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Spring into Spring @ Atlantic Coast Holiday Park for £199! per week

Spring into Spring @ Atlantic Coast Holiday Park for £199! per week

Stay at the fabulous Atlantic Coast in the warm caravans that have made this Holiday Park one of the area's favourites.

Atlantic Coast Holiday Park is a perfect getaway to chase those blues away.

Valid in all units from 1st March to 25th May 2012.

Atlantic Coast Holiday Park is a quiet and friendly 4 star holiday park, lying close to the sand dunes of the glorious St. Ives Bay, near Hayle in Cornwall.

Suitable for families and couples, this small David Bellamy Gold Award park is close to the sandy beach at Gwithian Towans and is within easy driving distance of St. Ives, Land's End and the Lizard.

The park offers a wide range of holiday accommodation including static caravans for sale, luxury holiday caravans for hire with double glazing and central heating. We also offer fully serviced grass touring pitches for motorhomes, tents and touring caravans with 16 amp hook ups and water.

Park facilities now include a fully stocked Shop serving freshly baked bread, papers, daily essentials, a refurbished toilet and shower block, a refurbished Launderette, free Wi-Fi, a Recycling Point, and a Nature Information Point.

Seasonal Touring At Garreg Goch Caravan Park

We have a limited number of seasonal touring pitches available at Garreg Goch Caravan Park. Bring your touring caravan and enjoy this beautiful area of Wales for the full season.
 

No more towing backwards and forwards, reducing stress and petrol costs!
The cost for the coming year is £1400 which includes awning, pets, electricity and water (on your own services pole).

The season is from 1st March to 31^st October.
All plots are concrete hard standing, with space for awning and car. All pitches have grey water disposal points. 


Garreg Goch is a small, quiet, friendly, family site – ideal for traditional “bucket and spade” holidays without the need to spend extra on entertainment. 


We are a 10 minute walk from a beautiful 2 mile long sandy beach, Black Rock Sands. This is one of the few beaches in the UK where you can take your car and park all day – handy for those “don’t forget the  picnic basket, chairs, blanket, buckets, spades, pushchair, windbreak, thermos flask, kitchen sink” kind of Summer days! 


We have a children’s play area, which is of the “adventure” type in wood, which has swings, climbing frames, monkey bars, tyres, slide etc. We also have a small shop on site, which sells the basics - tea coffee, milk, etc., plus all the usual household items of kitchen and toilet rolls, washing up liquid etc. We carry a good range of sweets, ice cream and chocolate bars for the little (or not so little!) ones. Newspapers are available to order in the peak season. Within the shop is a “read and return” lending library for those quiet relaxing times. We carry leaflets for all the local attractions. 


All our staff are friendly and helpful – don’t know how to put up your awning? We can help! Want to know the best Indian takeaway? We can help! Where can you get a spare water pipe for your sink? We can help! 


There is a large Spar in the village, and 3 supermarkets in the town of Porthmadog, plus the usual small shops and restaurants, along with a Leisure Centre which has a swimming pool and fitness centre. 


Our toilet and shower facilities were updated to include family rooms which are fully tiled and have a toilet, washbasin and shower in each room. They are centrally heated and kept spotless. We have a fully accessible wet room suitable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. 


There is also a launderette on site. 


If you would like to join us, discuss further, or to visit the park then please feel free to phone Kath for an informal chat on 01766 512210.

London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route animation

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games edge closer, the iconic Olympic torch will start its 70-day journey across the UK. This momentous spectacle begins in Land’s End, Cornwall, on 18 May and promises to be one of many unforgettable celebrations for the London 2012 games.
 

But don’t worry if you can’t make it to England’s most southerly point for the opening torch relay event. There will be plenty of chances to catch the futuristic golden torch as it makes its journey north from Cornwall all the way up to the historical market town of Alnwick in Northumberland with its film star castle.

