The Station House is situated in the pretty village of Cloughton, just five miles north of the original seaside resort of Scarborough, and a short drive from Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby, famous for their fish and chips and so much more. Below you’ll find a selection of things to see and do, and interesting places to visit in Scarborough and the surrounding area.
Re-opened in 2010, Europe’s largest open-air theatre has had another record breaking summer season in 2018, entertaining over 90,000 spectators and bringing world-renowned stars including Britney Spears, Elton John and Gary Barlow to the Yorkshire Coast. Visit the website for information on future performances at the theatre.
The NYMR is a heritage railway running through the North York Moors National Park and carries more passengers than any other heritage railway in the UK. Running Northbound from Pickering to Grosmont, the line also takes in the village of Goathland which was used as the fictional village Aidensfield in the popular TV series Heartbeat. Visit the website for fares and timetables.
Situated on the edge of the of the North York Moors, Dalby Forest is the perfect destination if you love outdoor activities. With miles of trails you can spend an entire day mountain biking, walking, running or having a BBQ with the family at the Dalby Activity Centre. For the more adventurous, you could also give Go Ape a try, spending 2-3 hours 30 metres up in the trees, taking on rope-course activities, stomach-churning swings and electrifying zip-lines.
Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England, split by the River Esk. On the East Cliff, overlooking the North Sea, the ruined Gothic Whitby Abbey was Bram Stoker’s inspiration for “Dracula”. Nearby is the Church of St. Mary, reached by 199 steps. The Captain Cook Memorial Museum, in the house where Cook once lived, displays paintings and maps
Robin Hood's Bay is a pictiresque fishing village just 6 miles south of Whitby and 15 miles north of Scarborough on the Yorkshire Coast, a brilliant place for both adults and children alike, with a beautiful family friendly sandy beach, as well as dozens of rock pools to explore and ancient fossils to discover