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Gateway to the North Moors National Park & Heritage Coast Ravenscar • Robin Hood’s Bay • Runswick Bay • Staithes Esk Valley • Captain Cook Country • Heartbeat Country

Whitby & District Tourism Association www.visitwhitby.com Welcome to I am pleased to say that Whitby continues to attract a wide spectrum of visitors! This I believe is down to its Simpsons Jet Jewellery unique character forged at a time when the town was a relatively isolated community, self-reliant but welcoming of Whitby to anyone making the difficult journey by road or sea. Today, Whitby regularly features in the top ten surveys of Makers of fi ne quality Whitby Jet Jewellery UK holiday destinations. The range of interesting things to do, places to see and of course marvellous places to eat Tel: 01947 897166 both in the town itself and its surrounding villages are a major factor in this. Email: [email protected] As a town we continue to strive to improve your visitor experience. Whitby Town Council in partnership with We guarantee all our Jet is locally gathered and our Danfo rescued many of the public toilets from closure. Jet Jewellery is handmade in our workshop. They are now award winning! We’re easy to fi nd: Walk over the old Swing Bridge I hope this guidebook helps you to enjoy your visit and (with the Abbey in view). Turn right on to Grape Lane. tempts you to return to our lovely town and its wonderful We’re approximately halfway along on the right. surroundings again and again. 21 Grape Lane, Whitby, North YO22 4BA Our Jewellery is also available at John Freeman Jet , 128 Church Street Chairman of WDTA (an independent self-financing body)

At the time of going to press, WDTA would like to acknowledge the valued support of the following in the production of this guidebook: Whitby Town Council, Scarborough Borough Council, all editorial and pictorial contributions, and our advertisers’ vital contributions.

Photographic Credits: National Park Authority (NYMNPA), Chris J Parker, Tony Bartholomew, Mike Kipling, Alan & Gemma Pratt, Ebor Images, Moors Railway, Whitby Museum, Esk Valley Railway, John Freeman, , Craig McGarvey and Michael Hill.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. WDTA cannot accept liability for any loss caused by errors in the information.

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3 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 4 Explore Whitby Town and Harbour The historic swing bridge links the two sides of Whitby, East and West, each with a different flavour. Historically they were rich and poor but now both have a vibrant feel with a host of individual shops and eating places. The harbour, which is really the River Esk, is a great point of interest. Vessels are in constant movement, often queuing for the bridge to open, always worth a watch! In June you can see the sun set over the sea - an unusual event on the East Coast.

This year the replica Endeavour adds a tall ship to the harbour scene; echoes of days gone by. Major repairs to the stonework on both piers are planned for 2019. There will be limited public access to the West Pier, which affords a lovely walk when open. The East Pier will be temporarily closed, to improve the long term safety of Whitby from coastal flooding.

Fact...

Whitby harbour mouth points due north.

Please do not be tempted to feed the seagulls. They can and will snatch from your hand! Their 3” beaks are dangerous!

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Under 5’s FREE

Pets Welcome

RIVER I hour cruise up the Esk to Ruswarp village sailing through TRIPS the swing bridge and beneath Whitby Boat Tours COASTAL 3 hour trips along the spectacular Yorkshire coast and to CRUISES Ravenscar Seal Colony Want to do something really special during your Whitby visit and create some memorable moments? Take a trip out to sea on one STAITHES A visit to Staithes which includes an hour ashore for you to of the many fine boat trips that Whitby’s historic harbour has to CRUISE explore offer. Below are two very popular boat experiences we feel you’re Running harbour tours with full commentary - boarding DASH 11 sure to enjoy… opposite the Angel Hotel, New Quay Road PLUS SUNSET AND TWILIGHT CRUISES AND SUMMER SPECIALS The Bark Endeavour (Captain Cook Experience): www.whitbycoastalcruises.co.uk Step aboard and enjoy a voyage on the Bark Endeavour – an authentic replica of the original sailed by Captain James Cook Email: [email protected] Tel: 07981 712419 back in 1768 on his first voyage. Get a feel for how life at sea must  See Facebook, Whitby Coastal Cruises, for up to date sailing times have been over 250 years ago. Learn more about Whitby and Cook’s life at sea. Get in to the spirit of the time and join in with singing traditional sea shanties whilst taking in the fabulous WHITBY WHALE WATCHING Jurassic coastline views. Under 2s are free and pets are welcome.