In total, 54 English locations will be shined on by the Olympic torch. On 1 June the life-sized statues by sculptor Anthony Gormley that look out to sea on Crosby Beach will be illuminated by the flame. And at the end of the month, England’s industrial heritage will be celebrated as the torch bearer travels by canal boat and tram through the Black Country Living Museum, a fictional town bustling with Victorian costumed craftsmen.

Other highlights include the Lake District, with its vast shimmering lakes and towering mountains creating a fantastical backdrop as the flame makes it way to Bowness-on-Windermere in a steam boat, carried via lanterns and torches.

Whether it’s 2300BC Stonehenge or the modern metropolis of Manchester, there are so many poignant locations to catch a glimpse of the torch as it journeys around England that you’d be mad not to make your way to one of them.

Saturday 19 May

Land's End (Atlantic Coast Holiday Park 17 min Drive from park, or 40 min walk)
Sennen
Newlyn
Penzance
Marazion
Rosudgeon
Ashton
Breage
Helston
Falmouth
Truro
Newquay
St Stephen
Trewoon
St Austell
Stenalees
Bugle
Lanivet
Bodmin
Liskeard
Saltash
Plymouth (Evening celebration)

Monday 28 May

Aberystwyth
Bow Street
Tal-y-bont
Tre Taliesin
Machynlleth
Dolgellau
Llan Ffestiniog
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Porthmadog (Garreg Goch Caravan Park 7 min Drive from park or 30 min walk)
Criccieth
Pwllheli
Bontnewydd
Caernarfon
Y Felinheli
Bangor (Evening celebration)

Monday 18 June

Hinderwell
Lythe
Sandsend
Whitby (Whitby Holiday Park 6 min Drive from park or 15 min walk)
Pickering
Scarborough
Filey
Bridlington
Beverley
Hull (Evening celebration)

Thursday 5 July

Norwich
Acle
Filby
Great Yarmouth
Lowestoft (Pakefield Caravan Park 12 min Drive from park or 45 min walk)
Wrentham
Reydon
Southwold
Kelsale
Saxmundham
Aldeburgh
Wickham Market
Ufford
Melton
Woodbridge
Felixstowe
Ipswich (Evening celebration)

The Big Tour 2012

The Big Tour 2012

The Big Tour 2012 has been set up to reward our touring community. Any touring customer will be given a touring card with 16 stamps to fill. Participants will need to collect all 16 stamps across from at least two of our four parks to be entered. Every entry that has 16 stamps collected will be entered into 'The Big Tour Prize Draw' where participants will be drawn from the database and some lucky touring customers will win one of the following:

What you could win –

·        One years free touring across any of our four parks

·        Two weeks free touring

·        One week free touring

·        Three days free touring

·        A years free subscription to MMM magazine

Terms and Conditions apply

(For full T & C’s please visit coastdalenetworking.com)

How to enter?

Each participant must show evidence by means of taking a picture on their, phone or camera or starting a Blog or video diary on coastdaleparks.com.

Example one:

Create your profile with coastdalenetworking.com, and Upload your pictures of your touring holiday to receive a stamp

Example two:

Create your profile with coastdalenetworking.com, and Upload a video of your trips.

Example three:

If you're not internet savvy you could simply send us a post card with pictures of places you visited whilst visiting our parks in 2012.  

Example four

Create your profile with coastdalenetworking.com, and write a ‘Staycation Blog’, by adding information, uploading pictures and writing about the areas you visit.

Ideas for places to visit:

Atlantic Coast

Hailed as the ultimate year-round holiday destination, having been declared Best UK Seaside Town two years running at the 2010 and 2011 British Travel Awards and Best Family Holiday Destination in the prestigious Coast Awards 2010.  St Ives was praised for its mix of adult and child friendly attractions and things to do, and was singled out for having a unique art scene.

Inspire your creative side with a visit to the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden and the Tate St Ives, with its regularly changing exhibitions of international modern and contemporary art and tranquil roof top cafe. 

