Ben and Myrrhine’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
We love this place. Gorgeous house dedicated to telling the story of his life.
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Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
Grape LaneWe love this place. Gorgeous house dedicated to telling the story of his life.
Dalby Forest offers so much from a cafe, it’s the local park run venue, off-road cycling, cycling pump tracks for all ages, walks, Go Ape, outdoor summer concerts and plenty more. We have an annual membership and love it for all the above
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Dalby Forest Visitors Centre
Dalby Forest DriveDalby Forest offers so much from a cafe, it’s the local park run venue, off-road cycling, cycling pump tracks for all ages, walks, Go Ape, outdoor summer concerts and plenty more. We have an annual membership and love it for all the above
We go in the summer months and it’s great - and often do lunch in Helmsley too. Can book online, poolside seating, pool is heated. Run as a charity; pool area has been recently renovated, changing rooms are basic.
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Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool
We go in the summer months and it’s great - and often do lunch in Helmsley too. Can book online, poolside seating, pool is heated. Run as a charity; pool area has been recently renovated, changing rooms are basic.
A tram ride & pier walk by the sea. Just add chips in a bag = lovely day out!
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Saltburn Cliff Tramway
Lower PromenadeA tram ride & pier walk by the sea. Just add chips in a bag = lovely day out!
Pretty village and harbour. The way marked 3 mile walk to Runswick Bay and back along the coastline is fab.
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Staithes
Pretty village and harbour. The way marked 3 mile walk to Runswick Bay and back along the coastline is fab.
4.7 mile loop walk around these natural sandstone rock formations. Located in Dalby Forest.
National Trust - Bridestones, Crosscliff & Blakey Topping
Staindale4.7 mile loop walk around these natural sandstone rock formations. Located in Dalby Forest.
Hidden gem. Rocky beach cove when tide is out. Very steep walk down the road from the hill top car park, cafe at bottom. When the tide is out you can walk around the headland to Robin Hoods bay or there is a cliff top walk option. Check tide times!
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YHA Boggle Hole
Hidden gem. Rocky beach cove when tide is out. Very steep walk down the road from the hill top car park, cafe at bottom. When the tide is out you can walk around the headland to Robin Hoods bay or there is a cliff top walk option. Check tide times!
A secluded cove with waterfall between Scarb. and Whitby. Park in Cloughton and do a loop walk along the disused railway and back along the coastal path. The Hayburn Wkyke Inn is along the route and makes for a good pit stop. 4.5 mile walk. https://www.andrewswalks.co.uk/hayburn-wyke-2.html.
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Hayburn Wyke waterfall
A secluded cove with waterfall between Scarb. and Whitby. Park in Cloughton and do a loop walk along the disused railway and back along the coastal path. The Hayburn Wkyke Inn is along the route and makes for a good pit stop. 4.5 mile walk. https://www.andrewswalks.co.uk/hayburn-wyke-2.html.
Lovely local National Trust property, you can take a tour of the house and gardens. Decent cafe. Plus has a resident peacock!
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Nunnington Hall
Lovely local National Trust property, you can take a tour of the house and gardens. Decent cafe. Plus has a resident peacock!
Lastingham
Beautiful church with alter in the crypt
Good for paddling in the river by the bridge on a hot day. Tiny farm shop called Strawberry fields on the west side of the village for fresh strawberries in season
Sinnington
Good for paddling in the river by the bridge on a hot day. Tiny farm shop called Strawberry fields on the west side of the village for fresh strawberries in season
One of the beaches we go to as it’s one of the closest. Park on the road or in the surf shop field (for a price) and take the steep path down to the beach. Dogs allowed. Check surf times as the beach mostly goes at high tide.
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Cayton Bay Surf Shop and Scarborough Surf School
One of the beaches we go to as it’s one of the closest. Park on the road or in the surf shop field (for a price) and take the steep path down to the beach. Dogs allowed. Check surf times as the beach mostly goes at high tide.
Waterfall in Goathland. A steep walk down, lovely cafe at the trailhead by the Mallyan spout hotel. You can shower under it on a hot day! Follow the path past the fall and back up the hill then left back to the hotel.
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Mallyan Spout
Waterfall in Goathland. A steep walk down, lovely cafe at the trailhead by the Mallyan spout hotel. You can shower under it on a hot day! Follow the path past the fall and back up the hill then left back to the hotel.
60 acre hillside lavender farm with gardens to explore, specialist plant shop and a sculpture park. Decent Cafe. The views toward York are stunning
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Yorkshire Lavender
60 acre hillside lavender farm with gardens to explore, specialist plant shop and a sculpture park. Decent Cafe. The views toward York are stunning
Lovely Abbey in a beautiful setting. Decent cafe. English Heritage site if you are a member
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I-Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx BankLovely Abbey in a beautiful setting. Decent cafe. English Heritage site if you are a member
Nice walk to the terrace overlooking the abbey, lovely view.
Check it is open as not open all year round. National Trust property if you've a membership
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Rievaulx Terrace
Nice walk to the terrace overlooking the abbey, lovely view.