Whitby Coastal Cruises & Whale Watching Trips: DISCOVER THE YORKSHIRE COAST’S BIGGEST SECRET The “Yellow Boats” offer fabulous short and long boat trips. The ‘Esk Belle III’ is used for evening river cruises and 20 minute trips out of the bay. The fast, family friendly ‘Summer Queen’ is used for the longer Staithes, Sunset and Twilight cruises and has several decks with large viewing windows: spectacular for whale watching. Often seen are fin whales, minke whales, humpback whales, white Book online at www.whitbywhalewatching.co.uk beaked and bottle-nosed dolphins, thousands of seals, sunfish, Email: [email protected] Tel: 07981 712419 jellyfish and sharks! How many different seabirds will you spot along the way too? See Facebook, Whitby Whale Watching, for latest trip information

9 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 10 SINK YOUR TEETH INTO A GREAT DAY OUT Whitby Abbey will re-open to the public in April 2019 with an exciting new exhibition which will explore the enduring infl uence of the Abbey on artists, poets and novelists.

Great range of activities to enjoy… 25m 4-lane Swimming Pool + adjoining learner pool (great for family swim) 45 station Gym with state-of-the-art Techno-Gym equipment + much more

Whitby Leisure Centre, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3HT 01947 604640 [email protected]

Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4JT

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A family-run business with over 30 years’ experience in hand-crafting Whitby Jet jewellery. Our Jet Jewellery Shop is located in the heart of Whitby’s old town, on the famous cobbled Church Street which runs from the 199 steps leading down from the Abbey and St. Mary’s Church. Visitors are greeted with a warm welcome and on most days you can watch us create our unusual, stylish pieces. We’re proud to say we only use the fi nest quality locally sourced Whitby Jet to create our beautiful and often unique pieces of jewellery, all set in Sterling Silver. Whitby Jet - a little piece of Yorkshire.

See our friendly dog, Freddie watching the world go by!

154 Church Street, Whitby YO22 4BH Tel: 01947 821789 www.blackpearlwhitby.com Follow us on  Facebook and  Instagram

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Pannett Park Whitby Museum

Pannett Park Whitby Museum

The award winning Pannett Park is on the edge of Whitby town Whitby Museum is in beautiful Pannett Park, near the heart of centre. With stunning views, woodland and wild flower areas as Whitby. It was founded in 1823 and offers a fascinating glimpse well as formal planting, the Park also has one of the very few of Whitby’s heritage. The Museum has a diverse and intriguing floral clocks in the country. For families there is a unique range of displays that tell the story of Whitby and the Jurassic Garden, a state of the art children’s play area, maths surrounding area. From the huge fossil Ichthyosaurus to a tiny and turtle trails to follow, as well as picnic areas. clockwork Mickey Mouse and many other objects which reflect Whitby’s vibrant and scientific maritime history, including the For more info visit www.pannettpark.co.uk or call 01723 232588. exploits of Captain James Cook. The Museum has retained its original Edwardian atmosphere and its eclectic and fascinating Pannett Art Gallery collection of artefacts and curios are a delight for all ages. During your visit pop into our vintage tea room for homemade Discover the elegant Pannett tasty treats. Art Gallery and explore its wonderful art collections and A programme of changing exhibitions, talks and events take temporary exhibitions. place throughout the year, visit the website for more details www.whitbymuseum.org.uk. On permanent display are: Wheelchair friendly, level access to the museum is available at • Exquisitely detailed paintings “Swing Bridge, Whitby” of George Weatherill and by George Weatherill the rear of the building from the Disabled Car Parking area. family 1810–1923.

• The only comprehensive public display of work by the Staithes Group of Artists, including paintings by Laura and Harold Knight.

• Two beautiful tapestries designed by Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Coley Burne-Jones.

The gallery also hosts a season of temporary exhibitions. Please phone 01947 600933 or check the website for details: www.pannettartgallery.org

Pannett Art Gallery is located in the magnificent Pannett Park and shares a building with the wonderful Whitby Museum.

Open Tuesday - Sunday. Level entry is available at the rear of the building. Admission to Pannett Art Gallery is free, there is a charge for entry into the Museum.

