ACTIVITIES AROUND the GRANARY COTTAGE AREA |
Localised Activities |
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway, experience
the thrill of a steam locomotive, or the power of a diesel
engine on a nostalgic journey through spectacular countryside.
www.nymr.co.uk |
North Bay Miniature Railway opened in 1931,
the Miniature Railway is one of the few railways in the
country not to be nationalised. Situated in the Northstead
Manor Gardens, Scarborough this 20" gauge railway is
7/8's of a mile long with all the features of a full sized
railway.
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North Cliff Golf Club is situated 2 miles
north of Scarborough, on the coastal road to Whitby. Although
mainly a parkland course, it does have a cliff top start
and finish. Stunning views of both the North Bay and Castle
make this James Braid designed course both a delight and
a challenge to play at any time of the year. www.ncgc.co.uk
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South Cliff Golf Club, Scarborough has
eight clifftop holes with super views and the remaining
holes in an undulating dales-like setting. The Course remains
true to the ideals of its architect Alistair 'Augusta' Mackenzie,
there's little rough and few trees and though the greens
are generous they are cunningly shaped to provide a challenge.
www.scarboroughgolfclub.co.uk
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Ganton Golf Course is one of the country's
top championship golf courses and all visitors need to make
a booking prior to their visit 01944 - 710329. www.gantongolfclub.com
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Dalby Forest has many events organised
throughout the year and is renowned for its cycle tracks
or for something different try Go-Ape a tree-top adventure
course or simply take a leisurely stroll through the scenic
forest. www.forestry.gov.uk |
Castles and Museums |
Scarborough Castle is an ancient and stupendous
castle, once the glory, and still the ornament of Scarborough
was built in the reign of King Stephen, by William le Gros;
Earl of Albemarle and Holderness. The ruins of the castle
are situated at the Eastern extremity of the town, on a
lofty promontory, elevated more than 300 feet on the southern,
and 330 feet on the northern side, above the level of the
sea, and commanding the town, harbour and the bay. www.scarboroughcastle.co.uk |
Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest
historic houses and is still home to the Howard family who
conceived, designed, and built it over three centuries ago.
www.castlehoward.co.uk
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Whitby Abbey is a ruined monastery sited
on Whitby's East Cliff. It was founded in 657 AD by the
Saxon King of Northumbria, Oswy (Oswiu) as Streanshalh (Streonshalh).
www.whitbyabbey.co.uk |
The Rotunda Museum described as the finest
surviving purpose-built museum of its age in the country,
was built in 1828 to a design suggested by William Smith,
'Father of English Geology'. The Rotunda is currently closed
for redevelopment and will reopen in Spring 2008 as a museum
of geology. www.rotundamuseum.co.uk
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Sledmere House is the home of Sir Tatton
Sykes, 8th Baronet. There has been a Manor House at Sledmere
since medieval times. Visitors are welcome to share the
peace and quiet of the parkland and woodland walks, to wander
through the Rose and Parterre and enjoy the views of the
beautiful chapel which is housed in the grounds. www.sledmerehouse.com
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Burton Agnes Hall is an exquisite Elizabethan
house filled with treasures including art, furniture and
porcelain collected by the family over five centuries. Lawns
and topiary bushes surround the Hall and an award winning
walled garden contains a maze, giant games, a jungle garden
and more than four thousand plant species. www.burton-agnes.com
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Scarborough Art Gallery, an Italianate
villa built in the 1840s as part of The Crescent, houses
Scarborough's fine art collection. Paintings feature seascapes
and views of Scarborough including works by Atkinson Grimshaw,
HB Carter, Frank Mason and Ernest Dade. The Gallery also
displays works by Lord Leighton, Ivon Hitchens, Matthew
Smith, Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious. The Gallery has
a lively temporary exhibition programme that features contemporary
work by professional artists. Our programme also includes
talks and holiday activities for families. www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.co.uk
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Walks |
Egton Bridge - Glaisdale Circular - 3.5 miles.
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Danby Visitor Centre - Little Fryupdale - Danby Visitor
Centre - 4.66 miles
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Goathland - Beck Hole - Mallyan Spout - Goathland - 4.10
miles
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Theatre & Cinemas
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The Stephen Joseph Theatre was founded
in Scarborough by theatrical pioneer Stephen Joseph. The
new theatre opened on 30th April 1996 and has two auditoria:
The Round, a 404-seat in the round and The McCarthy, a 165-seat
endstage/cinema and is the home of local playwright Sir
Alan Ayckbourn. The building also contains a restaurant,
shop, and full front-of-house and backstage facilities.
www.sjt.uk.com Telephone 01723 370541 |
The Futurist Theatre situated on Scarborough's
Foreshore the site of the Futurist has been used for entertainment
from as far back as 1903. www.futuristtheatre.co.uk
Tel: 01723 365789 |
Scarborough Spa Complex is located in Scarborough's
picturesque South Bay and is one of the most prestigious
venues for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment and events
on the Yorkshire Coast. www.scarboroughspa.co.uk
General Enquires Tel: 01723 376774 Box Office Tel: 01723
357869 |
Dining/Public Houses |
Lanterna Italian Restaurant (exclusive
award winning restaurant), 33 Queen Street, Scarborough,
Tel: (01723) 363616
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Ask Restaurant, North Wharf, Scarborough,
Tel: (01723) 507575
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Tuscany Italian Restaurant, 29 St Nicholas
Cliff, Scarborough,
Tel: (01723) 372100
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Peppers Restaurant, 11 York Place, Scarborough,
Tel: (01723) 500642
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Gianni's Italian Restaurant Pizzeria, Victoria
Road, Scarborough,
Tel: (01723) 507388
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The Coachman Inn, Pickering Road, Snainton,
Tel: (01723) 859231
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The Everley Hotel, Hackness,
Tel: (01723) 882202
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The Anvil, Sawdon nr Brompton, Scarborough,
Tel: 01723 859896
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The Yew Tree Café, 1 Yew Court Terrace,
Scalby,
Tel: (01723) 367989
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Shopping |
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A Continental Market is held periodically in Scarborough
town centre.
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The market town of Helmsley offers an array
of fascinating shops.
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York Designer Outlet St. Nicholas Avenue,
Fulford, York, YO19 4TA,
Telephone: (01904) 682700
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Birds & Wildlife |
Birds of Prey Conservation Centre offers
a range and variety of methods of interaction with raptors
and birds of prey. www.comeflywithme.net |
Scarborough Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary
houses thousands of fascinating sea creatures, as well as
a busy and highly successful marine sanctuary for orphaned,
sickly and injured seal pups. The introduction of the otter
sanctuary has proved an overwhelming success and the sea
turtles' convalescence facility has become a firm favourite.
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Local Festivals
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Scarborough International bike week is
held once a year at Oliver's Mount. Along with the Festival
of Speed and Cock o' the North National Motorcycle road
races. www.auto66.com
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Scarborough Seafest is a weekend of lively
music, seafood and sea-related events of all kinds, with
free all-day concert on the west pier at Scarborough.
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H2O Beached is a three day free music festival
on the South bay beach.
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