Check it is open as not open all year round. National Trust property if you've a membership
The steepest hill in England offers stunning views across the Rosedale Valley and the location of a former ironstone mine. The newsagents on the village green at the bottom of the hill does really good ice cream.
Rosedale Chimney Bank
Rosedale Chimney BankThe steepest hill in England offers stunning views across the Rosedale Valley and the location of a former ironstone mine. The newsagents on the village green at the bottom of the hill does really good ice cream.
Huge seabird colony and impressive cliff top walks and viewing decks. £3 entry. Worth the long drive.
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I-Centre ye-Seabird ye-RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Cliff LaneHuge seabird colony and impressive cliff top walks and viewing decks. £3 entry. Worth the long drive.
Great views from the cliff top & interesting caves down on the beach when the tide is out. Park at the cafe.
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Thornwick Bay
Great views from the cliff top & interesting caves down on the beach when the tide is out. Park at the cafe.
120 acres of gorgeous woodland, lakes and trees. Great cafe too.
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Yorkshire Arboretum
120 acres of gorgeous woodland, lakes and trees. Great cafe too.
In the grounds of Duncombe Park. Owls and a range of birds of Prey - the flying shows are really impressive. Dogs not allowed in bird area but allowed in Park grounds.
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I-Centre Yezokwelapha Zolwandle
Duncombe ParkIn the grounds of Duncombe Park. Owls and a range of birds of Prey - the flying shows are really impressive. Dogs not allowed in bird area but allowed in Park grounds.
A hidden gem and one of the best things about Scarborough (the castle being the other). The recently renovated south cliff footpaths and gardens are gorgeous. Park on the Esplanade at the top and walk down through the gardens to the beach directly below the Spa building. Farrers is good for alfresco coffee with a sea view.
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Izindiza zase-Italy
47-49 EsplanadeA hidden gem and one of the best things about Scarborough (the castle being the other). The recently renovated south cliff footpaths and gardens are gorgeous. Park on the Esplanade at the top and walk down through the gardens to the beach directly below the Spa building. Farrers is good for alfresco coffee with a sea view.
One of the prettiest spots in Scarborough. Try to book a guided tour if you can, the people who volunteer to do the tours are excellent.
Scarborough Castle
One of the prettiest spots in Scarborough. Try to book a guided tour if you can, the people who volunteer to do the tours are excellent.
Food scene
Gastro style pub food, really smart beer garden overlooking a field at the rear. Walkable too, c50 mins each way, across fields out the back of Wrelton featuring spectacular view enroute. It's our go-to walk/pub combo in the summer months. Sinnington is a pretty village with a stream through its centre that our kids love paddling in - historic too - family home of Catherine Parr, one of Henry VIII wives.
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The Fox & Hounds Country Inn
Main StreetGastro style pub food, really smart beer garden overlooking a field at the rear. Walkable too, c50 mins each way, across fields out the back of Wrelton featuring spectacular view enroute. It's our go-to walk/pub combo in the summer months. Sinnington is a pretty village with a stream through its centre that our kids love paddling in - historic too - family home of Catherine Parr, one of Henry VIII wives.
Walkable in under 10 mins & sells beer! The pub food is decent - book in advance for food.
The Middleton Arms
Church LaneWalkable in under 10 mins & sells beer! The pub food is decent - book in advance for food.
Best bakery in area, with small indoor cafe area and a couple of outdoor tables. Good spot for eat in or take out. Pretty Ford directly outside and great playground for kids beyond the Ford.
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Hovingham Bakery & Rolling Pin Cafe
BrooksideBest bakery in area, with small indoor cafe area and a couple of outdoor tables. Good spot for eat in or take out. Pretty Ford directly outside and great playground for kids beyond the Ford.
One of the best cafes in the area, with enclosed court yard seating which is a sun trap in the summer. Can park in the village, walk along the river and replenish afterwards.
The Old Yard Coffee Shop
StudiosOne of the best cafes in the area, with enclosed court yard seating which is a sun trap in the summer. Can park in the village, walk along the river and replenish afterwards.
Gorgeous cafe tucked away in Helmsley, good selection of healthy food plus all the usual cafe options.
The Vinehouse Cafe at Helmsley walled Garden
Gorgeous cafe tucked away in Helmsley, good selection of healthy food plus all the usual cafe options.
Ben’s favourite place! Stunning views of the moors, tonnes of space for kids to charge about, great cafe. For young cyclists there is a pump track and bike shop. The drive there is out of this world. Also within cycling distance - only 12 miles but some tough climbs along the way - for keen competing cyclists only we’d suggest.
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Yorkshire Cycle Hub
Ben’s favourite place! Stunning views of the moors, tonnes of space for kids to charge about, great cafe. For young cyclists there is a pump track and bike shop. The drive there is out of this world. Also within cycling distance - only 12 miles but some tough climbs along the way - for keen competing cyclists only we’d suggest.
A good pitstop cafe in the centre of Pickering, indoor seating. If we go out for breakfast this is our choice.
Feast Deli & Cafe
3 Market PlA good pitstop cafe in the centre of Pickering, indoor seating. If we go out for breakfast this is our choice.