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50 Years in Whitby Market Place

2019 marks the 50th Anniversary of John Freeman’s presence as an artist in Whitby

Moving from in 1969 where he had studied and taught art, John, with his then wife Shirley, converted an old café in the market place into a studio and gallery. Artwork in the early days often featured large oil paintings of the area with heavy textured foregrounds, whilst a range of pen and ink drawings of the town satisfied the need for smaller tourist based images. Over many years the gallery expanded, hence a move up the market square into his current studio: a converted butchers’ shop and slaughter house. John’s work since 1980 has been mainly in watercolour with his nocturne studies a speciality.

2015 saw the publication of ‘A Meander down the Esk’ - a 3 year project showcasing his watercolours and pencil drawings supported by fascinating research.

There are more of John’s images of the Whitby area in circulation than any other living artist. He is a strong supporter of art in the area; teaching and demonstrations have helped create a vibrant and flourishing artistic community. John has been active within the town as a Town Councillor, Mayor for 3 years, Chair of the WDTA and Vice- President of the Whitby Art Society.

The anniversary is being marked by an exhibition at Pannett Art Gallery (Saturday 9 November - Sunday 15 December) where it is planned to show a painting from each of the 50 years.

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Eden Camp Anyone looking to explore outside the town should consider taking a ride through the spectacular scenery of the North York Moors National Park. A 30 mile car ride from Whitby along the A169 will take you to one of the most interesting tourist attractions in the UK: Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum. On the northern edge of the historic town of Malton, Eden Camp was constructed in 1942 to house Italian and German Prisoners of War. The original POW accommodation huts now house what is the largest public display of memorabilia and information relating to 20th Century British military and 1930’s and 40’s civilian and social history in the world. An enjoyable and educational day out for all the family, Eden Camp is also dog friendly and provides free on-site parking.

Yorkshire Day Civic Procession Whitby chosen to host Yorkshire Day - 1st August 2019 The Yorkshire Day Civic Procession has taken place every year since 1985. This event is hosted by a different Council each year and for 2019 the event will take place in Whitby. The Town Council is greatly privileged to be chosen by the Yorkshire Society to host this prestigious celebration of our beautiful town. The day starts with a Multi-faith Service, Civic Procession and Lunch and will be a most colourful spectacle, with Lord Mayors, Mayors, Chairmen of Councils and Town Mayors all in their ceremonial robes, and Mace Bearers, local and national dignitaries and members of the Yorkshire Society taking part also. Yorkshire Day helps to promote pride in their home town and also helps to attract tourism and business to the area.

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Did you know?… Joseph Banks was Endeavour’s botanist He brought back 30,000 specimens from the voyage Captain Cook was 9 years in Whitby learning his trade His ship Endeavour was a converted Whitby-built collier She carried nearly 100 sailors, marines and civilians The transit of Venus was observed in Tahiti Cook explored New Zealand and Australia’s East Coast Endeavour ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef Cook never lost a man to scurvy The voyage took 3 years

Did you know? Whitby’s Captain Cook Museum has… Letters from Cook to his master, Captain John Walker King George III letter regretting his death Maori tattooing tools Gainsborough painting of Lord Sandwich Portrait of Captain Bligh of the Bounty (served under Cook) 20+ original pictures from the voyages Possessions of Mrs. Cook Cutaway Model of Resolution with stores and crew

250th anniversary of the Mapping of the Transit of Venus

On 3 June 1769 on the island of Tahiti, during the first voyage, Captain James Cook, along with British naturalist Joseph Banks, Swedish naturalist Daniel Solander and British astronomer Charles Green recorded the Transit of Venus.

The transit of Venus occurs when the planet passes directly between Earth and the Sun. As it passes in front of our star, Venus appears as a black dot moving across the bright, fiery surface.

23 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 24 The ‘Ruswarp Round’ Circular Walk

WHITBY – RUSWARP – WHITBY Riverside, railway and Monks’ Trod footpaths Distance: 2 miles Type: Moderate Time: approx. 1 hour

Start here

Start and Finish - Marina car park. From the Coates Marine end of ww the car park follow the river-side path upstream through to Ruswarp. Admire the old Railway Viaduct halfway along! At the end of the path, turn right onto the High Street and take a right turn after Jackson’s Butchers and on to the Monks’ Trod. Follow the Trod to a signposted junction at a metal kissing gate. There are now two alternatives:

1) Go straight on which is the last section of the Esk Valley Walk. Follow the ‘leaping salmon’ signs back to Whitby, via school playing Great entertainment fields, cross the down the indicated footpath and cross the railway line to the car park. for the whole family

