular open mike nights Surfs Up Coffee Shop and Ice Cream Parlour - Foreshore Buildings, Lower Promenade Valley Garden Tearooms - Rose Walk, Saltburn Valley Gardens Only open summer months Spices – 21 Station Street Indian restaurant Brockley Hall Hotel – Glenside 2 Rosette restaurant with both a taster and Brasserie menu, bar and lounge open to the public. Bars and pubs Rapp’s Café – 11-13 Milton Street - Modern bar Signals – Station Square - Cocktail bar (weekends only) The Sitting Room – 3 Station Buildings - Cocktail bar Gunn’s Bar – Milton street - Modern micropub The Pillar Box – Milton Street - Micropub The Marine – 43 Marine Parade - Traditional Pub with pool tables and an incredible juke box selection The Alexandra Vaults – The back of Amber Street in the back alley – Award winning traditional Pub with a pool table. The Queen Victoria – 3 Dundas Street - Traditional Pub with pool table The Spa Hotel – Saltburn Bank. Bar open to non residents Takeaways Marco's Square Pizzeria, 17a Milton Street, Saltburn, 01287 623623 Royal Pizza House, 28 Milton Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea 01287 623111 Spices, Indian Restaurant, 21 Station Street, Saltburn, TS12 1AE, 01287 622727/625648 Min Du Chinese, 47 Milton Street, Saltburn, TS12 1DD, 01287 624699

