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Local Area
There is so much to do within a short drive (or walk) from Wrea
Head. Just behind the cottages are quiet lanes that take you to
the lovely Forge Valley, Harwood Dale and Troutsdale – peaceful
and undisturbed areas perfect for a relaxing walk or drive. Nearby
there are attractions and activities that appeal to all tastes
and ages, including the beautiful countryside (open moors, forests,
coastal walks), outdoor pursuits, historic buildings, seaside resorts,
market towns and small moorland villages.
 Scarborough
The traditional seaside resort of Scarborough has many attractions
for the children - including the SeaLife Centre, Atlantis Watersplash
World, Kinderland Adventure Playground or donkey rides on the large,
sandy beaches at North and South Bay. Nearby there are additional
excellent beaches at Filey, Hunmanby Gap and Bridlington.
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addition there are always plenty of events and activities taking
place in the locality and a good guide to these can be found at DiscoverYorkshireCoast – What’s
on
Finally no stay in Scarborough would be complete without a visit
to the famous Stephen Joseph Theatre where you may be lucky enough
to catch a first showing of a new Alan Ayckbourn play. To see the
timetable please use this link - Stephen
Joseph Theatre
The Coastline
Along the Yorkshire Heritage Coastline are many picturesque fishing
ports, including Whitby (former whaling port and home of Captain
Cook and Bram Stoker of Dracula fame) and Robin Hood’s
Bay (once notorious for it’s smugglers – now famous
for its steep cobbled lanes and picturesque harbour).
The coast around here is also famous for its Dinosaur fossils,
especially at Ravenscar and Runswick Bay - rock pool safaris and
fossil hunting days (including looking for dinosaur footprints)
take place all summer. As if that is not enough, the coastal cliffs
are ideal for all kinds of bird life including puffins, cormorants
and gannets at the RSPB centre at Bempton, near Flamborough Head.
For more information, please use the following links – Dinosaur
Coast and RSPB
Bempton
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York Moors National Park
The North York Moors National Park covers some 550 square miles
and rises to 1000 feet above sea level revealing both stunning
views and a peaceful splendour where lazy summer days can be spent
exploring the beautiful moorland villages and market towns. Also
within 5 minutes drive is Dalby Forest with over 8,000 acres of
woodland to explore and enjoy.
For more information on the North York Moors National Park , please
use this link – NYM
Park and for Dalby
Forest
 Activities
For the more energetic visitors, there are plentiful opportunities
for walking or hiking in the National Park or along the coastline,
including the Cleveland Way or the Lyke Wake Walk. Many visitors
also take advantage of the extensive cycle tracks in the locality,
such as those in Dalby Forest or the newly created “Moor
to Sea” Cycle Route. Also in Dalby is the new Go Ape high
wire forest adventure of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides
upto 40 feet up in the trees. In addition, there are local riding
stables; sea, trout and coarse fishing; a large choice of quality
golf courses or even quad-biking and 4x4 off-road driving.
For more information on some of these activities, please use the
following links –
Cleveland Way,
Moor to Sea Cycle Route,
Moorland Adventure Sports,
Go Ape
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Places to Visit
The historic walled city of York is easily accessible as
a day visit. Famous for the Minster and its Roman walls
and Viking relics, the city houses many interesting museums.
In addition the maze of medieval shopping streets provide
interesting shopping opportunities before having tea
or coffee at Bettys or visiting one of the many theatres.
Castle Howard is one of the great stately houses of England
and location for the TV series Brideshead Revisited. The
18th century palace, gardens and grounds are quite magnificent
and well worth the visit.
Also close by are historic Abbeys at Rievaulx, Whitby and
Byland Abbey, Castles at Scarborough, Pickering and Helmsley
and the historic houses of Nunnington Hall and Duncombe
Park.
Please use these links if you want to find out more about
the historic sites in our area - English
Heritage, National
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Attractions
 Steam
Locomotives take you through stunning countryside on the popular
North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway which runs from Pickering through
Goathland (or Aidensfield in the TV series Heartbeat) and on to
Grosmont. There are special events and dining services running
throughout the year on one of the world’s oldest railway
lines which has also been seen recently in the Harry Potter movies.
For more information and Timetables, please use this link – North
Yorkshire Steam Railway
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is a huge favourite with all
the children. White knuckle rides for older children and fun rides
for the younger ones and a large zoo featuring siberian tigers,
meerkats, penguins, etc.
Please use this link for more details on Flamingo
Land
Eden Camp is set in a restored prisoner of war camp. This museum
revives what it was like to live during WWII both at war and at
home and has won many awards for its imaginative displays.
Please use this link for more details on Eden
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