2) At the kissing gate, follow the Trod to the left up the hill. This path leads to the main road at the Prospect Hill traffic lights. At the lights, Café follow the signs down the hill to the left, to the town centre. Cinema Live music Comedy Festivals Theatre and dance

Box Offi ce: 01947 458899 25 | visitwhitby.com www.whitbypavilion.co.ukvisitwhitby.com | 26 August Festivals & Events 2019 1 Yorkshire Day Civic Procession (see page 21) Whitby 2-4 Whitby Traction Engine Rally next to Whitby Abbey April 10-12 Whitby Regatta Throughout Whitby 2-7 Steam Train Union of South Africa (not 5 April) NYMR 16-18 Staithes & Runswick RNLI Lifeboat Weekend Staithes 12-14 Whitby Goth Weekend (Spring) WP & Town 17-23 Whitby Folk Week Throughout Whitby 13-21 Discover National Parks NPC-D 20-22 Dippy Giant Easter Craft Fair (also 10-11 Aug + 26-27 Oct) WP September 5-16 Oct Saving Turtle Doves. Inspired by… gallery NPC-D 20-23 Good Night Mister Tom (Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society) WP 6-7 Whitby Country Music Weekend WP 26-28 Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival WP 6-8 Whitby Pirate Festival Weekend Various locations 7-8 Staithes Art & Heritage Festival Staithes Tour De Yorkshire (Stage 3) - Sat 4 May 13-14 Motown Soul Weekender WP 14-15 Rhythm & Brews NPC-D The men’s and women’s races pass through 27-29 Whitby 60s Weekend WP Whitby and Grosmont. 27-29 Annual Steam Gala NYMR October May 5-6 October Seaside Vintage Fair WP 4 Tour de Yorkshire 2019 Stage 3 Yorkshire Coast incl. Whitby 6 MoorsRun NPC-D 4-6 Behind the Scenes NYMR 11-13 Railway in Wartime weekend NYMR 10-12 Ironstone Line Dancing Weekend WP 12 Whitby Blues Festival WP 11-9 Jun 109 Miles - celebrating Cleveland Way (50th Anniversary) NPC-D 19-12 Nov Fragile Enchantments. Inspired by… gallery NPC-D 17-19 Whitby Gospel Music Convention WP 18-20 Musicport 2019 (20th Anniversary) WP 18-19 Fish & Ships Festival Whitby 25-27 Whitby Goth Weekend WP & Town 24-27 Festival on the Moor Botton Village, Danby 26-27 Train NYMR 25-27 WalkFest! Celebrating Cleveland Way (50th Anniversary) NYMNP 30-31 Halloween Train NYMR June 31-3 Nov Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival WP 1 Vienna Festival Ballet: ‘Gisele’ WP 7-9 Whitby 60s Weekend WP 14-15 Flipside Rock & Roll Weekend WP Whitby Goth Weekends 12-14 Apr & 25-27 Oct 15-16 RNLI Whitby Lifeboat Station Emergency Services W/end Whitby A range of events will be going on throughout the 15-29 July The Lost Words. Inspired by… gallery NPC-D Whitby area. Always great outfits on display! 22-23 Mystical Market (inc. Mind, Body & Spirit Fair) WP 29 Armed Forces Day Dock End, Whitby November 8 Chamber Music . Inspired by… gallery NPC-D Armed Forces Day - Sat 29 Jun 9-15 Dec John Freeman Exhibition Pannett Art Gallery Displays and entertainment during the day at the 16 The Real Thing WP War Memorial, Dock End Whitby. 16-17 Christmas Craft Fair NPC-D Flypasts (weather and operational duties permitting) 30 Santa Specials NYMR December July 7 Whitby Krampus Run Through Town 5-7 Whitby Northern Soul Weekender WP Various Santa Specials (1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 Dec) NYMR 13 Limehouse Lizzy WP 26 Lions Boxing Day Dip West Pier, Whitby 13-14 60s Fest NYMR 14 Grimethorpe Colliery Band WP For more details of 20-21 The Great Seaside Vintage Fair WP Rural Shows Esk Valley Railway 21 Escape to the Moors NPC-D 6 Aug Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Show events see pages 26-28 Whitby Weekend WP 9 Aug Hinderwell Agricultural Show 41 & 42. 27-28 RNLI Whitby Lifeboat Station Flag Weekend Whitby 14 Aug Danby Agricultural Show 21 Aug Egton Horse & Agricultural Show 7 Sept Kildale Show WP = Whitby Pavilion NPC-D = National Park Centre, Danby 7 Sept Lealholm Show

