Sarah’s guidebook to Filey and the surrounding areas.
Sightseeing
Robin Hood's Bay is a small fishing village and bay located in the North Yorkshire Moors national park. This pretty village is full of quaint cottages and unusual architecture. Robin Hood's Bay is the end point for Wainwright's coast to coast route. After all that walking , why not treat yourself to a coffee and cake in one of the charming cafes in the village.
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Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood's Bay is a small fishing village and bay located in the North Yorkshire Moors national park. This pretty village is full of quaint cottages and unusual architecture. Robin Hood's Bay is the end point for Wainwright's coast to coast route. After all that walking , why not treat yourself to a coffee and cake in one of the charming cafes in the village.
Flamborough is known for its stretch of rugged white cliffs and the famous lighthouse. It is a nature lover's paradise with cliff-top walks, water activities, birdwatching, and a great village centre with cafes and pubs. If you are staying with us over the new year period, why not check out the Flamborough Fire Festival, for a different way to see in the New Year?
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Flamborough Head
Flamborough is known for its stretch of rugged white cliffs and the famous lighthouse. It is a nature lover's paradise with cliff-top walks, water activities, birdwatching, and a great village centre with cafes and pubs. If you are staying with us over the new year period, why not check out the Flamborough Fire Festival, for a different way to see in the New Year?
Staithes harbour village is located in the North Yorkshire Moors national park. The village is almost split in two with the 'new' Staithes village at the top of the cliff, and the 'old' Staithes village and harbour at the bottom of the cliff. This beautiful village has many cobbled streets, colourful cottages and many narrow passageways between buildings, so well worth exploring. There are rock pools galore at the bottom of the cliffs, and when you've finished exploring, there are cafes, pubs and restaurants where you can refuel!
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Staithes
Staithes harbour village is located in the North Yorkshire Moors national park. The village is almost split in two with the 'new' Staithes village at the top of the cliff, and the 'old' Staithes village and harbour at the bottom of the cliff. This beautiful village has many cobbled streets, colourful cottages and many narrow passageways between buildings, so well worth exploring. There are rock pools galore at the bottom of the cliffs, and when you've finished exploring, there are cafes, pubs and restaurants where you can refuel!
As Britain's first seaside resort, it has been popular with families for hundreds of years. Whether you are looking for an action-packed holiday or a nostalgic family break, Scarborough has lots to offer. There are two picturesque bays, North and South Bay, with family-friendly beaches separated by a headland and the 12th Century Scarborough castle. With countless attractions, museums, theatre productions and plenty of restaurants, pubs and cafes, you have everything from casual eating to fine dining, you won't be short of things to do in Scarborough.
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Scarborough
As Britain's first seaside resort, it has been popular with families for hundreds of years. Whether you are looking for an action-packed holiday or a nostalgic family break, Scarborough has lots to offer. There are two picturesque bays, North and South Bay, with family-friendly beaches separated by a headland and the 12th Century Scarborough castle. With countless attractions, museums, theatre productions and plenty of restaurants, pubs and cafes, you have everything from casual eating to fine dining, you won't be short of things to do in Scarborough.
The atmospheric abbey towers over Whitby's cobbled streets, beach and harbour. Whitby is split by the river Esk. The abbey sits on the East Cliff, and was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula and central to the annual Whitby Goth Festival. The town itself has many activities and events throughout the year, including the famous Whitby ghost tours and open-top bus rides. There are museums and indoor galleries and lots of shops if the weather isn't great. There are lots of options for eating and drinking, from high-end dining, to casual eating and cafes. There are great places to sample fish and chips in Whitby, and people travel from all over the region and further afield to sample this seaside treat. There's something for everyone in Whitby.