Michael Foreman, writer and illustrator, lives between his two houses in St Ives and London. His favourite place to relax is St Ives and he has a studio in the garden of his house where he works and watches the sea.

Chill out after exploring the array of shops and galleries with a drink or splash out on the culinary delights at one of the top restaurants around the harbour. The restaurants in St Ives have a deserved reputation for the quality and variety of fish that they serve.

September is the time to visit St Ives if you enjoy live music, theatre, dance, art, talks, poetry, and comedy. This is all crammed into the15-day action-packed St Ives September Festival.

Take a stroll down to the picturesque harbour, where working fishing boats have been landing their catches for hundreds of years. Boat trips are available (weather permitting) to Seal Island or choose to sail around Godrevy Lighthouse and Hell's Mouth. Fishing trips can be arranged locally giving you the chance to fish for fresh mackerel and pollock.

Ride the waves at Blue Flag award winning Porthmeor Beach. A popular surfing and body boarding beach. Porthmeor, along with Porthminster and Carbis Bay all offer beautiful soft golden sand - ideal for families and for making great sandcastles!

Hayle has a wonderful 3 mile sandy beach that stretches from the Hayle estuary to Gwithian Towans and Godrevy Point.  The lower half of this stretch of beach is close to the town and comprises different sections of beach known as Hayle Towans, Black Cliff and Mexico Towans.

Hayle's popular town and sheltered estuary attracts many migratory birds making it nationally popular with bird-watchers. Paradise Park is an award winning sanctuary in Hayle specialising in rare birds - especially parrots. Further attractions close by include Godolphin House and King Edward Mine.

Just 3 miles from St Ives is Zennor, a village steeped in myth and legend. The village is situated in a remote area of West Cornwall and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. D H Lawrence wrote 'Women in Love' in Zennor and he described the village as being 'the best place he had ever been in'.  

 Ideas for places to visit:

Whitby

Whitby Golf Club, holiday golf course with great views

Whitby Golf Club Whitby Golf Course is a fantastic holiday golf course with fantastic views of N Yorks Coast, run...

 

Captain Cook Museum in Whitby’s Grape Lane

Down a narrow lane, backing on to the harbor, lays Walker’s House, which belonged to Captain John Walker.

 

The Whitby Museum is a “must visit” attraction

The Whitby Museum Whitby Museum is an independent Museum staffed by volunteers and operated by Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society.

Whitby Coastal Cruises, Whitby Boat Trips

There is no better way to see the coast of Whitby then by boat.

 

Whitby Abbey, one of the most famous Whitby attractions

Whitby Abbey, an iconic gothic ruin, rests on the East Cliff above the famous seaside town. 

Whitby fossils, fossiling in and around Whitby

Even away from the hectic town centre there are several activities, which you can enjoy.

Crabbing in Whitby Harbour, a great family activity

One of the most loved passtimes in Whitby is Crabbing in Whitby harbor.

SEA URCHIN – Whitby Angling Charters, Sea Fishing Trips

Sea Urchin charters offer boat trips based at Whitby licenced for 12 passengers.

Eden Camp, modern History Museum near Whitby

For those of you that are interested in a bit of history, Eden Camp is a great family day out.

 

Whitby Beach Games, Fun For The Whole Family

So your holiday is here and you’ve come to enjoy yourself, as have the children

Whitby Fishing, The basics of fishing from Whitby

While you are on holiday in Whitby why not try your hand at a spot of fishing?

Ideas for places to visit:

Pakefield

Suffolk offers a great range of activities and attractions to suit everyone’s taste and pocket. We offer all sorts of things to do in Suffolk from discovering historic churches and timber framed Guildhalls, to tours of one of only 8 Grade 1 listed theatres in the UK, right through to musical events, shops and eating out venues to suit everyone's tastes.

Why not learn a new skill (or improve upon an existing one) whilst on your day out in Suffolk? You can do just that at The Cooking Experience, Hadleigh. On offer are a variety of expert cookery courses aimed at all levels of experience. Each class is taught is a very friendly and relaxed manner, and no student will be put on the spot or embarrassed! Before you know it you'll be creating delicious breads, exciting main courses, impressive starters and tempting desserts! Residential weekend courses are also available.
 