KEY EVR = Esk Valley Railway NYMR = North Yorkshire Moors Railway 14 Sept Castleton Show

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Staithes

Staithes Sandsend

Staithes still gives you the feeling of a real fishing village huddled This small village at the end of under the protection of its high cliffs. Its history as the home of a the long beach stretching back major group of 19th Century artists is to Whitby is a great place for a now rekindled with the Staithes family beach day. Fine sand, Festival of Arts & Heritage held in sea and streams (becks in this September, which celebrates the arts part of England) crossing the of the village that include paintings, beach make it a wonderful print-making, jewellery, textiles, playground. The village itself is crafts and ceramics. interesting with clues to its past history for the observant!

Runswick Bay

It is pretty! No other way of describing it. The village, at the bottom of a steep hill is tiny. The beach however is long and interesting. There is a small car park near the village. Get there early!

Across the beach to 29 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 30 29 | visitwhitby.com Runswick Bay Sandsend at sunrise visitwhitby.com | 30 Heritage Coastal Villages Find your Holiday Heaven on the North Yorkshire Coast Set amidst the stunning North York Moors National Park… Have You Thought About Ownership? just a stone’s throw from Whitby

Robin Hood’s Bay

Northcli e and Seaview are 5 Star Award Winning Holiday Parks, situated on the Heritage Coast in a peaceful location with Robin Hood’s Bay outstanding views of the sea & countryside. and Ravenscar The parks are nestled in 40 acres of the beautiful North York Moors National Park between the historic fishing town of This is one of the most memorable villages in our area. History, Whitby & the picturesque village of Robin beauty and location make it a must visit destination. Hood’s Bay. • Caravan Sales & Holiday Hire Narrow streets of pedestrian width weave either side of the one • Award Winning 5 Star Parks main access road. Legend says it was ideal for the Brandy smuggler • Playparks & Outdoor Gym • No dogs except registered evading the revenue men! assistance dogs Hire or Own • Seasonal Touring Pitches We have a range of luxurious caravans Interesting shops and cafes are plentiful but if wide open space and • Access to Cleveland Way available to hire from 1st March to 7th & The Cinder Path November. Or if you are looking to invest in exercise are the order of the day then it is still for you. • On-site Coast Café Bar your own holiday caravan by the sea, then • Peaceful Location our friendly team are always happy to help. Beach walks, cliff paths and the old railway give plenty of scope. & Coastal Views • Free WiFi Whatever your needs, a caravan holiday Park at the top!! park combines freedom with great scenery, sights & seaside, great country & At the eastern end of Robin Hood’s Bay is the headland of city life, great houses & history & great fun Ravenscar. A unique and interesting place! The site of a village never for all the family. built and home to a former Roman Signal Station, Ravenscar Together our coastal parks of distinction provides stunning views and some fine walking. You’ll also find a & North Yorkshire can offer you your kind of holiday. café, hotel, golf course and information centre there.

Call us today on 01947 880477 or visit www.northcli e-seaview.com

31 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 32 Ravenscar Open 7 days The Moors and Valleys a week in summer - 9am - 5pm The moors, heather clad and stunning in August, surround the landward side of Whitby. They are steeped in a diverse history well worth exploring. Very hard to believe that various forms of Real dairy ice cream made on the farm in a variety of flavours. mining took place over this area we now see as ‘unspoilt’. Freshly ground coffee, full English Nature is good at hiding our damage but clues are there! breakfast, paninis, homemade soup and Goathland: not ‘Goatland’ – and not Heartbeat’s ‘Aidensfield’ – homemade baking. wanders in wide open form from the railway station up to the “A Meander Down the Esk” Children’s play area church and is probably the only village that does not rely upon & bouncy castle. Watercolorist John Freeman the River Esk for its existence. An ideal base for exploring the Sneaton, Whitby takes a meandering journey moors and the remains of a roman road. Tel: 01947 605 212 down the River Esk, portraying Email: [email protected] Rosedale: as well as a nice little ‘pottering’ village with Abbey the beautiful river in all its www.beaconfarmicecream.co.uk remains, it affords one of the North York Moors’ most moods. The book will appeal fascinating walks around Rosedale Valley where remains of the to people who love the North area’s past industrial history abound. York Moors National Park, the Esk Valley and Whitby.

