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Our Guide to
Food, Dining, Sightseeing & Activities.
Places to eat - outside of Scarborough (see separate section for Scarborough Town)
Great places to eat if you don’t mind a drive or a walk :-)
If you are staying at Woodpeckers Cottage with your dog in Autumn, Winter or Spring this is the perfect place for a hearty cooked breakfast, lunch or cuppa after the walk along the beach from Boggle Hole. Dog friendly with a music theme, steamy windows and doorstep sliced bread….there’s no better place to warm up!
Tea, Toast and Post
King StreetIf you are staying at Woodpeckers Cottage with your dog in Autumn, Winter or Spring this is the perfect place for a hearty cooked breakfast, lunch or cuppa after the walk along the beach from Boggle Hole. Dog friendly with a music theme, steamy windows and doorstep sliced bread….there’s no better place to warm up!
Our Favourite place and worth the drive. You have to book weeks in advance and its like Masterchef on a plate….reasonably priced too! The most charming and attentive staff and there are often complimentary breads and palate cleansing Granita’s. A Whitby restaurant that seats only a few so booking is highly recommended! Stunning food and my favourite place. Love it here! Not a children's restaurant.....this is one for the grown ups.
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Ditto
26 Skinner StOur Favourite place and worth the drive. You have to book weeks in advance and its like Masterchef on a plate….reasonably priced too! The most charming and attentive staff and there are often complimentary breads and palate cleansing Granita’s. A Whitby restaurant that seats only a few so booking is highly recommended! Stunning food and my favourite place. Love it here! Not a children's restaurant.....this is one for the grown ups.
If you are in Whitby then this is THE place for fish & chips. Use the takeaway and sit on the Harbourside or queue for a seat in their immaculate air conditioned restaurant (they don't accept bookings). The service is always excellent and the crab salad is the best I have ever had!
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Trenchers
New Quay RoadIf you are in Whitby then this is THE place for fish & chips. Use the takeaway and sit on the Harbourside or queue for a seat in their immaculate air conditioned restaurant (they don't accept bookings). The service is always excellent and the crab salad is the best I have ever had!
Lovely wines, good beers and nice food in the nearest ‘village with a pub’ to Woodpeckers Cottage. Just an 8 minute drive. Attractive covered and heated outside area which is lovely in all seasons.
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The Plough Scalby
21-23 High StLovely wines, good beers and nice food in the nearest ‘village with a pub’ to Woodpeckers Cottage. Just an 8 minute drive. Attractive covered and heated outside area which is lovely in all seasons.
Fantastic breakfast, lovely atmosphere and dogs welcome to sit at the lovely outside seating. Just an 8 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage, you can park easily and nip down to the village shop and get a paper and enjpy a leisurely breakfast :-)
The Yew Tree Cafe
High StreetFantastic breakfast, lovely atmosphere and dogs welcome to sit at the lovely outside seating. Just an 8 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage, you can park easily and nip down to the village shop and get a paper and enjpy a leisurely breakfast :-)
Only a 15 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage. Good pub food.
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The Bryherstones Country Inn
Newlands RoadOnly a 15 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage. Good pub food.
Only a 12 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage. Good pub fayre.
Blacksmith's Arms Inn Cloughton - County Inn Scarborough North Yorkshire
High StreetOnly a 12 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage. Good pub fayre.
The Oak Wheel Pub
17-19 Coastal RdOnly a 10 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage. Good pub fayre.
Places to eat - in Scarborough - click on the photos for more information
Finding somewhere good to eat in a place you don’t know can be difficult….here are some of our favourites!
Fantastic fish & chips that are only a 5 minute walk away from Number One or a 20 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage! Delicious.
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North Bay Fisheries
179 Columbus RavineFantastic fish & chips that are only a 5 minute walk away from Number One or a 20 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage! Delicious.
Only a 5 minute walk from Number 1, sit inside or outside, great atmosphere and lovely breakfasts!
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The Hideout Cafe Kitchen & Bar
173 Columbus RavineOnly a 5 minute walk from Number 1, sit inside or outside, great atmosphere and lovely breakfasts!
Its loud and its big and busy but the food is fantastic! Great for families and they have a happy hour too.
A 10 minute walk from Number One or a 20 minute drive form Woodpeckers Cottage.
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Florios Pizzeria
35-37 Aberdeen WalkIts loud and its big and busy but the food is fantastic! Great for families and they have a happy hour too.
A 10 minute walk from Number One or a 20 minute drive form Woodpeckers Cottage.
Lovely little Italian only
a 10 minute walk from Number One or a 20 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage.
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Giannis Italian Restaurant
13 Victoria RdLovely little Italian only
a 10 minute walk from Number One or a 20 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage.
Lovely Chinese restaurant - only a 20 minute walk away from Number One or a 20 minute drive form Woodpeckers Cottage.