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Whitby
The atmospheric abbey towers over Whitby's cobbled streets, beach and harbour. Whitby is split by the river Esk. The abbey sits on the East Cliff, and was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula and central to the annual Whitby Goth Festival. The town itself has many activities and events throughout the year, including the famous Whitby ghost tours and open-top bus rides. There are museums and indoor galleries and lots of shops if the weather isn't great. There are lots of options for eating and drinking, from high-end dining, to casual eating and cafes. There are great places to sample fish and chips in Whitby, and people travel from all over the region and further afield to sample this seaside treat. There's something for everyone in Whitby.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is run by a charitable trust and is run as part of the local community. The NYMR covers some of the most spectacular countryside in the country and offers a variety of events, with themed trips at Christmas and during school holidays. If you are looking for something extra special, they offer a Pullman dining experience, on board fully restored heritage carriages.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is run by a charitable trust and is run as part of the local community. The NYMR covers some of the most spectacular countryside in the country and offers a variety of events, with themed trips at Christmas and during school holidays. If you are looking for something extra special, they offer a Pullman dining experience, on board fully restored heritage carriages.
Filey Brigg is a long, low headland jutting far out into Filey Bay. The rocky promontory is heavily capped with glacial clays and is a haven for both geologists and ornithologists. The fossiliferous limestones and grits dip at a steep angle under the Brigg giving the north and south sides a very different appearance.
Protruding eastwards into the North Sea the Brigg is an ideal place for watching passing seabirds and waders while the adjacent cliff top fields and ponds provide a differing habitat for other species.
On the Brigg you will see a stone sculpture. This marks the end of two National Trails. The Cleveland Way from Helmsley to Filey and the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Hessle (near Hull) to Filey. The sculpture gives the names of places along each trail and also a carving of the distinctive National Trail acorn.
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Filey Brigg Country Park
Filey Brigg is a long, low headland jutting far out into Filey Bay. The rocky promontory is heavily capped with glacial clays and is a haven for both geologists and ornithologists. The fossiliferous limestones and grits dip at a steep angle under the Brigg giving the north and south sides a very different appearance.
Protruding eastwards into the North Sea the Brigg is an ideal place for watching passing seabirds and waders while the adjacent cliff top fields and ponds provide a differing habitat for other species.
On the Brigg you will see a stone sculpture. This marks the end of two National Trails. The Cleveland Way from Helmsley to Filey and the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Hessle (near Hull) to Filey. The sculpture gives the names of places along each trail and also a carving of the distinctive National Trail acorn.
Food scene
If quality, home-cooked food is your thing, you must try Bella Italia whilst in Filey. It is a family-run Italian restaurant serving up delicious, authentic cuisine. We often go when we are staying in Filey. It is always worth booking a table, as it is usually busy, but well worth a visit. Their menu is in our information pack in the cottage.
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Bella Italia
20-24 Mitford StIf quality, home-cooked food is your thing, you must try Bella Italia whilst in Filey. It is a family-run Italian restaurant serving up delicious, authentic cuisine. We often go when we are staying in Filey. It is always worth booking a table, as it is usually busy, but well worth a visit. Their menu is in our information pack in the cottage.
Less than a mile away from The Bay, the Royal Oak is a great place for Sunday lunch, if you love your carveries, then this is a really good spot for lunch!
Royal Oak Pub
Moor RoadLess than a mile away from The Bay, the Royal Oak is a great place for Sunday lunch, if you love your carveries, then this is a really good spot for lunch!
Thirty is a relatively new venture, and we often call in after a long walk on the beach with Cookie our chocolate lab. Pet friendly, with a great menu and even better coffee, a must if you are looking for a breakfast pit stop, or a tasty cake to take away. Their menu is in our information pack in the cottage.
Thirty Coffee Shop & Eatery
Thirty is a relatively new venture, and we often call in after a long walk on the beach with Cookie our chocolate lab. Pet friendly, with a great menu and even better coffee, a must if you are looking for a breakfast pit stop, or a tasty cake to take away. Their menu is in our information pack in the cottage.
Whether eating in or taking away, Inghams has excellent reviews and is one of the best fish and chip restaurants in the area. Well worth a visit during your stay! Their menu is in our information pack in the cottage.
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Inghams Fish Restaurant
38 Belle Vue StWhether eating in or taking away, Inghams has excellent reviews and is one of the best fish and chip restaurants in the area. Well worth a visit during your stay! Their menu is in our information pack in the cottage.