The Esk Valley Villages Westerdale: is the first real village on the Esk, once a stronghold of Lealholm the Knights Templar. One of the few clues left behind as they were forced to disband is in the structure of the Esk’s first proper bridge. Grosmont: the village is now a main centre for the North Yorkshire Castleton: this large village was once described as the capital of the Moors Railway, a steam buff’s delight! Its past history is quite Esk Valley. It does keep itself well above the river for most part to amazing. Not that long ago it was a heavy industrial complex, avoid flooding. The main street was the venue for a cheese market, 3 blast furnaces and a brickworks with a village population of over local farmers brought over 700 tons for sale in 1906, even supplying 1,600. At its peak 40,000 tons of iron were being produced yearly. Queen Victoria. A stone in the village marks the site. Relics remain but nature is doing a good job of hiding the scars.

Danby: originally another Viking settlement with quite a history for Lealholm: a popular destination on the Esk, nice picnic area, stepping such a small and remote village. Danby castle, across the valley, stones across the river, access to some good walks, ice cream and home of Katherine Parr the only wife to outlive Henry VIII and Danby quoits pitch. A game still played in many of the villages, usually near Moors Centre (see page 38) make this a worthwhile destination. a pub! Throwing a 4lb steel ring at a metal spike set in a bed of clay is thirsty work! Glaisdale: this is another Esk Valley village which owes much to its industrial past. Starting high on the moor edge it meanders down Sleights and Briggswath: this is the first village after crossing the past the church to the railway and river. Over the River Esk is the moors from Pickering, one of the stations to see the North Yorkshire lovely Beggar’s Bridge with its romantic history. The walk around Moors Railway and the Esk Valley Railway. The salmon leap viewed Glaisdale Valley is well worth the effort. from the bridge is an interesting feature.

Egton and Egton Bridge: one village or two? Dwellings separated by Ruswarp: (pronounced ‘Rusup’), the upper tidal reaches of the Esk a steep hill. The name Postgate features commemorating the are marked by the weir. It also makes a nice destination on the Catholic Father of that name who defied the state by continuing to Ruswarp round walk (see page 25). You can even hire a rowing boat preach in the valley and beyond, finally betrayed and hung in York. on the Esk’s upper reach above the weir.

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Hop on board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and enjoy a day filled with vintage charm and amazing scenery.

Begin in the seaside town of Whitby and enjoy its folklore tales, bustling harbour and fish and chip dinners. Continue you journey to Grosmont and you may just catch a glimpse behind the scenes; this is the operating hub of the railway where the locomotives are stored and maintained. Be sure to visit our ‘celebrity station’ at Goathland – it served as the EXPERIENCE 24 MILES original Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, as well as part of Aidensfield in 90s drama Heartbeat. OF YORKSHIRE’S

Ride to the end of line and into the 1930s – style Pickering station. AMAZING SCENERY From there you can explore the vibrant market town with its historic sights, rounding off your day perfectly. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a not for profit organisation led by a dedicated network of volunteers. Every passenger that travels experiences with thrills and family fun helps contribute towards the preservation of one of the UK’s most at its heart. Climb on board a steam or historic railway lines. heritage diesel train on one of the most historic lines in the UK. With daily services running 8 April - 3 November and special services throughout the year, it’s full steam ahead! Telephone 01751 472508 or visit www.nymr.co.uk to find out more.

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From dramatic coastlines and picturesque dales to enchanting forests and timeless villages, you’ll find an adventure worth discovering in the North York Moors National Park.

Uncover fascinating heritage and local history in our ancient abbeys, castles and museums. Watch the landscape come alive with the abundance of wildlife, from ground-nesting birds to minke whales. Witness the iconic swathes of purple heather that bloom in late summer creating an unforgettable sight.

When the sun sets in the North York Moors, another breath-taking view emerges – a sky full of stars! The National Park has some of the darkest skies in the UK and three Dark Sky Discovery Sites, offering a fantastic opportunity to see constellations, planets and the Milky Way.

The North York Moors is home to the nation’s favourite national trail, the Cleveland Way, and 2019 marks its 50th anniversary. To celebrate there will be a series of events, walks, talks, competitions and exhibitions taking place throughout the year.

The Moors National Park Centre

For a great free family day out on the outskirts of Danby. There’s an outdoor adventure play area and indoor climbing wall, as well as children’s activities, gift shop and café. Find out about the people, places and wildlife of the North York Moors. See another side to the National Park in the changing exhibitions within our Inspired by… gallery.