62 locals recommend

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

62 locals recommend

Saltburn Shopping It is a town centre where no property stands empty for long with an array of independent shops. The majority of stores are located in the square and on Milton street which is on the near side of the train station. The station square (outside of Sainsburys) hosts a monthly farmers market which attracts thousands of visitors to the town. This is held on the second Saturday of the month from Spring to Autumn. On Saturdays you will find jumble sales and flea markets in the Emmanuel church hall and the Community centre both on Windsor road. On Sunday mornings throughout the summer you could try and grab a bargain at the car boot sale in the station square. Saltburn Entertainment and Points of Interest Theatre - At the top of the square is the community theatre which hosts a variety of live theatre performances, events and cinematic nights throughout the year. www.saltburnarts.co.uk Music - We have a local Blues club who host monthly concerts in the town. www.saltburnbluesclub.co.uk On weekends throughout the year there are free live performances at the bandstand on Glenside road. Surfing – Saltburn surf school is on the lower promenade from which you can hire equipment or take a lesson. Saltburn was in the Guardians 2015 top 10 surfing locations in the UK. The Cliff Lift - Saltburn has the oldest funicular railway in the UK. The water powered lift travels 120 feet from the town down to the seafront and back. It mainly runs from Easter to Autumn daytimes. The Pier and Amusements – Saltburn pier is the most Northerly surviving British iron pier with a recently refurbished amusement arcade housed at the top of it. Mini Golf – On the lower promenade you will find Saltburn’s miniature golf course. Miniature railway - Built in 1947, the miniature railway runs for half a mile up from where Saltburn gill twists round to meet the sea up into rifts wood. Woodlands centre and Italian gardens – Half a mile into Rifts wood you will find the woodlands centre, a small café and the Italian gardens which date back to 1860. Saltburn Viaduct – The viaduct is a Grade II listed structure which looms over Skelton Beck. It was originally part of the Whitby, Redcar and Middlesbrough Union Railway which opened in 1872, it closed to passenger trains in 1958 but still carried the trains to the Potash mine 6 miles away. Play Parks – There are three Children’s play parks in Saltburn. The nearest can be found at the rose gardens, 1 minutes walk away from the flat. Alternatively there is another on the on Glenside Road opposite the junction to Lune Street and finally one at the bottom of the valley alongside the river. Walks There are a plethora of footpaths that run through Rifts wood, twisting through the natural woodlands. If you want a longer walk, you can walk through the allotments to Marske, the next town along. Challenge yourself with a trek across the top of Huntcliff to Whitby. The Cleveland way runs through Rifts wood or challenge yourself with the 39 mile Langbaurgh Loop. The walk with the best views in my opinion runs along the cliff tops all the way to Whitby if you’re feeling active. Take the path up from The Ship Inn and simply follow the vista filled path along the Huntcliff top. Festivals and major town events Saltburn Food festival – Each August The food festival takes place all along Milton street and attracts over 10,000 people The Historic Hill Climb – Each September The hill climb is a speed and time trial for vintage cars and motorcycles dating from 1900’s to 1975. All the competing cars are on display in the cat nab car park before racing up the hill out of town. Saltburn Drama Festival – Each March The Saltburn drama festival is a week long festival of theatre performances of both adult and children’s plays by drama groups from as far afield as Durham and Scarborough. With up to two to three plays per evening there is always something to watch. Each performance is scored by an independent adjudicator and on the final night the Theatre hosts an award ceremony to announce the winners who then get the chance to go to next round of the all England Theatre Festival competition. Saltburn Folk Festival - Normally the second week in August. Saltburn folk Festival has run in the town since 1968. It is a week long festival with live music, street performances and jam sessions throughout the town. Tourist information centre This is found within the town library on Windsor road. Places to Eat Rapp’s Café – 11 Milton Street Modern café Bar open from breakfast through to dinner 7 days a week The Kings Grill – 11 Milton Street (Entrance through Rapp’s Café) Modern British a la carte restaurant open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Booking recommended. Coco and Rum – Station Square Thai fusion restaurant open 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm 7 days a week. Also offer takeaway. Signals – 1A Station Square Daytime Café with homecooked traditional meals. Open 8am – 4pm 7 days a week. Alessis – 9 Dundas Street East Traditional Family run Italian restaurant. Open from 3.30pm Monday to Saturday Taste – 1 Dundas Street East Small independent licensed coffee shop. Open 9 – 4.30 daily The Spa Hotel – Saltburn Bank The hotels restaurant and bar is open to the public 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Seaview – Lower promenade Multi award winning Fish and Chips restaurant with a modern British seafood restaurant on the upper floor with a view like no other in town. Catnab – Fish and chip shop with eat in or takeaway options. (Just as good as Seaview but with half the ques) Surfs up – Seafront café The Ship Inn- One of the oldest buildings in the town. A traditional Pub and restaurant with seafront beer garden. Virgo’s – 7 Dundas Street Modern restaurant serving each day and weekend nights Camfields, - Valley Avenue Espresso and ice cream open air café Chocolinis, - 3 Windsor Road Chocolatier, also serves hot shots of pure Belgian chocolate and Sicilian coffee. Real Meals - 25 Milton Street Family run Deli with an interesting range of foods and some fabulous home cooking. Shanti Vegetarian Café - Earthbeat Centre, Marske Road All home cooked Vegetarian and Vegan food with regular open mike nights Surfs Up Coffee Shop and Ice Cream Parlour - Foreshore Buildings, Lower Promenade Valley Garden Tearooms - Rose Walk, Saltburn Valley Gardens Only open summer months Spices – 21 Station Street Indian restaurant Brockley Hall Hotel – Glenside 2 Rosette restaurant with both a taster and Brasserie menu, bar and lounge open to the public. Bars and pubs Rapp’s Café – 11-13 Milton Street - Modern bar Signals – Station Square - Cocktail bar (weekends only) The Sitting Room – 3 Station Buildings - Cocktail bar Gunn’s Bar – Milton street - Modern micropub The Pillar Box – Milton Street - Micropub The Marine – 43 Marine Parade - Traditional Pub with pool tables and an incredible juke box selection The Alexandra Vaults – The back of Amber Street in the back alley – Award winning traditional Pub with a pool table. The Queen Victoria – 3 Dundas Street - Traditional Pub with pool table The Spa Hotel – Saltburn Bank. Bar open to non residents Takeaways Marco's Square Pizzeria, 17a Milton Street, Saltburn, 01287 623623 Royal Pizza House, 28 Milton Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea 01287 623111 Spices, Indian Restaurant, 21 Station Street, Saltburn, TS12 1AE, 01287 622727/625648 Min Du Chinese, 47 Milton Street, Saltburn, TS12 1DD, 01287 624699

Katie’s guidebook for the local area

Sightseeing

Guisborough

Kirkleatham Owl Center

Kirkleatham Museum

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum

Flamingo Land Resort

Newham Grange Farm

Roseberry Topping

Upleatham

City/town information

Whitby

Sandsend

Goathland

Helmsley

Grosmont

Middlesbrough

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

City advice

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