Are you visiting or planning a day out in the School Holidays?
There are loads of Events listed on the School Holidays page HERE
Give the gift of green space, adventure with a membership they will love!
Membership to Dalby Forest is just £60 for the year.
Once purchased, your loved one can choose when their membership starts and enjoy a year’s free parking in Dalby Forest, 10% discount for bike hire, 10% discount in Dalby Forest cafe and 15% off at Go Ape, plus much more!
If you’re seeking affordable and free family attractions in Whitby, the Yorkshire Coastal Cottages treasure map is perfect for you.
Discover a variety of fun-filled attractions across the seaside town, with interactive questions to answer as you go along. How many can you tick off?
You can even print off your very own treasure chest for all of your keepsakes from your travels.
Which is your favourite attraction in Whitby?
Download your treasure map today for an unforgettable family staycation.
Onsite facilities with two play areas, a trim trail to challenge you, a sculpture trail, circular waymarked walks and bike trails, and a permanent orienteering course. A dipping platform provides access into the wetland area and there’s a regular events programme. The trail is 2.5 miles in length. Free to walk.
Grab a Zog trail activity pack for only £4 before starting the trail for lots of fun things to do on your forest adventure. Children can channel their inner Zog by donning a pair of wings and completing fun challenges to collect golden stars. They can also pop on the magic glasses to look for hidden letters along the way to solve a word puzzle. When reaching the end of the trail, they complete a crayon rubbing to get their certificate and take a selfie with Zog!
To complement the trail and to take your dragon training to the next level, there is also a brand new augmented reality app, ‘Zog: A Forest Adventure’, that is free to download.
Pay & display car park
Pinchinthorpe, Guisthorpe, TS14 8HD
A fantastic trampoline park situated in the heart of East Cleveland, it’s a great day out whatever the weather. There are a range of sessions available to accommodate a variety of ages, abilities & needs. They also do parties.
Milhome Avenue, Skelton Industrial Estate, Skelton, TS12 2LQ
01287 653179
The Captain Cook Memorial Museum is in the 17th century house on Whitby’s harbour where the young James Cook lodged as apprentice in 1746. It was here Captain Cook trained as a seaman, leading to his epic voyages of discovery.
2024 Opening times:
Sat 30th March – Sun 3rd November
9.45 am – 5.00 pm (last admissions 4:30 pm)
2024 Admission Prices
Adult £9.00
Accompanied Children free – up to age 16
Free entry for children is a huge benefit for families
Grape Lane, Whitby, YO22 4BA
01947 601900
Danby Lodge is set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Esk, near Danby. From here, you can see moorland, woodland, farmland, miles of hedges and drystone walls, historic buildings – all basking in glorious peace and quiet. It’s an official Dark Sky Discovery Site too, one of three in the North York Moors. Entry to the centre is free.
Lodge Ln, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB
Horse riding for all in Robin Hood’s Bay. Hacking for experienced riders and trekking for novices, in outstanding coastal and country scenery. Ride along old rail path, beach, fields and moorland for 1-3 hours. Qualified supervision. Children must be over six years.
Farsyde Mews Cottages, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, YO22 4UG
01947 880249
A fantastic Indoor Play Centre featuring the areas tallest drop slide. We also Laser Tag, Party Venue, Customer Cafe, and Free Customer Parking. With unlimited play time, you pay a one off price and stay as long as you want. Designed for all ages, it is the ideal way to spend a day
The Carrs, Ruswarp, Whitby, YO21 1RL
01947 821106
Train from Pickering to Goathland, Grosmont and through to Whitby over 24 miles of beautiful Yorkshire Scenery.
Adult All Day, All Line Rover Ticket: £49.50, offering 12 months of return travel for free. Plus, Kids Go FREE in 2024!* Enjoy the freedom of our entire 24-mile line for a whole day, hopping off wherever you choose. *Children aged 0-15 years old.
Our Shorter Journey Tickets offer day return travel between up to two neighbouring stations at fixed fare prices starting from £13.50 plus Kids Go Free!
Shorter Journey Tickets are not available in advance or online. Purchase them from a Station Booking Office on the day of your visit.
