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Scarborough, Britain’s first Holiday resort has been welcoming visitors for over 30 years. Today, it is a delightful, bustling seaside town catering for the whole family. The safe, sandy beaches of the North and South Bays, separated by Scarborough Castle on its rocky headland, are only yards away from the busy shopping centre. Splendid Victorian buildings, parks and gardens abound and local entertainment promises something for everyone. Traditional seaside fun, a working harbour, cliff top walks, cultural heritage sites plus a host of theatres, nightclubs, restaurants and pubs mean that, day or night, there’s always plenty to see and do.
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St Helens nestles on the edge of the beautiful North York Moors National Park, alongside the rich Vale of Pickering and close to the rolling Yorkshire Wolds. It’s an ideal base to explore the outstanding natural beauty of Yorkshire. With historic York only an hours drive away, Whitby to the North and Beverley, Driffield and Bridlington to the South there’s always plenty to discover.
NYMR steam trains journey from Pickering, 18 miles through the spectacular moorland scenery. The magnificent Castle Howard, country houses at Sledmere and Burton Agnes, ancient castles and abbeys, picturesque villages, plus a wealth of exciting attractions all await exploration in this wonderful country.
St Helens in the Park is at the centre of Dawnay Estate, based around the family home of the 12th Viscount Downe. The Estate forms the hub of the many rural businesses which can be viewed via the top red menu bar.
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Activities from St Helens in the Park
St Helens in the Park is ideally placed for families to enjoy themselves on the North York Moors. There are several organisations producing a whole programme of events for visitors.
I have selected a few items, which may appeal to families. Whether you are an active person looking for adventure or someone who just enjoys the peace and tranquillity that the North York Moors has to offer, you are sure to find something to suit you.
You can get to many of the events by public transport, please ask in the office for advice. We hold timetables for the regular bus service, and for the Moorsbus.
| July |
| National Park Centres (Sutton Bank or Danby) |
| 21 - 28 |
National Park Week Quiz |
Sutton Park |
Children / Adults |
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| 24 |
Watercolour Landscapes |
Moors Centre |
Children / Adults |
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| 25 |
Teddy Bears Picnic |
Moors Centre |
Children |
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| 26 |
Rock Pools Runswick |
Runswick Bay |
4+ |
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| 27 |
Underwater Wonderland |
Moors Centre |
6+ |
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| 28 |
Dinosaur Coast Activities |
Moors Cente |
Children / Adults |
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| Excitement and Adventure |
| 9 |
Family Walk (Mammals) |
Guisborough |
All |
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| 12 |
Guided Llama Trek |
Roseberry Topping |
All |
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| 12 |
Badger Watch |
Cropton Forest |
All |
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| 16 |
Forest Bike Ride |
Moors Centre |
Children / Adults |
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| 19 |
Badger Watch |
Cropton Forest |
All |
more . . . |
| 24 |
Canoe the Esk |
Whitby Harbour |
Children / Adults |
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| 25 - 26 |
Water Sports |
Wykeham Lakes |
8 - 17 |
more . . . |
| 26 |
Badger Watch |
Cropton Forest |
All |
more . . . |
| 26 |
Orienteering, Ropes cse |
Sutherland Lodge |
Children / Adults |
more . . . |
| 27 |
Climbing |
Clay Bank |
Children / Adults |
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| 28 |
Climbing / Abseiling |
Hutton le Hole |
Children / Adults |
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| Walks and Bike Rides |
| 16 |
Exploring Dales Walk |
Thornton Dale |
Children / Adults |
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| 27 |
Pedal Power |
Thornton Dale |
Children / Adults |
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| Special Events |
| 9 |
Dalesman Singers |
Moors Centre |
All |
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| 22 |
Archery |
Moors Centre |
All |
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| 23 |
Cleveland Show |
Marton |
All |
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| 28 |
Ryedale Show |
Helmsley |
All |
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| 30 |
Malton Show |
Scampston |
All |
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For more information, please click on the red arrows or ask the staff at St Helens in the Park.
Some of the regular local attractions:
| Scarborough Castle |
Sea Life Centre |
| Stephen Joseph Theatre , Scarborough |
Whitby Abbey |
| Nunnington Hall |
Rievaulx Abbey |
| Eden Camp War Museum, Malton |
Burton Agnes Hall |
| FlamingoLand Zoo & Fun Park |
Castle Howard |
| Kinderland Childrens' World |
NYM Steam Railway |
| Duncombe Park House & Gardens |
Historic York |
| National Railway Musuem |
Jorvik Viking Centre |
| Moorland Trout Lake |
Herriot Country Heritage |
| Beck Isle Musuem of Rural Life |
Hornsea Pottery & Freeport |
| Scampston Gardens & Restaurant |
Wolds Lavender |
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