As well as a restaurant, San Marco also has a separate takeaway pizza service. Both provide excellent quality and service, we often treat ourselves to a San Marco pizza on our first night at The Bay! Their menu is also in our information pack in the cottage.
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San Marco Restaurant
13 Murray StAs well as a restaurant, San Marco also has a separate takeaway pizza service. Both provide excellent quality and service, we often treat ourselves to a San Marco pizza on our first night at The Bay! Their menu is also in our information pack in the cottage.
Charlotte's of Filey is a great destination for both food and drink. The main area, now known as The Glasshouse, was refurbished c. 2020 and the old structure was removed and a glass house built to incorporate the 200-year-old vine that is the centerpiece of the restaurant. There's an outdoor seating area of the restaurant which is pet-friendly. Food is served through the day and in the evening, and there is a licensed bar on site. It is also used as one of the venues for the Filey Folk Festival, which is always worth a visit. Their menu is in our information pack in the cottage.
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Charlottes Of Filey
40 Belle Vue StCharlotte's of Filey is a great destination for both food and drink. The main area, now known as The Glasshouse, was refurbished c. 2020 and the old structure was removed and a glass house built to incorporate the 200-year-old vine that is the centerpiece of the restaurant. There's an outdoor seating area of the restaurant which is pet-friendly. Food is served through the day and in the evening, and there is a licensed bar on site. It is also used as one of the venues for the Filey Folk Festival, which is always worth a visit. Their menu is in our information pack in the cottage.
Activities
Scarborough Surf School, located at Cayton Bay has many activities for young and old alike! We used to book our children in when they were younger for a week of morning activities, including surfing, coasteering, and paddleboarding and the kids loved it. We also went coasteering and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's only a short drive from Filey and well worth a visit.
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Cayton Bay Surf Shop and Scarborough Surf School
Scarborough Surf School, located at Cayton Bay has many activities for young and old alike! We used to book our children in when they were younger for a week of morning activities, including surfing, coasteering, and paddleboarding and the kids loved it. We also went coasteering and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's only a short drive from Filey and well worth a visit.
A beautiful Art Deco-themed bar that was formerly a branch of Yorkshire Bank. Wonderful cocktails, local beers, and spirits, a stylish venue in the heart of Filey.
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Banks Lounge Bar
Murray StreetA beautiful Art Deco-themed bar that was formerly a branch of Yorkshire Bank. Wonderful cocktails, local beers, and spirits, a stylish venue in the heart of Filey.
This micro pub in the centre of Filey, was once a cobbler, hence the name The pub is pet and family-friendly and has several guest ales and ciders. There is a regular quiz on a Tuesday evening and occasional live music. It's a great place to stop after a long walk on the beach!
The Cobblers Arms
4 Union StThis micro pub in the centre of Filey, was once a cobbler, hence the name The pub is pet and family-friendly and has several guest ales and ciders. There is a regular quiz on a Tuesday evening and occasional live music. It's a great place to stop after a long walk on the beach!
The North Yorkshire Water Park is located in Scarborough and spans over 250 hectares. It offers a range of activities for all of the family including ziplining, climbing wall, fishing, cycling, walking, paddleboarding and kayaking, wakeboarding, open water swimming and much more. There is also a cafe on site, and both the site and the cafe are open all year round.
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North Yorkshire Water Park
Long Causeway RoadThe North Yorkshire Water Park is located in Scarborough and spans over 250 hectares. It offers a range of activities for all of the family including ziplining, climbing wall, fishing, cycling, walking, paddleboarding and kayaking, wakeboarding, open water swimming and much more. There is also a cafe on site, and both the site and the cafe are open all year round.
Filey has it's own gin and gin distillery, why not go for a visit? If gin is your thing, you can visit the distillery or you can buy direct from their shop in Filey. You can also order online!
Filey Distillery
Filey has it's own gin and gin distillery, why not go for a visit? If gin is your thing, you can visit the distillery or you can buy direct from their shop in Filey. You can also order online!