Coming late spring 2019… a new welcome exhibition experience will take you on a journey through the life of the National Park.

37 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 38 North York Moors Cycling in the North York Moors. Why not try… The 21-mile Cinder Track, along the line of the former National Park Whitby to Scarborough railway (there’s bike hire at Trailways at Hawsker, along the route) Events and activities Dalby Forest Loop – a 14-mile ‘Explorer’ route, showing you The North York Moors National Park organises events throughout parts of the National Park you can’t reach by car (bike hire the year including children’s craft activities, guided walks, have- from Dalby Bike Barn, Dalby Forest) a-go archery, outdoor adventures, art workshops and more. Mountain bikers can ride the forest trails in Dalby Forest or Highlights for 2019 include: tackle a section of the 150-mile ‘Moor to Sea’ cycle network.

• Discover National Parks, 13 – 21 April Download routes at • 109 Miles exhibition at the Inspired by… gallery, 11 May – 9 June www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/cycling

• The Lost Words exhibition at the Inspired by… gallery, 15 June – 29 July

See www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/events for full details or pick up a free Leave the car at home copy of the North York Moors’ annual ‘Out and About’ guide The Esk Valley Railway wends a from The Moors National Park scenic journey from Whitby to , stopping Centre. at the moorland villages along the way, or you can take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, whose lovingly restored steam trains run from Whitby to Pickering through the heart of the National Park.

For more details see www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/travel

Walking in the North York Moors. Why not try…

celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way at WalkFest (25 – 27 May), the National Park’s annual walking festival www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/walkingfestival

a hike along the cliffs from Whitby to the smugglers’ haunt of Robin Hood’s Bay

the walk from Cloughton to the rocky beach and waterfall at Hayburn Wyke

the Cleveland Way National Trail’s 1-mile stretch with a spectacular vantage point overlooking Staithes

a riverside stroll in the Esk Valley, from Lealholm to Grosmont

Download routes at www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/walking

39 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 40 The

The superbly scenic Esk Valley Railway takes you from urban Middlesbrough through picturesque villages, such as Lealholm, to the famous and historic fishing port of Whitby. Throughout the 35 mile journey, just relax and enjoy the constantly changing rural landscape. It is a unique and affordable way of discovering the North York Moors National Park, without having to resort to the car. The line connects at Grosmont with the heritage steam service to Pickering.

Hikers and walkers can also explore the surrounding countryside before catching the train home. One of the best walks is the Esk Valley Walk between Castleton and Whitby, a 37 mile route which follows the River Esk from its source at Esklets, Castleton, until it ends at Whitby where it flows into the sea.

Middlesbrough Esk Valley Walk

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Gypsy Lane Marton Whitby Nunthorpe Ruswarp Danby Show Commondale Lealholm Sleights Great Ayton Kildale Danby Egton Castleton Moor Grosmont

Glaisdale Battersby Watch Tour De Yorkshire Stage 3: Sat 4th May 2019 Men’s and Women’s race Special Events 2019 coming through Whitby th and Grosmont. 29 March - Late Friday service begins th Apr - Spring Whitby Goth Weekend Try the train! th to 14 Whitby is rightly renowned for its rich 12 heritage and unspoilt setting. The station th 4 May - Tourth De Aug Yorkshire - Music comes& Ale Trains through start Whitby on late & Grosmont Fri service th Aug - Whitby Regatta is situated right in the centre of the town th Jun to 30 th 7 10 to 12 rd Aug - Whitby Folk Week by the harbour. Enjoy Whitby’s famous th 17 to 23 fish and chips, spend the day on the sandy beach, search for th Oct - MusicPort International jet and fossils along the coastline or visit the Captain Cook th to 20 18 th Oct - Halloween Whitby Goth Weekend st th Museum and Pannett Park Museum. 25 to 27 th , Egton 21 th , Danby 14 th Sunday services now run all year round. For full timetable see Agricultural shows along the thEsk, Castleton Valley: 14 www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk/timetable.html th , Lealholm 7 Aug: Egton Bridge (Gooseberry) 6 Sept: Kildale 7 41 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 42 Places to Eat

Whitby and the surrounding area offers a superb variety of restaurants, cafes, tearooms, pubs and inns to suit all tastes and pockets.