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Kam Sang
1-3 N Marine RdLovely Chinese restaurant - only a 20 minute walk away from Number One or a 20 minute drive form Woodpeckers Cottage.
Indian restaurant and Takeaway in central Scarborough
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Scarborough Tandoori Restaurant
50 St Thomas StIndian restaurant and Takeaway in central Scarborough
Just a 20 minute walk from Number One or a 20 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage. The pub food here is said to be excellent. We haven’t been ourselves yet but our guests have been and have loved it :)
Scarborough Arms
Just a 20 minute walk from Number One or a 20 minute drive from Woodpeckers Cottage. The pub food here is said to be excellent. We haven’t been ourselves yet but our guests have been and have loved it :)
Food Shopping - Click on the photos for more information.
Why not have a break from Supermarkets? If you fancy some nice cheese, a fantastic steak or some Scarborough fish to cook yourself give these places a try.
One of our FAVOURITE places! ‘Jacksons’ A fantastic little butchers sits in the middle of the village. There’s a big car park down the narrow alley to the right of the shop. They prepare amazing meats in their own marinades and coatings as well as more traditional cuts. The’ll even put your chosen dish in a foil tray so you can simply pop in the oven. Our favourites are Stroganoff, Piri Piri Chicken, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Lemon Chicken & Mushroom Steak to name but a few. Theres even a gorgeous cheese counter too! Whats more is that they even do takeaway bacon, egg and sausage sandwiches with teas and coffees up until lunchtime….perfect following an early morning walk on the beach.
Ruswarp also has pleasure boats for rowing on the river and a riverside cafe as well as a platform point for the Pickering to Whitby steam train!
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10 High StOne of our FAVOURITE places! ‘Jacksons’ A fantastic little butchers sits in the middle of the village. There’s a big car park down the narrow alley to the right of the shop. They prepare amazing meats in their own marinades and coatings as well as more traditional cuts. The’ll even put your chosen dish in a foil tray so you can simply pop in the oven. Our favourites are Stroganoff, Piri Piri Chicken, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Lemon Chicken & Mushroom Steak to name but a few. Theres even a gorgeous cheese counter too! Whats more is that they even do takeaway bacon, egg and sausage sandwiches with teas and coffees up until lunchtime….perfect following an early morning walk on the beach.
Ruswarp also has pleasure boats for rowing on the river and a riverside cafe as well as a platform point for the Pickering to Whitby steam train!
If you like to cook yourself or just want somewhere to wander on a rainy day…visit the Market Hall. Fantastic butchers “Mark Knockles’ , wonderful fruit and vegetable stalls, fresh fish, baking and sit down cafes. Tell Mark that Jacqui & Dave Shipman sent you and that you are staying with us! Underneath the Market Hall is the Market Vaults with a maze of individual shops.
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Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
Saint Helen's SquareIf you like to cook yourself or just want somewhere to wander on a rainy day…visit the Market Hall. Fantastic butchers “Mark Knockles’ , wonderful fruit and vegetable stalls, fresh fish, baking and sit down cafes. Tell Mark that Jacqui & Dave Shipman sent you and that you are staying with us! Underneath the Market Hall is the Market Vaults with a maze of individual shops.
Its small but there are some truly wonderful cheeses sourced form all over the world. Tell Rebecca or Matthew that Jacqui Shipman sent you and your staying with us!
Aldred's Fine Cheese
33 Victoria RdIts small but there are some truly wonderful cheeses sourced form all over the world. Tell Rebecca or Matthew that Jacqui Shipman sent you and your staying with us!
A local Supermarket for essentials if you would like to avoid the usual large chains. Ample parking and a Jet fuel station almost next door.
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Proudfoot Newby
401 Scalby RdA local Supermarket for essentials if you would like to avoid the usual large chains. Ample parking and a Jet fuel station almost next door.
Local wet fish shop in the heart of Scarborough - for those who love high quality seafood to cook themselves.
Mainprizes Seafood Scarborough
88 Saint Thomas StreetLocal wet fish shop in the heart of Scarborough - for those who love high quality seafood to cook themselves.
Sightseeing
there are fantastic views of both bays from the Castle Headland. Tea rooms, castle walls and souvenir shop. There is also a lovely grassy walk from the castle to the harbour.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/scarborough-castle/
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Scarborough Castle
there are fantastic views of both bays from the Castle Headland. Tea rooms, castle walls and souvenir shop. There is also a lovely grassy walk from the castle to the harbour.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/scarborough-castle/
Stunning cliff top location sitting above the historic town of Whitby. Why not park here to avoid the hustle and bustle of town centre parking and take the 199 steps down from the Abbey into the old town and peruse the wonderful varied and individual shops?
