The former Methodist Chapel in Staithes High Street has been turned into the town’s Heritage Centre, focusing on the history of the fishing village and former smuggling centre. It also tips its hat to the town’s most famous former resident...

On the site of the original Loftus mine, this nationally important museum offers visitors an exciting and authentic underground experience. Discover the special skills and customs of the miners who helped make Cleveland the most important ironstone mining district in...

The coastline down to Saltburn is very straight until you come to Huntcliff, which projects out to sea. At 365 feet above sea level, Huntcliff had been used as one of a number of Roman signalling stations situated along the...

Grosmont is the northern terminus of this railway preservation project that runs 18 miles through the national park to Pickering. It also is home the locomotive sheds which house many of the 20+ steam locomotives owned by the NYMR. Daily...

This beautiful double boathouse was in operational use by the RNLI from 1895 until 1957, when it was converted into a museum. Quickly the display has grown in size and stature, now featuring a range of models, paintings, medals,...

The Saltburn Miniature Railway is a fun half-mile 15” gauge line running from the sea front in Saltburn, through the Valley Gardens, Italian Gardens, Tea Lawns, Woodland Centre and back again. Visitors can choose to stop off at any of...

The Victorian town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea is dominated by its sea-front location, of which the centerpiece is its magnificent pier which stretches out from the promenade. The pier was opened in May 1869 and has held firm against the relentless North...

Saltburn Valley offers an attractive and peaceful escape from the busy town. Its lush gardens are hidden away alongside Skelton Beck which runs through the valley. A number of circular walks have been provided, and the Saltburn Miniature Railway passes...

Saltburn and many of the North Yorkshire coastal villages were known as smuggling centres during the 1700s. Set in ancient fishermen’s cottages on the sea front of Old Saltburn, the award-winning Smugglers Heritage Centre recreates the look, feel and smell...

The Whitby Archives Heritage Centre holds an extensive and intriguing collection of historic photographs and artefacts related to the story of this beautiful little coastal town. Home to the original West Cliff historic whalebone arch, a symbol of the...

Whitby Museum is owned and operated by the Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society, established in 1823 and now has over eight hundred active members. The older parts of the museum are often considered to be a ‘museum within the...