Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Pickering

"There are ruined abbeys, and there are picturesque ruined abbeys. And then there's Whitby Abbey, dominating the skyline above the East Cliff like a great Gothic tombstone silhouetted against the sky. Looking as though it was built as an atmospheric film set rather than a monastic establishment, it is hardly surprising that this medieval hulk inspired the Victorian novelist Bram Stoker (who holidayed in Whitby) to make it the setting for Count Dracula's dramatic landfall."

"There’s something special about the ruins of Whitby Abbey brooding over the harbour from the East Cliff. These ruins were mentioned in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1890), and even at that time the monastery had been abandoned for 350 years. It was set up in the middle of the 7th century by Oswy, the King of Northumbria."

"As we dropped down into the town, we managed to find a parking space next to Whitby Abbey. It was a perfectly base for our little adventure and (being members of the National trust) didn’t cost us a penny."

"Next we made our way up the hill to Scarborough Castle. This medieval keep is in a commanding location, it would have been a spectacle to behold and easy to defend. The castle is mostly ruined now, but it is great to walk around and learn about the 3000 year history of the site."

"Wonderful views of the bay, informative guides and very helpful staff. Lots of space to walk around and have a picnic or food from the tea room. There is a good cafe on the site with plenty of choice."

"Just a stone's throw from the centre of Whitby, Pannett Park offers a haven of peace and quiet with an exciting new play park for children and beautifully kept gardens, lawns and wooded areas for the whole family to enjoy. Click here to view the Friends of Pannett Park website."

"Pannett Park, a haven of peace and tranquillity and located close to the centre of Whitby in North Yorkshire, is well worth a visit, whichever season of the year. Excellent for family and nature walks."

"Just behind the North Bay is the fanciful Peasholm Park, designed in an Oriental style in 1912. At that time the park was Scarborough’s venue of choice for extravagant galas and exhibitions, but its glory faded as the century wore on. The park closed in 1999 after its pagoda was damaged by arson, but reopened in the 2000s and is now a treasured part of the resort."

"There is a miniature railway which will take you to Scalby Mills and back with a miniature steam train. A must visit when in Scarborough. Address : North Bay, Scarborough YO12 7TR, United Kingdom"

"Beginning just west of the Esk are a few miles of Sandy Beach, and the section closest to the town under the West Cliff is Whitby Beach (or West Cliff Beach). If the ramp down the cliff looks daunting there’s a Cliff Lift that has been operating on and off since 1931. Whitby Beach is awarded the Blue Flag for its facilities and hygiene each year, and has a lifeguard on duty in summer."

"The beach offers a stunning coastal view of the North Yorkshire coastline and is a wonderful place to spend time with family and friends. There are trails leading from the beach to some other local attractions or one can choose a bracing walk along the water as a refreshing alternative."

"Whitby Sands, stretching west from the harbour mouth, offers donkey rides, ice-cream vendors and bucket-and-spade escapades, though the sand is mostly covered at high tide. The beach can be reached on a path from..."

"For great family fun, visit the Indoor Adventure Play Area at Mini Monsterz, located at Ruswarp, close to the historic holiday resort of Whitby, North Yorkshire."

"Sealife Sanctuary at North Bay has long been a family favourite attraction housed within three distinct triangular buildings on the resort’s main headland and featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor marine exhibits. See seals, penguins, otters and more and this hands-on interactive underwater world. There’s plenty of opportunity for rock pooling and a host of year round children’s activities and events."

"No list of Whitby's top coffee spots would be complete without a mention of Botham's - a permanent Whitby fixture since 1865. Choose either 'top' Botham's on Skinner Street and enjoy their upstairs tea room away from the hustle and bustle of the street outside, or 'bottom' Botham's on Baxtergate. Tea, coffee, cold drinks, sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls, cakes..."

"impeccably served, high-class cafetiere, and excellent local ginger "tea-bread". Will definitely revisit when next in Whitby!. 04/05/2021: I wish you were near where I lived as I would come every day as the cakes are to die for."

"Chiquito is a lively, family friendly Mexican chain restaurant. They serve breakfast, available every day until noon. Breakfast items include the Breakfast Sizzler, Breakfast Chimichanga plain tortilla, Mexican eggs benedict and the Breakfast feast."

"York Business Park, White Rose Cl, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6RL. Beefeater’s breakfast offering at is excellent value especially if you have kids as one child eats free and they count kids as 15 and under. Breakfast is a set charge but is unlimited and you can help yourself to all the components of a full English breakfast as well as continental items like pain au chocolat, cinnamon and raisin bagels, sourdough crumpets, fruit and yoghurt and cereal."

"Great, children eat free with a paying adult and it’s set out like a buffet so can choose whatever you want, they have things for a full English, cereal, yogurts, croissants, fruit, unlimited drinks."

"An authentic Yorkshire chip shop since 1980, Trenchers is a perfect place to go if you are looking for affordable British comfort food. Along with an excellent takeaway menu, Trenchers serves up a wide variety of succulent meals including a Seafood Salad, a gluten-free Seafood Chowder, and a vegan Spinach and Falafel Burger. If it's a traditional takeaway chippy you're after, then Trenchers also serves the usual battered fish options including cod, haddock, and scampi."

"Famed for its fish and chips, Trenchers is traditional seafood restaurant situated near the water’s edge in Whitby. Since opening in 1980, the restaur ..."

"This eatery landed a place in the UK’s top 10 fish and chip restaurants by the 2017 National Fish and Chip Awards."

"Located on Whitby's coast only a seconds walk from the sand and waves is The Fisherman's Wife. With over fifty years passing since its opening, this restaurant has granted itself a cult status within the local community of Whitby. With the perfect combination of classic fish and chips with the nuanced sophistication of seafood dining, it is easy to see why."

"With branches in Leeds, York, and Whitby, when it comes to good food the Fisherman's Wife has plenty of experience. Its charming Whitby store is nestled along the coast offering picturesque sea views. The seafood on this menu is purchased directly from Whitby's very own fish market so you can expect to sample fresh, locally sourced food."

"Classic, simple seafood dishes and its prime location overlooking the beach and harbour have kept diners coming back to Fisherman's Wife for years. Whitby lobster, local crab and Lindisfarne oysters are on the..."

"The Golden Grid is a sit-down fish restaurant that has been serving the best cod in Scarborough since 1883. Its starched white tablecloths and starched white aprons are staunchly traditional, as is the menu: as..."