Filey is a small traditional seaside town, home to an award-winning museum and a nature reserve that is a haven for wild birds. The town is situated at the eastern end of The Cleveland Way, a long- distance footpath that skirts the Yorkshire Moors and has many beautiful walks with stunning views to offer. Children will enjoy a visit to Funland with its rides and arcades, perhaps followed by a visit to nearby Glen Gardens, which boasts a boating lake and children’s play area.
Within easy reach is the famous Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo, which has something to offer every member of the family, from thrilling white-knuckle rides to children’s entertainment. For something really out of the ordinary, pay a visit to Pesky Husky, where you can take part in a kennel tour followed by walk or even a trek with these charismatic dogs. (Yorkshire Cottages: Scarborough & Filey Area)
Top attractions/activities:
Castle Howard
Castle Howard is an 18th-century residence set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in the Howardian Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Visit the Castle Howard website
North York Moors
The North York Moors National Park is a beautiful landscape of stunning moorland, spectacular coast, ancient woodland and historic sites.
Visit the North York Moors website
Flamingo Land
Flamingo land has hundreds of species of animals from around the world, plus rides and roller coasters throughout the zoo and theme park. Great family day out!
Visit the Flamingo Land website
The Deep
The Deep is one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world and is home to a whopping 3,500 fish including Europe’s only pair of green sawfish, spectacular sharks and rays.
North York Moors Railway
From the smoke and steam pouring from the engines to the cosy wood-panelled carriages and friendly conductor service, the railway is both lovingly preserved and charmingly authentic.
Ganton Golf Club
Ganton, in the Vale of Pickering between York and Scarborough, ranks among the very best of Britain’s inland courses. It has played host to many Amateur and Professional tournaments.
Filey Golf Club
Filey Golf Club is renowned for its friendliness and camaradarie. The old clubhouse has been replaced with a modern building to cater for the needs of members and visitors. Why not give it a try!
North Cliff Golf Club
The parkland course at Scarborough North Cliff has a real seaside feel to it, played, as it is, along the Yorkshire coastline, two miles north of Scarborough town centre.
South Cliff Golf Club
This friendly club’s mix of parkland and cliff top holes make for a fascinating whole…for views the clifftop holes take some beating. (Golf Monthly)