Where you can see how teapots are made and painted by hand, paint your very own teapot at the Teapot Pottery (you can return after a few days and collect your creation, or have it posted to you), relax in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea in the new conservatory which also sells home-made cakes and scones. This is a great day out for children and families, and the collection of teapots on display (and available for purchase) will amaze you!

If you have a passion for antiques and discovering hidden treasures, one of the on-going auctions from Mander Auctioneers, Clare will make for a great day (or 2!) out. At a Manders auction you will find an array of furniture, silver, pictures, ceramics, jewelry and more. Auctions are held on Saturdays, with the Friday before being a viewing day - so you can decide which item you want to snap up in advance! For more information and a list of auction dates, please click on the link above. 

Treasure Trails Suffolk

Discover Suffolk by taking a Treasure Trail! Have a fun family day out walking, exploring various parts of Suffolk and learning of its history - then solve the clues and win a cash prize!

Courses are a great way to spend a day out in Suffolk. If you have always fancied trying your hand at baking, Sugarplum Cupcakes in Woodbridge, offer fantastic Cupcake Workshops where you can learn how to bake and decorate your own cupcakes. This is a great day out for all the family, and you get to take twelve of your delicious, beautifully decorated cupcakes away with you! The workshops run on a regular basis - please click on the link above for full details. 

Historic Sites and Buildings

Sites don’t get much more Historic than Sutton Hoo, the burial ground of Anglo Saxon Kings. There are plenty of Things to do in Suffolk at Sutton Hoo, which is run by the National Trust and includes an exhibition hall with video and a full size reconstruction of the ship’s burial chamber. There are Guided Tours and special events during the summer season.

Staying with the Anglo Saxons, West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is a unique reconstruction of an Anglo Saxon Village built on an original archaeological site. Costumes bring the Village to life during the holidays, and a visitor centre displays finds from the site.

Suffolk has a few well, preserved and impressive CASTLES including Framlingham Castle (above), and Orford Castle, below, which are both run by English Heritage. Orford was the great keep of Henry II. You can visit the castle today and explore the maze of rooms and passageways with a free audio tour. You can also enjoy spectacular views over the beautiful Orford Ness in this lovely area of Suffolk.

If you're coming to Suffolk from Essex then a visit to Castle Hedingham to visit to Colne Valley Steam Railway is a must - it is always rated one of the top Visitor Attractions in Essex. Colne Valley is a really pretty line, currently one mile long, with relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt. There's a lot to see including the Garden Railway, Travelling Post Office Exhibition... Thomas the Tank Days and during the Summer you can ramble through the Farm Park and enjoy the 30 acres of peaceful, natural countryside by the River Colne. Apart from the wealth of traditional farm animals, some regular sightings have included: Moorhens, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Herons and Dragonflies. 

If you like Steam Railways but you're visiting the northern part of Suffolk, check out Bressingham Steam Railway - whether you choose to explore one of Europe's leading steam collections, take a ride on Bressingham's famous Victorian 'Gallopers', journey over five miles of narrow-gauge steam railway, wander through beautiful gardens, or visit the only official "Dad's Army" exhibition in existence, you'll find something for everyone when you arrive at Bressingham.

Also in Bury are the Greene King Brewery and Museum : Ickworth House, Park and Gardens is another National Trust property and is unusual in that it contains a rotunda and Italian Gardens (see Ickworth House:) and the last working water mill in Suffolk! Pakenham Water Mill

Southwold is home to the wonderful Amber Shop and Museum. The Museum follows the fascinating story of amber, and features a number of beautiful amber carvings and artefacts from around the world. After becoming familiar with the history of this beautiful gem, visitors may choose from an extensive range of jewellery and carvings in the Amber Shop to take away with them.