To help you with your visit, we recommend you book your tickets in advance and save time at the Booking Office, however tickets are available to purchase on the day from a Booking Office.
Pickering Station, YO18 7AJ. 01751 472508
The Cinder Track, between Scarborough and Whitby, is a popular off road route through the North York Moors National Park, just inland from the stunning North Yorkshire coast. It follows the old railway line and gives views on the coast and countryside. 21 miles of track ideal for walking, biking and riding. The track starts in Sainsbury’s carpark off Falsgrave Road, Scarborough.
The Dracula Experience is without doubt a “must see” when you are visiting Whitby. This world-renowned, historical and popular resort in North Yorkshire has deep connections with Count Dracula himself.
Marine Parade, Whitby, YO21 3PR
01947 601923
Inside our fantastic recreated vessel, both the upper and lower decks have been renovated to look ship-shape. The Endeavour features an exhibition packed to the brim with interactive displays, as well as our brilliant Orlop Restaurant, perfect for afternoon tea by day, and candlelit (scurvy-free) romancing by night.
HM Bark Endeavour, Endeavour Wharf, Whitby, YO21 1DN
Please call 07483 118857
A multi-sensory sensory room is a stimulating environment aimed at developing coordination, motor skills, colour recognition, communication and sensory skills for children and adults with sensory impairments. Up to 4 children at a time can use the room. The facilities can be used passively or interactively to:
Time slots available to book from Monday to Friday, between 10am and 4pm
The sensory room is always available but needs to be booked.
People who become members who have a child with hidden impairments the cost for membership is £10 per year per family, all the family members can take part in anything.
If people are not members and want to book out the sensory room the charge is £20 per session.
WHISH, St Hildas Hub, Waterstead Lane, Whitby. YO21 1PF
01947899685 07534117458
You can uncover centuries of history at Whitby Abbey with the new interactive guide, and visit the revamped museum to find out more about how the abbey inspired Caedmon, the first named English poet, and Bram Stoker, the author of ‘Dracula’. The entrance to the abbey is fully accessible, and you’ll find improved facilities in the visitor centre, including a bigger shop. There is no need to book in advance, but it is recommended.
Dogs on a lead welcome.
Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT
01947 603568
On Pier Road there are three amusement arcades. As well as the usual bingo, slot machines and small children’s rides, there is a crazy golf with a pirate theme, shooting gallery, mini ten pin bowling and a soft play centre for younger children, alongside a cafe for the parents to supervise from.
Pier Road, Whitby, YO21 3PU
A nine hole course featuring a Windmill obstacle amongst many others such as a Space Rocket and a Watermill (without water). Crazy golf at it’s best!
Arnold Palmer Putting Course, North Promenade, Whitby
07779 797925
Visiting Whitby Museum is a good indoor activity for older children. It is home to many fascinating collections. The Archaeology Collection displays Bronze Age weapons and Roman lamps amongst other things. The Captain Cook collection contains many historically important artifacts, that illustrate his association with Whitby and events of his voyages (1768-1779). The museum houses one of the best collections of Jet artifacts in the world. There are many examples of jewellery (broaches and pendants), a chess table and even a model of Whitby Abbey!
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 4.30pm (last admission 4pm).
Please note the museum closes over the Winter months.
Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 1RE
01947 602908
Whitby Pavilion is a large theatre and function venue. The Pavilion Theatre, Northern Lights Suite, Undercroft and Crystal Lounge are used for Stage Shows, Dances, Concerts, Festivals, Children’s Events and Exhibitions. There is also a cinema showing the latest releases.
West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN
Phone: 01947 458899
Open daily 9am till 3:30pm.
Crazy Golf
Call into reception to collect your equipment
Northcliffe & Seaview
Bottoms Lane, High Hawsker, Whitby, YO22 4LL
Tel: 01947 880477
Customers are welcome to travel one-way (or return from the first trip of the day) between Whitby and Scarborough.
The trips will display the beautiful scenery, rugged cliffs and wildlife in its natural habitat. Whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds are hoped to be seen from these trips.
07379 001507
