Whitby
This quaint maritime town, with its old cobbled streets, picturesque houses and sandy blue flag beach, is set among fine stretches of coast with spectacular cliffs and bays and is overlooked by the cliff-top ruins of a beautiful 13th century Abbey. A selection of diverse attractions includes the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Victorian Jet Works, the Dracula Experience and Whitby Museum.
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood’s Bay is one of the most charming and popular villages in the North York Moors National Park.The pretty coloured cottages with their red tile roofs are huddled around a slipway at the foot of a steep ravine. Packed with secret passages and alleyways, it is easy to imagine the days when smugglers would slip their contraband up the hill under the cover of darkness.
At low tide the characteristic rocky scars of the Peak Fault are visible just off the beach. It’s a great place for fossil hunting and the rockpools left by the tide contain a myriad of fascinating marine life. More Information >>
..............................................................................................................................................................................
The North York Moors National Park
Magical moorland - delightful dales - waterfalls - spectacular coastline crowned with towering cliffs - this is the North York Moors. With over 1,400 miles (almost 2,300 km) of paths and tracks to choose from this wonderful corner of North Yorkshire is overflowing with opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. More Information >>
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Moor to Sea Cycle Way
Crossing the stunning moorlands of North Yorkshire and through beautiful forests to the dramatic heritage coastline, the Moor to Sea cycle route links the towns of Scarborough, Pickering and Whitby in a long distance cycle route. Featuring over 80 miles of forest tracks, lanes, and the former coastal railway, the route can be ridden in stages ranging from easy to more challenging and offers cycle hire on route. Cycle hire available near Avoncroft Cottage. More Information >>
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Boat Trips from Whitby
Daily 25 minute boat rides out into the bay or along the coast towards the village of Sandsend. Trips leave on set sailing times, starting at 10.00 am, throughout the day - early 'til late. More Information >>
Fishing Trips - you can also charter a fishing boat from Whitby -
..............................................................................................................................................................................
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is the country’s most popular heritage railway. Take the opportunity of a day trip with a difference and the chance to visit Pickering, a busy market town, Goathland village, perhaps better known as Aidensfield in ITV’s Heartbeat, Levisham, with its beautiful forest drive and walks, Grosmount, where you can take a break in the station café, visit the engine sheds and view the locomotives under restoration and on many days throughout the year. More Information >>
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Fossil Hunting on the Dinosaur Coast
The cliffs along the North Yorkshire Coast have some of the best Jurassic and Cretaceous geology in the world. Why not try and find some fossils for yourself. Runswick Bay is a good place to start. Scalby is also a good place for fossil hunting. In "Jackons Bay" in Scalby you can see actual dinosaur footprints!
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Sea Life Centre
Set against Scarborough's cliffs, the distinctive white pyramids of the Sea Life Centre offer a unique opportunity to experience marine wildlife from around the world - and you won't get wet! Talks, feeding displays and demonstrations take place daily. The centre also houses a group of seals in an outdoor pool which can be viewed through an underwater observatory window. More Information >>
..............................................................................................................................................................................
"Heartbeat Country"
Vistit the timeless village of Goathland, better known to fans of Yorkshire Television's "Heartbeat" TV Drama as Aidensfield. Why not have a pint in the Aidensfield Arms or buy a souvenir from Bernie Scripps' Garage across the road. If you are lucky enough, Yorkshire Television might even be there filming an episode! More Information >>
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Eden Camp
A visit to this unique Museum at Eden Camp will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. You will experience the sights, sounds, even the smells of those dangerous years.
This is no ordinary Museum - they have reconstructed scenes using movement, lighting, sound, smells, even smoke machines to transport you back in time, to make you feel that you are there taking part in history. More Information >>
..............................................................................................................................................................................
Flamingo Land
Flamingo Land is the UK’s only Theme Park, Zoo and Holiday Village , all set in over 375 acres of North Yorkshire parkland. With so much to see and do, visit us for the day and you’ll go home wishing you’d stayed longer. More Information >>
Avoncroft Cottage | High Hawsker | Whitby | N. Yorkshire | YO22 4LH | email: info@avoncroft-cottage.com
Phone: 01765 676085 | © 2012 Avoncroft | Terms and Conditions