Historic Houses

Suffolk retains many fine examples of Medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Victorian architecture, sometimes within walking distance. For example, Kentwell Hall in Long Melford is a stunning example of a Tudor House, situated close to Melford Hall, another Tudor Manor house but in a very different style. Holy Trinity Church nearby is Medieval, and there are several lovely private residences in Long Melford dating from the Georgian and Victorian times.

Guildhalls reflect Suffolk’s trading history and fine examples can be found in Lavenham and Hadleigh. These are superb timber framed buildings containing exhibitions on local history and the history of the cloth industry, which was an important contributor to Suffolk’s wealth creation. Also in Lavenham is the Little Hall – a 14C house restored in the 1930s and now a museum

Euston Hall is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Grafton but it is open to the public to view their unique collection of paintings of the Court of Charles 11, including works by Van Dyck and Lely.

For a fascinating history of local lad Gainsborough’s life, Gainsborough's House in Sudbury is the place to be. This is probably the only museum dedicated to an artist who actually once resided in the same house.

Ideas for places to visit:

Garreg Goch:

Gwynedd

Located on the north-western side of Wales, Gwynedd is a perfect place to visit. It is mostly located within Snowdonia National Park, and the Snowdonia mountain ranges and Cambrian Coastline. It offers visitors a wide range of attractions from activity programmes to inspirational cultural and historical places to visit.

Porthmadog

A harbour town situated on the Glaslyn Estuary, Porthmadog is rich in maritime history and is an excellent base for touring the surrounding area. It has a number craft shops and restaurants. The town was named after W.A. Maddocks whose ambitious "Cob" embankment scheme led to the town's name, which translates as "Madog's Port". In times gone by, it was a vital, busy shipping port for the international slate trade, brought down from Blaenau Ffestiniog. The maritime history depicts its proud past.

Ffestiniog Railway

A 21km trek through meadows, woodlands, lakes and waterfalls within Snowdonia National Park. It was in 1832 that an Act of Parliament allowed the construction of the railway from Porthmadog to near Ffestiniog and opened to freight traffic on April 20th 1836. Powered by horses initially, the first steam locomotives were put in use of October 23rd 1863 at a cost of £1000 for each of the two engines. Passenger services started in 1865 and carried over 100,000 passengers per year were for the first three years along with 100,000 tons of slate. In the 1880's the slate industry was in decline, exasperated by the building of the slate wharf at Delaney by the London North Western Rail Company. By 1900 the company already relied on tourists to make up the income.

Portmeirion

The unique and famous Italianate village built by the architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. The village is reduced in scale, like a diorama, giving the impression of large size in a moderate space. It became famous as the set for the television series The Prisoner, starring Patrick McGoohan, who was Number 6. Portmeirion is halfway between Porthmadog and Penrhyndeudraeth and located on a rugged cliff top on its own private peninsula overlooking Cardigan Bay and is surrounded by subtropical woodlands and miles of sandy beaches. The walks are well worth the visit.

Blackrock

Located on the outskirts of Porthmadog, the beach at Blackrock Sands stretches for miles and is a haven for beach games and resting. T. E Lawrence, of Lawrence of Arabia fame lived nearby and the 14th century poet Shelley is reputed to have regularly visited.

Criccieth

This coastal resort offers superb views of Tremadog Bay, sandy beaches, fine restaurants and good accommodation. Criccieth Castle, built by Llewelyn the Great in the l3th Century dominates the skyline and hosts an exhibition reliving Gerald of Wales' journey through Wales. Today the town attracts watersports enthusiasts. It is home to the famous Cadwaladers ice cream first produced in the 1920's.

Pwllheli "salt water pool" is an old market town at the entrance to the Llyn Peninsula, which received the Borough Charter over 600 years ago by the Black Prince.

It is an ideal base for touring the Llyn Peninsula and the town's Marian y De beach has obtained a European Blue Flag Award. The town is full of character with its narrow streets, shops and cafes.