Brilliant Yorkshire pub, with flat caps hanging from the ceiling - of course! Great base with lots of moorland walking options from this great village with historic church.
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The Blacksmiths Arms
Anserdale LaneBrilliant Yorkshire pub, with flat caps hanging from the ceiling - of course! Great base with lots of moorland walking options from this great village with historic church.
Decent cafe, tasteful countryside themed gift shop, good butcher & decent selection of specialty breads & jams. Sell COOK takeaway meals.
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Beadlam Grange Farmshop and Tea Room
Decent cafe, tasteful countryside themed gift shop, good butcher & decent selection of specialty breads & jams. Sell COOK takeaway meals.
Helmsley Brewing Co
18 Bridge StSells good beer! for take out and they have a few tables inside and out back
Pretty little tea shop opposite the station, lots of delicious pastries & cakes
Elizabeth Botham's Tea Rooms
8 Park StPretty little tea shop opposite the station, lots of delicious pastries & cakes
Really smart hotel, good for their restaurant, afternoon tea and can do private dining
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Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
1-5 High StReally smart hotel, good for their restaurant, afternoon tea and can do private dining
The Feathers Hotel
Market PlaceGood pub. Good grub.
The Talbot Malton
YorkersgateSmart restaurant, good for foodies willing to pay
The White Swan Inn
Market PlaceGood pub in the centre of Pickering, pretty good food too
The Star Inn
Main StreetFor a treat, Michelin stars, indoor and outdoor terrace dining
The Pheasant Hotel
Mill StreetFor a treat, indoor and outdoor terrace dining
The Sun
136 Westgatehas a good beer garden
Good for families with younger kids. Farm shop/restaurant/playground/ride on miniature train/strawberry picking
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Cedarbarn Farm Shop, Cafe & Miniature Railway
Thornton RoadGood for families with younger kids. Farm shop/restaurant/playground/ride on miniature train/strawberry picking
Two Burgate Cafe Bar
2 Burgategreat selection of coffee, cake and gin! Seating outside for when its warm.
Lovely smart gastro style pub, with restaurant and large outdoor terrace area in a remote village location.
The Owl at Hawnby
Hill TopLovely smart gastro style pub, with restaurant and large outdoor terrace area in a remote village location.
Best Macaroons around. Endorsed by those Hairy Bikers on TV. There is a great bakery, coffee shop and ice cream parlour in Talbot yard too.
Florian Poirot
2a Talbot YardBest Macaroons around. Endorsed by those Hairy Bikers on TV. There is a great bakery, coffee shop and ice cream parlour in Talbot yard too.
Fresh locally caught fish straight from the boats that morning. Recently referenced for great lobster (£29) - cheaper fish options too) in The Sunday Times Travel section (Nov 2021)
Cafe Fish
19 York PlFresh locally caught fish straight from the boats that morning. Recently referenced for great lobster (£29) - cheaper fish options too) in The Sunday Times Travel section (Nov 2021)
A little known (to tourists) cafe which overlooks Scarborough harbour. Where Myrrhine and I go for a post school-run coffee - opens at 7am. Advise booking as they don’t have many tables.
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Lookout on the Pier
18 W PierA little known (to tourists) cafe which overlooks Scarborough harbour. Where Myrrhine and I go for a post school-run coffee - opens at 7am. Advise booking as they don’t have many tables.
If you fancy cooking your own fish. There is a great Fishmonger in Scarborough. Situated on the harbour pier, in a little known location, selling fabulous freshly caught fish and seafood straight off the boats.
Cod & Lobster
West PierIf you fancy cooking your own fish. There is a great Fishmonger in Scarborough. Situated on the harbour pier, in a little known location, selling fabulous freshly caught fish and seafood straight off the boats.
Ben loves this place. Cosy and super friendly staff. Lots of plug sockets for laptops if you want to work. Tempted to say it’s our favourite cafe in Pickering.
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Ben loves this place. Cosy and super friendly staff. Lots of plug sockets for laptops if you want to work. Tempted to say it’s our favourite cafe in Pickering.
Best cake in the area. Book ahead, it's small and v popular. At the base on Chimney bank, steepest road in England, which is a great place to go walking by the arches at the top.
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Graze On The Green
Best cake in the area. Book ahead, it's small and v popular. At the base on Chimney bank, steepest road in England, which is a great place to go walking by the arches at the top.
A 10 minute walk to the next village. Good pub grub and decent beer. Good walk out option.
The Buck Inn at Wrelton
A 10 minute walk to the next village. Good pub grub and decent beer. Good walk out option.
Coffee and ocean views don't get better than when on the terrace outside on a sunny day. Where you'll find Ben drinking coffee and eating toast after his morning swim (at all times of the year - brrrr!) after the school drop off. The pathways and gardens behind the spa building are great for dog walking, as of course is the beach when the tide is out.
Farrer's Bar & Brasserie
Coffee and ocean views don't get better than when on the terrace outside on a sunny day. Where you'll find Ben drinking coffee and eating toast after his morning swim (at all times of the year - brrrr!) after the school drop off. The pathways and gardens behind the spa building are great for dog walking, as of course is the beach when the tide is out.