Mademoiselle’s Arnie’s Café, Bistro & Holiday Apartment The Old Silver Grid

Fantastic daily menu with tapas, a diversity of snacks, cakes, seafood (including fresh Whitby crab) and more. For fabulous, fresh French cuisine Private dining available for Enjoy good food and a great atmosphere Full alcohol licence and a sun trap too! a party of 10 Book a table: Outdoor seating available for smokers. Tel: 01947 602970 4 Market Place, Whitby YO22 4DD 1 Skinner Street, Whitby YO21 3AH Tel:A 01947 821222 www.mademoiselles.co.ukM

43 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 44 the blitz Fabulous themed restaurant on Whitby’s East side, offering a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere with great food and drink

40s café by day Superb à la carte from 6pm Great Tapas from 4pm Wines Gins & Cocktails 97/98 Church Street, Whitby YO22 4DE Tel: 01947 606935 Email: [email protected] Stylish Seafood Brasserie and Grill in a stunning Harbourside location serving all the best in Seasonal Seafood and Locally Reared Meats. Locally sourced, Licenced walled home made food courtyard garden Ideal for Leisurely Lunches and Celebration Dinners. and amazing cakes Gi shop, dog Look out for our Programme of Guest Chef Events and Selection of friendly, free wi- specialty gins, teas Open 9.30am - 5pm Demonstration Dinners. and co ees 7 days a week

Rusty Shears, 3 Silver Street, Whitby YO21 3BU Telephone 01947 605383

The Star Inn The Harbour Langborne Rd Whitby YO21 1YN

T: 01947 821900 E: [email protected] www.starinntheharbour.co.uk StarInnTheHarbour  HarbourStarInn

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Free Arch Dog Wi-Fi Friendly Micropub & Café 2-4 Skinner Street YO21 3AJ

www.archandabbey.co.uk @archandabbey  STOKERS Family run gift shop/cafe

1 Mulgrave Place, Whitby YO21 3EU

Hot snacks available Fresh local cakes – Rolls – Ringtons tea 7 REAL ALE & CRAFT BEERS ON DRAUGHT & 6 REAL CIDERS Pumphrey’s fi lter co ee Galaxy hot chocolate – Cold drinks LARGE RANGE OF LOCALLY PRODUCED Morning papers to read and relax GINS & SPIRITS Best Kept Secrets candles OVER 50 BOTTLED CRAFT BEERS & CANS Wild Things crystals – YUYU of London LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD MENU Full range of Alex Clark gifts LIGHT BITES & SNACKS Anne Stokes Art & Bedding DOG-FRIENDLY Book us for your special event/function Phone charging points

Tel: 01947 606655 Email: [email protected] www.stokerscafewhitby.co.uk   

47 | visitwhitby.com visitwhitby.com | 48 The Magpie Cafe

 e critically acclaimed Magpie Cafe is to many Britain’s best exponent of good quality Fish and Seafood, simply cooked. Bar & Bistro  01947 881044 Named ‘Coastal Fish Restaurant of  e Light lunches, evening meals and Sunday lunches Year’ at the Fishing News awards 2018. Licensed bar • Free parking • Family & dog friendly • Play area Nestling by the harbour side, it has Available for private functions become an essential destination for visitors from all over the world. For seasonal opening times fi nd us on Facebook or give us a call. Northcliffe Holiday Park, High Hawsker, Whitby YO22 4LL In  e Good Food Guide 1980-2017, 2019 [email protected] www.coast-bar-bistro.com 14 Pier Rd Tel: 01947 602058 Email: [email protected] www.magpiecafe.co.uk The Whitby Catch Straight from the sea, onto the boat, into the market, and across the road to  e Magpie’s Whitby Catch. We pride ourselves on our extensive range of fresh and smoked  sh, shell sh and seafood. Our produce is always of the highest quality and freshness. Pop in to see us at 1 Pier Road, Whitby YO21 1PT Tel: 01947 601313 Email: [email protected] or buy fresh  sh and shell sh online at www.thewhitbycatch.co.uk 16 High Street, Hinderwell, Saltburn by the Sea TS13 5JH T: 01947 840700 Magpie's Kitchen Open Daily from 10am for all your Kitchen and Tableware needs. 2 Golden Lion Bank, Whitby Cafe, Artisan Bakery, Evening Meals, Gallery, (Opposite the Swing Tea Garden and Accommodation Bridge) We bake our own bread, bagels, pizzas and cakes. Tel: 01947 825122 Popular monthly music nights with food.  Runcible Spoon Hinderwell

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