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Tell me about a holiday in Yorkshire

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ThesecondLEM · 08/01/2022 19:05

Would love to go to Yorkshire this year, we have a week at beginning of April. Myself, DP, DD (16) and two small dogs.

We like the sea, but also love scenery and moorland walks. Not fussed about the weather, a rainy day beachcombing is a perfect day for us.

We have decided on a cottage, either a village or country, not town centre.

Just really not sure where is nice for a bit of a mix. Whitby is a place we'd like to visit but beyond that I'm clueless

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tintodeverano2 · 08/01/2022 19:14

I absolutely love Whitby. Some of the villages nearby are really lovely, especially on the moors.

Harpydragon · 08/01/2022 19:16

From Whitby, you've got robins hood bay, staithes, north Yorkshire Moors and railway. Easy travel up to Sandsend, Scarborough, Malton, Pickering, Helmsley, Stokesely and Thirsk are all worth a visit. Miles of walking through coast and countryside. Malton has a food market once a month, there is Castle Howard which is worth a visit too.

There is plenty too do and see!

SilverOtter · 08/01/2022 19:17

North Yorkshire Moors are beautiful. We often rent a cottage in a little village (eg last time we went to Cropton). It's an easy drive to the coast, there's the steam trains and the whole area is just gorgeous.

TheHoptimist · 08/01/2022 19:18

@Harpydragon

From Whitby, you've got robins hood bay, staithes, north Yorkshire Moors and railway. Easy travel up to Sandsend, Scarborough, Malton, Pickering, Helmsley, Stokesely and Thirsk are all worth a visit. Miles of walking through coast and countryside. Malton has a food market once a month, there is Castle Howard which is worth a visit too.

There is plenty too do and see!

Pretty long trip to Thirsk! Not much to see when you get there- bookmakers and pubs
MrsBudd · 08/01/2022 19:18

We have stayed here in Seamer village and found it was a great base fivestarstays.co.uk/

VenusClapTrap · 08/01/2022 19:19

Love it up there. I like Wensleydale

chipsarnie · 08/01/2022 19:25

Robin Hood's Bay is a gem. You can get a bus to Whitby from there.

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ThesecondLEM · 08/01/2022 19:26

Thank you so much, those cottages look lovely. Going to try and get something booked this weekend I think.

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Northernlurker · 08/01/2022 19:28

I would look around Malton actually. Decent travel time to the coast, moors and York. It's a nice little town still.

inheritancetrack · 08/01/2022 19:32

Whitby is heaving in the school holidays, much nicer outside these times.

Newchallenge · 08/01/2022 19:33

Ingleton. Loads to do.
One of our best holidays despite raining most of the time!

TheHoptimist · 08/01/2022 19:34

@Northernlurker

I would look around Malton actually. Decent travel time to the coast, moors and York. It's a nice little town still.
Quick trip round the bacon factory if you get bored.
caprimoon · 08/01/2022 19:35

If you're heading near Whitby look out for falling foss, lovely walk and outdoor tea room should be open again by then (they close for winter).

MondeoFan · 08/01/2022 19:36

We went to Yorkshire this summer such a memorable holiday.
Stayed predominantly in Whitby which was lovely rented a fab 2 bed cottage that was central, then travelled from there to Robin hoods bay, York, Staithes and on the way back Scarborough. Just brilliant. Myself and my 2 DD's in my convertible. Such lovely memories.

BarbaraofSeville · 08/01/2022 19:38

Don't try to do too much or travel too far, it's a large county with lots going on.

For example, Whitby and Wensleydale are over 2 hours apart.

You could holiday here for a year and barely scratch the surface, let alone a week.

LilaBellaRose · 08/01/2022 19:41

If you fancy something a bit different to a cottage www.coastandcamplight.co.uk/ is amazing and child friendly. Close to Whitby but off the beaten track with incredible scenery.

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 08/01/2022 19:42

I agree with staying somewhere around Malton or Helmsley etc. we did this last summer - lots of options for things to do, days out etc.

NiceTwin · 08/01/2022 19:44

Stitches is a lovely village to stay in.

LilaBellaRose · 08/01/2022 19:44

Also agree Stokesly and Thirsk a bit far out if staying Whitby area. Sandsend and Robin Hoods bay are lovely as is Staithes for a day trip

Jumpingintomenopause · 08/01/2022 19:45

The harbour village of Staithes is a hidden gem just north of Whitby.

Also The Bay at Filey is lovely, a bit more mini centre parks.

TheHoptimist · 08/01/2022 19:45

@NiceTwin

Stitches is a lovely village to stay in.
Stitches?
Dozer · 08/01/2022 19:46

Staithes and Robin Hoods Bay.

Malham for the stones.

TheHoptimist · 08/01/2022 19:47

@Dozer

Staithes and Robin Hoods Bay.

Malham for the stones.

AKA the limestone pavement
JustBkind · 08/01/2022 19:48

Yorkshire - absolutely beautiful. You’ll find some lovely places to go to and only scratch the surface. Some great suggestions already! Enjoy!!!

wineandchocolateforthewin · 08/01/2022 19:51

Cayton Bay is a nice beach for a day visit