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Whitby Abbey
Abbey LaneStunning cliff top location sitting above the historic town of Whitby. Why not park here to avoid the hustle and bustle of town centre parking and take the 199 steps down from the Abbey into the old town and peruse the wonderful varied and individual shops?
One of our favourite places, especially in winter when its much quieter. This little village is a favourite with artists and the houses practically run into the sea. The Tea, Toast and Post dog friendly cafe right at the bottom of the village serves a ‘proper’ breakfast in it’s music themed setting….the chef can really sing too and often makes himself heard!
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Robin Hood's Bay
One of our favourite places, especially in winter when its much quieter. This little village is a favourite with artists and the houses practically run into the sea. The Tea, Toast and Post dog friendly cafe right at the bottom of the village serves a ‘proper’ breakfast in it’s music themed setting….the chef can really sing too and often makes himself heard!
Activities
A mixed bunch of activities to accommodate both family guests staying at Number One and couples staying at Woodpeckers Cottage. Read through them all, there’s a great day out for everyone!
Pools, slides and Wellness Spa. Scarboroughs fantastic water park has something for everyone!
https://www.alpamare.co.uk
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Alpamare
Pools, slides and Wellness Spa. Scarboroughs fantastic water park has something for everyone!
https://www.alpamare.co.uk
Fantastic theatre just a 10-12 minute walk away. Previous appearances include Kylie, Elton John, Little Mix, Britney, Lewis Capaldi, Lionel Richie and many more.
https://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/about-us/
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Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Burniston RoadFantastic theatre just a 10-12 minute walk away. Previous appearances include Kylie, Elton John, Little Mix, Britney, Lewis Capaldi, Lionel Richie and many more.
https://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/about-us/
Take the steam train form Pickering to Whitby and stop off in 'Heartbeat Country' on the way! Grab a picnic from Bothams opposite the station before you board and perhaps eat it on the walk down to the waterfall at Mallyan Spout?
https://www.nymr.co.uk
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North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd
12 Park StTake the steam train form Pickering to Whitby and stop off in 'Heartbeat Country' on the way! Grab a picnic from Bothams opposite the station before you board and perhaps eat it on the walk down to the waterfall at Mallyan Spout?
https://www.nymr.co.uk
Absolutely fantastic day out if you have children! Football Golf, Giant Maze with games, Miniature Railway, Climbing wall, Den Zone, Butterfly Search, Shop, Cafe. We love it here….take a picnic and you can stay all day!
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Wolds Way Lavender
Absolutely fantastic day out if you have children! Football Golf, Giant Maze with games, Miniature Railway, Climbing wall, Den Zone, Butterfly Search, Shop, Cafe. We love it here….take a picnic and you can stay all day!
The beach at Boggle Hole varies form sand to rock with rock pool galore. The Youth Hostel has a dog-friendly Cafe with log burner for winter and outside seating in summer. Theres a stream, a little waterfall, stretches of golden sand and you can walk to Robin Hoods Bay too. There are about 40 free parking spaces but when they’re full there isn’t anywhere else to park. Great for families who want to escape the busier resorts and well worth a visit. You can also join the Cleveland Way cliff top walk here too.
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YHA Boggle Hole
The beach at Boggle Hole varies form sand to rock with rock pool galore. The Youth Hostel has a dog-friendly Cafe with log burner for winter and outside seating in summer. Theres a stream, a little waterfall, stretches of golden sand and you can walk to Robin Hoods Bay too. There are about 40 free parking spaces but when they’re full there isn’t anywhere else to park. Great for families who want to escape the busier resorts and well worth a visit. You can also join the Cleveland Way cliff top walk here too.
A 30 minute drive to the ultimate tree top adventure! If you're not scared of heights then this is the place for families to go! Segways, Zip Lines and High Ropes.
https://goape.co.uk/locations/dalby?utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GoApeDalby
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Go Ape Dalby
A 30 minute drive to the ultimate tree top adventure! If you're not scared of heights then this is the place for families to go! Segways, Zip Lines and High Ropes.
https://goape.co.uk/locations/dalby?utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GoApeDalby
The Sea Life centre is fantastic for families! Interactive activities and lots to see. Only a short walk from Number One along the prom in front of the new beach chalets.
https://www.visitsealife.com/scarborough/
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Sea Life Scarborough
Scalby Mills RoadThe Sea Life centre is fantastic for families! Interactive activities and lots to see. Only a short walk from Number One along the prom in front of the new beach chalets.
https://www.visitsealife.com/scarborough/
For those who love to skateboard! free entry.
https://www.skateparks.co.uk/north-yorkshire/hairy-bobs-skatepark-scarborough/
Hairy Bob's Skatepark
Marine DriveFor those who love to skateboard! free entry.
https://www.skateparks.co.uk/north-yorkshire/hairy-bobs-skatepark-scarborough/