Every Wednesday the open-air market is held on Y Maes. Hafan Pwllheli Marina. The marina is reputed as being one of Britain's finest marinas and sailing centres and a ‘European Centre of Excellence’ in Sailing, and the venue to a number of National and International sailing and water sports events. There is also a local leisure centre, which can be used when the weather is not so good. 

Pennarth Fawr is a medieval stone house with a superb wooden interior. The National Trust's Plas yn Rhiw a 17 / 19th Century Welsh manor house set in ornamental gardens, is well worth a visit as is Plas Glyn y Weddw art gallery, a Victorian gothic mansion which hosts exhibitions and has excellent landscaped gardens.

History tells us that in early Christian times the Llyn Peninsula was a land of saints and pilgrims, hill forts, holy wells and small churches of which the remains can often be seen. The area is soaked in early Celtic religious history and up to, 20,000 Saints are allegedly buried on Ynys Enlli or Bardsey meaning the "Island of Strong Currents". 

Pwllheli harbour has a long history - wines from the Continent were imported through here and the coast was a haven for smugglers and pirates. As recently as the last century it was one of the main fishing and ship building centres in North Wales with nearly 30 ships in production at the same time. The arrival of railways in Pwllheli allowed it to develop further as a centre of social and political life, business and tourism.

Llanystumdwy is the home of "Highgate", the childhood home of David Lloyd George, the famous Liberal Statesman who later became Prime Minister. A Victorian schoolroom museum is dedicated to his life and his grave can be found by, the River Dwyfor. The memorial gates by his grave were a gift from Pwllheli in 1952 and carry the elephant and castle, which figure in the town's coat of arms.

This mountain village is situated beside the River's Glaslyn and Colwyn in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park in the midst of Snowdonia's magnificent walking country.

The name Beddgelert, meaning Gelert's grave, is famed for the legend of Gelert the dog that was left by Prince Llywelyn to guard his child. The poor dog covered in blood was killed by his master before he realised that the heroic hound had in fact saved the child from the wolf. Visit the site of Gelert's grave and Llywelyn's cottage.
Beddgelert over the years has won a number of National accolades for its admirable environmental programme to enhance the village - Wales in Bloom. Britain in Bloom and in 1997 won the Gold Award for villages in the ENTENTE FLORALE, the prestigious Europe in Bloom competition.

The village is also linked with the Rupert the Bear stories, as Alfred Bestall wrote and illustrated some of the stories whilst he lived in Beddgelert

You can experience the copper mining industry by visiting Sygun Copper Mine, an 18th/19th century mining workings with its winding tunnels containing Stalactites and Stalagmites and colourful caverns. Take an underground tour and learn the geology of Snowdonia and how copper ore was extracted.
Castles

Wales abounds with magnificent castles. Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech are all World Heritage Sites and definitely worth a visit. The sheer power and presence of Wales' most famous castle, Caernarfon Castle, is still awesome in today’s world. When first built in the 13th century, it must have presented an invincible image to the people it dominated.

In 1969, HRH Prince Charles, became Prince of Wales at his investiture in Caernarfon Castle.

At Conwy, the mighty 13th Century castle dominates the estuary and you can walk the ancient town walls, which gives a flavour of the might of this ancient monument.

Activity holidays in Wales

Wales provides stiff competition for other venues in terms of the number and range of activities taking place within such a localised area. For an adventure and activity holiday with wide-open spaces and breathtaking scenery then Snowdonia, Llyn Peninsula and the Cambrian Coast are worth considering. The activities include walking, cycling, climbing, pony trekking, surfing, water skiing, canoeing, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, or abseiling. 

There are six designated routes to the summit of Snowdon and a variety of walking routes to Cader Idris, Snowdonia is the ideal place for both serious climbers and keen walkers. Llanberis is an excellent base from which to explore Snowdonia and there is a network of attractive walks suitable for all the family. For stunning walks through scenic gorges and by rushing rivers, start off at Betws-y-Coed.

The Welsh Language and Culture

Welsh is the first language of over a million people, and in the area of Snowdonia, the Llyn Peninsula and the Cambrian Coast around 70% of the population are Welsh speakers. Welsh is one of the oldest living languages in Europe and shares its roots with Breton, Gaelic and Cornish. The sense of community is very strong and Snowdonia's appeal springs from its unique heritage, culture and language, which touches on everyday life, giving this area a truly distinctive character.

Bala

Bala is an historic town close to Llyn Tegid - the largest natural lake in Wales. It Welsh name of ‘Gwyl y Gwyniad’ was named after the Ice Age old fish that still lurks within its very deep waters.

Coastdalenetworking.com is proud to announce all our parks have been awarded - MMM Premier Park 2012 status

The UK's fastest-growing parks group now comprises 69 members and there has never been a better time to treat yourself to a Premier holiday.

With campsites located across the UK and catering for motorhomes, caravans, tents, and holiday homes, the key difference with an MMM Premier Park is that it simply has to be brilliant to be a member.

What is an MMM Premier Park?

Unlike other parks groups, all MMM Premier Parks have to be editorially rated by the MMM Parks Department team before they can join. Although high-quality facilities are important, it's the overall feel, ambiance and location that earns parks top marks. We have high standards and have developed our own unique rating scheme to assess parks thoroughly. As motorhome, caravan and tent owners - just like you - we know just what to look for.

Whitby

The North York Moors really is the best of the UK's great outdoors. No matter what piece of our Sceptred Isle you like to call your own, you’ll find it here, from the spectacle of a traditional agricultural show to a peaceful walk through the secluded valleys. And with historic sites, stately homes and attractions aplenty there’s enough to see and experience to make a break as active or relaxed as you want.
History and Heritage

The North Yorks Moors has been a tourism hotspot since before Adam was a lad, as a whopping 12,000 archaeological sites testify. But don’t think this is all about dusty bones and relics. If you prefer your history a little bit more on the modern side (well, 11th and 12th century), the ruins at Whitby Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey and Mount Grace Priory should tick your boxes.

Must See Attractions
The market town of Helmsley looks like the set of a period drama and has a fascinating castle, while Scarborough, somewhat surprisingly, has Europe’s largest open air theatre. Elsewhere, hop aboard the North Yorks Moors Railway to take a trip back into the steam age.

Food and Drink
With the Yorkshire coastline on the edge on the North York Moors, you won’t be surprised to hear that great seafood and top notch fish and chips figure highly on the local menu. Alternatively, the multitude of inland market towns means you can choose from home-cooked goodness at a pub or a culinary treat at one of the area’s many top restaurants.

Family Fun
If your kids don’t find something to occupy them at Flamingo Land, which combines a zoo with a theme park, and is home to Mumbo Jumbo, the world’s steepest rollercoaster, consider packing them off to boarding school. Or, if that seems a little strict, try Go Ape at Dalby Forest, which will let them swing their little hearts out on zip wires through the trees. In complete safety, obviously.

Sport
For the best view of the Moors, there’s only one choice: strapping yourself into a hang glider and launching yourself into the great blue yonder. If that sounds frankly terrifying, kick back at Stag’s Fell and watch the pros swoop and soar. Biking fans will love attempting the Mountain Bike World Cup course at Dalby Forest, while those of a more equine bent should seek to explore the landscape on horseback. Giddy up now.

Key Events
If you want to journey back in time to 1943, the annual Wartime Weekend takes place on the North Yorks Moors Railway in October. If that sounds too staid, Whitby is the somewhat unlikely location for a gothic weekend each year. To experience a long-established agricultural show then look no further than The North Yorkshire County Show and Ryedale Show.

Shopping
The smell of bread coming from Filey’s bakeries is enough to lure you in, but once there you’ll also discover a specialty chocolate shop and plenty of vintage items. The traditional market town of Malton is a great place to rummage amongst antique shops for a bargain, while Pickering offers authentic country crafts.